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Lazy Betty Atlanta Reviews
Our party of seven were treated like kings and queens
Our party of seven were treated like kings and queens beginning with the reservation process. We experienced hospitality at its very best. The tasting menu was divine. Everything was perfect. Our special occasion celebration was a perfect symphony that exceeded any expectations we may have had. Highly recommend Lazy Betty for a perfect night out whether solo at the bar or dinner at a table.
Title: "High Hopes Unmet at Lazy Betty" Entering Lazy
Title: "High Hopes Unmet at Lazy Betty" Entering Lazy Betty in Atlanta, one's expectations are set high by its newly minted Michelin star status and the stunning ambiance that promises a night of culinary delight. Regrettably, the experience doesn't live up to the gastronomic grandeur one might expect. The service, while professional, doesn't align with the steep prices or the prestigious badge the restaurant carries. Despite the elegant setting, the dishes themselves leave much to be desired. The textures throughout the meal were notably disjointed, creating a confusing rather than a harmonious dining experience. Flavor breakthroughs were similarly absent; each course seemed to play it too safe, lacking the boldness needed to truly impress. For instance, a signature fish dish promised innovation but delivered an uninspiring taste profile that barely lingered. Overall, Lazy Betty seems to rest too comfortably on its laurels, lacking the solid culinary foundation that would compel a seasoned food lover to return.
I love a good chef's tasting and will not hold back on what
I love a good chef's tasting and will not hold back on what I'm served. Out of all the Michelin starred restaurants in ATL this one has the best tasting menu. The waitress poetically described each element of the dishes served and had a jovial nature that added to the ambiance and experience. I will 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience.
Wow!! I finally got my masters degree and needed to
Wow!! I finally got my masters degree and needed to celebrate. Lazy Betty was here to take my whole slightly drunk and extroverted persona. As someone who's no stranger to Michelin starred restaurants Lazy Betty is absolutely at the TOP of the spectrum. Every bite I had was legendary. The standout for me was the fois gras terrine with beats. Brought me back to my grandmothers Eastern European kitchen in the best way possible. Did I mention the service is impeccable?!!! Seriously the most pampered I have ever been at a Michelin starred restaurant. Photos speak for themselves Come here. It is the BEST!! if I was a Michelin rater I'd give them 2 stars. Better than 2 star experiences I've had in NYC. Love lazy Betty.
Such an amazing experience! Still dream about that food! We
Such an amazing experience! Still dream about that food! We sat at the service table which was great experience. If you love food and want to excite your palette, do yourself a favor and go to Lazy Betty!!! The caviar addition was worth it too!
Needs Work
I don't think the price point allows Lazy Betty to deliver the phenomenal experience it aspires to be. We felt like a higher price might allow a more focused and generous use of premium ingredients. Overall, our dishes were much too salty. And several visibly had more finishing salt than either of us wanted. Thought a few dishes had too much going on. Like the foie mousse, which had sheep's milk merengue kisses that were really cool and independently tasty, but indistinguishable in the broader dish. Portion sizes were too small for that number of courses (i.e. usually for portions of this size, you would expect 10-12 bites). I guess we could've done more add-ons? The desserts punched above their weight, and the final duck course better matched our expectations.
Fantastic meal.
Highlights were the risotto add on and the duck. Dessert courses were delicious. Happy to have them in midtown! Can't wait to go back.
I've dined at many Michelin star restaurants.
This doesn't fit the bill for me. The food is seemingly inventive but feels derivative and uninspired on further inspection. Service was lacking the attentive care you see from comparable restaurants. To be clear, it is not a bad dining experience. But it doesn't live up to its cost or Michelin status. Ambience doesn't feel coordinated nor intentional. Hopefully their new location will be more purposeful.
The best dining experience I've had in Atlanta.
Dishes were creative, complex, and perfectly executed. Cocktails were equally impressive. Service was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Ambiance was inviting but left a bit to be desired in contrast to the impressive dining experience. I'm excited to visit the upcoming Midtown space. We ate here in early 2023 in anticipation of it being recognized by Michelin. It is incredibly deserving of the star it has received.
