Poor Calvin’s is a fantastic Asian fusion dining experience that is like no other! Their dishes have a unique flair and loaded with authentic Asian flavors. Their drinks accompany the dishes well, and the servers are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and attentive to make the dining experience worthwhile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Justin Cullars
2 very loud bar patrons killed the vibe. Bartender saw no problem with it. Food was good, but not fantastic.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Julia Passarelli
Poor Calvin's is a culinary gem offering a fusion of Asian and Southern cuisines. The cozy ambiance complements the bold flavors, making it a standout dining destination. From the fresh ingredients to the impeccable presentation, Poor Calvin's is a testament to culinary excellence. It's no wonder it's considered one of Atlanta's best-kept secrets.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Gold
Enoch made me feel so welcome — I loved chatting with him while I solo-dined. The menu is clever and fun, and I enjoyed my perfect masala chicken.
Lauren Nesbitt
I had an amazing time year with my girlfriends for New Yeah when I say 10/10 all around service I mean it !! I would highly recommend and will be back for my boyfriend’s birthday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Spring Rolls, Buttermilk Fried Frog Leg La na00
XAVIER CURRY
Top 5 favorite spot in Atl to eat. Looking forward to coming back. Food and service are awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CrystalF
Every entree, appetizer, and drink was remarkable!...I love the lobster Mac and cheese, seafood spring rolls, and the lobster fried rice. My cousin really enjoyed the surf and turf special!
Just not for us, server was great, services was very good, the food....nope average at best. Had Lobster fried rice, Seafood Curry, Crispy Beef and each were average at best. The desserts on the other hand were spectacular.
Gina Brewer
Ashley, our waitress, was exceptional in every way - from her greeting us, her personality, humor, food / drink recommendations, etc. The purple rice dish was amazing. I got the Lobster fried rice, which would have been perfect, but it was salty. We will e back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin Hanks
Food was delicious! Waited about 30 min for a table (no reservation) but it was worth it. Had the steamed dumplings as an appetizer and the grouper for entree. Presentation was inventive, ingredients were fresh, and portion size was more than adequate. Our waitress, Linda, was very attentive and had good suggestions on the menu.I am normally quick to find flaws in any restaurant but there are none here! Would dine again.
Wow! I'm from NY and Poor Calvin's reminded of the food back home. Our server Justin and Cole were pure professionals! My duck was perfectly cooked. The lamb was ordered medium and it was succulent. I'm definitely going back and will order those great cocktails!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pierre Buice
This place is basically a hole in the wall trying to pose as an upscale restaurant. I was charged a 19% gratuity for my date and I to sit at the bar. 2 orders of lobster fried rice and two alcoholic drinks came to $172!! I don’t mind spending money in an upscale environment with excellent food and great service, but not a converted double wide trailer.
Mary Smith (Aquafina)
The waitress was great, the drinks were amazing, but the food was underwhelming. I went for my birthday and was served rotten lobster tail. The manager took the two pieces of rotten lobster tail out off my plate and gave me two new pieces as if the whole plate didn’t have rotten lobster juice in it! I ended up throwing it all on the trash.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lobster Wontons
Miriam Lang
This restaurant was UNDERWHELMING. To say the least. Took my sister here for her birthday and the meal she was served had RANCID lobster tail in it! It smelled so bad. The kicker was they didn’t even give her a fresh bowl of food they just cooked a new lobster tail and put it in the same food. I was APPALLED. I will say the drinks were ten out of ten they had the best Arnold Palmer I’ve had from any restaurant. The waitress was great. So that’s why they get two stars. Besides that, I will NOT be back. Felt like I was in a trailer tbh. Also it’s severely overpriced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Wontons
C G
Outstanding! Simply outstanding. From the waitress, who knew the entire menu backwards and forwards, plus drinks; to the food-multipe apps and the curry seafood (amazing). Finally, the Fuji apple for dessert. Best thing I've ever had for dessert and top 3 meals I've had. The space is very cozy and not loud, staff are great. Must
Poor Calvin’s is a fantastic Asian fusion dining experience that is like no other! Their dishes have a unique flair and loaded with authentic Asian flavors. Their drinks accompany the dishes well, and the servers are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and attentive to make the dining experience worthwhile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
2 very loud bar patrons killed the vibe. Bartender saw no problem with it. Food was good, but not fantastic.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Poor Calvin's is a culinary gem offering a fusion of Asian and Southern cuisines. The cozy ambiance complements the bold flavors, making it a standout dining destination. From the fresh ingredients to the impeccable presentation, Poor Calvin's is a testament to culinary excellence. It's no wonder it's considered one of Atlanta's best-kept secrets.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enoch made me feel so welcome — I loved chatting with him while I solo-dined. The menu is clever and fun, and I enjoyed my perfect masala chicken.
I had an amazing time year with my girlfriends for New Yeah when I say 10/10 all around service I mean it !! I would highly recommend and will be back for my boyfriend’s birthday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Spring Rolls, Buttermilk Fried Frog Leg La na00
Top 5 favorite spot in Atl to eat. Looking forward to coming back. Food and service are awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every entree, appetizer, and drink was remarkable!...I love the lobster Mac and cheese, seafood spring rolls, and the lobster fried rice. My cousin really enjoyed the surf and turf special!
Just not for us, server was great, services was very good, the food....nope average at best. Had Lobster fried rice, Seafood Curry, Crispy Beef and each were average at best. The desserts on the other hand were spectacular.
Ashley, our waitress, was exceptional in every way - from her greeting us, her personality, humor, food / drink recommendations, etc. The purple rice dish was amazing. I got the Lobster fried rice, which would have been perfect, but it was salty. We will e back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was delicious! Waited about 30 min for a table (no reservation) but it was worth it. Had the steamed dumplings as an appetizer and the grouper for entree. Presentation was inventive, ingredients were fresh, and portion size was more than adequate. Our waitress, Linda, was very attentive and had good suggestions on the menu.I am normally quick to find flaws in any restaurant but there are none here! Would dine again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Wow! I'm from NY and Poor Calvin's reminded of the food back home. Our server Justin and Cole were pure professionals! My duck was perfectly cooked. The lamb was ordered medium and it was succulent. I'm definitely going back and will order those great cocktails!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is basically a hole in the wall trying to pose as an upscale restaurant. I was charged a 19% gratuity for my date and I to sit at the bar. 2 orders of lobster fried rice and two alcoholic drinks came to $172!! I don’t mind spending money in an upscale environment with excellent food and great service, but not a converted double wide trailer.
The waitress was great, the drinks were amazing, but the food was underwhelming. I went for my birthday and was served rotten lobster tail. The manager took the two pieces of rotten lobster tail out off my plate and gave me two new pieces as if the whole plate didn’t have rotten lobster juice in it! I ended up throwing it all on the trash.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lobster Wontons
This restaurant was UNDERWHELMING. To say the least. Took my sister here for her birthday and the meal she was served had RANCID lobster tail in it! It smelled so bad. The kicker was they didn’t even give her a fresh bowl of food they just cooked a new lobster tail and put it in the same food. I was APPALLED. I will say the drinks were ten out of ten they had the best Arnold Palmer I’ve had from any restaurant. The waitress was great. So that’s why they get two stars. Besides that, I will NOT be back. Felt like I was in a trailer tbh. Also it’s severely overpriced.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Wontons
Outstanding! Simply outstanding. From the waitress, who knew the entire menu backwards and forwards, plus drinks; to the food-multipe apps and the curry seafood (amazing). Finally, the Fuji apple for dessert. Best thing I've ever had for dessert and top 3 meals I've had. The space is very cozy and not loud, staff are great. Must
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5