The Place is a casual, cozy, and trendy Southern restaurant at 229 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30608. With its cool, brick-lined setting, it offers a welcoming backdrop for enjoying Southern comfort food alongside clever cocktails and craft beer on tap.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, the menu and atmosphere make it easy to settle in for a relaxed meal, a quick visit, or time spent dining on your own.
Guests can choose from outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site services. The Place is also known for fast service, a great beer selection, great cocktails, great coffee, a great wine list, and local specialties.
Its offerings include comfort food, healthy options, coffee, beer, cocktails, alcohol, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food, with dessert, catering, table service, and seating available. A bar is located on site, and the restaurant also provides Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi for added convenience.
Accessibility and comfort are important parts of the experience, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Guests will also find gender-neutral toilets and a restroom on site. Brunch reservations are recommended, and reservations are accepted. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are welcome.
Rated 4.50 out of 5 based on 1,617 reviews, The Place offers a dependable setting for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour, or a comfortable Southern meal in Athens. To learn more or make plans, call +1 706-850-2988.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Toast points, with pimento cheese spread, chopped bacon & tomatoes, and topped with scallions.
Breaded and fried pickles, whole okra and green tomato slices. With a side of Ranch dressing.
Fresh romaine and iceberg lettuce, with bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, sliced hard boiled egg, Andouille sausage, and topped with a fried onion ring.
Arcadian Spring Greens, chopped celery, red grapes, diced Granny Smith Apples, candied pecans, bleu cheese crumbles
Shredded cabbage, crunchy noodles, toasted almonds, toasted sesame seeds, grated parmesan, and scallions, with our special vinaigrette.
Chicken breast marinated in spiced buttermilk on a Kasier Roll with lettuce, tomato & caramelized onions
Our house-made patty seasoned with Worcestershire Sauce, soy sauce, Panko bread crumbs, egg, salt & pepper - topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato & caramelized onions on a Kaiser Roll.
Whole Fried Shrimp tossed in cocktail sauce covered with slaw on a Kaiser Roll
Homemade Tuna Salad topped with provolone cheese & tomato on toasted multigrain bread
Applewood-smoked Bacon, lettuce, Fried Green Tomato & avocado on toasted multigrain bread
7oz Salmon, grilled & basted, served over one grit cake & collard greens. Finished with a bourbon glaze.
spiced buttermilk fried chicken breast atop a sweet Belgian waffle topped with blueberry reduction & syrup on the side.
Tiger Shrimp (5) sautéed with Andouille Sausage & Creole Corn. Served over Gouda Grits with a red creole sauce.
Toast points, with pimento cheese spread, chopped bacon & tomatoes, and topped with scallions.
Breaded and fried pickles, whole okra and green tomato slices. With a side of Ranch dressing.
Breaded and fried pickles, whole okra and green tomato slices. With a side of Ranch dressing.
Toast points, with pimento cheese spread, chopped bacon & tomatoes, and topped with scallions.
Fresh romaine and iceberg lettuce, with bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, sliced hard boiled egg, Andouille sausage, and topped with a fried onion ring.
Arcadian Spring Greens, chopped celery, red grapes, diced Granny Smith Apples, candied pecans, bleu cheese crumbles
Shredded cabbage, crunchy noodles, toasted almonds, toasted sesame seeds, grated parmesan, and scallions, with our special vinaigrette.
Fresh romaine and iceberg lettuce, with bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, sliced hard boiled egg, Andouille sausage, and topped with a fried onion ring.
Arcadian Spring Greens, chopped celery, red grapes, diced Granny Smith Apples, candied pecans, bleu cheese crumbles
Shredded cabbage, crunchy noodles, toasted almonds, toasted sesame seeds, grated parmesan, and scallions, with our special vinaigrette.
Arcadian Spring Greens, chopped celery, red grapes, diced Granny Smith Apples, candied pecans, bleu cheese crumbles
Chicken breast marinated in spiced buttermilk on a Kasier Roll with lettuce, tomato & caramelized onions
Our house-made patty seasoned with Worcestershire Sauce, soy sauce, Panko bread crumbs, egg, salt & pepper - topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato & caramelized onions on a Kaiser Roll.
