06/30/09

Very So, So

by vettedriver

Interesting concept, but lacks focus. There were singles looking to hook up, familes there, small dining parties, and large birthday parties. So, I was confused at what concept the place is aiming to achieve.

My two guests and myself arrived on 6/27 Saturday evening. The doormen were great. We were greeted by a somewhat snooty white girl. The wait was not long. We were seated by a young black woman who was great. Our waiter, Chauncy, was very good.

If management is reading this; the doormen, the female african american greeter (one with the huge smile), and our waiter were great. The white young woman that was taking names is not a good greeter.

One guest ordered the steak salad, and it was cooked spot on to her request and she enjoyed it. The other guest took the club snadwhich which was OK. Ok, one cannot do much with a club sandwhich, but the quality was the same as could be found at Denny's. I took the lobster burger, but afterward I do not recommend it to ohers. Our nancho starter was good.

The sushi bar seems worth checking out. The roof bar would be a good place to relax for a bit. The second floor in concept is a blend of lounge and sushi bar, so its hard to figure what the concept is. The first floor is a blend of things.

The crowd that night was some really cool african americans, but some mostly uptight white singles and couples. Some families thrown in.

I left with a blah feeling. I will not be back soon as there are too many other places to go to. If you are there already, it is not a bad place to go. If you live in Cobb or Gwinnett, it is not worth the drive just to visit this establishment.

• Pros: Interesting Concept
• Cons: Not worth the trip

03/29/09

WOULD Recomenned to anyone..

by jessicabelton

I went here for my 30th Birthday.. There was a little wait but it was soooo worth it.. First time there along with all the people in my party.. We all said we will be back many more times their after.. Whoever stated in these comments that the sushi was not good.. They don't know what good sushi is...??? The sushi was good the appetizers melt in your mouth(nachos & spinach dip) the sangrias there are reallyyy good.. highly recommened to anyone who is looking for a really nice place to eat with good food & service(excellent)

• Pros: great food, awesome service, very nice setting inside & out
• Cons: none

02/24/09

Wonderful Experience

by lovatlanta

I was in town visiting for the Bronner Brothers Hair show the weekend of 2/21/09---we had asked some friends who live in Atlanta of a good spot for dinner and drinks. I am sooooooo glad they recommended Strips. I wish I could remember our watiers name. He was the absolute BEST---we tipped him well. We ordered a pitcher of the Sangria---simply amazing. I hate going to a restaraunt and the waiter has no ideabout the menu....our waiter was so knowledgable and able to offer wonderful suggestions to each of us! We did sushi----one word PERFECT. We all sampled what everyone ordered... so here goes, the Zuwaikani...loved it, the Crunchee rolls...amazing! Im not an oyster person but a guest in our party ordered them and she was so impressed. We ended our dinner by sharing the bread pudding---let me say I am not a bread pudding fan---but OMG....it was wonderful! Next time in Atlanta I will be making a return trip to Strips. I highly recommend this restaraunt, wonderful food fairly priced.

• Pros: Service, Food, Ambience

02/13/09

This experience was a winner!

by Kaperino

Friendliest knowledgeable staff, food runners, managers and hosts for pre Kooza Cirque. Poor reviews almost kept me from reserving thru Open Table. Host confirmed day of. Early to our reservation we were seated immediately. Asked for less Central seating then granted window seats with pleasant smile. Our waiter arrived within minutes with menus, drink request and provided excellent service. Knowledgeable about the menu, he suggested specials and discounts on wine, entree choices and respected our choice to dine at a relaxed pace. Manager checked in on us. Host took me by the arm when asking where the ladies room was located! Dessert on the house Tiramisu yum! Steaks perfect. Sushi was fresh and tasty. Every request was met with earnest. Couples, friends, groups. Once in the restaurant business for 13 years with a hobby of food and wine, this night was a Winner! Johnathan ( our waiter) trained to entertain and serve. Give this spot a shot. They gave us 20% off the check when we told them we were going to see Kooza. Not aware of that special was a pleasant surprise....

• Pros: Thumbs way up on Service and Food
• Cons: Urban, sterile decor....Not my favorite design of the Tom restaurants....

