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Great food and atmosphere. Service was on point. Several times I've been here, and thus far everything has always been perfect. From Shrimp and grits to delectable peach pie, and the short rib with mashed potatoes....my goodness. The waiting staff are great for suggestions and expedient with service. You will not be disappointed.

The overall experience was great. We really enjoyed our visit and the items we ordered for the most part. My espresso martini, was the absolute best. The Caesar salad was delicious and my date was perfect!!! My only complaints was the really slow service and they don’t use much if any seasoning on the food. They did have salt shakers but not on the tables (you had to ask for it). It should definitely be on the table if you know you don’t put any in the food. Overall we had a great time. I would recommend and will probably be back for another espresso martini.

While in town visiting, my family and I came to check this recommended place out in person. We were all thankful we did! The service was exceptional and over the top. Geo took good care of us while Ms. Joy had us feeling like royalty. We ate EVERY bite!! We were all surprised by the low prices as well. It truly was worth every penny and some. Please don’t change a thing! It will be my first stop upon my return to the area.

You don’t go here for the food but for the fun! Very cool laid back atmosphere. Karaoke was awesome and the service was awesome. It’s kind of like the show Cheers! Very welcoming venue that makes you feel at home :) love it! If you don’t like to dress up and just feel like heading out this is the place. Have good bites, great drinks and cool people!

Visited on 9/14/24 around 1 pm. Our server was Hanna she was really sweet, and provided great customer service. Myself and my husband went on a double date with another couple. I had the omelette with fries. The omelette was small, but tasty. I asked for no cheese, and cheese was added even thought I asked for none. It took us a while to get the food so I just kept it. I was glad that there was a non pork option as far as meat goes. I wasn’t super impressed with the omelette overall because of the size, and the price of the different additional ingredients. The fries were good. There is free parking in a parking lot behind the restaurant. There is also free parking in front. The restrooms weren’t clean, but there was a staff working to correct that.

Went in for a quick bite and drinks. Sat at the bar (They have a policy not to accept a vertical driver license, I think they are given to under 21 - a number of vertical IDs were presented . I don’t condone under 21 drinking but as long as you flash a horizontal ID - not even looked at .) anyways… bartenders were nice and attentive. Ordered a couple of different mixed drinks and really good. Onion rings came out and looked amazing - the amazing part stopped there. The batter was nice and crispy but had zero flavor / seasoning, just the flavor of flour. Chicken tenders and fries were good. The restaurant itself was clean but they did have a health score of 85. It gave some of an Irish pub vibe but still Americanized Overall, I would check McCrays’s out yourself. Fairly busy when we were there which is nice to see for local restaurants. Could have just been an off day for the onion rings.

Let me tell y'all something. This place is a GEM! I am a VERY particular patron anywhere I go and this place surpassed my expectations. You can ALWAYS tell if the food gonna be good when the chips and salsa are fresh!! It was so good! The food was indeed so delicious and decently priced. The service was phenomenal! The manager made regular rounds checking and interacting with the customers. The employees had a great working flow with each other and very accommodating to everyone from what I can see. My server was so sweet and attentive. It was a really nice lunch break and if I'm ever in the area again I will be back!

Frida’s Mexican Restaurant was worth checking out and the service was absolutely amazing! Our waiter and the manager were very attentive. This location is between Lawrenceville and Loganville which is great. The carne asada, fajitas, appetizer flautas, and ceviche all were delicious! There’s lots of food options and drinks.

Visited here for a late Mother's Day dinner with family. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. The food was wonderful and there were many different options. They had lobster tacos which made my stepfather very happy! I tried a bite and they were delicious. The quesadilla fajita texano was a large portion size and very filling. The Texas Margarita was nice and strong. Overall, no complaints! We had a great time and plan to return again soon.

Really good, well seasoned Gyro and Tzatziki. Good portion too. Nice little spot. Got to go.

Found this place while in Lawrenceville. Large space with counter service. Wasn't sure what to expect. Service was friendly. Ordered the falafel sandwich with rice and Idk if I just haven't had falafel in a while or what, but this was out of this world! Seriously. The sandwich had just the right amount of hummus and toppings. The falafel itself was hot, crisp, seasoned perfectly. Even the rice was amazing. So good. And the price was right too!

