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2285 Peachtree Rd NE
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imperialfez.com/

Years in business

Established in 1991

Hours:

staring 6 pm kitchen close at 10 30 pm

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 10.15.11

Category:

Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Family Style Dining, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Group Dining, Live Music, Prix Fixe Menu

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Moroccan, Mediterranean, African, Middle Eastern

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

What People Are Saying About Imperial Fez

Featured Review

ryansims

Contributor

Located in Buckhead on Peachtree Street near Piedmont Hospital in a shopping center, Imperial Fez is one of those once-happening, concept type restaurants that began popping up around Atlanta during the 70s. The Moroccan food is good, and delivered in courses but the real draw of the restaurant are the kitschy-quasi-traditional customary practices such as hand washing, shoe removal, and sitting on the floor. Belly dancers entice diners who must realize ahead of time that table conversation can be somewhat limited based on all the pomp, though the whole experience can be fun for a large…

Editor's Tips

Look Good:
Wear your best socks, as shoes stay in the entryway. Avoid tight skirts--most seating is on low couches or on pillows on the floor.
When to Go:
The experience is at its best when the restaurant is full, so reserve a spot on the busy Friday or Saturday nights.
The Extras:
Take your experience home with a stop at Ameerah Imports, located in the restaurant. Haggle and get the best deal on trinkets and clothing.
Know Before You Go:
Imperial Fez caters to large groups. Round up some close friends, or bring your coworkers.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Food was decent and the decor was interesting, but the price was much too high--about $250 for the four of us and we are not heavy drinkers.
  2. The ambiance was exquisite and the food is breathtaking.
  3. We were greeted at the door took off are shoes and taken to our seats we sat on cushions which we very comfortable.
  4. had several friends from all overjoin me in a wonderful evening of fabulous food, music, atmosphere, and dancing.
  5. The ambience is good, the dancers provide great entertainment, the service is average, and the food is very pricy and nothing to look forward to.
  6. We had a great anniversary in a beautiful atmosphere and delicious cuisine.
  7. There was occasional belly dancing performances throughout the evening which provided a nice atmosphere.
  8. It a great place for a large group party, people hava a lot of fun seating in the pillows and experiencing the moroccan dining style.
  9. The layering of exotic spices and aromas, as well as the fun presentation of the food, really make this a unique eating venue.
  10. the whole atmosphere was absolutely amazing.
  11. Their Wrists twisted and their hips swiveled the beat of the most romantic music I have ever heard.
  12. loved the atmosphere.
  13. You receive a 5 course meal, but all the fun is squeezed out, because the food does not match up to excellent quality.
  14. Be prepared to have fun and enjoy a night with wonderful belly dancing shows.
  15. Dancers were fun to watch, but couldn't see main dancing area from where we were sitting.
  16. The belly dancing was fun.
  17. The entertainment (belly dancers) were a lot of fun and spent a lot of time in our section which was great!
  18. We enjoy the belly dancing shows and the cozy cushions, we just sit down and relax, enjoy the show and the food.
  19. can have a romantic dining experience here or the ultimate family dining experience also--very kid friendly!
  20. like the belly dancers and I love the decor and compfort of the pillows and couches and sitting on the couches.
  21. The carpets, tapestries and pillows gave the room a plush, comfortable, relaxed feeling and after settling in for a few minutes, it was hard to believe I was actually in Atlanta.
  22. Great Experience, a lot of fun!
  23. It was fun the food was great and the atmosphere is awesome.
  24. was first attracted to the Imperial Fez with a promise of a beautiful belly dance performance, but returned again and again for the delicious food and fun, exotic atmosphere.
  25. have been at the imperial fez recently with my wife and it was a perfect place to have a romantic night
  26. the best place for you and your partner to have a romantic dinner.
  27. The ambience is fun, romantic and well out of this world!
  28. We had a great time, the food is good and the entertainment is fun.
  29. Great food, great atmosphere, great hosts!
  30. Everything was wonderful right down to the very last crumb/ drop the Ambiance set the mood for a romantic evening and the service was perfect they made us relax, it felt like we were having a candlelit dinner in Morocco it was if we fell in love all over
  31. Belly dancers entice diners who must realize ahead of time that table conversation can be somewhat limited based on all the pomp, though the whole experience can be fun for a large group.
