Two Urban Licks

(404) 522-4622

820 Ralph McGill Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30306 33.767637 -84.360282

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Neighborhoods: Poncey Highlands, Eastside, Eastside

twourbanlicks.com

Hours:

Monday To Thursday From 05:30 PM To 12:00 AM Saturday From 05:30 PM To 01:00 AM Sunday From 05:30 PM To 10:00 PM

Price:

$$

Last updated 10.15.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Outdoor Dining, View Dining, Chef's Table, People Watching, Date Spot, Group Dining, Live Music, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

New American, Traditional American

What People Are Saying About Two Urban Licks

Featured Review

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In Short – The hubbub of the cavernous dining room can be overwhelming at first. Bulbous red lanterns and flickering wall sconces cast a spell, as well as a mesmerizing mural of a girl amid exotic animals done by Todd Murphy. A 14-foot-tall wood-pit rotisserie tower heats up the scene. But the real show-stopper is the stunning view of the Midtown skyline. Service can be hit-or-miss, but there are plenty of distractions, like live blues. The central open kitchen, where Chef Cameron Thompson holds court, draws attention to the culinary action. Jump-start your meal with addictive salmon…

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
The restaurant is tucked away from the road. Follow Somerset until you pull all the way up to the valet platform.
Where to Sit:
The tables with the best view are also near the rotisserie, which can get toasty. To catch the kitchen in action, request a stool at the chef's table.
What to Drink:
Sample a half glass of wine to find the right selection to complement your meal.
What to Drink:
Sample a half glass of wine to find the right selection to complement your meal. The unique wine-in-the-barrel program is the only one in the United States.
ambiance
93.71999740600586% positive
  1. This place is amazing - the food is fantastic, service is gracious and friendly, ambiance is modern and fun.
  2. fun atmosphere, great drink menu, great food
  3. but I have still gone back here several times, simply because the atmosphere is so unique.
  4. This is a great spot to have a fun and exciting dinner that stimulates all your senses.
  5. Amazing view of the downtown skyline, great service, and an overall positive experience.
  6. And parking was bad.
  7. The food, drinks and ambiance is great!
  8. This is the perfect place to go for fun, live blues and food and libation sampling.
  9. This a dark, nice romantic hotspot for couples or even small groups of friends.
  10. Complimented well by great wines, great blues-y music, and a breathtaking view of the city, I would highly recommend Two Urban Licks to anyone looking for a unique dining experience.
  11. We enjoyed the ambience and food, but the bad experience with the valet was enough to make me never want to go back.
  12. One of Atlanta's hippest restaurants, located in the heart of Atlanta, welcomes you to an amazing atmosphere with a wide arrray of tastes, presentations, and excitement.
  13. The view of the city skyline encompases the entire glass wall in the back of the restaurant and the food is comforting, new, and portions are filling.
  14. The atmosphere is incredible.
  15. have eaten here two times so far and both times I really enjoyed the food, the service and the atmosphere.
  16. The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is excellent.
  17. liked the covered valet parking and we were able to find a seat at the bar promptly while we waited for our table.
  18. The interior is spectacular - extremely well done - and the view of the city is stunning.
  19. Had a blast the valet parking was very nice and the food was excellent.
  20. Great atmosphere and great food.
  21. It has a beautiful view of the city as well.
  22. The atmosphere is so nice and young, perfect place for a date or friends.
  23. Great food, spirits, atmosphere and continual excellent service.
  24. The decor is beautiful.
  25. You'll enjoy the live jazz-inspired music by the bar Tue-Sat as well as the skyline view outside in the courtyard amidst the retractable roof.
  26. The ambiance was nice and the band was alright, but that's where the compliment end.
  27. If you're looking for a quiet, romantic dinner it probably isn't the place.
  28. The atmosphere is certainly unique and the crowd is as diverse as you like.
  29. Both the views of the city and of the scene are great.
  30. The only thing I can say good about it was the valet & it has a nice decor but food service & very compact I would NOT recommend this place
  31. Just the nice place with good ambiance.
  32. My date was in awe with the atmosphere, which was very romantic, laid back, and just perfect.
  33. Great for romantic / group dining
  34. Our server was attentive and the atmosphere was great too.
  35. Wonderful food, great service, beautiful skyline view of the city, and such a gorgeous building/design concept with an urban edge.
  36. The food, atmosphere and service were all fantastic.
  37. thought the food was good but the atmosphere was great.
  38. The atmosphere was nice and unique.
  39. The bar is also great because of the live music and ambience- nice spot to begin a night out even if you don't want to eat dinner!
  40. didn't feel relaxed: It was far too loud, and the seating was not very comfortable.
  41. love the atmosphere, the appetizers, the main entree and the desserts.
  42. The atmosphere & ambiance in the restaurant is really good.
  43. Trendy with great atmosphere and customer service
  44. love, love, love the atmosphere and the food is good too!
  45. we didn't have a reservation and sat at the bar--great atmosphere and it was cool talking to the kitchen staff and watching them prepare the dishes.
  46. Two Urban Licks has an incredible atmosphere and contrary to what other reviews say, our service was perfect.
  47. Two was a total package - great setting, great view, great service and great food.
  48. The food was great and the atmosphere was wonderful.
  49. The atmosphere is great.
  50. this place has great food, great wines, and neat atmosphere.
  51. Nice atmosphere, great food
  52. Valet parking is sort of slow.