The three young men working were nice and professional. The meat was freshly prepared although the rice could’ve been warmer. All of it tasted great! The baklava was delicious, flakey, not too sweet, not gooey, not sticky…. Perfect! Went because I stumbled upon a Groupon, but I’d go without a Groupon. Now if you like white meat be aware that the chicken is not breast meat but is boneless thigh, albeit well seasoned. We ordered one chicken and one beef shawarma entree.

Now I've been to this place a few times, and I have to say, it never disappoints. I tend to stick with a nice burger with some softly fried tater tots; always a 10/10. The wait for the food isn't bad at all, even when the place is busy. The service I receive every time is always accommodating and friendly. The atmosphere isn't really what I enjoy whenever I'm here. In fact, this last time I went, there was a guy smoking outside, spoiling my appetite as the smoke was wafted inside. However, this is always going to be a spot in Lawrenceville that I return to every so often to have a nice drink and a fantastic meal.

Quick lunch bite...cheese curds were absolutely delicious and the chicken sandwich I had was juicy and decent. The philly was also had and was good.overall the food was quick and good. I would recommend

Pretty good food, the chicken on the quesadilla had no seasoning. Nothing special to really make me return but worth a try.

This place is wonderful! The hand cut fries are to die for, I definitely recommend getting an order if you go here. Its so good that my little brother wanted me to let him leave a note! Loved the unique local alcohol cocktails as well. Andrea was a fantastic server! Note from brother: One of the best chicken wings I've ever had. The Bacon Mac&Cheese was very amazing. Service was goodly paced waiter was very nice.

Our waitress was awesome! We shared a small plate and a burger. The Celine Dijon was fantastic. We went in a Saturday night without a reservation but was able to sit outside out front. It was perfect.

Place was decent. We waited 15 minutes for someone to come to our table and take our drinks. The bartender was our waitress and while she was very busy making drinks throughout the night, the service was slow. I had the “spicy” fried chicken with a side salad. They make the chicken spicy by pouring a gallon of homemade hot sauce on it so the sandwich falls apart after the first bite. The flavor was good but the overall product was not ideal. I had a Moscow mule and it was straight ginger beer which is not really what I was hoping for. Peanut butter pie was okay for the flavor but extremely dense and the Oreo crust was thin. We ate about half of it and called it quits. My wife had the grilled chicken and loved it so that was probably the highlight of the meal, though we probably won’t be going back.

Perfect meal in all ways. There were 8 of us and we all left happy. Most had steaks, others had crab cakes and they all raved. I had crab stuffed grouper and it was outstanding. Succulent grouper with a mountain of large lump crab on top. This was served over spinach and mashed potatoes. A home run for sure. We will return.

This was a good experience some of the things on the online menu was not available but the whiskey flight the salmon dish and the lobster ravioli was good and seasoned well. The lobster bites were a little salty bit the overall experience was great. We also had a great server (Daria)that made sure that our ever need and request was meet.

Our waitresses were nice but honestly that’s about it. Me and my fiancée wanted a date night and reserved regular tables, but when we got there, they tried to seat us on the high tables by the bar. We said we wanted regular tables and the hostess said she’ll be back. She and the other staff started pointing and talking about us and then she seated us by two huge groups by the entrance. There were multiple booths open but I guess we weren’t good enough(again we had a RESERVATION)? We’re pretty young but we make okay money so it becomes a little irritating when people discounts us. We couldn’t hear the live music. We couldn’t even hear us think with how loud everyone was. The lobster was very underwhelming. Everyone got bread but us. We had to ask the waitress and she was like “oh, you wanted bread too?”. Besides that, she and the other waitress weren’t bad. However, we will NOT be returning.

Oysters were top notch. I also ordered fish and shrimp which was flavorless. If the batter was seasoned, this would have been . First time here. Will I be back? Absolutely, but just for the oysters and beer.

I ordered the buffalo chicken tenders and wanted half the tenders in buffalo and the other half in bbq sauce but they mixed the sauces together and it was BAD. Tasted like nothing really . And the Smokey fish melt was just terrible. Besides the waitress service, I would give this place a worse rating. The food tasted old and not fresh. Won’t be going back.

My mom and I decided to come here for the 1st time. I've been wanting to come every time I pass, which is like 434 times a year and I finally made it! No disappointments or complaints for me. I had the crab cakes. And I love that it was more crab than cake. They were a nice size as well. Well worth the cost. I also had a cup of gumbo. It was seasoned VERY well. And I had the house margarita. I do love a good margarita! My mom had the fried calamari but she said they were over cooked... *whispers* but she ate the whole basket and she ordered a piña colada. She said she didn't taste anything at 1st (she's not really a drinker) and I told her she needed to stir it, then she found it lol Our waitress was very nice. We sat outside and enjoyed this nice temp we've been having. We'll definitely be back.

