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3125 Piedmont Rd
Atlanta, GA 30305 33.8415 -84.3702

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Neighborhoods: Buckhead Village, Northside, Northside

DIVANATLANTA.COM

Price:

$$

Last updated 3.17.11

Category:

Restaurants, Lounges, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, People Watching, Date Spot, Group Dining, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean

What People Are Saying About Divan

Featured Review

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In Short – Located near the busy intersection of Piedmont and Peachtree in Buckhead, Divan is an international gem. Rich jewel-toned fabrics and pillows fill the interior of this Mediterranean-inspired nightspot. Candles and hookah pipes charge the air with exotic scents and delicately costumed belly dancers shimmy through the dining rooms. Divan features a Greek-influenced tapas menu of petite servings, perfect for sharing, like paper-thin seared blackened tuna, spanakopita and yogurt cucumber dip with pita bread.

Editor's Tips

The Extras:
Even if you're not a cigarette smoker, try a hookah pipe with fruit-flavored Turkish tobacco.
ambiance
92.7299976348877% positive
  1. Absolutely wonderful food, atmosphere and service.
  2. Although the service was lacking (very slow and uncaring), we had a wonderful dinner (celebrating a birthday) and romantic evening.
  3. The music was fun - and we could hear each other which was nice not to be blown away as you get in alot of restaurants.
  4. We got to sit at the long sofa which was so much fun because the group next to us also having a birthday party were so nice and also having a good time.
  5. Divan has very good food, and the atmosphere is indeed cozy.
  6. It is nice comfortable atmosphere and the hookah is regularly priced.
  7. It is hard not to mingle in this relaxed atmosphere that frequently includes a couple doumbek drummers who add energy to an already great evening.
  8. The atmosphere is fun and social.
  9. Great atmosphere, great hookah.
  10. DIVAN was wonderful, great atmosphere,great food, great drinks and the wait staff was very attentive and gracious.
  11. We skipped dessert and ordered the strawberry flavored hookah which was fun.
  12. went with my bf and it was very chill, with good lighting, decor & a mix of music.
  13. Great atmosphere, best for a small group or couple.
  14. Unfortunately, the atmosphere and the food could not make up for the bad customer service.
  15. Divan's interior decor is beautiful, with pillows, fabrics, and low lighting, it is a great date spot.
  16. Amazing food and great atmosphere
  17. It was a fun start of the night and a great birthday party.
  18. The sofas are so comfortable that you want to stay there for ever.
  19. love the atmosphere.
  20. Cozy atmosphere
  21. The food and atmosphere were exceptional, but customer service was the worst I have seen in a long time.
  22. When asked to speak to a manager she replied "No, I will deal with you later"-- Again, I enjoyed the atmosphere , but I would think twice about handing over my credit card info to such place.
  23. Great cozy restaurant
  24. loved the patio, the decor, the service and quality of food).
  25. A+++ Very relaxed atmosphere - our server was great - very on top of everything - I am not much of a martini drinker but their selections and recommendations were perfect.
  26. Great atmosphere.
  27. The food was great, ambience was very fun and romantic.
  28. Thank you Divan for offering my group flavorful meal, Great wine, nice ambience and warm service.
  29. Very romantic, too.
  30. The atmosphere, the art , the hookah smoking, and the candle lights were very romantic and exotic.
  31. The decor was extremely unique and romantic - there really is nothing like it.
  32. The atmosphere was unique and the food was delicious.
  33. Great atmosphere but very lazy distracted server
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. Not many places in Atlanta feature indoor/outdoor dining, fantastic desserts, great drinks, awesome service, and late night hours all packed into one.
  2. The chocolate cake was a molten lava cake that was so yummy.
  3. We skipped dessert and ordered the strawberry flavored hookah which was fun.
  4. Chocolate cheesecake is fabulous.
  5. We enjoyed Pistachio Cannoli and Turkish Coffee ice cream for dessert.
  6. The food is amazing, the kabobs are reasonable and good portions, deserts are incredible.
  7. Divian is great place to go and have snack on small foods liuke pita bread with sour cream dip.
drinks
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. From the time we came in to the time we left - we had great service, good food, great drinks, tasty hookahs and most importantly, my wife had a great birthday!
