Babette's Cafe

Babette's Cafe

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Babette's Cafe, an Atlanta favorite with a friendly, casual setting offering cuisine that has been delighting restaurant goers since 1992. Located in a remodeled 1916 bungalow, with outdoor dining on a well-loved back deck and nestled between historic Inman Park and Poncey-Highland neighborhoods, it is convenient to Downtown Atlanta.

Growing up abroad, Chef/Owner Marla Adams imagined a world where all dinner tables were full of simple, unique food with a touch of the exotic and a twist of the romantic and this continues to inspire her today. The menu is a fresh mix of French, Italian, Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine with classical preparations influenced by food from the European countryside; a rustic farmhouse. Offering her unique version of Tapas, Chef Marla thoughtfully prepares her "Really Small Plates" with a blend of Babette's slow food favorites and Rustic European style.

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The Scene
Charmingly unassuming and sweetly romantic, Babette's occupies a restored bungalow halfway between the Highlands and Little Five Points. The small bar fills quickly, but the large dining room is comfortable and there's a raised patio in back. Soft lighting, rough-planked wood floors, antique pieces and homey touches (baguettes come in a brightly painted metal pails) carry the day. Service is warm and friendly.

The Food
Indistinct French associations, rather than authentic French cuisine, provide the backdrop for a menu that's consistently good and loaded with well-executed standards. Dishes like grilled corn chowder with crab or simply prepared roasted chicken are favorites. Steamed mussels in white wine with strawberries and serrano peppers are a novel must-try. Try excellent grilled lamb chops if you're feeling regal. Pitch-perfect omelettes with simple, fresh ingredients like Gruyere cheese and tender asparagus are the way to go if you're attending the extremely popular Sunday brunch.