Influence Restaurant and Lounge

5955 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross
(678) 691-0087

Recent Reviews

ElleAye

We had our podcast meet and greet here, and the atmosphere is amazing. The staff is very friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Today's nights is R&B night. The music was awesome. We partied all night. Love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings

Amisha Harding

I purchased a Groupon for bottomless Saturday or Sunday mimosa brunch at Influence Lounge. I heard the food was amazing and thought I would do a first visit using a Groupon. I arrived on Sunday around 12:30 pm (website said they opened at 11am on Sundays) only to find two cars in the parking lot. The doors were locked. Two men happened to be walking out of the restaurant and informed us that they don't open until the evening. We told them we purchased a Groupon for brunch, they shrugged and said they were heading to a food expo in Jonesboro and we could come there to check them out. That's 50 minutes away. No thank you. They need to update their hours on Google and stop selling Groupons for brunch that doesn't exist.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tammie Parrish

Need more waitress. Only 3 waitress the night I came.Parking: I am handicap and the owner had parked his SUV in the space.. Only 3 handicap space to park.Wheelchair accessibility: Not handicap accessible.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Krystal Brown

I was super impressed with the atmosphere, we were consistently checked on, we went for drinks and to listen to the live band! Overall.. so beautiful to see everyone vibing! Great drinks, incredible music..! Staff was very sweet and professional! I'm going back next weekend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Seyram Papah

You can miss this place quickly if not paying attention because it's on a very busy road(JimmyCarterBlvd). The food is good, drinks are strong and nice personnel. ⚫️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Antonio Everson

Nice laid back spot. My friend had a birthday party here. It was pretty good. Took forever to get a drink but nice place.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 3

Pretty Gyrlz Can’t Be Broke

A hidden gem in Gwinnett County. I’ve had brunch there previously and the food was delicious. The waiter was attentive and provided outstanding customer service.Recently went to the bar for karaoke and had the best time. The DJ was spinning all of the hits and I was singing along. Needless to say I don’t have a voice today.We had so much fun there was no time for pictures.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fanoris Jackson

I was invited to a New Years Eve event here. So I decided to double back again. The food has most certainly changed since. Inconsistency. I was craving those bomb axx lamb chops and bomb axx wings. I ordered wings last night and they most definitely wasn't the same. I thought I had found a good atmosphere and good food and a good wing spot but last night wasn't it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1

Brittany Taylor

Bar service was trash. I went to the bar and was there for like 5 to 10 minutes, didn’t receive any service. I sat at a table and wasn’t serviced at all at the table either. I usually don’t leave bad reviews but I drove a hour away and to not get serviced is very disappointing and frustrating.. I was there like 40 minutes and wasn’t acknowledged at all.. Maybe I’ll try again..

Service: 1

Samonia Sanders

This is a nice establishment that has potential to be great! The food was just okay and most items were unavailable. Most of the tables were "reserved" but they were empty. Please do not adopt the rules and policies of other want to be upscale lounges, you will run the risk of losing business. Gwinnett County needs nice places to hangout, eat, dance, and have a good time but if we wanted the annoying and unnecessary rules we can just drive to the city.Note-The menu on the website does not match the actual menu at the lounge.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Lashundria Vines

I had a Salmon/shrimp with mashed potatoes and broccoli. I tasted the salmon which had a sauce over the top that was over seasoned and the salmon was over cooked. I returned the salmon for chicken and was told because I tasted the salmon I would be charged for this. Then it was because I ate half, which I didn’t eat that much. I was told I would be charged half off. I’m over these upscale restaurants with this mentality and the food is not up to par.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 2

Tim Parson

Ok, came there last week for a birthday party. And get there to find out I also knew the Promoter. I would definitely try again, if asked. As for the decor, it was beautiful. The food was so good. I had the Salmon & Shrimp and my guests had wings. Omg, the best. The only thing that needs work is the fact that the Servers weren't as attentive and kept disappearing. I found the Promoter a couple times and she would make sure they'd come back to check on us. Drinks were a little pricey, but tastey. And not being racist, but to be a African American night establishment, would have been nice to see more staff of color. The live music was a plus and the djs were the good too. But overall it was a decent experience. Will definitely return for the food. I get the emails weekly. Might try another night, as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Tirso Benitez

Place looks good but the are not longer serving anything from the original menu so I just ordered an old fashion that was ok, kind strong for my taste and non smoked flavor.

Jaysac

It is a new place. It was empty the day I went. Very friendly owner, there were few staff at the time. Food was very good. Seems to me that it is more of a weekend spot with plenty of TV screens and disco type of feeling

TR THOMAS

Its not too many places I can brag on, but this place is to die for. The food is so damn good, the staff and atmosphere is luxurious and the drinks, music, and woman is going to be my secret spot...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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