The Place

“The menu is creative and flexible, and the food is absolutely delicious.”

Jack Armstrong Local Guide★★★★★

Dinner before a concert can be a gamble, but The Place delivered from start to finish. Avery did a fantastic job taking care of us and keeping everything on schedule so we could make it to the show without feeling rushed. She also made sure we secured one of the last two slices of their white chocolate cheesecake, which turned out to be the perfect ending to the meal. We started with an Old Fashioned made with Old Forester and the house specialty Peanuts & Coke cocktail. At $12 and $11, respectively, both drinks were excellent values and a great way to kick off the evening. The fried vegetab

Selina Zheng★★★★★

I got the tuna melt which was nice, but could have been creamier. I made up for it by adding the loaded potato salad in between, which made the sandwiches yummier. The bread was nice and toasty though! Loaded potato salad is a MUST HAVE, the flavor was peak. The fried vegetables was pretty good too, but the ranch sells it for me (yummm). My server, Ava, is a sweetheart! Super nice and split the check for us without us asking, something you would not see happen in NY. During our visit, a medical emergency occurred, but the staff were all quick to act, so nothing bad happened. Super tragic for

Joel Miller★

For starters, not sure how this place has so many good reviews. Went upstairs to where the full bar and additional seating is. Only a few people up there because it was a little before 3:00 PM. The bartender/server was "am b" per the check. She looked like she was mad about being there at first interaction. We got the chicken sandwich adding bacon and pimento cheese and a starter of fried veggies. Fried veggies were soggy, soaked with grease, beyond what normal fried veggies should have. Couldn't bite through extremely tough fried okra (first time I experienced that) when coating fell off. And

TopDawg Junk Removal★★★★★

The Place is one of those restaurants that immediately feels welcoming the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is relaxed but polished, making it great for both a casual meal or a nicer night out. The menu has a solid variety, and everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Portions were generous without being over the top. Service really stood out — friendly, attentive, and never rushed. It’s the kind of spot where staff genuinely want you to enjoy your experience. Overall, The Place lives up to its name and is absolutely worth a visit if you’re in Athens. I’ll defin