Hours:

Sun-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm

Fri-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 10.15.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express , Cash , Visa , Discover , MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Casual Date Spot , Local Favorite , Romantic Dining , Special Occasion Dining , Brunch , Outdoor Dining , Notable Chef , Private Rooms , Business Dining , Lunch Spot , Online Reservations , Upscale Casual Dining , Group Dining , Notable Wine List , Private Parties

Cuisine:

Southern , Traditional American

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What People Are Saying About Food 101

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The Scene – Anchoring one end of a Roswell Road shopping strip, Food 101 marries hearty, homegrown cuisine with black-clad corporate efficiency. Decor similarly merges past and present: The open, window-lined dining room and long, inviting bar gives off a '20s-meets-2000s vibe. The retro-tinged space is filled with buttery leather banquettes and decorated with warm hues and dark woods. Service is confident and friendly. – – The Food – Navigate the back-to-basics menu carefully and there's a good meal to be had here. Rich, creamy mashed potatoes and butternut squash…

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Save Money:
Every Sunday night, Food 101 offers wine by the bottle at half price.
The Extras:
Food 101 houses a private catering room that accommodates 48 people, with an 18-person minimum.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a tasteful, elegant combination of food & atmosphere that appeals to everyone.”
  2. “Service was great and parking was easy.”
  3. “The lighting and atmosphere were perfect.”
  4. “True comfort food with a unique flair presented in an upscale ambiance.”
  5. “She was really fun and made martini suggestions that were awesome.”
  6. “The atmosphere of the restaurant is great - lots of exposed brick.”
  7. “We have to tell you that we loved the atmosphere, and the food was sensational and very reasonably priced.”
  8. “This past fall, I held an Art & Appetizers event in the restaurant and it went flawlessly--my clients loved the food, the severs took care of everything quietly, and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The rack of lamb was perfect, and the crab/shrimp cakes were melt in your mouth delicious.”
  2. “The food at Food 101 was superb, from the appetizers to the entrees to the dessert.”
  3. “have never seen this before but, Food 101 offers chocolate covered bacon for dessert; it is the perfect combination of sweet and salty - everyone should try it!”
drinks
87.5% positive
  1. “The wine list also has some great selections although I would be happier with a few less expensive white wines by the glass not just chardonnay.”
  2. “really enjoy coming here because of the amazing wines and specials.”
  3. “Great local place, very good brunch and dinner, creative drinks.”
  4. “To compliment these great dishes they have the best wine selections found outside of my home in France.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a tasteful, elegant combination of food & atmosphere that appeals to everyone.”
  2. “My wife loves the Arugula salad and the shrimp and grits!”
  3. “The food was delicious, while the staff/service was excellent and professional.”
  4. “The food is very good here.”
  5. “We have to tell you that we loved the atmosphere, and the food was sensational and very reasonably priced.”
  6. “The food is always amazing.”
  7. “went to Food 101 for a business lunch, the server was attentive without getting in the way, the food was awesome.”
  8. “recently use Food 101's catering arm Catering 101 for three corporate events and the food was FABULOUS!”
  9. “When we asked our waiter how the chef cooked an entree, the chef himself came to the table and told us exactly how he prepared our meal, it was a great touch to our already fabulous meal.”
  10. “have never seen this before but, Food 101 offers chocolate covered bacon for dessert; it is the perfect combination of sweet and salty - everyone should try it!”
  11. “The food at Food 101 was superb, from the appetizers to the entrees to the dessert.”
  12. “The rack of lamb was perfect, and the crab/shrimp cakes were melt in your mouth delicious.”
  13. “The service is always good and they always just the right choice for my palate whether it is a light salad or hearty meal.”
  14. “The food is GREAT, and they do not turn their noses up, when you want to make slight changes to the menu items.”
  15. “Rub your belly, and say "Thank You" to Food 101 for a perfect meal and perfect service.”
  16. “The food was fantastic!”
  17. “This past fall, I held an Art & Appetizers event in the restaurant and it went flawlessly--my clients loved the food, the severs took care of everything quietly, and the ambiance was exactly what we were looking for.”
  18. “What a perfect meal we had at Food 101 last night.”
  19. “Good southern-influenced food”
  20. “My husband likes their juicy hamburgers and pork chops because each time they are cook to perfection.”
  21. “The Cauliflower soup was great.”
  22. “Great service, great food at a great price.”
  23. “The food is American cuisine it's really good.”
  24. “Nothing spectacular but it is a great place to get a nice salad and piece of fish.”
  25. “True comfort food with a unique flair presented in an upscale ambiance.”
  26. “To compliment these great dishes they have the best wine selections found outside of my home in France.”
menu variety
93.75% positive
  1. “The menu looked impressive on line but, was even better in person!”
  2. “The wine list also has some great selections although I would be happier with a few less expensive white wines by the glass not just chardonnay.”
  3. “The menu has many interesting and unique entrees.”
  4. “The chef and his team created three amazing menus that suited each event and theme.”
  5. “really like Food 101 but I just feel that their menu is somewhat limited.”
  6. “The food is GREAT, and they do not turn their noses up, when you want to make slight changes to the menu items.”
  7. “This restaurant is casual, but a fantastic menu with lots of different items to choose from.”
  8. “To compliment these great dishes they have the best wine selections found outside of my home in France.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “The best place in town for sure!”
  2. “Nothing spectacular but it is a great place to get a nice salad and piece of fish.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The service was great!”
  2. “The service was wonderful and attentive.”
  3. “went to Food 101 for a business lunch, the server was attentive without getting in the way, the food was awesome.”
  4. “The service is always good and they always just the right choice for my palate whether it is a light salad or hearty meal.”
  5. “Great service, great food at a great price.”
  6. “When we asked our waiter how the chef cooked an entree, the chef himself came to the table and told us exactly how he prepared our meal, it was a great touch to our already fabulous meal.”
  7. “Our waiter, Chris was fantastic and the whole staff were friendly.”
  8. “Rub your belly, and say "Thank You" to Food 101 for a perfect meal and perfect service.”
  9. “The service was perfect and the Dirty martini was spot on!”
  10. “love the warm, friendly staff.”
  11. “The food was delicious, while the staff/service was excellent and professional.”
  12. “Our server, Pam, was attentive and professional.”
value
75.0% positive
  1. “The wine list also has some great selections although I would be happier with a few less expensive white wines by the glass not just chardonnay.”
  2. “Great service, great food at a great price.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “One of the best dining experiences that I've had in Atlanta in a long time.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/15/11

