Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta

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3102 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305

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(404) 237-5299
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Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
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Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Sambuca Restaurant - Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
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Best

I just love the elegance and everything that is offered by Sambucca !! It is one of the best place to chill out with friends...the seat were really good and the music was cool.. t...

Worst

My party of #9 were seated near the band and we loved the music. It was a little loud but, a great seat. The venu is just the right size. Our waiter was nice and explained to us t...

First Class but not stuffy! 7/7/2008

Walked into a darken room, the family & I were seated immediately for another birthday celebration (fab 50 is soon becoming shrewd 60). The restaurant itself is beautiful & very eclectic. We went the last weekend in June, the singer was excellent. We had so much fun, the singer kept the audience involved. We ordered starters; crabby cakes;shrimp tempura & calamari fritti; all were excellent. Entrees ordered were shrimp tempura;ny strip;pork chop;hamburger; chicken toscana & parmesan encrusted chicken(my favorite & it was my birthday). The cheesecake was shared for dessert but by the time we got dessert; who cared. Drinks flowed; music was first class and food excellent. We had a grand old time and will return again, maybe we will go back for a good blues night. I think because of the atmosphere, this would be a great place for a nice even romantic date; there were seats that were very intimate & cozy. I really enjoyed the experience, I would recommend to anyone wanting a restaurant that was cozy, intimate with good music, good food. Here is my tip for you, study the menu before you go because if you seated upstairs, it ,may be too dark to read. Pros: Valet Parking; Great Ambience Cons: Can be too dark to read menu in some areas more
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Great jazz, food and service 6/11/2008

This was the first restaurant that had a jazz singer that could actually sing. It was a great experience and the food was wonderful. The customer service was impeccable!! Pros: Music, food and Service Cons: A little on the darkside more
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AVOID AT ALL COSTS 5/28/2008

Sambuca, which was once a great place to hear live music and eat good food has turned for the worst. The weekend music is horrific unless you feel like attending a wedding. Music during the week is reasonable but you will be eating alone because the food is horrible. I would pass on this restaurant if you care where you spend your money. more
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Good food and hot chicks 4/18/2008

I went to Sambuca yesterday and the food and the entertainment were great but I expected that. I hadnt been there in a while but I knew it would be good. The extra bonus was the smokin' hot managers!!!! One in each flavor!!!!!!! Go for the food and the live music stay for the eye candy with the keys! Pros: TRIPLE THREAT..FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND FEAST FOR THE EYES! Cons: LEFT WITH NO PHONE NUMBERS....NEXT TIME!!!!! more
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Disappointing 4/11/2008

While the place seemed impressive at first, but we were soon disappointed. We went in for an after-dinner drink and to listen to some live music. We sat at a table in the bar area. The bartender who was also the only server in the only area took about 10 minutes to come take our order, but not before stopping at another table to socialize. Our table was dirty. The restaurant was big but the ventilation was horrible. The whole place smelled like fish. The music was great, but I doubt I'd go back to this place again. Pros: Good music, nice restaurant, valet parking Cons: poor service, bad ventilation in the restaurant more
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Great Service Great Music 4/9/2008

We had a wonderful time on Friday night. We heard Ron James perform and he had all these talented people with him. I called up to the restaurant and found out he willbe back again with them in May and I am excited. It will be great. I recommend going. Pros: friendly service; nice strong drinks Cons: it was dark in there. more
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Thursday night was amazing 4/1/2008

I went there about 3 weeks ago for my mothers birthday and Phil Perry performed with Bob Baldwin. On top of that Joey Sommerville was there. All that talent in one room. It was so much fun. The food was great. I loved my Salmon and the fried cheescake. We will be back again. Pros: the food and the music Cons: it was a little dark more
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Live jazz 3/10/2008

I went here with my boyfriend for my birthday. I loved the ambience. Live jazz, good food, excellent service. This is a good place for a nice date/ special occasion Pros: live music, nice ambience Cons: a little expensive more
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Horrible Customer Service mixed with bland food. 2/10/2008

