Twist
Atlanta, GA 30326-1222
Phone: (404) 869-1191
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Oak Valley Road NE
- Best of Citysearch:
- Happy Hour 2007
- Hours:
- Sun-Mon 11:30am-10pm, Tue-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am
Editorial Review for Twist – by Emerson R. Bell
The Scene
Tucked into a sterile wing of Phipps Plaza, this fantasyland of wood, glass and light is more like a nightclub than a restaurant. Lighting creates intimacy and warmth in what could be a chilly, cavernous space. Buckhead matrons rub shoulders with their younger bleached and groomed counterparts. Servers offer casual attitudes and stellar service.
The Food
The menu is a multiculti selection of tapas, salads, satay and seafood. A bold standout is the appetizer "sharing salad" of calamari with frisee, radicchio, cashews, hearts of palm and bananas in citrus vinaigrette. An entree of forearm-sized prawns (heads and all) arrives beautifully plated in white-bean ragout. The imaginative sashimi tuna pizza on a toasted tortilla with wasabi mayo more than compensates for the so-so chicken empanada and shrimp dumplings in Thai curry cream. Warm fruit crisp of rhubarb, and strawberries with homemade buttermilk ice cream are exceptional desserts.
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Insider Tips
ParkingWhile Phipps Plaza provides valet service, underground parking at the Court of the South area of the mall is close, convenient and free.
Save MoneyTapas selections average $5 a plate. By ordering a couple of the more substantial choices (like mussels, tuna pizza or fried potatoes), you can easily skip pricey entrees.
What to DrinkWith $5 martini specials available every night of the week, Twist makes a great after-work hangout.
User Reviews for Twist
02/04/2008 Posted by sassytxgirl
As I was reading the reviews here I am amazed. I never had a bad experience at Twist and have been living here for 4 years, by way of Texas! Meeting friends for happy hour is one of my favorite past times. It can be a little crowded on Friday evening, so get there early! The drinks and appetizers are great! On a breezy evening, sit outside on the patio. Very Relaxing!
Pros: Cozy Atmosphere
Cons: nothing really!
01/19/2008 Posted by RobHuckabee
Brought my wife out last weekend for our anniversary here. I already called a week ahead to reserve a table for that special night. When I arrived, I found out that our table had already been taken. I tried to talk to management but they weren't looking in my interest. We finally got a horrible table near the door where all the traffic was coming in and out. The food was not worth the money at all and the service was lousy. I plan on never going to this mediocre restaurant ever again.
Cons: Service
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