  53. Good food and the best atmosphere out of any restaurant in Atlanta but I have two complaints.
  54. There is a courtyard with a retractable roof with trees in the center, along with a great patio that comes with a view of the city skyline.
  55. If you're looking for a place with a nice, romantic ambiance, and only planning on drinking then this is the place for you, but if you're looking for somewhere to have a nice romantic dinner DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE!
  56. Overall, and in light of the great decor and delectable food, the HORRIBLE service and valet paint 2 Urban Licks as a 1 trick pony.
  57. The valet parking was fast and easy.
  58. But the ambiance is cool, the 360 degree kitchen is cool, the rotisserrie is cool and the food is GREAT!
  59. They really enjoyed the skyline view and the entire concept of an old warehouse-turn restaurant.
  60. The valet parking was great as it had started to rain.
  61. The resaurant is dim lighted which is very romantic, and the view of the city is to die for.
  62. Everything was perfect, from the valet to the food, the ambiance, restrooms, view, everything.
  63. Bar service was excellent, atmosphere was trendy and chic.
  64. The atmosphere is contemporary, creative, candlelit.
  65. Two has a great atmosphere and a wonderful view of Atlanta.
  66. unless your comfortable w/ texting each other.
  67. Highly recommend for those looking for a fun & different evening.
  68. The funky decor and wall mural is a conversation point and there's a very nice patio.
  69. Great atmosphere, pretty good food & service
dessert
80.0% positive
  1. The desserts rocked, though, and the fabulous banana creme pie with peanut butter and white chocolate is like sex.
  2. The desserts were okay, they had a cupcake dessert, which I thought was pretty interesting, and this pistachio ice cream dessert that was pretty good, but I am a slave for sweets so anything that is sweet is good to me.
  3. The waitress was great and gave my sister cupcakes and ice cream for free for her birthday.
  4. For his b-day they gave him a birthday card and dessert was on them,the staff all signed his card and the chef wrote Happy b-day on his plate with some type of chocalate syrup.
  5. Unfortunately, we were too stuffed to try dessert, but everything looks amazing.
  6. We ordered cupcakes for dessert, and while I'm not a big fan of cupcakes, I'll admit that these were tasty.
  7. The cakes were good, the red velvet cake could have been a little more moist but it was good.
  8. love the atmosphere, the appetizers, the main entree and the desserts.
  9. ordered appetizer, drink, entree and dessert and ALL of it was good.
  10. The dessert was not very tasty.
drinks
83.69999885559082% positive
  1. had the shrimp tacos and duck which came with sweet potatoes, the drink menu is great as well.
  2. The drinks are good, the crowd is trendy and beautiful, the food is excellent and the staff is awesome!
  3. Recently I tried to eat here again, I say tried as I took a friend for an 8pm reservation which was booked in advance; we waited PAST 9pm in an over-crowded bar full of other unfortunate/hungry diners.
  4. Upon entering the restaurant, we decided to sit at the bar- full menu, and there was a long wait for a table (10:15pm Sat night, no reservations).
  5. during summer the bocci ball court and outside deck are the best place to sit and have some drinks.
  6. love this place--from the huge fire oven and cushioned booths to the great food and great drinks.
  7. The prices weren't too bad and the infused liquor drinks were yummy.
  8. liked the covered valet parking and we were able to find a seat at the bar promptly while we waited for our table.
  9. We waited until past 9 to be seated in a very crowded bar full of other unfortunate and hungry diners.
  10. met my party at the bar, ordered and received my drink promptly (very friendly bartender).
  11. had a glass of wine and my friend and I shared the fried oysters and the lamb lollipops which were both outstanding, We were seated promptly and ordered the braised pork and mack and cheese and the shrimp with spinach and rice.
  12. The food, drinks and ambiance is great!
  13. The wine isn't very good.
  14. Great food, good wine, great date.
  15. The bar is also great because of the live music and ambience- nice spot to begin a night out even if you don't want to eat dinner!
  16. While the tapas selection was adequate and the drink menu unique, the music was plainly "too-urban loud.
  17. This is not a spot for romancing but it's a great place to be seen or have drinks with the girls.
  18. Yes we love to schmooze with our friends, have drinks, but we like to enjoy our meal also.
  19. Server was not very knowledgeable about wine.
  20. asked why wine was warm and she snapped back "we serve it at Napa Valley standards.
  21. We thought the wine was pretty good.
  22. Complimented well by great wines, great blues-y music, and a breathtaking view of the city, I would highly recommend Two Urban Licks to anyone looking for a unique dining experience.
  23. don't buy that barrel business and I realize that serving white wine at room temperature is european but you just can't do that in the states, our wine isn't that good.
  24. This may be one of the few places you can order a PBR or a wonderful bottle of wine from the reserve list.
  25. Stick to the appetizers and the wonderful wines and drinks.
  26. Our drinks were yummy, and strong.
  27. fun atmosphere, great drink menu, great food
  28. They had delicious drinks and such a unique menu.
  29. It's a great place to start the evening out with drinks, as this place comes off more as an oversized bar, than a great dining destination.
  30. asked if we could order a glass of wine and was given an extremely rude sarcastic response back.
  31. You'll enjoy the live jazz-inspired music by the bar Tue-Sat as well as the skyline view outside in the courtyard amidst the retractable roof.
  32. great pina colada as well, and the wine selection is decent.
  33. like trying different wines so I really enjoyed the ability to order half glasses for $3-4.
  34. great place to dine cool setting awful drinks
  35. this place has great food, great wines, and neat atmosphere.
  36. It's also a great place to go for drinks and live music.
