Kevin Rathbun Steak
Atlanta, GA 30307-2478
Phone: (404) 524-5600
Fax: (404) 524-5666
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Irwin Street NE
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11:30pm
Editorial Review for Kevin Rathbun Steak – by Florence Byrd
The Scene
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. Everyone you know is eating at Kevin Rathbun Steak - and loving it.
The Food
Red meat takes center stage on this classic steakhouse menu. Steaks are from Allen Brothers of Chicago, and to a one they're perfection. If you can stomach the $45 pricetag, 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.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitBypass 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 GoKevin Rathbun's personal cookbook library is on display in the wine cellar (which is also a private dining room). Head downstairs for a peek.
User Reviews for Kevin Rathbun Steak
05/11/2008 Posted by eatinoutintheatl
The place is way too dark. We had to hold the menu to the candle and while the food was great, we couldnt see it. I am used to loud restaurants, but the "mood" lights reminded me of a campfire meal rather than a $100/plate restaurant. The automatic 20% tip for a party of 6 was a bit much too. Would I go back? No. I am sure the moths will go to the flame. The Rathbun chain has made a fortune with hip vs quality. If you want a great steak and service worth $20-40/person... go to Chops. Better food too. If you enjoy telling friends where you have been... go to Rathbuns (either one). Too dark + too crowded + too noisy + average food + average wait staff = Overrated. Too many strikes against for that price.
Pros: You can tell your friends you went
Cons: Too dark
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05/08/2008 Posted by uncdiva
My favorite restaurant in Atlanta! I've been here 3 or 4 times recently and wish I could afford to go every night. Every meal has been perfect from start to finish. The wine list has many great offerings, the atmosphere is elegant, the service is great and the food...the food is simply incredible. My favorites are the crab casserole, the lobster fritters, the zucchini picata, the scalloped sweet potatoes and the bone in ribeye. And I loooooove the truffle butter and have to have a side of garlic butter too. These butters catapult a perfect steak into the next stratosphere of insane deliciousness. T his restaurant is tops!
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