Universal Joint
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: (404) 373-6260
- Cross Street:
- E Lake Drive
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2am, Fri-Sat 11:30am-3am, Sun 12:30pm-3am
Editorial Review for Universal Joint – by Florrie Burch and Michael Longshore
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.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe veggie burger can be substituted on any of the burger plates.
The ExtrasUniversal Joint has neighborhood famous annual events like the Lobster Boil and Golf Tournament. Check the web for upcoming calendar events.
When to GoTuesday night, you participate in U Joint Trivia, Saturdays and Sundays have discount pitchers and on rainy days, find $2 bottles of domestic beer.
User Reviews for Universal Joint
04/07/2008 Posted by Decutta
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..
Pros: Plenty of room..
Cons: No late night food service..
09/04/2007 Posted by wingking17
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
Pros: its got character and great food
Cons: i don't work there
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