  37. we didn't have a reservation and sat at the bar--great atmosphere and it was cool talking to the kitchen staff and watching them prepare the dishes.
  38. Pre-made specialty drinks were tasty but a little weak.
  39. The food was all good to better, the wine list is always interesting, but the service is down right atrocious.
  40. after slow service, overlooked drink orders, and total choas, we had a major discrepancy with the total bill cost.
  41. and drinks, I had the salmon chips they were decent, they were fully loaded w/ salmon so that was a good thing, I ordered the skirt steak for dinner and was told by the server it was his favorite on the menu and highly recommended, it was disgusting, ther
  42. good enough drinks, but overpriced.
  43. Infusions hang above the bar made from different liquors and fresh fruit, or try some of the 42 different keg wines.
  44. IT is a great place for a family (no children were with us) as well as being a great place for a group of friends to enjoy cocktails.
  45. ordered appetizer, drink, entree and dessert and ALL of it was good.
food quality
89.39999580383301% positive
  1. The food was all good to better, the wine list is always interesting, but the service is down right atrocious.
  2. Great place, great time, great food
  3. The food was amazing.
  4. the service was awful, and the food quality had gone way downhill (although the lamb lollipops were still great).
  5. Sample great starters: the stack, fried green tomatoes, crab and avocado, and some fresh oysters.
  6. Two people in our group had the touted pork shoulder which was tasteless and unappealingly diplayed with a side of seemed like "easy mac
  7. The food is excellent.
  8. Overall a great date place and the food is fine although not stellar.
  9. This is the perfect place to go for fun, live blues and food and libation sampling.
  10. Good food but poor service
  11. have NEVER asked to bring a dish back or complained when going to a nice restaurant
  12. The food is delicious!
  13. Highly recommend the crab fritters and the scallops (probably the best I've ever had).
  14. would recommend based on the wide selection of tasty entrees but not the service.
  15. The lamb lollipops were great, as was the fried green tomato stack, although the stack isn't good for sharing.
  16. The food and presentation was great, probably one of the best meals I've had.
  17. had the shrimp tacos and duck which came with sweet potatoes, the drink menu is great as well.
  18. Recommended dishes to order: flash fried oysters (I don't have a penchant for oysters, but these were super fresh and tender, amazing flavor - the creole sauce really gives it a good kick).
  19. The food was not memorable.
  20. The lamb lollipops and calamari made great appetizers.
  21. The food was great and the atmosphere was wonderful.
  22. We enjoyed the ambience and food, but the bad experience with the valet was enough to make me never want to go back.
  23. Good flavor, but very fatty cut of meat.
  24. All in all, it was excellent and I recommend the restaurant to anyone who is looking for a great meal for a special occasion.
  25. Great place for really interesting food
  26. am really glad I got invited to Two Urban Licks for Valentines-I love the skyline and how bust it was, but the best part was the food.
  27. The food wasn't bad it just wasn't worth the crowd.
  28. Atmosphere and food are fantastic
  29. About their food, I love their appetizers.
  30. tried the tuna tartarte - very tasty and for entre their fish special - again, well prepared and great flavors.
  31. overall i liked the food and had a great experience.
  32. The food, atmosphere and service were all fantastic.
  33. The waiter was honest on selections ,the food was great ,we had the Oysters and grits.
  34. Trendy restaurant with good food
  35. Great food at a great price with service to match!
  36. My mom got the pork shoulder and macncheese, which was incredible!
  37. The food always tasty.
  38. and drinks, I had the salmon chips they were decent, they were fully loaded w/ salmon so that was a good thing, I ordered the skirt steak for dinner and was told by the server it was his favorite on the menu and highly recommended, it was disgusting, ther
  39. had a glass of wine and my friend and I shared the fried oysters and the lamb lollipops which were both outstanding, We were seated promptly and ordered the braised pork and mack and cheese and the shrimp with spinach and rice.
  40. Great hotspot for a group, most of the food was yummy, great service
  41. Again thought the pork was the best we have ever tasted.
  42. They had delicious drinks and such a unique menu.
  43. The food was good, but not the best we've had.
  44. Cheddar potatoes were great.
  45. The menu changes daily at this place and food items are usually creative dishes!
  46. Yes we love to schmooze with our friends, have drinks, but we like to enjoy our meal also.
  47. After my experience I would change my synopsis to "see and be seen but not pretentious, inovative design, excellent food, and great service.
  48. The food is so unique and delicious.
  49. The food was great and the service matched it.
  50. The food is good, but I just sat staring at my husband all night.
  51. As expected from most trendy restaurants the portions were small but the food itself was nice.
  52. Our drinks were yummy, and strong.
  53. My friends and I went here a year ago, and both the food and service were great.
  54. Later I heard the our server telling another person that a different dish was his favorite and highly recommended, I guess that's just a part of his greeting.
  55. Great food, great service
  56. The live music was awesome, and the salmon chips were (as always) to die for.
  57. fun atmosphere, great drink menu, great food
  58. Wonderful food, great service, beautiful skyline view of the city, and such a gorgeous building/design concept with an urban edge.
  59. Cool room and snooty staff combined will make my ignorant customers think the food is good!
  60. and the price is amazing for the high standard the place on their food.
  61. Our waiter was helpful with answers as to how the food was prepared, ingredients used and seemed earnest when he said he had not personally tasted a couple of the dishes we asked about.