  32. My experiences have always been great and we love the food, service and atmosphere!
  33. The decor was lush and exotic, and the servers were friendly.
  34. They both had a nice time ogling the belly dancers, while I enjoyed the atmosphere.
  35. The decor was entertaining and nothing like I or my coworkers had ever seen before.
  36. We've been to the restaurant several times on the past few years, and it still one of the best options in town for a fun dinner night.
  37. The fire dance is really fun and exciting as is all of the entertainment.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The food came out warm, instead of hot, and the recommended drinks left something to be desired.
  2. For that price I want steak and lobster and a $50 bottle of good wine.
food quality
86.70999526977539% positive
  1. Highly recommended for groups but small children may get bored with the food!
  2. It is a tad pricey, but that is to be expected for superb service and food.
  3. Great food, great atmosphere, great hosts!
  4. The food is great, I recommend the lamb cutlets, it's beyond delicious.
  5. All my friends loved the food and we all had a great time together.
  6. For that price I want steak and lobster and a $50 bottle of good wine.
  7. forget going to morocco, go to Imperial Fez for best middle east food, belly dancing.
  8. The food was excellent.
  9. It was fun the food was great and the atmosphere is awesome.
  10. had several friends from all overjoin me in a wonderful evening of fabulous food, music, atmosphere, and dancing.
  11. The food is delicious.
  12. Our server was rude, not helpful, got the food she brought to our table mixed up, NEVER smiled, and she "forgot" to bring us change for a $100 bill and we had to go hunt her down.
  13. The shows, the food, the service, everything was great.
  14. Everything about this place is authentic.
  15. love the food and belly dancers
  16. The food is also unique on its spices and flavors.
  17. The ambiance was exquisite and the food is breathtaking.
  18. The food is good, tasteful, aromatic herbs and spices, unusual - but not worth the price tag.
  19. The food was decent, but nothing to go crazy about.
  20. We enjoy the belly dancing shows and the cozy cushions, we just sit down and relax, enjoy the show and the food.
  21. was first attracted to the Imperial Fez with a promise of a beautiful belly dance performance, but returned again and again for the delicious food and fun, exotic atmosphere.
  22. The food is so good you eat until you are about to bur.
  23. was not familiar with Moroccan cuisine until I ate some of the best ethnic food at the imperial fez.
  24. The food: superb, and the entertainment: a must see.
  25. The food is great.
  26. The food was good, but definitely over-priced.
  27. The layering of exotic spices and aromas, as well as the fun presentation of the food, really make this a unique eating venue.
  28. Although the food was pretty good and the experience was unique the service was awful.
  29. Great food and belly dancing show
  30. The food was superb and totally worth it.
  31. We eventually left early because of the poor taste of the food and obnoxious staff.
  32. The Food is very tasty, maybe a little spicy (hot) for me, but still tasty.
  33. Great food and experience
  34. The food was very good, service was good, and it is pricey.
  35. will warn you - if you like hot sauce - the kind that bites and lingers you will love theirs.
  36. This is an unique restaurant where you not only have a special dinning experience with a great food but you also get to watch a beautiful belly dancing show.
  37. The food was delicious, the servers very friendly and the belly dancing show was outstanding.
  38. The lamb is perhaps the best I've ever had.
  39. My parent enjoyed the food Especially the Lamb shank and my Kids Love the belly dander and they loved the Kabobs we also were greeted by the chef and told us many things about his homeland that blew us away.
  40. If you do decide to try something different and pleasing to the palate, go for the delicious cornish hen appetizer and beef sheesh kebabs at the Imeprial Fez.
  41. The food was great.
  42. We had a great time, the food is good and the entertainment is fun.
  43. We were finally seated and the food was not very good and difficult to eat.
  44. However, I would have to say that the five course meal I ate at Imperial Fez was absolutely the BEST food I have ever eaten in my life!
  45. We love the moroccan food, the flavor and spices, we recommend the lamb cutlet and kabobs.
  46. The food came out warm, instead of hot, and the recommended drinks left something to be desired.
  47. My friends took me to there and we all had a great time while eating delicious food.
  48. Having said that I noticed that the different seasonings made the dishes tasty.
  49. This is a pricey place, but well worth it if you want a special tasty experience.
  50. My girlfriend loves the food and we always have a great time at the restaurant.
  51. You receive a 5 course meal, but all the fun is squeezed out, because the food does not match up to excellent quality.
  52. We love the moroccan food, it's really tasteful and full of flavors.
