Table 1280

11/04/09

Perfectly Satisfying

by Higgins2723

I have read most of the reviews and just 'gotta tell ya' -- we had an excellent first experience before an ASO concert last week. I had done my research before making a reservation, so understood the menus and, more importantly, knew that this is a fairly expensive place to eat. Being an experienced "foodie," I was not looking for an all-you-can-eat buffet, but excellent, well-thought-out food and service in a comfortable and beautiful atmosphere. This is exactly what was provided!

If you like walnut paneling and over-stuffed chairs, this ain't the place for you. The atmosphere is modern and cutting edge -- things I appreciate. Some would not.

Service was excellent throughout, and the food was simply art -- fitting since it sits in the middle of an extensive fine arts complex.

Was it expensive? Yes. Was it a good value -- absolutely. We visited for a special occasion, and indeed it was. I wish I could afford to eat here nightly, but for someone in my financial bracket, this is a fantastic "special occasion" destination -- particularly if you are experiencing a performance or exhibit in the surrounding complex. Bravo!

• Pros: Food, Service, Atmosphere
• Cons: None on this first visit.

09/07/09

1280 Burger Well Worth The Trip

by DRM400

On a whim, my wife and I checked in after a visit to the High. I wasn't impressed with the austere modern decor, but we decided to try it anyway. The lunch service was brisk, but we were seated quickly at a window table with a nice view of the courtyard. We both opted for the Table1280 burger, which is topped with portobello mushroom and swiss and comes with a side of steak fries. Our server brought our drinks quickly, along with fresh-baked bread that was delicious. It was a longish wait (30 minutes) for the burgers, but they were well worth it! Great char flavor, oh-so-juicy and perfectly cooked - totally unexpected! We've been to Flip, The Vortex, Rhea's and many others, and I'm shocked to say this was the most memorable burger experience we've had in Atlanta. The portabello and swiss added just the right accompaniment - no condiments needed. A word about the fries-I'm not normally a fan of steak-cut fries, but these were incredible. Just the right amount of exterior crispiness, with a delightfully tender center filled with potato-ey flavor. We overheard someone at another table complain that the fries were served too hot, but they were perfect for our tastes. . . I'd much rather have them served piping hot than the opposite! One final word about our server: Although we were only a table of two, both ordering one of the least expensive items on the menu, he was attentive, informative, and polite, never rushing us during the course of the meal. Overall, we were both very impressed and looking forward to a return to confirm our first experience!

• Pros: Best burger in Atlanta, great service
• Cons: Pricey, austere atmosphere

04/19/09

Not at all worth it!

by medawg

My wife and I decided to try Table 1280 before we visited the High Museum. We started with two starters, the Shrimp and Grits and an Arugula salad. The shrimp and grits were cloying sweet, would have been sweet enough for dessert. The salad was very good however. We then had to wait 40 minutes for our entrees and watch all of the other tables around receive bread while we were never offered any. For our entrees, my wife had the red snapper. The piece of red snapper was much smaller than the accompanying fennel salad (i.e. tiny) and wasn't very interesting. I had the sous vide chicken with farro salad. The farro salad was good and the chicken had a nice crispy skin, but honestly not only have I had better at a number of restaurants in Atlanta, I can could have cooked this just as well at home. The prices were VERY high for the quality of food and service. I would not recommend wasting your time or money on this restaurant.

• Pros: Closest restaurant to the High
• Cons: Food, service, value

02/15/09

Great Service, Drinks and Small Plates

by BNSupra

We stopped by the Table 1280 after visiting the High on Valentine's Night. It was surprisingly not that crowded, however, we found out that they were only serving a $55 price fixe menu that night so that may have been a reason why. My boyfriend and I ordered some cocktails at the front bar and ate two small dishes that were available aside from the price fixe menu. Although it was a bit expensive (appetizers were $15, desserts were all $8) we were glad we came. The server/bartender was extremely attentive and friendly. We ordered the prosciutto and arugula salad with bread sticks and the Creme Brulee Duo which consisted of raspberry and chocolate flavors. The appetizer tasted great, whether it was worth $15 is debatable, but we understood it was Valentine's Night. The dessert was skimpy, very tiny, but it did taste wonderful. It was rich and filling considering its size. I would recommend this restaurant if you are looking for somewhere fancy and visiting the High Museum on a date or special occasion. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a lovely and spacious bar area with modern furniture and seating. I will definitely return on a normal dinner night when they do not have a set menu. The staff here is very polite and professional, no complaints there.

• Pros: Service, taste of food, atmosphere, bar area
• Cons: Very expensive food

02/04/09

Don't even bother

by ZHansen

I dined with a party of 5 before the seeing a show at the theatre. Food was decent, but service was slow. We were in a rush when we finished, and recieved our check to find that gratuity had already been added. This would have been fine, except that along with the 20% gratuity was a 20% seating charge. We brought this to our waiters attention, and had it explained by the manager that they added a charge to seat each guest. In a rush, we ended up paying over $100 for a $250 bill. On top of that, we almost missed our show. If you're headed to the Arts Center, enjoy the show and skip the dinner.

• Pros: Proximity to the Arts Center
• Cons: Everything else