  62. enjoyed my food so much.
  63. Good food and the best atmosphere out of any restaurant in Atlanta but I have two complaints.
  64. The view of the city skyline encompases the entire glass wall in the back of the restaurant and the food is comforting, new, and portions are filling.
  65. That was just the perfect beginning to a great meal.
  66. The salmon chips were insanely good.
  67. This place is amazing - the food is fantastic, service is gracious and friendly, ambiance is modern and fun.
  68. Cool vibe--yummy food and good looking people!
  69. Great food in an innovative setting
  70. Very cool vibe inside, but I would say the food is fair to good at best.
  71. Infusions hang above the bar made from different liquors and fresh fruit, or try some of the 42 different keg wines.
  72. Unique place with great food
  73. It was extremely loud, crowded, and the food was mediocre.
  74. Surprisingly good fried green tomatoes with avocado and crab were a first for me.
  75. Nobody likes to eat beards in their seafood.
  76. Go to enjoy a quiet meal, and you wont know what hit you.
  77. this place has great food, great wines, and neat atmosphere.
  78. Two Urban Licks is trendy, sure, but the food is good enough to make it a place I would go over and over again.
  79. Had a blast the valet parking was very nice and the food was excellent.
  80. The people are fantastic, and the food is always delicious!
  81. The food is very good but there are plenty of choices in Atlanta.
  82. The tuna was fresh and had a nice light sesame and citrus taste and the beef had a pleasant, smokey note.
  83. great place for good bread great place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good bread
  84. The food is AMAZING!
  85. High handed service and lousy food are evidence that the owners of these joints believe that form triumphs over function.
  86. love, love, love the atmosphere and the food is good too!
  87. Great atmosphere and great food.
  88. We ordered cupcakes for dessert, and while I'm not a big fan of cupcakes, I'll admit that these were tasty.
  89. The food and service were great though.
  90. ended up just getting the Rocket salad which was great, and the ahi tun app which was just ok.
  91. The bread there is amazing also, not like other restaurants with plain bread with olive oil, the bread at Two Urban Licks has garlic instead.
  92. The food might have been good but I can not comment on it since I left.
  93. The prices weren't too bad and the infused liquor drinks were yummy.
  94. we didn't have a reservation and sat at the bar--great atmosphere and it was cool talking to the kitchen staff and watching them prepare the dishes.
  95. This place is very hip and the food was great.
  96. Great food, spirits, atmosphere and continual excellent service.
  97. love this place--from the huge fire oven and cushioned booths to the great food and great drinks.
  98. The restaurant is very high energy on the weekends with great food and live jazz music Tuesday through Saturday.
  99. Overall, one of the definite hot spots in Atlanta and a "must-see" visit for good American food in a trendy old warehouse with lots of style.
  100. We really didn't remember if the food was good or not, we just wanted out.
  101. The food was very good as well.
  102. We had the BEST meal!
  103. Great food but the wait time is terrible
  104. The food was wonderful.
  105. enjoy their appetizers especially the salmon chips.
  106. But sometime's just a scene, becomes boring, and we want good food.
  107. have heard the food is good -- but the service was not worth the wait!
  108. The food is great, I recommend the tuna tar tar, salmon chips, and calamari.
  109. We were very impressed with the food- great flavors, nice presentation, eclectic mix.
  110. The only thing I can say good about it was the valet & it has a nice decor but food service & very compact I would NOT recommend this place
  111. There are plenty of restaurants with great food and service - save this place for people watching.
  112. It was their worst meal they have ever had in Atlanta for 150 bucks.
  113. Two was a total package - great setting, great view, great service and great food.
  114. The dining room is eclectic but loud and the food was tasty although the pork was way too salty and the bread is horrid (but they said they were changing their recipe because so many had complained so hopefully by now they have).
  115. The mac & cheese was great, but I did not enjoy the steak.
  116. OUr waiter was fabulous, but the food runners were messing things up all night.
  117. recommend the herb skirt steak with mushrooms and the shrimp and eggplant dish if they have it on the menu that night.
  118. the appetizers are all really good, especially the lamb and tuna.
  119. Great food, good wine, great date.
  120. BEWARE of the valet, great food
  121. Nice atmosphere, great food
  122. Everything was perfect, from the valet to the food, the ambiance, restrooms, view, everything.
  123. Pre-made specialty drinks were tasty but a little weak.
  124. like good, basic food, but this place really surprised me.
  125. My husband got the pork which was a bit dry and just not very good.
  126. love the simpe but tasty menu, the staff has always been amazing and the whole vibe of the place is cool but mellow.
  127. The servers went out of their way to accomodate our party of 18 people, the food arrived in a timely manner, and the staff was very friendly.
  128. The food was fantastic and we got several complimentary appetizers for waiting so long.
  129. Overall, and in light of the great decor and delectable food, the HORRIBLE service and valet paint 2 Urban Licks as a 1 trick pony.
  130. great place for good bread
  131. have eaten here two times so far and both times I really enjoyed the food, the service and the atmosphere.
  132. Cool atmostphere, ok food
  133. For an appetizer, we had a delicious fresh combination of salmon and tuna with chips in addition to bread filled with melted butter that was to die for.
  134. However, the food was mediocre at best.
  135. The pork was tender and the the shrimp were very fresh.
  136. The dessert was not very tasty.
  137. While the food was good and the service friendly, I will never return to this restaurant.