This place was absolutely the best food i've eaten in my
This place was absolutely the best food i've eaten in my whole life ... the service was so amazing and the vibes were impeccable . i cannot wait to go back . i have never tasted such perfect combinations this place is sensational. this place is absolutely breath taking . absolutely astonishing... the incredible oasis of talented individuals all coming together, like a perfect molecule to form the most beautiful cell
This year I have an ambitious goal to eat at all 45 of the
This year I have an ambitious goal to eat at all 45 of the Michelin Guide recommended restaurants in Atlanta. I'm happy to say that I started here. I made a solo dinner reservation for my birthday this weekend, eating here on Friday. I've been to more than a few Michelin-starred restaurants around the globe, so my expectations were realistic but quite high. Lazy Betty exceeded them for sure. I got to sit at the kitchen because of my party size, so I could watch the chefs do what they do (and pretend I'm in The Bear as I discussed with one of them) while savoring their work. I thought the bag hooks at the bar seats were a nice touch. I ordered a glass of rosé Robert Sinskey pinot noir and it was wonderful, very fitting to my tastes. Every course was incredible and delicious. I got the additional scallops, and WHAT a choice. I told the Chef de Cuisine they were life-changing scallops. I also loved the writing on the second dessert celebrating my special day! I'm so excited for this great restaurant to be down the road from me in Midtown. I spoke with the maitre'd about their opening day and might stop by to try their new bar menu if I'm around.
Great service and food.
The beginning biscuit was amazing. And the drinks were liked by all.
Pros: impeccable service Cons: the food was.
..ok? So many of these high end restaurants aspire to be something some food critic deemed as "creative"...and you end up with just more of the same. For the $2000 we dropped on the four of us the meal just wasn't worth it. Crossed off the list since they had such high acclaim and four stars for incredible service but not sure we will be back anytime soon.
Unimpressed by the average and at best mediocre food.
There's nothing on the menu that stood out. This is definitely not a Michelin star quality restaurant. It's overpriced and overrated. Would not go back!
Extraordinary experience.
The food was expertly crafted and every bite delicious. The staff all combined to provide an excellent service in what seemed like an intricate dance. What a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion.
Disappointed
I have never heard so much hype about a restaurant and been so disappointed. The atmosphere is not even what I would call casual, less than casual. We paid $200 for dinner and they seated us in the bar area. The food was less than OK. The music was too loud and not appropriate for a “nice” restaurant. The desert was good. Sad to give such a bad review but these people are playing restaurant. Not a professional restaurant and they have no business charging $200 per person. They asked for gratuity for front of house after adding 20% tip. I have never even heard of such a request. I was there on Jan. 14, 2024. The owner, head chef and manager should have a meeting and review what happened during this shift. Go anywhere else. Save your money.
My daughter and I dined here to celebrate my birthday.
It was an absolutely phenomenal experience. The seven course tasting menu was amazing and well deserving of the Michelin Star. The food is so creative and delectable. The customer service was impeccable. We were made to feel so welcome upon our arrival and our server provided us with exemplary service. The overall dining experience was exceptional and one I will never forget!!!
Excellent service! Great vibes.
We dined here before this restaurant received a Michelin Star. We both felt it would get one, and were happy to see this happen. It's not your typical fine dining environment. The staff are more casual and relaxed. Will definitely be back!
Not safe!
We were excited to try the Lazy Betty after it received the Michelin star. Service was great. Food was mostly good - did not like lamb for the main course with no other option. BUT, there is no valet and my license plate was stolen while we had dinner. The parking lot is very sketchy. I called the restaurant and sent an email with no response! Terrible - don’t go - it is not safe and the restaurant doesn’t care.
What a wonderful treat!
Heard great things about this place, so we gave it a try. From the second we arrive to the second we left… nothing but greatness! From the front door host to every employee there, extremely nice and happy people working there. Tried just about everything on the menu. If you’re thinking about the price..DON’T…worth every cent.