  53. My experiences have always been great and we love the food, service and atmosphere!
  54. The lamb is amazing and succulent.
  55. If you want great Middle-Eastern food, go to Rumi's Kitchen in Roswell Road.
  56. The ambience is good, the dancers provide great entertainment, the service is average, and the food is very pricy and nothing to look forward to.
  57. good place to take your girlfriend with a great food, cushion seats and some live belly dancing show.
  58. We had a great anniversary in a beautiful atmosphere and delicious cuisine.
  59. There's no question Imp Fez is authentic, from the tainted glass lanterns and rug adorned ceilings to the sultry belly dancers.
  60. Imperial Fez offers Moroccan art, belly dancing, and music along with excellent cuisine and service.
  61. bit pricey but if you like Moroccan cuisine it's the best around.
  62. The food was delicious and belly dancing shows were very entertaining.
  63. The food leading up to the entree was not good enough to be charging $45- $65 per person!
  64. It was difficult to get refills on water (if any at all), we had an array of waitstaff, waitress was slow and could not answer questions about the dishes, and when it came time to pay the bill we had to wait over a half hour to get the attention of the wa
  65. It was expensive cuisine in a really nice environment.
  66. Great customer service, Nothing special about the food.
  67. The second time I went my other friends didn't think it was that great and they hated the food.
  68. love the food and the belly dancing show.
  69. have tried most of the dishes on the menue, but have to say that the Moroccan Lentil Soup, the Moroccan salads, and the B'stella appetizer (w/ Cornish Hen, almonds, honey all wrapped in a flakey crust) are my favorite!
  70. Take a couple hours out of your day to pull up a pillow (and maybe a hookah), watch a belly dancer play with fire, and enjoy a great meal you won't soon forget.
  71. The food was delicious!
  72. It was a wonderful night, surrounded with the friendly servers and flavourfull dishes
  73. Great dance, too pricy, bad food
  74. We would have at least liked eating this mediocre food at the same time but my friend's main course came first and mine came ten minutes later.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. This restaurant is highly recommended for the culturally diverse.
  2. We've been to the restaurant several times on the past few years, and it still one of the best options in town for a fun dinner night.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. It a great place for a large group party, people hava a lot of fun seating in the pillows and experiencing the moroccan dining style.
  2. It's a great place to take someone on a date.
  3. good place to take your girlfriend with a great food, cushion seats and some live belly dancing show.
  4. This restaurant has potential to be a great place; unfortunately we didn't get to experience it.
  5. This is a great place!
  6. It was nice to go to a restaurant and enjoy everything.
  7. the best place for you and your partner to have a romantic dinner.
  8. My girlfriend loves the food and we always have a great time at the restaurant.
  9. Still one of the best restaurant in town
service
82.17000007629395% positive
  1. Everyone of the courses was good (both of us had the royal couscous as our entre choice) and the service was good, although a couple of times we were left with empty glasses of water for 10-15 mins.
  2. It was difficult to get refills on water (if any at all), we had an array of waitstaff, waitress was slow and could not answer questions about the dishes, and when it came time to pay the bill we had to wait over a half hour to get the attention of the wa
  3. The food was very good, service was good, and it is pricey.
  4. The staff was very attentive without being intrusive.
  5. and each time I was delighted by the lovely and talented dancers and server (my favorite is that Amani).
  6. Maybe its just us but when we spend $90 a person on a dinner we expect to be blown away, coming out of the experience with our palates amazed and seamless service.
  7. Belly Dancing, good service.
  8. Great customer service, Nothing special about the food.
  9. Everything was wonderful right down to the very last crumb/ drop the Ambiance set the mood for a romantic evening and the service was perfect they made us relax, it felt like we were having a candlelit dinner in Morocco it was if we fell in love all over
  10. Most hosts at the Imperial Fez are corporate employees or college students, yet they still take great pride in their work.
  11. It was a wonderful evening from a to z. service was great to.
  12. The wait staff VERY rude, didn't smile, rolled eyes at questions and would not even offer a glass of water and when you asked for water they didn't bring it out to your table.
  13. We both noticed 3 other waiters and waitresses and they seemed to give excellent service.
  14. Food ,music,belly dancing show and especially servers were so good.
  15. Imperial Fez offers Moroccan art, belly dancing, and music along with excellent cuisine and service.
  16. They are great people.