  138. The drinks are good, the crowd is trendy and beautiful, the food is excellent and the staff is awesome!
  139. But the ambiance is cool, the 360 degree kitchen is cool, the rotisserrie is cool and the food is GREAT!
  140. thought the food was good but the atmosphere was great.
  141. The food was good.
  142. The food was absolutely fantastic, everyone had a clean plate at the end of the meal.
  143. Great atmosphere, pretty good food & service
  144. took family in from out of town for a nice meal in a trendy ATL restaurant.
  145. The gumbo was delicious and their calamari is delicious as well.
  146. The food, drinks and ambiance is great!
  147. The food is fantastic - especially the appetizers, pork shoulder, scallops and duck.
  148. Atmosphere is nice, food is mediocre and service stinks, still.
  149. Oh, well who needs to talk when you've got good food in your mouth.
  150. Even if my food had been good, will never go back.
  151. Great food, service, etc.
  152. Odd and unfamiliar ingredients are paired together and come out tasting delicious, some ingredients from the chefs garden out back.
  153. The salmon chips sound weird but DEFINITELY merit a try.
  154. We had an infusion-sort of a fresh fruit flavored vodka.
  155. go expecting the best meal you have ever eaten, but the food is good and you just can?
  156. The food and service are terrible.
  157. The food was not impressive at all.
  158. Our server was awesome and the food was delicious!
menu variety
90.27999877929688% positive
  1. would recommend based on the wide selection of tasty entrees but not the service.
  2. Upon entering the restaurant, we decided to sit at the bar- full menu, and there was a long wait for a table (10:15pm Sat night, no reservations).
  3. The food is very good but there are plenty of choices in Atlanta.
  4. recommend the herb skirt steak with mushrooms and the shrimp and eggplant dish if they have it on the menu that night.
  5. love the simpe but tasty menu, the staff has always been amazing and the whole vibe of the place is cool but mellow.
  6. The atmosphere is certainly unique and the crowd is as diverse as you like.
  7. The menu changes daily at this place and food items are usually creative dishes!
  8. They had delicious drinks and such a unique menu.
  9. The scallops are great, but there is a flavor in them that isn't mentioned on the menu.
  10. The waiter was honest on selections ,the food was great ,we had the Oysters and grits.
  11. Was there for a business dinner - the waiter was friendly and had good knowledge about everything on the menu.
  12. and drinks, I had the salmon chips they were decent, they were fully loaded w/ salmon so that was a good thing, I ordered the skirt steak for dinner and was told by the server it was his favorite on the menu and highly recommended, it was disgusting, ther
  13. While the tapas selection was adequate and the drink menu unique, the music was plainly "too-urban loud.
  14. fun atmosphere, great drink menu, great food
  15. It's trendy, but not over-the-top, the menu is excellent and the service is far above what you
  16. great pina colada as well, and the wine selection is decent.
  17. had the shrimp tacos and duck which came with sweet potatoes, the drink menu is great as well.
  18. The service was excellent, and our waiter was extremely knowledgeable about every menu item we were interested in.
overall
97.69000053405762% positive
  1. Two Urban Licks is a great place for dinner.
  2. This is my favorite restaurant in Atlanta!
  3. If you're looking for a place with a nice, romantic ambiance, and only planning on drinking then this is the place for you, but if you're looking for somewhere to have a nice romantic dinner DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE!
  4. great place
  5. My friend and I had a great experience on a Friday night at this restaurant.
  6. Two Urban Licks is trendy, sure, but the food is good enough to make it a place I would go over and over again.
  7. It's a great place to start the evening out with drinks, as this place comes off more as an oversized bar, than a great dining destination.
  8. great place for good bread
  9. during summer the bocci ball court and outside deck are the best place to sit and have some drinks.
  10. IT is a great place for a family (no children were with us) as well as being a great place for a group of friends to enjoy cocktails.
  11. Good food and the best atmosphere out of any restaurant in Atlanta but I have two complaints.
  12. This is the best restaurant in town!
  13. The only thing I can say good about it was the valet & it has a nice decor but food service & very compact I would NOT recommend this place
  14. great place to dine cool setting awful drinks
  15. We wouldnt' go back just ourselves, but thought it would be a great place to meet friends for a birthday party or something.
  16. It's also a great place to go for drinks and live music.
  17. great place for out-of-towners
  18. This is not a spot for romancing but it's a great place to be seen or have drinks with the girls.
  19. The atmosphere is so nice and young, perfect place for a date or friends.
  20. It was pretty loud, and the hostess was snotty, but overall great place.
  21. There are plenty of restaurants with great food and service - save this place for people watching.
  22. took family in from out of town for a nice meal in a trendy ATL restaurant.
  23. Just the nice place with good ambiance.
  24. TWO is such a unique restaurant, and a great place to show guests Atlanta's growing dining scene!
  25. would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking a nice group dining place or even an intimate dinner for two!
  26. great place for a birthday dinner, or even just if you're looking for somewhere new to try.
  27. like good, basic food, but this place really surprised me.
  28. This is a great place to go with a group of friends or on a date.
  29. good place
  30. great place for good bread great place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good breadgreat place for good bread
  31. urban licks is yet another example of a decent restaurant that generates the buzz of a great restaurant.
  32. We kicked off one of my gal pal's bachelorette extravaganza's at Two Urban Licks and what a great place to start.