Superb food
A friend and I had dinner at this freshly-minted one-star Michelin Atlanta place. We ordered the 7-course tasting meal. The food was impeccable from beginning to end. Highlights: roasted onion-filled tortellini, lobster in a yeast-based foam, lamb tenderloin on wine reduction, a terrific beet salad (and I don’t generally care for beets!) The service was informal (servers seemed to be wearing funky costumes) but friendly. I have only one complaint: the wine list. They did not have a selection according to the category of the place, and the bottles were upmarked about 5 times their retail price. But this does not overshadow my enthusiastic endorsement. The Michelin star is well deserved. Just bring your own wine.
Dreadful experience
Food was good but the courses were served out of order and wine parings didn’t match. So for example we received an onion tart as a first course followed by a beet salad so the freshness of the salad was killed. The worst was when they served us the wrong dish with a cider pairing and then dropped the new course, forgot to give us a new pairing, then it took so long to get the correct pairing we had to eat the course or it would get cold and then they dropped the next course and expected us to eat it with a luke warm cider and when we asked for fresh glasses they said they were out of the cider but didn’t offer us an alternate drink pairing. And all of this had to be brought to their attention multiple times to the point that they argued with us about what drink went with what course and suggested we were wrong until we were firm and they admitted they had completely cocked it up. Truly truly below par. They gave us a free course but still charged us for the cider pairing we didn’t drink and also still charged us service. Would never ever recommend. Dreadful experience.
Fantastic Special Occasion
Not that there are a lot of tasting menus in town but Lazy Betty executes it extremely well. When you’re going out for a really nice dinner you want to see attention to detail and everything down the placement of powders and garnishes was consistent and excellent. The duck in particular was stunning and so very rich. Splurge for the caviar if you can- a half ounce will be enough for two.
Not a Meal but a Food Experience!
Lazy Betty is THEE premier fine dining restaurant in ATL! The culinary staff led by Chefs Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips take you on a food journey. I don’t need to write anymore. Just look at my photos. 😋
Likely the best restaurant in ATL
After four visits with consistent, exceptional food and service, I consider Lazy Betty to be one of the best dining experiences I have had in tasting menu style restaurants around the world. At some point it will earn a Michelin star which will be a nice honor for the Chef and staff. In the meantime, lucky customers get to savor this experience brought to you courtesy of the Hsu family, Aaron Phillips and Austin Goetzman. *Atmosphere: Cool location sets the tone for industrial chic meets ATL/southern hospitality. *Service: Impeccable. Knowledgeable staff perfectly balance attention without being obsequious. Standouts: Marvella (Wine Director) and Conrad (Bar Manager) are both gems. I was fortunate to meet Marvella when she was a server and she has rightfully been propelled to additional responsibility. I always have a new wine experience unlike any I have had with similar pairing menus thanks to her talent with locating unique wines and creatively pairing them with the different courses. Conrad has that gift of balancing making a great cocktail while being both socially interactive with guests at the bar and never missing any detail related to the tasting menu. *Food: I recommend look at the menu online because it changes seasonally. I have eaten here four times during three seasons and every time it was amazing. I am partial to adding the wine pairing and caviar as well as Wagyu, when available. (In other words, a gluttonous evening.) *Note: Parking is very easy and convenient. That said, because of the wine pairing option, I recommend rideshare or walking to allow for a fun night with a safe ending. Overall, if you are in ATL as a resident or just visiting, I highly recommend this venue. It doesn’t matter when you go:early or late. Your experience will be equally outstanding.
Disappointing in the food and overall experience
My sisters and I were highly excited to try Lazy Betty as the chef grew up in the same town as we did, and wanted to support. Firstly the staff, as we were greeted, the front person seemed to judge us as soon as we came in, they did engaged in any talk besides asking “name” when we walked in. I understand it’s not mandatory but for the experience and the amount we were going to spend I felt like joyful banter could have been necessary as a first impression. As we started getting dishes the descriptions to the dishes felt bland, the presenter felt and looked unenthused. There was only one person who was joyful and enjoyed explaining what we were about to have. We were seated outside which wasn’t a problem but while going to the restroom, I noticed that the experience from dining inside to outside was completely different, if anyone is going to attend this tasting I recommend asking to dine inside.
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