  2. Not many places in Atlanta feature indoor/outdoor dining, fantastic desserts, great drinks, awesome service, and late night hours all packed into one.
  3. Not a smoker of any kind, the concept of eat, drink, and smoke was cool.
  4. The Turkish beer is excellent!
  5. Awesome drinks and hot server!
  6. Seriously, you might want to order two drinks at a time, because your not getting that second drink right away.
  7. The food were fantastic, the lamb kabobs tantalized my palette while I tried some of their fantastic drinks unique to the house.
  8. DIVAN was wonderful, great atmosphere,great food, great drinks and the wait staff was very attentive and gracious.
  9. Thank you Divan for offering my group flavorful meal, Great wine, nice ambience and warm service.
  10. We had a few drinks at the bar where the bartender suggested Pomegranate Martini which were delicious.
  11. By suggestion of our server, we ordered the Earl Gray MarTEAni, which was excellent, Almaza beer, the Shish Kebobs, the Lamb Shank (which was amazing) and the grape hookah.
  12. We would recommend this place for college students looking for a cool place to hang and have great drinks.
  13. Go there for a truly wonderful and unique dining experience for dinner, or just go to relax, have a few drinks & hookahs!
  14. My girlfriends and I really enjoy the food and the bartender, Lala, makes incredible drinks!
  15. If you don't like spice in your coffee, don't order the Persian Coffee.
  16. This was our first time there, and our server was an excellent guide - she answered our questions about the food, hookahs and drinks like we were dining at her home.
  17. The host brought us a couple of drinks on the house which was a very nice gesture.
  18. This is a great place to go with friends and have a nice dinner and enjoy the rest of the night with a Hookah and drinks.
food quality
90.4800033569336% positive
  1. have never liked the taste of dill, but on this fish dish it is just right.
  2. The meat could have used a little more spice but the delicious basmati and saffron rice made up for it.
  3. Thank you Divan for offering my group flavorful meal, Great wine, nice ambience and warm service.
  4. The chocolate cake was a molten lava cake that was so yummy.
  5. We tried the mazza platter and many other menu items such as Seard Tuna and Chicken Kabob which was delicious.
  6. An incredible amount of delicious food for the $25 set menu.
  7. Favorite mezza was the tomato/basil/mozzarella fresco & eggplant rolls and the strawberry spinach salad was also great.
  8. The food is fantastic and I have had almost every menu item twice.
  9. As a world traveler, who knows a lot about Middle Eastern culture and food, Divan is just a good restaurant, where you can relax and get some amazing food.
  10. The food is amazing, the kabobs are reasonable and good portions, deserts are incredible.
  11. Amazing food and great atmosphere
  12. let's be honest, food was very good, but the waiter was so rude and careless(had problem communicating I believe).
  13. Divan has very good food, and the atmosphere is indeed cozy.
  14. oh man, did I have a great meal at Divan!
  15. This place has a very cool vibe, it is upscale, and has excellent food and service.
  16. Delicious food is great, but good customer service is a must!
  17. DIVAN was wonderful, great atmosphere,great food, great drinks and the wait staff was very attentive and gracious.
  18. Divian is great place to go and have snack on small foods liuke pita bread with sour cream dip.
  19. Try the lamb kabobs, yummy yummy.
  20. Meza platter was delicious.
  21. From the time we came in to the time we left - we had great service, good food, great drinks, tasty hookahs and most importantly, my wife had a great birthday!
  22. The food was superb.
  23. The food was great, ambience was very fun and romantic.
  24. The tilapia was delicious, but too bad my stomach was churning with nerves in the end.
  25. Divan has some of the best food around.
  26. If you like seafood the Tilapia dish is well prepared.
  27. good food, bad experience
  28. We felt like royalty and the food was exquisite.
  29. The food were fantastic, the lamb kabobs tantalized my palette while I tried some of their fantastic drinks unique to the house.
  30. The food is superb and the service is great.
  31. One positive note is that the food I ordered was delicious (tuna and brie tapas) and filling for the price.
  32. The food is delicious, though of small portion.
  33. Unfortunately, the atmosphere and the food could not make up for the bad customer service.