  33. Overall a great date place and the food is fine although not stellar.
  34. Its a nice getaway from the typical restaurant vibe.
  35. Good loud music, good-looking loud people is what this place is all about.
  36. have NEVER asked to bring a dish back or complained when going to a nice restaurant
return potential
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. Even if my food had been good, will never go back.
  2. While the food was good and the service friendly, I will never return to this restaurant.
  3. We wouldnt' go back just ourselves, but thought it would be a great place to meet friends for a birthday party or something.
  4. We enjoyed the ambience and food, but the bad experience with the valet was enough to make me never want to go back.
service
74.14000034332275% positive
  1. This place is amazing - the food is fantastic, service is gracious and friendly, ambiance is modern and fun.
  2. we didn't have a reservation and sat at the bar--great atmosphere and it was cool talking to the kitchen staff and watching them prepare the dishes.
  3. Service was unattentive, and management was actually rude.
  4. Waitress was knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive enough.
  5. It was pretty loud, and the hostess was snotty, but overall great place.
  6. Horrible hostess and they can't managed their reservations.
  7. Overall, and in light of the great decor and delectable food, the HORRIBLE service and valet paint 2 Urban Licks as a 1 trick pony.
  8. For his b-day they gave him a birthday card and dessert was on them,the staff all signed his card and the chef wrote Happy b-day on his plate with some type of chocalate syrup.
  9. After 2 hours of this horrible service we had decided that we needed to talk to the manager.
  10. Cool room and snooty staff combined will make my ignorant customers think the food is good!
  11. OUr waiter was fabulous, but the food runners were messing things up all night.
  12. The food, atmosphere and service were all fantastic.
  13. Atmosphere is nice, food is mediocre and service stinks, still.
  14. The staff was more than eager to show me around from the courtyard dining area to the huge spit in the middle of the restaurant, everything took urban chic to a new level.
  15. Our server seemed really friendly and suggested Prime rib for dinner.
  16. We had great service, I don't know if we were lucky or it's because we were a large party.
  17. We've taken large parties of people and just a few, and regardless, we always have the very best service.
  18. Our server was awesome and the food was delicious!
  19. Great food, spirits, atmosphere and continual excellent service.
  20. met my party at the bar, ordered and received my drink promptly (very friendly bartender).
  21. Cool vibe--yummy food and good looking people!
  22. loved the atmostphere and found the restaurant staff to be a bit aloof but out waiter was good, Overall I loved the reataurant even though it was crowded and noisy on a weeknight.
  23. Not very group friendly and the portion were extremely small for the amount of money we paid.
  24. love the simpe but tasty menu, the staff has always been amazing and the whole vibe of the place is cool but mellow.
  25. Great food at a great price with service to match!
  26. There are plenty of restaurants with great food and service - save this place for people watching.
  27. Great food, service, etc.
  28. The service was very friendly, and the restaurant scene looked like a place the women from Sex and the City would want to be seen.
  29. didn't feel like I was really dining: The wait staff looked tacky, the place looked and felt like a cafeteria, and I coudn't enjoy my conversation because I couldn't speak freely - we couldn't hear each other and when we could, so could the people at th
  30. Our waitress(es) were very attentive.
  31. The waitstaff on both occasions were knowledgeable and friendly.
  32. Ours was almost lost, but the staff was very helpful in making sure we could all come at the original date and time.
  33. Our server was attentive and the atmosphere was great too.
  34. Trendy with great atmosphere and customer service
  35. Mark, our waiter was awesome.
  36. The bartenders and waitstaff gave friendly (let me emphasize that again - FRIENDLY) which seems to be a true rarity in Atlanta these days where rude, condescending service people seem to be the norm.
  37. asked if we could order a glass of wine and was given an extremely rude sarcastic response back.
  38. The drinks are good, the crowd is trendy and beautiful, the food is excellent and the staff is awesome!
  39. the service was awful, and the food quality had gone way downhill (although the lamb lollipops were still great).
  40. Two people in our group had the touted pork shoulder which was tasteless and unappealingly diplayed with a side of seemed like "easy mac
  41. We have been here 3 times and the service has consistantly been horrible.
  42. My friends and I went here a year ago, and both the food and service were great.
  43. Amazing view of the downtown skyline, great service, and an overall positive experience.
  44. Great hotspot for a group, most of the food was yummy, great service
  45. The people are fantastic, and the food is always delicious!
  46. High handed service and lousy food are evidence that the owners of these joints believe that form triumphs over function.
  47. have heard the food is good -- but the service was not worth the wait!
  48. The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is excellent.
  49. The food and service were great though.
  50. The wait staff were so nice and accomodating.
  51. The servers went out of their way to accomodate our party of 18 people, the food arrived in a timely manner, and the staff was very friendly.
  52. The service was TERRIBLE.
  53. The manager was polite but it was obivous she could have cared less and would side with her inept employees.
  54. The hostess wasn't good(incorrect information), but we were seated on time and served promptly.
  55. The only thing I can say good about it was the valet & it has a nice decor but food service & very compact I would NOT recommend this place
  56. The waitress was great and gave my sister cupcakes and ice cream for free for her birthday.
  57. Great atmosphere, pretty good food & service
