The Place
$ • Southern, Vegan, VegetarianAbout The Place
Customers' Favorites
Fried Pickles Okra and Green Tonatoes
White Chocolate Cheesecake
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Chicken & Waffle
Fried Chicken Biscuit
Southern Bruschetta
Gouda Mac & Cheese
Chicken and Waffles
Shrimp & Grits
The Place Reviews
416 ratings
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Great food and wonderful service. A must when visiting Athens.
Great burgers! Nice atmosphere
The food was good. The service was good. It's a small place so they don't have a lot of seating. They also only have one restroom in the dining area upstairs.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 2PM 4 - 9PM |
The Place is a popular restaurant located in the college town of Athens, known for its delicious food and attentive staff. The interior features an inviting ambiance with exposed brick, dim lighting, and industrial rustic decor, including a large screen television for watching sports. The restaurant offers an upstairs area, which may be used for seating.
The menu at The Place showcases a variety of tempting dishes, such as salmon and salad, fried vegetables, bruschetta, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and chicken sandwiches, all of which have received high praise from customers. The fried chicken, Gouda cheese grits, and onion rings are particularly recommended. Customers also enjoy the spicy chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits, with the latter described as a good portion of food with very good shrimp and sausage in the grits. The fried green tomatoes are highly praised, rated 10/10. The restaurant is especially popular for Sunday brunch, with customers noting the excellent mimosas and cozy atmosphere.
The staff is known for providing fast, friendly service, with one server being described as awesome for quick attention and helpfulness. Reservations are recommended due to the busy environment, especially for larger parties. Overall, The Place is a highly recommended dining option in Athens, appreciated for its tasty food, enjoyable atmosphere, and attentive service.