Great place to have famous Bosnian Cevapi. They offer great selection of European cakes as well. It is great addition to Lawrenceville, GA. It is close Lawrenceville downtown. Friendly staff help you to choose. Their selections are good and tasty. You can get tasty coffee and dessert after your meal. Reasonable prices.

The customer service was nice, and the food was prepared quickly. I had the grilled chicken salad and it was very well seasoned, not too heavy on the dressing. Just the right touch. I would leave a pick of my salad but this is all I have left…lol

My husband and I came here for lunch on a Saturday for the first time and we were not disappointed. The staff were very courteous and polite, the food was made hot and fresh, the portions were perfect (maybe a little too big, but ~perfect~ for leftovers), and the flavor was exceptional. The menu is pretty diverse and there were a lot of different things we had a hard time choosing between, but that works out because we’ll be back again to try more! I had the Philly, not on a regular roll but on a flatbread, which was still great. My husband got the Pljeskavica, which he enjoyed as well. Give this place a try if you haven’t already, it’s a local gem.

Calamari was an order of corn flakes. No joke. Wish i would have taken a picture/video before waitress taking it back. The lasagna was burnt. As well as my chicken pasta. I couldn't even cut the chicken in half with the stake knife.

Our favorite place for Italian! The historic building adds to the atmosphere. Food portions are large and I feel the price point is appropriate for serving sizes. Good cocktails and we have always had great service at Dominicks's.

It was our first time dining at Dominick’s Italian restaurant. We were greeted and seated immediately, Andrew was our waiter and very helpful with our selection from the menu. The Garlic Bread with Cheese and Stuffed mushrooms were very good. Our main courses were very tasty.

Being from South Florida, I yearned for a great Cuban restaurant when I moved here. D'Floridian is it! The food is always seasoned well. Last night, my family dined in instead of having a to-go order. The ambiance is very enjoyable. On Saturday nights, they have a live band, which is very loud but still gives a great addition. Our waitress was very attentive. My family of 4 truly enjoyed their meal. We just may dine in more often.

Nice Cuban spot in the heart of Lawrenceville. Decor was nice and staff really seemed to get along. Very friendly. I ordered a Cuban sandwich with Rice and beans. Presentation was good. My Cuban was a bit salty ad while packed (mostly) with shredded pork, I wish it had more than a thin slice of ham. Also the pork didn't fill the roll. Kinda disappointing. But as usual, will give this place one more try.. Keep your fingers crossed....

It is a cozy place and the food is so delicious. The people who serve you are very friendly and the flavor is phenomenal. In this place you can also enjoy live Latin music on Fridays and Saturdays from 9pm until midnight. 100% recommended.

First time trying Peachtree Cafe and we loved it. The food was delicious. I had the chicken with waffles, a mango smoothie, and the snowman specialty drink. My family tried the Cuban and California panini and they loved their meal. The environment was great and service was very friendly from the hostess to our waitress. The owners even came to our table to say hello and make sure we had what we needed. I'm always looking for a new favorite spot and we will definitely be coming back to Peachtree cafe.

We were in town for the weekend and decided to try this place based on the reviews. Our server was fantastic, very friendly and attentive. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The specialty drinks (latte, hot chocolate, cappuccino) were not hot at all, that was the complaint across the board.

I recently visited The Peachtree Cafe on a Wednesday morning, drawn in by its inviting outdoor seating and positive reviews. The café, located in the heart of Lawrenceville’s downtown, promised a delightful start to my day. The ambiance was cozy and bright, with large windows allowing natural light to flood in. The decor featured quirky vintage items and plants, creating a warm, welcoming environment. The service was friendly but somewhat slow. Our server greeted us with a smile and took our orders promptly, but we waited longer than expected for our food, which was a bit disappointing. Prices were reasonable considering the location, Overall, The Peachtree Cafe has a lot to offer with its charming atmosphere and tasty pancakes. While there are a few areas to improve, particularly in service speed and some dish execution, I would recommend it for a relaxed breakfast. I look forward to returning and hoping for an even better experience next time.

