Kyma

Kyma is definitely my favorite restuarant in Atlanta, possibly even in the US. I travel 100% for work, and eat out every night. I would eat here every night of the week if I did not mind expanding my waistline. I questioned whether the Octopus appetizer was really from the ocean, or a slice of heaven. The Lamb is also a must try. It is a perfect date spot, because you can sit on the patio, and cuddle up next to your date on a couch, and get away from the noisy crowd inside. Maybe I should invest in some elastic waist pants... but then I guess it would be hard to find anyone who would want to be seen with me at this fabulous place. Pros: Food, free valet, atmosphere, service, live music, cooking classes Cons: The chef will not come cook for me at home! more

I guess there is that one restaraunt that will make a lurker and official member.. and this was mine.. I expected great food.. but I didnt expect the exceptional service... from beginning to end it was impeccable... they were all friendly,attentive and really took their time and explained everything.. we stayed for hours.. and had the chance to get a variety of dishes off the menu.. i really enjoyed the complimentary appetizer also... all in all i would reccomend this restaraunt to anyone more

I'm going to be honest. While I expected my dining experience at Kyma to be satisfactory due to the reputation of Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, my expectations were exceeded from the moment I walked through the door. After being blown away by the restaurant's beautiful interior, my friends and I were seated immediately and greeted soon after. Our server, her name regretfully slips my mind, was more knowledgeable about this Greek cuisine than any server I've ever had at an American restaurant. She suggested several items, and we were so glad we went with her advice. I went to Greece several years ago, and the Spanokopita was just as good here as it was across the ocean. Kyma is, without a doubt, a truly authentic Greek restaurant. Everything I tasted was phenomenal. I couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. I hope to make it back soon, and until I do, I will tell everyone I know to visit. Props to Buckhead Life! Bravo! Pros: great restaurant interior, great small plates more

(Atlanta) Contemporary Greek restaurant unlike any other I've seen. The place is very modern, with large... more

This is the first time posting a rating on CitySearch. \r \r My husband and I recently dined at Kyma for our five year anniversary. Everything from the phone call to make the reservation to leaving the restaurant was wonderful. We had 7 p.m. reservations on a Friday, but were seated right away. Our server Katie was spectacular, and her knowledge of the food and wine was superb. We started off with spanakopita and greek spreads, both were yummy. I ordered the lamb chops and my husband ordered the lobster. Let me just say that it was the best lamb I have ever eaten. Everything was perfectly seasoned and cooked. We finished off our meat with the loukamades. Loukamades are like greek donuts served in honey and they were delicious. \r \r This is my new favorite restaurant in Atlanta.\r \r \r P.S. To the ""TRUE FOODIE"" below Chef Pano, the executive chef at Kyma, is Pano Karatassos' son. Pros: Intelligent waitstaff, lamb chops, and loukamades Cons: N o n e more

(Atlanta) Contemporary Greek restaurant unlike any other I've seen. The place is very modern, with large white columns, a bold fresh fish display ... more

I have been to Kyma many times in the past. The wine list and the service are excellent. The food was better in the past visits. It seems like the quality of food going downward. If they want the same loyal customers to come back, they need to have the same amazing food of the past. I will give it one more try in the future. Pros: wine, service, cool and romantic more

After reading so many mixed reviews, thought I would add our experience to the list. We had Saturday night reservations. It wasn't our anniversary or birthday-we just wanted to celebrate the fact that my class was finally over. We were greeted right away and shown to our table. Rodrigo was very friendly and knowlegeable about the menu, especially after he found out that neither one of us had been there before. We tried the meze tasting (without the whole fish) and loved most of the dishes. As other reviewers have said, the grilled octopus is simply amazing. I would go back just for that dish alone. We ordered lamb chops and prime rib steak and asked that it be cooked med-well. The only negative to our experience was that both the meats came out under-cooked. We ate the lamb as is but had to send the prime rib steak back as it was almost raw. The second time it came out, it was still mostly raw but we didn't have the heart to send it back again so we just left it on our plate. Rodrigo noticed it right away and insisted on taking it back. The chef then sent out a complimentary salad since we had to wait and the manager personally came out to apologize and to assure that everything else was to our liking. As for the wine, Rodrigo recommended the Palivou Chardonnay which is fantastic. The baklava was a little too sweet (even for baklava) for our liking but the pistachio ice-cream was great. Five stars for superb service and I would say 3/12 to 4 stars for food. Can you get better value for Mediterranean food in Atlanta? Probably. But you certainly can't beat the service or atmosphere. Can't wait to go back. more

