Absolutely A "MUST TRY"
If you are looking for great ambience, nice jazz and good food--Sambuca should definitely be on your list of "Must Trys" in Atlanta. I have been visiting Sambuca regularly for many years and it is one of my favorite places in Buckhead. I recently visited the restaurant with an Out of Town friend and he absolutely LOVED his entire experience. Although my experiences have been primarily wonderful over the years, I have noticed a number of negative reviews and I would offer a few suggestions to newcomers that I hope are helpful. First, I have found that is very useful to make a reservation in advance, as the wait can sometimes be lengthy. I also make a point to call or check the website (has detailed info on bands) to find out who will be performing on a particular night. Honestly, some groups are much better than others, so Always check first. The menu is also posted online and I have found that my guests and I usually do well by going with basics like the New York Strip, Atlantic Salmon or Sea Bass. Sambuca is NOT a fine dining restaurant and the pricing is primarily for the entertainment/atmosphere and is a little high--But worth it. Final FYI, Fridays and Saturdays have cover charges--unless you are having dinner; Parking is Valet only, but is complimentary; Sit away from the stage, but within viewing distance if you want to hear your party; and Enjoy!
- Live Music, Great Ambience, Good for Dates
- Service can be slow, Food can be inconsistent at times
- Recommended
Good times!
I am new to Atlanta and wanted to try a restaurant that had been recommende by both locals and visitors, so opted for Sambuca with a friend. I was pleasantly surprised on arriving to find out the valet service was complimentary and happily glided to the bar for a delicious Apple-tini. We were seated shortly after our first drink and proceeded to order both the petite and full-sized steaks (our waiter proudly informed us that all beef is Angus certified - yum!). Our whole meal was delicious and complemented by the fab jazz music. I plan on becoming a regular.
- Complimentary valet, great food, great service, excellent music
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