  58. ultimately due to the poor customer service of the management and staff.
  59. Good loud music, good-looking loud people is what this place is all about.
  60. My husband asked where the key was and the rude valet said "I don't know, do you think I ate it
  61. Terrible service
  62. Was there for a business dinner - the waiter was friendly and had good knowledge about everything on the menu.
  63. Our waiter was helpful with answers as to how the food was prepared, ingredients used and seemed earnest when he said he had not personally tasted a couple of the dishes we asked about.
  64. Also, the hostess tried to lie and act like we weren't going to get a seat based on not having a reservation, but another guy came right up and gave us a pretty good seat.
  65. However, from the time we get there, the valet guys were so rude and unprofessional, the hostess was very rude.
  66. Our server, Doug, was totally attentive and antipcipated our needs.
  67. Two Urban Licks has an incredible atmosphere and contrary to what other reviews say, our service was perfect.
  68. However, their hostess and the way they managed their reservation were horrible.
  69. The covered valet entrance is nice and the valet service was also efficient.
  70. It's trendy, but not over-the-top, the menu is excellent and the service is far above what you
  71. After my experience I would change my synopsis to "see and be seen but not pretentious, inovative design, excellent food, and great service.
  72. While the food was good and the service friendly, I will never return to this restaurant.
  73. The food was great and the service matched it.
  74. Wonderful food, great service, beautiful skyline view of the city, and such a gorgeous building/design concept with an urban edge.
  75. The food was all good to better, the wine list is always interesting, but the service is down right atrocious.
  76. The service was excellent, and our waiter was extremely knowledgeable about every menu item we were interested in.
  77. have eaten here two times so far and both times I really enjoyed the food, the service and the atmosphere.
  78. Bar service was excellent, atmosphere was trendy and chic.
  79. Good food but poor service
  80. after slow service, overlooked drink orders, and total choas, we had a major discrepancy with the total bill cost.
  81. Two was a total package - great setting, great view, great service and great food.
  82. would recommend based on the wide selection of tasty entrees but not the service.
  83. and drinks, I had the salmon chips they were decent, they were fully loaded w/ salmon so that was a good thing, I ordered the skirt steak for dinner and was told by the server it was his favorite on the menu and highly recommended, it was disgusting, ther
  84. The food and service are terrible.
  85. The staff was also knowledgeable and attentive.
  86. When we expressed that things had "missed the mark" we were reprimanded by the manager, that essentially our bad experience was our fault for not speaking up.
  87. Service was fast, efficient and friendly.
  88. The waiter was honest on selections ,the food was great ,we had the Oysters and grits.
  89. For entrees, we ordered the duck, recommended by our awesome server, and he was RIGHT - it was perfectly cooked, tender, amazing flavor.
  90. We were promptly seated at prime time on a Friday, and when we didn't like ourtable placement, the hostess courteously moved us.
  91. However, other than a slightly snooty and somewhat inattentive waiter, we had a fantastic experience.
  92. service was slow but professional, and my fried green tomatoes and red snapper were well above average.
  93. Later I heard the our server telling another person that a different dish was his favorite and highly recommended, I guess that's just a part of his greeting.
  94. In addition, the customer service is always outstanding.
  95. Great food, great service
  96. Horribly slow and rude bartenders
  97. Our server was great and I thought she was very friendly and informative.
value
89.46999549865723% positive
  1. Not very group friendly and the portion were extremely small for the amount of money we paid.
  2. Finally, TWO is an incredible value.
  3. As expected from most trendy restaurants the portions were small but the food itself was nice.
  4. love this place--from the huge fire oven and cushioned booths to the great food and great drinks.
  5. Food is great and at a decent price for what you get.
  6. The prices weren't too bad and the infused liquor drinks were yummy.
  7. have heard the food is good -- but the service was not worth the wait!
  8. Be sure to try the scallops and tuna tartare- both are amazing and the prices are very reasonable!
  9. The Fried Calamari is Wonderful, but extremely overpriced at $9 for a small portion.
  10. The staff was more than eager to show me around from the courtyard dining area to the huge spit in the middle of the restaurant, everything took urban chic to a new level.
  11. good enough drinks, but overpriced.
  12. Great food at a great price with service to match!
  13. The view of the city skyline encompases the entire glass wall in the back of the restaurant and the food is comforting, new, and portions are filling.
  14. Cool place, small portions
  15. We loved the room - soaring ceiliengs, gas lights, huge crimson Japanese lanterns, the open kitchen - all amazing.
  16. It was their worst meal they have ever had in Atlanta for 150 bucks.
  17. and the price is amazing for the high standard the place on their food.
  18. This place is probably a cool hang out place, but don't waste your money.
  19. The food wasn't bad it just wasn't worth the crowd.
wait time
16.670000553131104% positive
  1. Horribly slow and rude bartenders
  2. Valet parking is sort of slow.
  3. The food was fantastic and we got several complimentary appetizers for waiting so long.
  4. service was slow but professional, and my fried green tomatoes and red snapper were well above average.
  5. after slow service, overlooked drink orders, and total choas, we had a major discrepancy with the total bill cost.
  6. Upon entering the restaurant, we decided to sit at the bar- full menu, and there was a long wait for a table (10:15pm Sat night, no reservations).
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/01/12