Okay, so my husband and I went to Kyma Tuesday night for our 3 year anniversary dinner and I have to say I wasn't impressed. We went to Greece two years ago and truly experienced outstanding greek food, so needless to say, we were a little hesitant to try Kyma because we know authentic Greek food and I wasn't convinced that Kyma would be authentic. Some of the dishes were authentic....some lacked the original luster found in the greek isles. So, let me start with the Service: The limo service was terrible....waiting 10 minutes to drop off our car and 15 mintues at the end of our meal to get our car. After we were seated at our table, we waited for 10 minutes before we were greated or even offered a glass of water. Our waitress finally came over (with no water) and said that she would be ""right back"" to take our drink order. 10 minutes later ( a total of 30 minutes at this point after arriving in the parking lot of the restaurant) we were asked what we would like to drink. My husband ordered us 2 glasses of champagne (since we were celebrating). She told us that when we put in our food order we would need to put it in all at once so that ""Chef Pano"" could properly prepare the dishes and bring them out in course order. I am a TRUE FOODIE and I know that ""Chef Pano"" wasn't in that kitchen that night. I hate it when the waitstaff lies or talks down to the guests! I'm not an idiot...I know Pano has 10 other restaurants in Atlanta and he isn't ALWAYS in the restaurant I'm visiting at the exact time I'm there. So, don't try to make me feel all special! Anyways, the food was okay, if you don't mind Burnt Pita bread!!! We also ordered 2 bottles of good wine and my husband had to sit for 15 minutes with his glass EMPTY before the waitress came over and refilled it! I EXPECT much better service than this especially on a slow Tuesday night. Pros: Relatively Authentic Greek Food. Cons: Terrible Service more

Very original dishes with superbly delectable flavors. Delicious! more

Very original dishes with superbly delectable flavors. Delicious! more

...and you'll love this place - the grilled octopus is delicious The staff is very knowledgeable when it comes to the wine list (a plus if you're unfamiliar with Greek wines). The atmosphere is relaxing and inviting. While it may not be the best value for Mediterranean food in town, it's great place for a nice meal that isn't ""nouvelle american/french."" Pros: Appetizers/Mezze, wine list, service, valet parking, atmosphere Cons: main-course items are hit-and-miss more

Two of my friends and I waited in the bar for our third friend to arrive. Finally, he was running so late that we gave up and got our table. The main server was personable and not the worst server ever, but she was a little intrusive. So were the associated waitstaff. Just a little too noticeable, if you know what I mean. \r \r We ordered two meze for the table: the wood grilled octopus and the selection of spreads with pita points. I knew that I wouldn't like the spreads, so I didn't try them but the others thought they were ok. The octopus was very tasty. I had never tried it before, so I didn't know what to expect. Our main courses were a little disappointing, I think. I had the lemon chicken, and it was basically two chicken wings on a bed of barley risotto. I liked the flavor of the chicken, but not the risotto. My friends seemed to enjoy the food more than I did, though they also remarked on the service not being the best. I spent $40, and ended up eating a bowl of cereal when I got home because my stomach was growling too loudly for me to sleep! Pros: tasty food, complimentary valet parking Cons: obtrusive service, small portions for the price more

Buckhead Life Group always brings the best of the best dining to Atlanta. We love Atlanta Fish Market, and Kyma is right there with it. Walk in, and it's like walking onto a Greek Isle, with the beautiful Mediterranean swirling around. Reservations are a must. Just let one of Pano's sons, set the table for you, because service here is tops. We didn't really know where to begin, with our wonderful waiters suggestion, mezze/grazing small plates. Hands down, the best grilled calamari we've ever had. And the fried cheese was next. Perfect, with a great Greek wine pairing. My entree was the whole Snapper, topped with Greek Olives/Feta/Roasted Red Peppers. The Gods should be so lucky. Rounding things out, was fresh made Yogurt, drizzled with Honey. Opa! Will return soon. Pros: Top Notch Seafood/Greek Preparations! Excellent Service! more

