The Chocolate Bar
Decatur, GA 30030
Phone: (404) 378-0630
12/12/2007 Posted by linzmarie11
I have never posted a review about a restaurant in Atlanta before, but my past experiences at The Chocolate Bar in Decatur have been bad enough to warn other people not to go. I live in downtown Decatur, and I was thrilled when I found out a dessert/wine/cocktail bar was coming last summer. The first time I went, I wasn't completely disappointed, but I also wasn't impressed. The dessert menu is very limited and the portions are tiny. The cocktails are good, no question, but you can go to several other places in Decatur with better service, better prices and equally as nice atmospheres. Though underwhelmed, I decided to give it another try a few months later. I left with the same "ehh" feeling, this time with a little more annoyance due to the fact that the waitress was hitting shamelessly on my boyfriend (when it was just me and him dining...). This past Sunday, we decided to give it a final go. It was around 9 pm, and while there were other patrons, it was by no means busy. Someone sat us at a table, and then we waited. And waited. And waited. Several servers passed by our table but didn't give us a second look. After 15 minutes, we got up and went to Carpe Diem for our dessert and drinks instead. I've heard similar experiences from other friends ("bad service," "too small menu"), so I know it's not only me. If I were in the Decatur area and wanted dessert, I would recommend Carpe Diem. Or, if you are in the market for fun martinis, head up to Birdi's on the square. Don't settle for the bad service in an uptight setting at The Chocolate Bar...it's definitely not worth it.
Pros: Good location, fun drinks
Cons: Bad service, limited menu for what it is
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