  17. When I called to complain I told the manager about the waitress and the poor service we received and he insisted he would get to the bottom of it and call me back.
  18. We eventually left early because of the poor taste of the food and obnoxious staff.
  19. It was a wonderful night, surrounded with the friendly servers and flavourfull dishes
  20. My experiences have always been great and we love the food, service and atmosphere!
  21. The owner is attentive and the staff is excellent.
  22. wanted to reflect the poor service to our waitress with the tip I was going to give her but the tips are automatically factored into the bill (no wonder they don't' have servers with motivation or incentive to serve well) so I didn't get a chance to.
  23. It a great place for a large group party, people hava a lot of fun seating in the pillows and experiencing the moroccan dining style.
  24. The evening started off good and our waiter was attentive, at first.
  25. The service was absolutely wonderful!
  26. The restaurant definitely pampers it's customers by offering great customer service.
  27. Fortunately, our waitress was pretty nice and the belly dancers were slightly entertaining.
  28. Our server was rude, not helpful, got the food she brought to our table mixed up, NEVER smiled, and she "forgot" to bring us change for a $100 bill and we had to go hunt her down.
  29. went to the Imperial Fez Last Saturday for my husbands birthday, we were 18 of us the place was packed, the hostess took good care of us as we enter the restaurant, she took our name and took us to the table.
  30. And the owner Rafih is one of the most warm and hospitable people I have ever met and hope to converse with again.
  31. Although the food was pretty good and the experience was unique the service was awful.
  32. It is a tad pricey, but that is to be expected for superb service and food.
  33. The ambience is good, the dancers provide great entertainment, the service is average, and the food is very pricy and nothing to look forward to.
  34. Be prepared to pay for every refill and don't expect any compensation for their bad service!
  35. We walked thought the door and a young gentleman greeted us he was to my surprise friendly and welcomed us with a warm smile, we felt as if we had just come into our own home.
  36. everything was perfect from the hostess with her beautifull smile , the severs with their great service to us,to the oener who came to ask about our dinner how it was and the belly dancers who were excellent.
  37. The wonderful dancers roxanne and terri were also great people to talk to.
  38. The shows, the food, the service, everything was great.
  39. The food was delicious, the servers very friendly and the belly dancing show was outstanding.
  40. The decor was lush and exotic, and the servers were friendly.
  41. can have a romantic dining experience here or the ultimate family dining experience also--very kid friendly!
  42. I've never met such friendly servers.
  43. The staff was very friendly and accomodating and made me feel more like I was an honored guest being entertained in their home rather than a patron at a commercial establishment.
value
65.38000106811523% positive
  1. bit pricey but if you like Moroccan cuisine it's the best around.
  2. The food is good, tasteful, aromatic herbs and spices, unusual - but not worth the price tag.
  3. It is a tad pricey, but that is to be expected for superb service and food.
  4. This place can be a bit pricey.
  5. For that price I want steak and lobster and a $50 bottle of good wine.
  6. might go for the Specials, but never again will go full price.
  7. The food was very good, service was good, and it is pricey.
  8. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the place based on lack of value.
  9. This is a pricey place, but well worth it if you want a special tasty experience.
  10. s, jewelry form morocco, to tradition clothing that I was impress with the young gentlemen that welcomed us to the shop and offer his assistance if needed, I wanted to buy almost everything in that cute little shop, however, I just bought an outfit, shoes
  11. It was expensive cuisine in a really nice environment.
  12. The food was superb and totally worth it.
  13. Food was decent and the decor was interesting, but the price was much too high--about $250 for the four of us and we are not heavy drinkers.
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. It was difficult to get refills on water (if any at all), we had an array of waitstaff, waitress was slow and could not answer questions about the dishes, and when it came time to pay the bill we had to wait over a half hour to get the attention of the wa
  2. We would have at least liked eating this mediocre food at the same time but my friend's main course came first and mine came ten minutes later.
  3. The carpets, tapestries and pillows gave the room a plush, comfortable, relaxed feeling and after settling in for a few minutes, it was hard to believe I was actually in Atlanta.
  4. Everyone of the courses was good (both of us had the royal couscous as our entre choice) and the service was good, although a couple of times we were left with empty glasses of water for 10-15 mins.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/14/12

