Lucian Books and Wine

I loved the ambiance of the restaurant, it was very chic with a laid back vibe. The service was impeccable. The food is on the pricier side with small portions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Wonderful service! We visited Atlanta for the weekend with our 4 month old baby boy and the staff accommodated us and went about and beyond for us! The food was fabulous and the waiter was very accommodating. Wine selection is and great, don’t recommend burning a child here but really appreciate how they treated us. Thank you guys wish yall the best!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved my time at Lucien! Had the raclette and it was amazing. Will be back. Merci

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This review is specific to my last visit only. I have dined at Lucian multiple times and have had great experience. However, last week (3/27) when myself & two friends visited we were treated like third-class citizens by the sommelier. He refused to come over to the table to recommend wine and when we decided on a bottle ourselves he did not even speak to us when he presented it. Maybe what we were ordering was not expensive enough to warrant his attention. His overall attitude was extremely unprofessional. I do want to include that the rest of the staff was delightful. Jack was our server and Mykler, who normally works the bar, were both amazing!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Very nice atmosphere in a wonderful location. How are the food was lackluster. My wife had the risotto which was two citrusy in orange forward. I had a lamb chops, which were nothing to write home about. Good but there are better in Atlanta. The wine was excellent and the sommelier was very helpful. But the place overall was way too expensive and I would not go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Got there at 9 for food and a drink but the kitchen closed at 9 that day, still decided to stay so we got to order a cheese plate and a glass of wine. The plate was 3 of the smallest slices of cheese and some salty cracker bark. It was disappointing in portion size but the flavor was good. My date tried the granache and I the skin contact. They did not like the granache and I felt mine could be colder so it was okay. Definitely expected a little bit more but the attention to detail for the actual restaurant was amazing. I loved the books details.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

They have parking instructions on their website. They offer a 2-hour validation for the retail parking garage at 3005 Peachtree, located at the SE corner of Peachtree and Pharr Road. You can access the garage from both Peachtree and Pharr Roads.

There’s a $25 fee + tax per person for a reservation no-show, but as long as you cancel 24 hours in advance, you’ll be fine.

It’s best to make a reservation ahead of time. We went there for a birthday lunch. The staff are very friendly and professional. They were attentive to my friend’s Mediterranean diet and suggested menu items accordingly. The decor and ambiance are well designed, with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. I also like that the place isn’t drowned in loud music or people’s conversations like many other restaurants. The high ceiling probably helps with the noise level as well. We had:

- Oysters with shallot: This dish tasted very fresh and had great flavor.
- Poached steelhead with sunchoke: The fish was very tender. It looks and tastes very similar to salmon.
- Chocolate budino with pistachio (dessert): The portion was just right, and the budino was rich; it felt almost like a mousse.

They have a 90-minute time frame for lunch (mentioned on their website), but no one rushed us out even though we stayed a little longer. Maybe it was because it was a birthday lunch and the restaurant wasn’t very crowded.

Overall, we had a really nice experience. Highly recommended.

We had a lovely dinner with one of our favorite couples this past Friday. The food, drinks and books selection were all very nice and made for a complete and enjoyable atmosphere. I'll go over the dishes below:

Tuna Carpaccio: Probably the most forgettable of the dishes. It was still well prepared and tasted great but did not have any defining characteristics.

Bison Tartare: I really enjoyed this dish, the flavors were complex and the steak sauce was reminiscent of an elevated A1. The chips were oddly the star, very thinly sliced and basically melt when you eat them. My only critique is that I don't think the protein being bison makes any impact because any flavors it would impart art overpowered by the sauce.

Chicories Salad: Nice dish, palate cleansing and inoffensive. A bit overpriced for the dish itself but it was high quality

Black Grouper: The fish was nicely done and properly crispy. The cassoulet of beans was the best part and the pistou added a very nice bright herbal pop.

Poulet Rouge: Generous in size and big on flavor. I enjoyed the oloroso sauce so much I recreated it accurately at home to enjoy with sous vide pork chops. Most bang for your buck and largest portion.

Lamb Chops: The dish on a whole was very good but overpriced. I simply wasn't amazed by any of it and the exterior of the lamb didn't get a good sear so the fat wasn't crisp. I think it could be done better and either have more food or a lesser price, $48 is steep.

Earl Grey Pannacotta: Nice desert, pleasant flavor and a decent size. I disagree with how the honeycomb is prepared, the texture was not pleasant and did not match the dish. I think a honeycomb crumble would be better suited than whatever weird dried toffee bits were used.

Yuzu Sake Tonic: This is a lovely drink and very pleasant to consume. Worth remaking at home

Gin Martini: I don't care for this sort of drink normally but my wife wanted to share one and it was actually quite good. Not sure what kind of voodoo they did but it actually has depth and complexity.

Service: Jerome (?) was great and did a nice job explaining the dishes while trying to sell them. Not too pushy and always present when needed.

Overall I would give this a 4.5 out of 5. There are some misses with a few of the dishes and there shouldn't be at this price point. My real complaint is that we spent quite a lot of money but I was still hungry afterward. I don't think this is the place for a filling dinner so maybe we will return for lunch or just a drink.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

We were expecting more of a bookstore atmosphere and vibe, but it’s an upscale restaurant with a wall of books. Still, the food was delicious, the service impeccable.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing steak and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Perhaps my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. Wonderful ambience. Exceptional food program both in terms of taste and presentation. And stellar service, thanks to having top flight folk, like my guy Mykheir and a very attentive hostess, taking care of patrons. Also copped 3 books while waiting to be seated - added bonus. Cant wait to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had allot of fun catching up with an old friend over lunch. Great menu and wonderful good selection. It was expensive but worth it.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service is always impeccable. Always the best wine list. Food portions are perfect for me.

We couldn’t be bigger fans of Ashley and the whole staff at Lucian. The food was impeccable and service so attentive. Ashley made our anniversary so special and even recommended drink spots for us after. A perfect date night for a special occasion - made even more special by an amazing staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Terrific service from an extremely attentive wait staff. The wine and drinks were delicious. The Lucian Martini is maybe the most delicious I've had in my life. The food was all delicious although I'd recommend getting the wagyu cooked medium instead of the chef recommended medium rare. We ended the meal with panna cotta and dessert wine that was exquisite. We went for dinner service on a Tuesday and the atmosphere was great.

Only other thing to note is that the bar is not a fully stocked bar so you can't order very far off the menu (example - no espresso martini, etc).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5