  34. The food was great, hookahs are very entertaining.
  35. This was our first time there, and our server was an excellent guide - she answered our questions about the food, hookahs and drinks like we were dining at her home.
  36. Beside the amazing arts, dim lights, candles, friendly service, beautiful crowed, tasty martinis, and hookahs, is their delicious food.
  37. My girlfriends and I really enjoy the food and the bartender, Lala, makes incredible drinks!
  38. Absolutely wonderful food, atmosphere and service.
  39. loved the patio, the decor, the service and quality of food).
  40. will go back and recommend this place to everyone, and oh yeah the food is the best too (try the Lamb Kebobs, the Mazza platter and the Pomegranate sorbet)
  41. liked the food there a lot.
  42. The atmospher, the service and the food was superb--I had the warm Goat Cheese, Pita Pizza and Lamb Kabobs.
  43. On a busy Saturday night, I went with my husband on our anniversary, got in a big ol' maza platter, Lamb Kabobs, and short ribs, and STILL enjoyed every bite of my meal.
  44. The atmosphere was unique and the food was delicious.
  45. The Six Spice Potatoes are pretty good, they have a spicy little kick.
  46. You might want to order 2-3 different dishes if you are really hungry.
  47. We had a few drinks at the bar where the bartender suggested Pomegranate Martini which were delicious.
  48. We are very picky so I can't say it as the absolute best food but the overall experience was really great.
  49. The food and atmosphere were exceptional, but customer service was the worst I have seen in a long time.
menu variety
90.0% positive
  1. The food is fantastic and I have had almost every menu item twice.
  2. We tried the mazza platter and many other menu items such as Seard Tuna and Chicken Kabob which was delicious.
  3. A+++ Very relaxed atmosphere - our server was great - very on top of everything - I am not much of a martini drinker but their selections and recommendations were perfect.
  4. An incredible amount of delicious food for the $25 set menu.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. went there with friends and I greatly enjoyed this place.
  2. This is a great place to go with friends and have a nice dinner and enjoy the rest of the night with a Hookah and drinks.
  3. YES, there is a dress code, but come on, this is a nice place and most places like this will not let you in with shorts and flip flops and it seems people would know that if they are going out on a special occasion.
  4. Divian is great place to go and have snack on small foods liuke pita bread with sour cream dip.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. will go back and recommend this place to everyone, and oh yeah the food is the best too (try the Lamb Kebobs, the Mazza platter and the Pomegranate sorbet)
service
74.33000087738037% positive
  1. DIVAN was wonderful, great atmosphere,great food, great drinks and the wait staff was very attentive and gracious.
  2. it is unfortunate that the servers were too rude to treat us with respect and the manager was too uninterested to resolve the delay.
  3. This place has a very cool vibe, it is upscale, and has excellent food and service.
  4. Were in a recession for Christ's sake, these people need to learn how to treat potential customers right instead of acting like pretentious snobs.
  5. We decided to stick it out but the service was terrible.
  6. Absolutely wonderful food, atmosphere and service.
  7. Anyone who has a bad experience in this resturaunt must have been extremely discourtious to the staff.
  8. Unfortunately, the atmosphere and the food could not make up for the bad customer service.
  9. The staff is amazing, they will sit at your table and talk to your whole group about whatever is going on, they will even give you their personal numbers to call them directly next time you want to come in and reserve a table!
  10. Had the worst service I have ever experienced here in the States.
  11. When asked to speak to a manager she replied "No, I will deal with you later"-- Again, I enjoyed the atmosphere , but I would think twice about handing over my credit card info to such place.
  12. The bartenders and waitstaff were nice and hospitable and the prices were suitable for the quality of
  13. YES, there is a dress code, but come on, this is a nice place and most places like this will not let you in with shorts and flip flops and it seems people would know that if they are going out on a special occasion.
  14. the staff was very rude to me and my party.
  15. We had a few drinks at the bar where the bartender suggested Pomegranate Martini which were delicious.
  16. Thank you Divan for offering my group flavorful meal, Great wine, nice ambience and warm service.
