Universal Joint
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-2am
Fri-Sat 11:30am-3am
Sun 12:30pm-3am
Parking:
Lot; Street
Last updated 3.09.09
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The Scene
Located in sleepy Oakhurst, this quintessential neighborhood bar features glass garage doors that open onto a spacious patio with architectural gas-station remnants. It probably won't make any "Top-10 Hot Spots" lists, but if you're looking for a friendly, low-key joint, this is your place.
The Draw
Though it's better known as a bar, the Universal Joint sports a menu that's worth a trip on its own. Snacks, including creamy hummus, crispy onion straws and a Buffalo chicken quesadilla (served with a side of blue cheese dressing and celery), are miles better than your average bar chow. The same goes for top-notch, hefty burgers, from the basic Regular Ol' Burger to the satisfyingly messier bacon cheeseburger. A plate of fries, topped with jack cheese, bacon and ranch dressing, is worth a trip.
User Reviews
galacr
March 01, 2009
An hour and a half of your life to get good pub grub? Never again! My friend that lives in Oakhurst insisted we eat at the UJoint 3/1/2009 at 6pm, it is convenient as a neighborhood eatery. The problem with the U joint is that the only waiter in this tiny restaurant is a surly little tatted man who takes cig breaks out front while his tables wait, and wait, and wait, if he remembers to ever come back to your table, which in our case he did not, it is at his leisure. You need to place your food order... tough. You need beverage refills... tough. You actually want to get your meal after an hour and fifteen minutes... tough. You think he should show up back at the table to check and see if the food that never came out is ok... tough. My date did not want me to say anything after 30 min, after 45 min, after an hour, after all, this is her neighborhood eatery, finally after an hour and fifteen minutes she spoke to the waiter, after another 15 minutes, one (1) of the two orders came out, this was all I could take, I asked for the manager. It is not that the manager didn't take care of getting the order right after an hour and forty five minutes, and she did comp the meal for us... (the least she could do) what she should do is fire this incompetent waiter and get a couple of competent waiters that understand and provide good service. We eat out almost every night, (just doing our part to stimulate the economy) just not at the Ujoint any more. As I said to the manager, Atlanta has too many good restaurants, with good service, to ever endure the Ujoint again.
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Decutta
April 07, 2008
This was my first visit to this spot cozy mellow and good service. Its been a while since I have visited this area but renovations and upgrades make it look good and gives you a safe feeling. Didn't get to try the food the kitchen closes at 12 am, Me and my date had a couple of drinks(pretty good). I plan on returning to see how the food is, but I would reccomend this spot to anyone who just wants a spot to chill and have good conversation..
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wingking17
September 04, 2007
I love this place. Unlike the "chef's right" dude, I like places with character; and I find the staff engaging, not a bunch of monkey trained nimrods that give answers to the questions they are trained to answer (aka, corporate, cookie cutter, no risk bars). I own a competing restaurant but had to respond to this review because of the type of person you are . You go into a place and expect a server up your --- ASAP and to stay there until you finish your two Stella Artouis and 6 waters, (yet I know you wait 45 mins in line at taco ria del sol then rave about how great the service is).... and then complain about your $6 hamburger. Have fun at Hoolihans and get an extra order of fried jalapeno poppers on me. Oh, and I checked into it and the stucko was added to the building in the early nineties, so next time don't comment on facts you know nothing about. -- Fat Pete
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Know Before You Go:
The veggie burger can be substituted on any of the burger plates.
The Extras:
Universal Joint has neighborhood famous annual events like the Lobster Boil and Golf Tournament. Check the web for upcoming calendar events.
When to Go:
Tuesday night, you participate in U Joint Trivia, Saturdays and Sundays have discount pitchers and on rainy days, find $2 bottles of domestic beer.
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
