Parish Foods & Goods
(404) 681-4434
240 N. Highland Ave.
(at Inman Village Parkway)
Atlanta,
GA
30307
33.7617
-84.3605
Neighborhoods: Eastside, Poncey Highlands, Eastside
What People Are Saying About Parish Foods & Goods
The Editor
Jonathan Baker
Citysearch
In Short
The elongated Nawlins' style dual-story spot certainly doesn't lack on the charm-o-meter. The crusty old 1890s Inman Park building is jaw-droppingly beautiful and features a bustling basement market chocked with to-go goods and gourmet nibbles. In the upstairs dining room menus are scrawled on chalkboards and hang from century-old brick walls; a simple list of creative appetizers and Bayou-inspired entrees. The crawfish and chicken sausage cheesecake appetizer is a decadent wedge that's wonderfully weird, while the entree-sized andouillle-crusted New Orleans catfish comes seasoned stiff. Shrimp burgers and root beer floats with homemade ice cream add a nice French Quarter touch. Those wanting more in the sandwich variety should hit the market, where po' boys and fried green tomato sandwiches anchor a hip selection.
User Reviews
atlgator75
May 20, 2009
I visited Parish with my wife and both of us had excellent entrees. I had the Mississippi Stuffed Catfish and it was fantastic. Our service was less than desirable. It seems the wait staff is serving various tables throughout the large indoor/outdoor restaurant instead of having areas. That led to us getting attention every once in a while. They definitely need to zone off their service so areas aren't neglected for long durations. I would go back for the food but if the service was poor again I'm not sure....
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kjones71
April 04, 2009
I enjoyed my latest experience sunning and people watching on the side patio while taking advantage of the raw bar and sipping cava. Seems that Parish has a new executive chef and he's making waves in the kitchen. His pan seared Mahi over a spring veggie panzanella was so fresh and delicious.
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CNCook
March 06, 2009
I am not one to generally write a restaurant review. However, I am a seasoned traveler and experienced some of the best dishes in the world which of course includes New Orleans. Overall the restaurant has a pleasant interior but is so poorly lit that it is difficult to read the wine list and totally make out your food. Our waitress was a bit on the rude side and only introduced herself at least 30 minutes into the meal. I knew it was trouble when on a Thursday evening there were only three other tables. We started our meal with the recommendation of the Bar-b-q shrimp. Nice presentation however the actual dish was extremely lack luster. The dish had no real kick of spices and lacked any zest of citrus to bring it all together. For our main courses we had the braised short rib and the seared cod. I was somewhat shocked with the lack of true New Orleans style dishes. The sort rib was average however the portion seemed small and the meat could of been much more tender. The Cod was nicely seared but seamed a little on the tired side with a small hint of a fishy smell. I don't know if this is another one of these restaurants where a chief comes in and creates the menu and splits or not. But save your time, money, and experience for someplace worth going.
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What to Drink:
The tall Storm's Brewin' cocktail--a crisp ginger beer and dark rum transfusion, is spot-on for sipping.
Where to Sit:
While the dining room is a total looker and the patio is easily crowded, pony up to the raw bar to do oysters up right.
The Extras:
Hit the downstairs market for early morning coffee and pastries, po-boys for lunch or nab gourmet cheeses and artisianal wines.
Know Before You Go:
The market opens every morning at 7am and delivers the goods until the above restaurant shuts down.
Parking:
Parking is a madhouse--use the valet for a stressless experience.
Fun Fact:
It pays to be a neighbor. The market delivers for free to those in Inman Park.
