Kevin Rathbun Steak Llc
(404) 524-5600
154 Krog St NE Ste 200
Atlanta,
GA
30307
33.7577
-84.3643
Neighborhoods: Eastside, Eastside, Inman Park
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In Short
Steeped in history, the sweeping dining room takes its cues from its surroundings. An intricate stacked-wood wall echoes railroad ties (the Beltline railway runs past the building). Rough brick contrasts with crisp white linens. The giant chandelier overhanging the dining room resembles a leafless tree festooned with Christmas lights. It's elegant but offbeat, enhanced by unexpected earthy touches. Every table is filled most nights, with Ansley Park matrons dining alongside Castleberry Hill hipsters. Steaks are from Allen Brothers of Chicago, and to a one they're perfection. If you can stomach the $45 price tag, the 22-ounce bone-in ribeye may just be the best steak you've ever tasted. Ribeye makes another fine showing in a carpaccio appetizer; buttery ribbons of steak spring to life with a forkful of peppery arugula. Don't forget home-style sides like cauliflower gratin and fried okra. Seafood dishes, such as a whole bronzini basted in garlic butter, don't disappoint either.
User Reviews
ATLeater
March 17, 2009
We found a table in the bar, ordered a bottle of champagne and split the steak for 2. The steak was incredibly tender and juicy and we enjoyed a few dipping sauces-- the blue cheese butter sauce was decadent and tasty. The side dishes-- scalloped sweet potatoes and zuchinni picatta were delicious but next time I will look for a healthier veggie option (if there is one to be found on the menu!) Due to the batter, the zuchinni tasted surprisingly like french toast, which actually wasn't a bad thing. We finished the meal with a toffee brownie sundae. Simple, homey and good. The waiter/bartender was very attentive throughout the meal and we enjoyed the liveliness of the bar. Kevin Rathbun seemed approachable as he spent some time during our visit greeting guests. Also although friends had advised that the restaurant is expensive, I did not feel the price for two dinners, dessert and a bottle of champagne was exorbitant.
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Anonymous
February 15, 2009
This place has good food, good wine and great service. I had a really good steak, cooked exactly to my specifications. The sweet potatoes were outstanding. The restaurant has good decor. Make reservations, it gets crowded.
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henrycolen
February 01, 2009
We went to Rathbun's Steak for a Saturday night, having made our 8:15 reservation the previous Tuesday. Upon arriving, the hostess told us we were one of many groups with reservations waiting for a table. Upon encouraging our party to crowd the bar, which was standing-room-only and full of reserved parties waiting for their tables, we waited till 9:15. The food was great, just like any top-quality American steakhouse, but with the variety of phenomenal restaurants in Atlanta, it doesn't make sense that this place should be making anyone wait who had reservation well in advance. I doubt Kevin Rathbun would have approved of the overcrowded bar that awaited seating, which just goes to show that the management needs to reevaluate their policies. The manager personally apologized, but had to censor the language of his hostesses, who made comments like "well, plenty of parties are waiting for their reservations" and "I don't know how long the wait for your table will be." I think we could all agree that the host/hostess should be honest, straightforward, and, most of all, positive with the clientele. To end on a positive note, the food was, again, incredible.
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Where to Sit:
Bypass the overcrowded bar. The secluded patio tables overlooking the Beltline are a picturesque and romantic spot to have an after-dinner cocktail.
Know Before You Go:
Kevin Rathbun's personal cookbook library is on display in the wine cellar (which is also a private dining room). Head downstairs for a peek.
Save Money:
Want the steak without the price? Rathbun's hamburger is 8oz of ground-to-order rib eye, at a fraction of the price.
Parking:
Valet is the only option.
Category:
Restaurant Management, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Kevin Rathbun
