Atlanta’s Top Monday Night Supper Clubs and Underground Dining Spots

Mondays are typically the slowest day for restaurants. People return to their work routines after the weekend, and reservation data shows a clear dip. According to a 2023 Toast report, bookings on Mondays drop by around 30%, while Saturdays see a spike of nearly 85%. This decline means many restaurants shut their doors at the start of the week.

But in Atlanta, some use these off-nights differently. Closed kitchens become available for guest chefs and pop-up dinners. Monday has quietly become a key night for the city’s underground food scene — where supper clubs and low-profile events bring people to restaurants within restaurants, and dinners are sometimes hosted in private homes.

714 Moreland Ave., East Atlanta
Open Sundays and Mondays, 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Lao-Chinese menu

Located within the Japanese restaurant OK Yaki every Sunday and Monday, this Lao-Chinese pop-up, led by chef Molli Voraotsady, has become a celebrated fixture since 2023. Named with a nod to Atlanta’s So So Def record label, Voraotsady’s menu features family-inspired dishes like tangy Lao papaya salad, khua mee (caramelized stir-fried noodles), crispy fish filets in a red curry broth, and laab-spiced fried chicken. For dessert, expect treats like a red bean milkshake blended with coconut milk and vanilla ice cream. Walk-ins only.

469 Flat Shoals Ave., East Atlanta Village
NYC-style street food and cocktails

Every Monday, Bodega Bar takes over the kitchen at The Pub @ EAV, evolving from a mobile pop-up into a weekly staple. With a soundtrack that combines East Coast hip-hop with Southern crunk and trap beats, this New York City-inspired concept offers classic street cuisine and beverages.

The menu spans mushroom fried rice, chopped cheese sandwiches, chicken shawarma, hand-cut fries, tostones, and creamy cheesecake. Cocktails include creations like the Spellbound to H Mart, featuring gin, taro milk, and ginger tea. Open 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Walk-ins only.

656 North Highland Ave., Poncey-Highland
Rotating pop-up collaborations

Mondays at Sweet Auburn BBQ often feature collaborative pop-up dinners organized by Neighborhood Supper Club. These events pair the barbecue joint with various pop-ups, yielding inventive dishes like smoked ham hocks from Polish pop-up Beksa Lala, brisket kimchi Reubens from Dank’s Deli, or pulled pork rice noodles from Southeast Asian street food pop-up Salty Smiles. Keep an eye on social media for updates on these walk-in-only dinners.

71 Georgia Ave., Summerhill
Seasonal tasting menu

On Mondays, Little Bear in Summerhill hosts a multi-course tasting menu crafted by Talat Market’s chef de cuisine John Hajash and Mykel Burkhart of SamWitch. A buckwheat buttercream lemon cake with kumquat marmalade and brown butter ice cream, roasted leg of lamb, strozzapreti pasta with guanciale and preserved peppers, and an asparagus and green garlic tart are just a few of the dishes on the menu, which is priced at $90 per person and highlights seasonal ingredients. Beer, wine, and cocktail pairings are available, and tickets are released every two weeks.

Near Oakland Cemetery, exact location shared upon booking
Multi-course dinner with drinks

Wick & Nick’s, a monthly Monday supper club hosted by chefs Jared Warwick (Octopus Bar) and Ben Skolnick (BoccaLupo), has grown from a quiet newcomer to a sought-after dining event. Held in a loft near Oakland Cemetery, these dinners seat up to 20 guests in a candlelit living room, where Warwick and Skolnick prepare dishes like split scallops with Duck confit over corn tortelloni, wagyu picanha, and jalapeño pesto. The resident orange cat, Waylon, often mingles with diners, adding a playful touch to the evening. Reservations are required, with prices ranging from $150 to $175 per person.