12/09/08

Great Service and Even Better Food!

by bizzie

Our dining experience was awesome to say the least! Our server was extremely patient and gladly went over and beyond to get even the smallest request we had for our dinner. I am a frequent diner of restaurants and I'm a great cook myself and must say the food was unusually good. I'm aware that the creators of Ruth's Chris also birthed Strip, Ruth's Chris does not compare because they are grossly overpriced, drab decor, and the food did not meet my expectations. Strip was trendy and prompt with service and seating. I ordered the special which was a wild caught white fish with fries and slaw. My sister ordered salmon with creamy spinach, and mashed potatoes. My mother ordered the mouth watering macaroni and cheese! We all ordered sushi to start-my 62 year old mom tried sushi for the first time and LOVED it!!! All the food was good and I will definitely go back there...SOON

• Pros: food, service

09/08/08

daily menu special was excellent!!!

by cdonnuga

I recently took my parents here for their 35th anniversary. We definitely got the 5 star treatment from the moment we sat down. We were seated alone in a private room off the main dining area. The wait staff was extremely attentive and quickly responded to all of our requests. The featured entree was recommended to us by the manager and our waiter which is what I ordered. It was fabulous!!! It was Red Snapper with poblano grits and beans. YUM YUM!!

• Pros: great food, nice atmosphere/decor
• Cons:  loud music

08/19/08

Worst sushi in ATLANTA!

by bcrecinos

Crowd wasnt mixed which is always bad. The crowd was a trendy one which I liked but the food was bad and the sushi especially. The service was ok and the prices were average but I expected more from this place. The was its positioned in Atlantic station gives you the perception that it will be a great place to eat but its far from it. I wll never go there again.

• Pros: Drinks and service
• Cons: crow, food and music

09/25/07

Don't trouble yourself to dine here

by atlgirlie

Seated us at a wobbly table. Sushi and burger were fine, Thai flat iron steak salad was tasteless, fries accompaning burger were soggy. Fry quality was surprising considering they are famous for the Quebecois poutine dish (fries topped with cheese curds and gravy). Service inattentive (drinks went unfilled a long time). Pretty restrooms, very attractive bar. Overhyped, undelivered. I won't be going back.

• Pros: Hot location, good looking bar
• Cons: Food and service below par

07/23/07

Disappointing

by jbartkus

I ate there this evening and was very disappointed.

While we were seated promptly and the service was good, the reason why you go to a restaurant is the food. I ordered the lamb and it was way overcooked. Typically if you are not asked how you like your lamb they cook it medium rare. This was borderline well done.

The Tuna Tartar was good and my coworker enjoyed his prime rib, but I was so disappointed by my lamb.

I will go back to this restaurant, but next time making sure I know how my food is cooked.

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: Make sure they cook your food how you like it..

07/09/07

OVERALL BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by susanyi

First of all, the mixed drinks sucked! It's as if they hired high school graduates to bartend at this over-priced restaurant. I ordered a Red Snapper, but it tasted like straight up Hennessey. YUCK!! We dined in the evening, and it was way too loud to talk to eachother over the table. The whole time we were like, "What? Say it one more time!" Horrible for couples to dine in for a romantic evening. It's more of a lounge/club than a "Steak and Sushi" restaurant. We started out with six people but ended up with eight and they didn't even ask to locate to a bigger table. The waiter didn't even bring enough glasses of water or silverware for the extra guests until we asked for it. The sushi was crappy and low-quality; it had the quality of a sushi restaurant in North Dakota or something. My Yellowtail Nigiri was sooooooo slim and small and it was so not worth the $4 I paid for. I rather pay more at a Korean owned sushi restaurant on Pleasant Hill than this BS. I didn't even get what I ordered, so maybe the waiter doesn't know the difference between some of the sushi. My pasta, I hated it! It was disgusting, and I only took three bites. If you order steak, well that's all your going to get. Even if it's the $28 steak, you won't receive any side dishes unless you want to pay $8 for mashed potatoes. This restaurant is too funny! They are way too over-priced for their nasty, weak entrees. This is by far THE WORST RESTAURANT I've ever been to in my whole entire life. I am NEVER GOING THERE AGAIN, and I will make sure none of my friends go there either.

• Pros: NONE AT ALL! THUMBS DOWN!
• Cons: Horrible food, bad service, horrible mixed drinks, too loud.