Great Job!

by StephenWatson43 at Citysearch

really like Food 101 but I just feel that their menu is somewhat limited. To be honest I am a very picky eater though so that might have something to do with it. Other than that I think they are great!

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/31/11

Customer Service - Thumbs Down

by nolesfan at Citysearch

I wish I could say that I had the opportunity to go in and try the farm to table concept going on at Food 101. I was given a couple of gift cards by my sister and did not realize they had an expiration until I went to make a reservation. I called and asked if I could get at least a portion of them honored, since they did cost money. I was given a harsh and flat out no. From a customer service perspective, this is a terrible way to do business. They essentially just took the money and ran! Too many places to grab a bite in the metro area to treat potential customers with such poor service.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/21/11

This is why I keep going back

by jonoatl at Citysearch

I hadn't been to Food 101 in a while, but I had a craving for those tuna tostadas and went over there for dinner. The tuna, I think one of the best appetizers in Atlanta, we spot on. Then I had this amazing duck breast. Then, the bannana/white chocolate bread pudding! It was so good that I went past my full stomach to finish it. Not to mention the awesome Pinot Noir that the server recommended that complimented everything I was going for. This place is great, and I will start going more frequently now because you really miss that kind of quality.

1 Star Rating: Poor

01/18/11

Worst Sunday Lunch in a while

by Gourmand1234 at Citysearch

You know it's not going well if your first order, a drink, takes 15 minutes to arrive , if a burger takes 45 minutes, an ice tea 15 minutes plus a reminder and an assigned waiter who would be better at servicing machinery than customers.

If at least the food was great, but it is average at best, small crabcakes with mayo (not remoulade as per menu), hastily heated spinach, partly burned, poached eggs hard inside and served with dry toast without butter ("we always serve toast without butter").

Yes, the service was incredibly SLOW and INCOMPETENT. May others enjoy it - not the gourmand!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/09/10

Best Dining Experience in a Long Time

by restaurantjunkie2 at Citysearch

I have been meaning to get to this restaurant for a while and just dined there this weekend with my husband. It was by far the best meal I've had in Atlanta in a LONG time! I loved everything ... the service was incredible and the food was unbelievable. I had the Tuna Tostada and the Pumpkin Ravioli and my husband ordered the Pork Belly Appetizer and the Short Ribs and he virtually licked his plate! I will not wait so long to visit again!

The Details on Food 101

Place Categories:

  • great southerninfluenced food
  • great local place
  • friendly whole staff
  • favorite restaurant
  • very good recent dinner
  • impressive menu
  • attentive server
  • loved atmosphere
  • perfect meal
  • recommend arugala salad
  • professional pam
  • likes pork chops
  • great dishes
  • unique entrees
  • wonderful dining experience
  • great wine selections
  • professional staffservice
  • warm friendly staff
  • creative drinks
  • fantastic fish
  • amazing specials
  • fantastic chris
  • great service
  • tasteful elegant combination
  • very good brunch
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