Basil's

05/29/09

Will not return

by SrvcFndr at Citysearch

We have been to Basil's many times over the years, but our visit last evening will be our last. The food quality has deteriorated to where even the nice atmosphere on the patio does not make up for it. The waitress forgot to tell us about the specials, maybe they would have been better, but the two dishes we ordered off the menu were terrible. The chicken dish was extremely salty, tough and lacked any other flavors. The paella was more like a bouillabaisse and was mediocre at best.

• Pros: Patio
• Cons: Terrible food and lacluster service

03/27/09

Really bad service

by nnj05 at Citysearch

We took a co-worker to lunch on Friday, March 20th for her birthday. The day was gorgeous and we asked to sit outside, well that started the downhill slide of our service. The waiter did not want us sitting on the patio - maybe had too many tables? One of the members in our party had water spilled on them, we asked if it could be replaced and he returned 20 minutes later. We waited another 20 minutes to place an order because he conveniently never passed the table. Order comes out and one of the meals was completely incorrect. He indicated it was the kitchen's fault and reassured us that it would be taken care. Everyone in our party had finished their food and the lady waiting on her pizza had yet to get her replacement order. He would not look at our table, did not come back or even try to pacify us by letting us know that he apologized for the delay. I guess he thought if he didn't acknowledge that maybe we would forget. The food was great, but it's hard to go back when your first time was miserable!

• Pros: Great Pizza
• Cons: servers that don't take care of their customers

03/23/09

My favorite restaurant in Atlanta

by chrstn at Citysearch

I love this restaurant and I've been going there for years.

The staff is attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is kind of European to me - intimate, whether you sit outdoors or in the cozy interior.

The food is always wonderfully prepared. I brought a girlfriend and she agreed with me that Basil's house salad is the best anywhere. It is always pretty to look at and then, wow, delicious! It has mixed baby greens, walnuts, mandarin orange slices, cucumber, tomato, green and orange pepper slices, garbonzo beans and plump raisons with a Basil special basalmic vinegrette dressing.

Prices are reasonable. This is a really fun place to go!

Also, if you arrive before 6:30 pm they offer an early bird special. Fantastic - since I go there quite a bit and like to eat early.

Great place! Bring friends.

• Pros: Reliable, delicious - wonderful atmosphere
• Cons: What are the drawbacks?