  17. Needless to say, I would not be dining there again, nor do I recommend this place to anyone who expects decent service.
  18. My girlfriends and I really enjoy the food and the bartender, Lala, makes incredible drinks!
  19. It can get real crowded during the weekends, I've always loved Divan for their service,hours, and foods.
  20. Although the service was lacking (very slow and uncaring), we had a wonderful dinner (celebrating a birthday) and romantic evening.
  21. By suggestion of our server, we ordered the Earl Gray MarTEAni, which was excellent, Almaza beer, the Shish Kebobs, the Lamb Shank (which was amazing) and the grape hookah.
  22. Service was awesome our server was really nice and sat and talked with us a little, come to find out she goes to the GSU with us.
  23. From the time we came in to the time we left - we had great service, good food, great drinks, tasty hookahs and most importantly, my wife had a great birthday!
  24. The host was rude and condescending and the waitress seemed to be high on something.
  25. The hookahs were great and the shape of the rooms allow for some great people watching but our server put a damper on the evening.
  26. The service was friendly & they gave us a tour of the restored house before letting us choose our seat.
  27. Great atmosphere but very lazy distracted server
  28. Nothing can make up for bad customer service!
  29. The food and atmosphere were exceptional, but customer service was the worst I have seen in a long time.
  30. This was our first time there, and our server was an excellent guide - she answered our questions about the food, hookahs and drinks like we were dining at her home.
  31. The food is superb and the service is great.
  32. Awesome drinks and hot server!
  33. Delicious food is great, but good customer service is a must!
  34. Max, the manager was an excellent host - thank you for making it a night to remember!
  35. Our waitress was very nice and did not rushed us during our dinner.
  36. Not many places in Atlanta feature indoor/outdoor dining, fantastic desserts, great drinks, awesome service, and late night hours all packed into one.
  37. A+++ Very relaxed atmosphere - our server was great - very on top of everything - I am not much of a martini drinker but their selections and recommendations were perfect.
  38. Kelvin, our server, was fabulous and made some great recommendations which we thoroughly enjoyed.
  39. let's be honest, food was very good, but the waiter was so rude and careless(had problem communicating I believe).
  40. The atmospher, the service and the food was superb--I had the warm Goat Cheese, Pita Pizza and Lamb Kabobs.
  41. The host was also extremely nice and friendly.
  42. The pillows, couches, candles and arts with the dim lighting are combined to produce great environment where people can relax.
  43. loved the patio, the decor, the service and quality of food).
  44. The staff was friendly, professional, gracious and eager to please.
  45. Our server recommended the long islands and they were great, she said the guy that was bartending was one of the best they have, no arguements.
  46. Beside the amazing arts, dim lights, candles, friendly service, beautiful crowed, tasty martinis, and hookahs, is their delicious food.
  47. The place was empty (I think I know why) and the service was horribly slow.
value
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. The bartenders and waitstaff were nice and hospitable and the prices were suitable for the quality of
  2. The food is amazing, the kabobs are reasonable and good portions, deserts are incredible.
  3. It packs a big taste but Id like the amount to increase if the price is going to.
  4. One positive note is that the food I ordered was delicious (tuna and brie tapas) and filling for the price.
  5. Shots are also more expensive.
  6. The prices have definitely gone up and it's become harder to find seating now, but the hookah and the pomegranate martinis are amazing.
wait time
60.0% positive
  1. The place was empty (I think I know why) and the service was horribly slow.
  2. We got to sit at the long sofa which was so much fun because the group next to us also having a birthday party were so nice and also having a good time.
  3. The food and atmosphere were exceptional, but customer service was the worst I have seen in a long time.
  4. Our server recommended the long islands and they were great, she said the guy that was bartending was one of the best they have, no arguements.
  5. Although the service was lacking (very slow and uncaring), we had a wonderful dinner (celebrating a birthday) and romantic evening.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/20/11