Very good food

by MadMax1234

I really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the wait staff. The only issue I had was how long it took to get seated.

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/09/12

Doesn't value their Customers

by nique82

I had gone to two urban licks a few times prior to this experience I'm about to share and never had a problem. However, one evening I went out with a few friends for an enjoyable Friday evening but it turned into anything but. Our waiter was not attentive at all and it took entirely too long for our food to arrive and when our food finally arrived I was dissatisfied and wanted to speak with the waiter about taking it back. Well, 30 mins passed before the waiter even came back to the table to check on us. By the time he made it back to the table I was so upset I asked to speak with the manager. The manager came over and I explained to him why I was not pleased. He was extremely defensive and I expressed to him that he wasn't conveying good customer service. I made the statement that I'd had better service at apple bees. He then proceeded to tell me and everyone else at the table to pay and then leave. I had never been so insulted in all my life. I didn't come at him in a disrespectful manner I simply conveyed that I wasn't please with the service in hopes that they would take the constructive critisism and use it to provide better service to their customers. I proceeded to tell them they never had to worry about me or anyone I know for that matter coming back to their establishment b/c I refuse and I advise others to never spend your hard earned dollars in a place where you aren't valued and respected as a customer. I don't care how big they think they may be. Everything that goes up must come down. I almost wanted to stage a one woman boycott and recruit others b/c I'm just that type of gal but I figure it was a wasted energy. If they keep up this type of treatment they will be the cause of their own demise.

The sad part is I actually liked that restraunt before that day. Now I will never return. EVER!!

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/19/11

Worst Experience Ever at Two Urban Licks Atlanta.

by DFreemanAtlanta

Worst Experience Ever at Two Urban Licks Atlanta. Made reservations for 9:30pm on a Tuesday evening. Arrived at 9:23pm; took 17 minutes to have them find us a table which happens to be outside, which was nice to see the skyline. We waited 15 additional minutes only to ask a server could a member serve us. No bread was given out while were waiting to be served… we were told that they ran out. The food wasn't good at all meaning food that should have been hot were not and the cold foods were warm; only refills on my cola with no ice. The waitress was practically clueless but however in “Awe” that leaping frogs...yes FROGS were jumping on the patio. People near and around including myself were scared. The waitress (E***y) stepped on a chair foots from were our food was and was trying to flick them from the 5 foot decorative lamp only to have them jump even more near us. OMG! Really! I got up, went inside and asked for the manager on duty, which was Mr. “G”. He was no better. Having maybe not on his meds, the man was just…Ugh! Overall RUDE-. Saying, "don't tell me how to do my job" to customers. Really Sir.! Give me a break. This is not my first rodeo. And to top things off even worst; after all of that is that they gave me the bill...LMAO!! Trust, that I, my co-workers, my friends

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/01/11

Super Cool Place for Guests

by Rossb

My wife and I went here the other night and had a blast with a few friends from out of town. I had the sausage stuffed duck breast, INCREDIBLE and we also had the smoked salmon chip appetizers, (I highly recommend them) This place is a little of a scene but uber cool!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/20/11

Good overall experience

by zironchef

I really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the wait staff. The only issue I had was how long it took to get seated.

The Details on Two Urban Licks

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • great group dining place
  • great neat atmosphere
  • great bar service
  • horrible customer service
  • great premade specialty drinks
  • great decent dining experience
  • beautiful skyline view
  • best quiet meal
  • great wine
  • awesome server
  • accomodating wait staff
  • nice romantic ambiance
  • good breadgreat place
  • bad experience
  • amazing price
  • recommend fried calamari
  • cold entrees
  • romantic special occasion dinner
  • very nice covered valet parking
  • enjoy overall everything
  • unique drink menu
  • best restaurant
  • love appetizers
  • very attentive waitress
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