The restaurant looks nice and can accomodate various size groups. The music is amazing but from management down the customer service is horrible. So if you are willing to deal with horrible service, attitude, rudeness and bland food then this is the spot for you. But if you are looking for more than just a good band then find another location because this is no it. Pros: The band Nick was amazing Cons: The service more
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Perfecting dating spot 8/30/2007

Well I must say it was very enjoyable. I attended the Ken Ford performance and it was NICE! The food however sucked! I ordered the lobster enchiladas ... they weren't worth the 20 something dollars listed. I actually had a better meal after at Mcdonalds:( The drinks however were really great. I started with a hurricane and ended with a few mojitos (very refreshing). I would have to say the ambiance was nice, the wait staff was very attentive, but the taste of the food needs to be taken up about 10 notches. Word of advice, check out online who's peforming before going. Also don't get offended when the bartender reminds you at the time you're handed your tab to tip :( Pros: ambience, great music Cons: food's quailty is below value more
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Super! 7/9/2007

I am sad to see many people with bad reviews of this place. I have NOTHING to complain about! The wait ... okay but most should have the sense to make a reservation ahead of time... the wait is LONG b/c it is a great place! I actually did not experience any of that though... everything was SUPER! I would suggest this to anyone that loves a great time and great jazz! Pros: valet, service, food, music more
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Great Atmosphere 6/10/2007

Went here for a celebration dinner with my boyfriend. The service was very courteous, doing the traditional things such as asking my boyfriend if he could put the napkin on my lap, etc. We went a little early so the musical entertainment wasn't quite ready, but overall the experience was a very positive one. Even the food was good (I had the Shrimp Capellini), which is something I didn't expect. Pros: Service, Food Cons: Check the musical calendar before going more
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Absolutely A ""MUST TRY"" 12/28/2006

If you are looking for great ambience, nice jazz and good food--Sambuca should definitely be on your list of ""Must Trys"" in Atlanta. I have been visiting Sambuca regularly for many years and it is one of my favorite places in Buckhead. I recently visited the restaurant with an Out of Town friend and he absolutely LOVED his entire experience. Although my experiences have been primarily wonderful over the years, I have noticed a number of negative reviews and I would offer a few suggestions to newcomers that I hope are helpful. First, I have found that is very useful to make a reservation in advance, as the wait can sometimes be lengthy. I also make a point to call or check the website (has detailed info on bands) to find out who will be performing on a particular night. Honestly, some groups are much better than others, so Always check first. The menu is also posted online and I have found that my guests and I usually do well by going with basics like the New York Strip, Atlantic Salmon or Sea Bass. Sambuca is NOT a fine dining restaurant and the pricing is primarily for the entertainment/atmosphere and is a little high--But worth it. Final FYI, Fridays and Saturdays have cover charges--unless you are having dinner; Parking is Valet only, but is complimentary; Sit away from the stage, but within viewing distance if you want to hear your party; and Enjoy! Pros: Live Music, Great Ambience, Good for Dates Cons: Service can be slow, Food can be inconsistent at times more
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Good times! 12/13/2006

I am new to Atlanta and wanted to try a restaurant that had been recommende by both locals and visitors, so opted for Sambuca with a friend. I was pleasantly surprised on arriving to find out the valet service was complimentary and happily glided to the bar for a delicious Apple-tini. We were seated shortly after our first drink and proceeded to order both the petite and full-sized steaks (our waiter proudly informed us that all beef is Angus certified - yum!). Our whole meal was delicious and complemented by the fab jazz music. I plan on becoming a regular. Pros: Complimentary valet, great food, great service, excellent music more
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Excellent dining experience 11/29/2006

After much debate reading the recent mixed reviews of the restaurant on this site, I finally decided to try it out for my boyfriend's birthday. The dining experience was amazing. The wait staff was not unattentive or slow as many would describe. I found them to be extremely courteous as they allowed us time to talk and enjoy the experience without being interrupted every few minutes. The food is incredible in both taste and presentation. To top it off, the band was magnificent. Sambuca's is definitely an experience you should try at least once. Pros: Ambience, Music, Food, Service more
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Great Spot for Girls Night Out! 11/17/2006