Good food and good times

by Sumera

I have visited Divan many times during the last 5 years. The food and service are always consistent and superb. The atmosphere is unique and upscale. I pretty much gave up going there on the weekends because it gets very crowded and without a reservation it is impossible to land a table. Instead, weekdays are not too busy. On most weekdays they have specials on food or drinks. When I want ti have a relaxing evening, I usually get a table upstairs away from the crowd and have dinner with my friends. It is highly recommended.

1 Star Rating: Poor

03/14/11

Divan Worst Service and Overpriced

by 34allen

The restaurant has a nice atmosphere but it is not worth the time nor money.

I ordered the Tilapia which was unedible and extremely overcooked with no flavor at all. I then ordered a coke and had a refil, yet the place charged me $5 for 2 Bottled Cokes, which were clearly fountain drinks.

The garlic shrimp was decent but not worth $20. The service was extremely slow and it took over an hour to recieve the food.

The blue room upstair is extremely cold. Seeing that this restaurant is an old house, they have numerous problems with heating and cooling in different rooms.

The best part of the service was the valet. My car was waiting for me readily when I left. I will not be returning to this restaurant and I do not advise people to attend.

1 Star Rating: Poor

03/06/11

Divan is in no way divine

by Rachel OO

Although my previous experiences at Divan were pleasant, I regret ever patronizing this establishment. My husband and I entertained a large group of family members there for dinner and spent a large sum of money there last night. The many tapas plates that we ordered were delicious, as well as the entrees, which we all ate. Our server was polite. However, we were not given a chance to order desserts or coffee, which we all wanted. Nor were we allowed to order hookah, of which we wanted several. In fact, we were asked to leave while I was still eating my $31 lambchops! Apparently "our time was up." Even after a conversation with the manager, who was quite condescending and smarmy, we were still booted from the restaurant before we were finished with our evening. Despite our great displeasure, we were still asked to pay our entire bill, which was hundreds of dollars. My husband and I are Arab, his brothers and cousin are all Arab, and we will all raise large Arab families in Atlanta. Had we not been treated so very, very poorly, we would have returned many times, together and individually. However, because we feel mistreated and embarrassed, Divan has now forfieted thousands of our dollars in future revenue. So, if your looking to be rushed through expensive cuisine and the thrown into the street (and in our case, rain), then Divan is the place for you.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/06/11

Sexy in the City

by Diva Eatz

Sexy in the City...Very nice chic spot for birthdays, GNO, or just something simply different from the norm. Visited Divan's with our monthly restaurant group. Although the group was a little hesitant being that this is a "Hookah Lounge" and no one in our group had ever tried a hookah before-we had a blast (try the cocktail flavored hookah). The drinks were awesome, the food was great (had the shish kabobs which were seasoned to perfection) and the setting was perfect. If you have not visited this spot yet, definitely add this to your 2011 to-do-list. Great spot to take out of town guest-sure they will not be disappointed.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/11/10

Divan is fabulous!

by CSMobileUser2

I go to Divan at least once a week. My girlfriends and I really enjoy the food and the bartender, Lala, makes incredible drinks! The atmosphere is fun and social. Try the Sangria that Lala makes. It's delicious!!

The Details on Divan

Place Categories:

  • delicious absolute best food
  • great atmosphere
  • great place
  • unique dining experience
  • amazing cosmopolitan hookah
  • gracious wait staff
  • great drinks
  • great cozy restaurant
  • wonderful divan
  • rude host
  • beautiful interior decor
  • bad experience
  • really nice hot server
  • warm goat cheese
  • amazing art
  • very good waiter
  • nice dinner
  • bad taste
  • very nice music
  • already great evening
  • yummy lamb kabobs
  • great recommendations
  • worst customer service
  • nice waitstaff
  • great date spot

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