Outstanding atmosphere and food!

by MTrader

On February 11, 2012 my fiance and I went to the Imperial Fez for a wonderful dining experience. The decorations were unique, making you feel like we were in Morocco, soft musique was playing. We were served a 5 course dinner which was absolutely outstanding, the Cornish hen is one of the best dishes I have ever had! Eating with our fingers made it even more exotic (forks were also provided). The service was very attentive and courteous, the servers kneeling in front of the table each time.

Then the bellydancers came out, and it was a real treat to watch them dance to the wonderfully engaging moroccan music! I was enthralled I must say and wished they could have danced nonstop!

The whole evening made us decide that we have to plan a trip to Morocco one day!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/21/12

ramu

by Josph John

To quote my girlfriend when we sat down: "Ew. Let's leave."

I admit at first, I was worried too. It smelled like Chinese food in this place - yes, Chinese food. The waitresses were eating their lunch at the front of the restaurant when we walked in. Without standing up, one of them smiled and pointed to a table at the back.

The restaurant was empty, despite a handmade sign that said: "Line moves quickly!" Perhaps we mistimed our meal, showing up for breakfast at noon. Either way, the menu offers mostly breakfast foods including omelets, bacon, pancakes, and my favorite: eggs benedict.

I ordered the California eggs benedict and my girlfriend got the Crab eggs benedict. Within ten minutes our waitress delivered our meal. We were happily surprised. The plate was nicely made up. My eggs benedict had large, fresh slices of avocado and fresh grilled turkey. My girlfriend's eggs benedict had heaps of real crab meat, topped with capers.

The hollandaise sauce was buttery and rich and the eggs perfectly cooked. We noticed that my plate was garnished with a lemon wedge while my girlfriend's came with an orange slice. It was a small detail, but showed that they actually care about how they present their dishes here.

We repeatedly noted how tasty the food was, and how wrong we were to prejudge the experience.

Having said this, the place would probably have netted a higher score had the ambiance been nicer. Still, who am I - a tourist - to waltz into a place that is clearly liked by the locals and ask that place to change? If you are a tourist like me, you should be happy that a place like this exists at all. Two blocks from the Prescott Hotel on Post St. sits a great little place for breakfast.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/03/12

Imperial fez Best Moroccan Food

by ritat770

I dinned at the Imperial Fez last month the food is exceptional the atmosphere the decor is the best I seeing in Atlanta. The service was so amazing, the staff had great details and what I was amazed about was, that you don’t have to say much your waiter is right there giving you the service you need without words. My fiancée and I felt we were in another country, the low seating, the fabric, the dancers everything was great. Thank you Imperial Fez for making our evening so special, we will definitely be back and bring friends.

We love it!!!!!!!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/02/12

great experience

by hamouda1980

last Saturday i was at imperial fez for my wife's birthday, it's was unforgettable, nice atmosphere good food and great service. my wife was so happy , she sad that she had the best birthday party ever

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/27/11

hakam

by MAMCAROLINA

wonderful night!

my friends and i went last night to the imperial fez and we spend amazing time, our hands washed with rose water and had a five course dinner which concluded with a awesome salad and couscous and dessert...,

the belly dancer show was fabulous.

It was the most great place i have ever been.

The Details on Imperial Fez

Place Categories:

  • great place
  • great customer service
  • great whole experience
  • beautiful whole atmosphere
  • beautiful belly dancers
  • awesome belly dancing show
  • perfect everything
  • wonderful recent evening
  • mediocre food
  • exotic decor
  • very attentive staff
  • unique restaurant
  • friendly servers
  • fun live belly dancing
  • incredible lamb
  • great people
  • poor service
  • great birthday dinner
  • fun entertainment
  • completely awful moroccan cultural experience
  • fun ambience
  • great shows
  • great ethnic food
  • really fun fire dance
  • fabulous music

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