Do you have a babysitter? Is the boyfriend/husband glued to the couch watching football? Then gather up some of your girlfriends and head out to Sambuca. The atmosphere was great! The music soothing. The drinks strong and the food tasty. A great place for the girls to get together to relax, relate, release. Pros: Ambience Cons: Wait time more
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Like Taco Bell on a ""Prison Break"" 11/13/2006

As with many of the restaurants fighting to stay alive in the over-priced real estate of Buckhead, it seems as if Sambuca no longer cares whether its patrons are happy or not. Maybe it's because just about everyone who goes to Atlanta these days is from out-of-town, which includes the ""suburbs of Atlanta"" - some of them 40 miles or more away!! Once you've driven your family or real out-of-STATE friends to Atlanta, what are you gonna do? \r \r After waiting 45 minutes to be seated, our waiter must of have lost his way to the table. It was another 15 minutes before he showed up (maybe he had to drive to the restaurant from my town but couldn't afford GPS!). Then he seemed more interested in pretending that I looked like Angela Bassett than taking our orders. It took so long from the time we were seated to the time we were finally released on parole, that I barely remember what anyone had. I know that I didn't have anything because, for some reason, everyone in our party's order was put in, except for mine!! Would that have happened to Angela Bassett?! By that time, I wasn't about to order again and tack an additional 30 minutes on my friends' sentences! You would think, to make up his gaffe, that he would at least offered the table free dessert or picked up the minimal bar tab. Nope! He acted like all was right with the world. You know, like when you order a burrito with no beans from Taco Bell and you point out that your order is wrong. Then, everyone, including the manager, looks at you like YOU'RE the one with the problem because you are allergic to beans! Well, after waiting 25 to life for the privilege of paying for this disaster, I made sure that he would not be able to afford a GPS (or a map!) that night with his tips!!! Better steal one!!\r \r Hey, Angela Bassett - no fries for you!!! Pros: Better than lethal injection Cons: What? Did you say something? more
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Good Tunes and Food 11/5/2006

I had the opportunity to dine there last week on a Thursday night. The food and service was great and the music was as well. The menu really offered a wide variety of choices and the overall atmosphere was great. I was with a friend and we needed to have a conversation and the level of the music was just right to allow us to do that without having to scream. Our waitress was very attentive and knowledgable and our experience would definitely have us come back. I was also very impressed with the web site that was both user friendly and up to date !! Pros: Atmosphere Cons: ? more
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Jazz music was excellent! 10/19/2006

The jazz music at this place is always good. The service wasn't as bad as it has been on other occassions. I ordered tuna semi done and it arrived at my table well done. It had a rubbery feel to it. The wife ordered the flat steak with veggies well done. The wrong steak dinner was delievered to her. The waitress had a good attitude and return both items to the kitchen. We got both dinners in good time and it turn out to be a great night. I enjoy sambuca for its jazz music, ambience and the wine. more
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Best Wedding Cake Martini's, Tuna, and Live Music! 6/13/2006

I went to Sambuca for the first time the other night. It was incredible! There is not another restaurant in Atlanta like it...They had Maria Howell playing...She was from the Color Purple...She sings everything from Jazz, to the Blues, etc....She had us up dancing....Our server Roger was excellent...He has been there almost 6 years!! He talked me into a Wedding Cake Martini which tastes just like Wedding punch!! My fiance tried the Redbull Martini and loved it...I ordered the Tuna which was served raw...It melted in my mouth!! My fiance had the Filet and it had a walnut butter topping....But..the best part was the Chocolate Desert!! It was called Pots de Creme!! It was like chocolate heaven in my mouth....I felt special as Maria played our requested song for us....The Chef even came out to thank us for being there...\r \r We had just moved here from Chicago and our experience was great....We will be back again! Pros: A great place for food, live music, drinks Cons: Not a great place for children. more
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