Experts' Choice Award Kimball House
What the experts agree on
This restored 1891 train depot excels as both restaurant and cocktail destination, with an acclaimed oyster bar and classically-trained mixologist. Southern-focused farm-to-table cuisine and industrial-chic ambiance seal its status as Atlanta's best
“Located in a turn of the century train depot, Kimball House is the best spot in Atlanta for oysters and cocktails.”
– On the Grid
Zagat4.5
"“truly amazing” farm-and-foraged-to-table offerings shine on a “small but varied” menu." Full review
Gayot15.0
"Kimball House occupies Decatur's restored 1891 depot." Full review
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Choose an escabeche of mussels, for instance, as a small plate or a smoked-on-the-bone short rib with accompanying tiny and nicely cooked root vegetables with bordelaise sauce for something heftier.
Travel + Leisure "The eclectic, Southern-inflected menu features items like catfish stew with graham dumplings and grilled Gulf shrimp with sauce antiboise." Full review
Zagat "Opens up to the public on Friday and Saturday nights, serving killer cocktails, wines and a limited snacking menu of cheese, charcuterie, caviar and other indulgent bites." Full review
Where "This train depot-turned-restaurant offers farm-to-table food, craft drinks and one of the city's best oyster bars in an industrial-chic setting." Full review
Bon Appétit "The restaurant that happens to be the best bar in town." Full review
Tasting Table "Head barman Miles Macquarrie has earned a reputation for his subtle tweaks on classic cocktails." Full review
The Infatuation "In terms of food, the first thing you’ll want to order at Kimball House is a lot of oysters. There’s a wide variety of them, and they’re always great." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in a former train depot, Kimball House embodies Southern decadence and elegance in a tastefully understated way." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Tufted leather booths, a carved bar and dark wood set a swanky tone at Kimball House, an elegant spot located in a renovated rail depot. It's the place to sip well-crafted cocktails and..." Full review