First Review: Beautiful place and a good dining experience. It wasn't the best food I've ever eaten, but I enjoyed it and will probably go back.\r \r The second time: I wanted to treat someone to Kyma who is from another country and has never been there before. He and I love to try new things and I enjoy introducing him to different experiences in ""American"" dining since he has only lived here for a few years. YES, I know that Kyma is Greek but a variety of ethnic foods is the beauty of American cuisine.\r \r Anyway, I called ahead for reservations. I was told that there was a dress code. Fine. We got dressed up and arrived there only to find people in jeans and other casual atire. Our server could not have been worse. What is it with servers that work in some of these upscale places? I think ours was incredibly arrogant and condescending. During the course of the meal, he made me feel so uncomfortable. He seemed to be amused by us for some reason and he would never take his eyes off me whenever he approached the table. It seemed as if he were trying to stare me down. He did offer to send my fish back which he acknowledged was a bit rare (something I don't enjoy), but even then I was actually afraid let him do it. When we looked over the dessert menu, we asked him what some were like and what he thought was a good choice. He kept trying to push the baklava dessert on us, but I informed him in a polite way that I was not interested in that because it is something I could get on a daily basis and it has never been one of my favorite desserts. He expressed surprise when I said that we eat a lot of Greek food when dining out (but not anything that is of the same caliber as Kyma). Perhaps he thought we were hicks. Anyway, his demeanor changed a little towards us and he became a tad bit nicer when my guy told him that he was actually from Russia. Funny how some Americans respect foreigners more. Or maybe the Russian thing scared him a little. Who knows. Pros: Great food and a beautiful place Cons: TERRIBLE SERVERS WITH BAD ATTITUDES. Pricey. more

The restaurant is great, when you first walk in you get an amazing feeling of blue. The lights and the color make it a warm and welcoming restaurant. The lights that look like stars on the ceiling really set the mood. The waiter was nice, but seemed like one of those people who was not in a good mood or in a bad mood.He was fine to sum it up, and no complaints. The appetizers were great. The octopus and the spinach triangles, all I can say is wow. Please try these two items, plus all of the other appetizers. The octopus was full of flavor, and the spinach triangles came out hot and full of feta cheese goodness. Now, the main course. What great lamb this place has. My girlfriend tried the lamb shank which was as tender as anyone could ever imagine it to be. The only problem I had was with my fish. I was told to get the dover sole but opted for the Loup de Mer. Again, the fish was not bad I just wish I would have tried the dover sole. The capers were a bit arbitrary and did not really enhance the flavor, although the lemon provided added some goodness to it. The dessert comes last of course, and the lakamatas(forgive the spelling if incorrect) were insane. If they had a lakamata stand I would could an entire box of those things. They had a bit of honey on them and they were just the right warmth! Wow, so good it is hard to get over the taste. I ask all guys to go this place just once for all of the courses, and continue to go for the appetizers! Pros: Appetizers, desserts Cons: Service was okay more

We had a gift certificate to Buckhead Life and decided to try Kyma since we've tried most of the others. We are not big fans of the Buckhead Life Group of restaurants as a whole. This was probably the best restaurant of the group that we've eaten at, but for the price we will not be going back. The service was great, which is to be expected. The atmosphere was nice as well. The food was just OK though. It was very salty and really nothing that out of the ordinary. We spent $120 and had the meza dinner (choice of 5 small plates to share), 2 martinis and 2 beers. Personally, I think you can get much better food for much less money at other Atlanta Greek restaurants, they may not be as fancy though. more

As with all of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, Kyma serves creative, pallatable dishes that you won't find just anywhere. I always expect something different when I try one of these restaurants, but I must admit I have been putting off trying Kyma for a long time. I wasn't sure if Greek food was something I could really get excited about, but I finally made a point to go and see if this place could deliver the level of quality and service I have come to expect from all of the Buckhead Life restaurants. \r \r I was not disappointed in the least. In fact it was terrific and consistent in every way with my previous experiences with other Buckhead Life restaurants. \r \r We loved the octopus (unexpected surprise), and the fried cheese appetizer, and our entrees were different yet unpretentious. I will be back. more

Kyma is great all around. Service is great and food is amazing!! Try the octopus appetizer, it's divine!!! And no it doesn't taste like a rubber tire!!! Great date place!!! Great everything!! Pros: the octpous more

From the service, to the food, to the beautiful ambience, Kyma was fabulouse. I went with a party of four on Saturday night. They were extremely busy so we were asked to have a seat at the bar until they could get us seated, which was great! We sat out on the patio (which is beautifully lit with candles) and dabbled in the extensive martini list that they have. The Hostest was so nice and personally came and got our party when they were ready for us. Our server was very knowledgable of the greek culture as well as the menu (which really added to the ambience) and recommended wonderful apps. The food and wine was amazing. We left full and satisfied. One of the managers was greek and was extremely personable and entertaining. I highly recommend Kyma to everyone who would like to experience the highlights of Atlanta! Pros: Martinis, Food and Service Cons: The short angry manager more