Fun place for a nice Mexican meal. Be prepared to describe what you want made and they will make it. I started with an O G steak bowl, but I was quickly out of my league with complimentary ingredients, so the young lady behind the counter fixed a delicious bowl for me. Nice seating outside, so you can appreciate the town. Great place to meet friends and have a beer or mixed drink and a light dinner. Parking can be challenging during busy times.

Price is a little higher but worth trying. I have done take out and dine in. The tacos are best! Meat quality was good too. Very clean. The sauce on their food is soo good and plenty however, I wish they had more hot sauces out so we can just grab to use.

I hate to post a bad review, but the food just wasn't good to me, I got a steak and queso taco, Nashville hot chicken taco and street corn. The steak taco was extra greasy, the Nashville Hot taco didn't have any type of heat to it, just tasted like honey and Cole slaw, and to hear how street corn tastes from everyone else I figure I'd try their rendition, no bueno. Nothing against the staff, but yall need to change the cook. I won't be coming back

The food was delicious—authentic, flavorful, and clearly made with fresh ingredients. Each dish had a unique taste that made the meal special. The service was fantastic; the staff were attentive, friendly, and quick to make recommendations, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. The only downside was the price—it’s definitely on the expensive side. However, if you’re looking to treat yourself to genuine Venezuelan flavors with excellent service, it’s worth it. Overall, a great spot for a quality dining experience!

This place was hidden but perfect! I stopped for a quick bite to eat after shopping in the plaza. The portions, the service and the food was amazing. The garlic sauce was so good. The steak was tender, juicy and delicious. So was the pork. I was even invited back for dancing! Yess!! Yall don't change please. It's hard to find a place that is consistent. Lol I will be back and bring family and friends.

Boom Magical for all 5 Senses” a restaurant with “WHY/ Purpose” At the intersection of Venezuelan tradition and modern American BBQ lies Smoke and Friends, a groundbreaking establishment that transcends typical restaurant classifications. To achieve #Michelin recognition, a restaurant must consistently deliver exceptional cuisine, demonstrate mastery of flavor and cooking techniques, and provide a distinctive dining experience. Smoke and Friends checks all these boxes and more. The restaurant's centerpiece is their mesmerizing circular fire pit, where "Carne en Vara" (meat on poles) is cooked over open flames in the traditional Venezuelan style. It's not just cooking - it's performance art. The sight of perfectly seasoned cuts rotating slowly over crackling wood fires, the sound of fat dripping onto hot coals, and the intoxicating aroma of smoking meat create an immersive sensory experience before you take your first bite. The meat itself is a masterclass in precision. Their signature cut, served medium-rare, showcases a perfectly charred exterior giving way to a tender, pink center that literally melts in your mouth. The kitchen's timing is impeccable - each slice reveals the careful attention paid to temperature control and resting periods. Accompaniments include house-made chimichurri and garlic-loaded boiled/steamed yuca that have been cooked in meat drippings, demonstrating the kitchen's commitment to maximizing flavor in every component. What elevates Smoke and Friends beyond excellent BBQ is their masterful fusion of techniques. Venezuelan smoking methods merge seamlessly with American BBQ traditions, creating something entirely new yet somehow familiar. The coleslaw, for instance, carries subtle hints of cilantro and lime that complement rather than compete with the meat's robust flavors. The hospitality matches the food's warmth. The owner's presence on the floor isn't just for show - their genuine passion for sharing this unique culinary tradition transforms dinner into an educational experience. The team members bring energy and enthusiasm of proud artisans, making diners feel like participants in a cultural exchange rather than mere customers. The establishment's commitment to authenticity extends to their beverage program, featuring both traditional Venezuelan drinks and craft cocktails that incorporate smoke elements and local spirits. Love the smoked cocktails.The attention to detail in the drink presentation mirrors the care taken with the food. To #DavePortnoy: This represents exactly why the One Bite concept should expand beyond pizza. Smoke and Friends exemplifies what happens when passionate restaurateurs create "5 Sense" dining experiences - where sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste work in harmony to create something extraordinary. It's not just about the food; it's about the story, the technique, and the people behind it. Whether you drive or fly to get here, the journey is justified by the destination. Smoke and Friends isn't just serving meals - they're creating memories, one perfectly smoked slice at a time. This is destination dining at its finest, worthy of being mentioned alongside the world's best BBQ establishments. Rating: 4.8/5 - A revolutionary fusion of Venezuelan tradition and modern American BBQ that sets a new standard for immersive dining experiences.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​