Atlanta Fish Market

03/16/08

What a disappointment!

by bathome at Citysearch

I am relatively new to Atlanta and have been very impressed with the quality of the restaurants in this restaurant group. I took a visiting freind to AFM for dinner, expecting a very good experience. The service was poor. We had to wait what I considered a long time to order (for a Wednesday night when the restaurant was not crowded). The salads came before the appetizer course - no big deal. However, we sent the entree back when it arrived and still no appetizer course. When we did get our ceviche, it was warm and would have been much better chilled. When the entree arrived the second time it was barely warm. Overall, the food was mediocre. I won't be going back.

• Pros: Comfortable atmosphere
• Cons: Service

10/18/07

nice space, fair service, high price

by francesfr at Citysearch

Firstly, the decor hasn't changed much over the years and that's not necessarily a bad thing. The ceiling is high and the main room is spacious. There are more intimate dining areas towards the front. Whatever you do, do not let them seat you in the back room which has the feel of a basement. The bar area is fine for drinks or dining. Second, the service is OK. Not too bad, but not great. The food was too rich, either too salty, or too buttery. Therefore if you do try this restaurant I recommend sticking with the bare bones broiled or Hong Kong style. But stay away from the overly cheesy whipped potatoes. Because most dishes were highly fattening and too rich to eat I do not plan on returning. However, smart choices of salad w/ light dressing can be ordered.

• Pros: fun decor
• Cons: pricey, most dishes overly buttery or salty

07/28/07

Overpriced average fish

by lanadaf at Citysearch

I got the whole sea bass and expected a huge fish for five star prices... i ordered the fish well done and it came mushy... draft beer is nyc prices... i just expected more for the 5 star restaurant prices. id rather go to a small bar and pay 1/2 the price for the same quality

11/03/05

Will not be back!!!

by linknath at Citysearch

As a frequent diner with Buckhead Life Restaurants I was very disappointed with the service and food at AFM. The server spilled a bowl of melted butter on one of my guests. They brought out food at different times instead of all together. However they could have kept most of it. Lobster was so undercooked my fiance was sick all night. My tuna was very overcooked and rubbery. They brought out wine glasses that were caked in lipstick. Manager did comp about $75 of my $400 bill. Will not be returning.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Food, Service

08/28/05

The service is TERRIBLE!!!

by sunnyf26 at Citysearch

We made reservations for 17 for a bridal shower. Upon arrival we had to wait, and were seated at a table that barely held 10 comfortably!!! We were put in the back, and treated like dirt when we asked why were the reservations accepted if they could not accomadate us!!! To top it off they messed up an expensive cake!!!...This restaurant is terrible!..The food was o.k. though.

• Pros: food
• Cons: crowded, service, drinks

06/06/05

A Disappointment

by dclumpkin at Citysearch

A had looked forward to visiting this highly rated restaurant while in Atlanta, but was greatly disappointed. I arrived for an early dinner, and was seated behind the bar. I was told the main dinning room "was not open" yet. However, I was expected to pay the full fare for the meal. I ordered an appetizer, while a perused the large menu. The waiter returned to say that the menu item I ordered was not served until later. The drink I had ordered was not prepared as described on the menu, yet again, I was charged full fare. I ordered a cup of gumbo and told the waiter perhaps I'd return when they were serving everything on their menu. I didn't.

09/27/04

disappointed

by grmei at Citysearch

It was a disappointing experience in Atlanta Fish Market. First we were seated in the corner right next to the waiter's station. More than once, the waiters knocked into the chair of our table. There was also long time waiting to order food and get the food. and the grill snapper was not fresh at all. I should mention that though we were facing 5-8 waiters all the time, it takes 10 mins to get the water glass refilled. I do recommend the whipped sweet potato, though.

• Pros: big portion, decor
• Cons: , service, price

04/14/04

Not bad, but disappointing

by morningside_guy at Citysearch

I have always heard rave reviews of this restaurant, but found it disappointing compared to the many other Buckhead Life Restaurants. Food and service were fair. Place reminded my party of somewhere like Friday's. Too bad because Atlanta sure is lacking in good seafood restaurants.

05/04/03

WHO'S RUNNING THIS SINKING SHIP

by GONNACOOKU at Citysearch

What has happened to this former gem of Buckhead? The food is still wonderful, but everything else has gone out the window. The servers are uninformed and very aloof. The service we received would be acceptable if you were in a Waffle House maybe, but not in a fine dining and expensive restaurant. It seemed that nobody cared about what they were doing; between the bratty hostess flirting with the manager to the b.o. of the food runners to the fake "used car salesman" manager (who seemed more interested in the young server nearby) and his blatent patronizing. This is not the marvel we once knew and I'll be hard pressed to return any time soon.

• Pros: CULINARY PERFECTION, FRESHNESS, QUALITY
• Cons: MANAGEMENT, SERVICE, LONG WAIT

12/11/02

Not so good

by tsheehan at Citysearch

First, the restaurant has great appetizers. But, we found the service to be less than good, and the entrees to be mediocre at best. I've had better seafood (and service) at Red Lobster - seriously.

• Pros: good appetizers
• Cons: expensive, bad service, mediocre entrees