Whole Fried Shrimp tossed in cocktail sauce covered with slaw on a Kaiser Roll
Homemade Tuna Salad topped with provolone cheese & tomato on toasted multigrain bread
Applewood-smoked Bacon, lettuce, Fried Green Tomato & avocado on toasted multigrain bread
Spiced buttermilk chicken breast on a Kaiser Roll with lettuce, tomato, pimento cheese & crispy applewood smoked bacon.
Our house-made patty seasoned with Worcestershire Sauce, soy sauce, Panko bread crumbs, egg, salt & pepper - topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato & bacon jam on a Kaiser Roll.
Whole Fried Shrimp tossed in cocktail sauce covered with slaw on a Kaiser Roll
Our house-made patty seasoned with Worcestershire Sauce, soy sauce, Panko bread crumbs, egg, salt & pepper - topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato & caramelized onions on a Kaiser Roll.
Chicken breast marinated in spiced buttermilk on a Kasier Roll with lettuce, tomato & caramelized onions
7oz Salmon, grilled & basted, served over one grit cake & collard greens. Finished with a bourbon glaze.
spiced buttermilk fried chicken breast atop a sweet Belgian waffle topped with blueberry reduction & syrup on the side.
Tiger Shrimp (5) sautéed with Andouille Sausage & Creole Corn. Served over Gouda Grits with a red creole sauce.
10oz hand-cut and marinated bone-in pork chop with apricot glaze, served over mashed potatoes with caramelized onions & grilled asparagus.
Tiger shrimp (8) sauteed with Andouille sausage and creole corn, over smoky gouda grits and our red creole sauce.
Guinness-Marinated Hanger Steak (7oz) with Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
Spiced buttermilk fried chicken breast served atop a sweet Belgian waffle with Tabasco-candied bacon. Dressed with salted caramel, blueberry reduction & Granny Smith Apple slices
Basted salmon steak over our house made grit cakes and collard greens, drizzled with bourbon glaze.
Spiced buttermilk fried chicken breast served atop a sweet Belgian waffle & dressed with a blueberry reduction. Served with fresh fruit.
French Toast stuffed with blueberries and strawberries. Served with Gouda Grits or Fresh Fruit.
TIger Shrimp (5) sauteed with Andouille Sausage & Creole Corn. Served over Gouda Grits with a red creole sauce.
Breaded and fried pickles, whole okra and green tomato slices. With a side of Ranch dressing.
Toast points, with pimento cheese spread, chopped bacon & tomatoes, and topped with scallions.
Fresh romaine and iceberg lettuce, with bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, sliced hard boiled egg, Andouille sausage, and topped with a fried onion ring.
Arcadian Spring Greens, chopped celery, red grapes, diced Granny Smith Apples, candied pecans, bleu cheese crumbles
Shredded cabbage, crunchy noodles, toasted almonds, toasted sesame seeds, grated parmesan, and scallions, with our special vinaigrette.
10oz hand-cut and marinated bone-in pork chop with apricot glaze, served over mashed potatoes with caramelized onions & grilled asparagus.
Tiger shrimp (8) sauteed with Andouille sausage and creole corn, over smoky gouda grits and our red creole sauce.
Guinness-Marinated Hanger Steak (7oz) with Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
Spiced buttermilk fried chicken breast served atop a sweet Belgian waffle with Tabasco-candied bacon. Dressed with salted caramel, blueberry reduction & Granny Smith Apple slices
Basted salmon steak over our house made grit cakes and collard greens, drizzled with bourbon glaze.
Spiced buttermilk chicken breast on a Kaiser Roll with lettuce, tomato, pimento cheese & crispy applewood smoked bacon.
Our house-made patty seasoned with Worcestershire Sauce, soy sauce, Panko bread crumbs, egg, salt & pepper - topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato & bacon jam on a Kaiser Roll.
Whole Fried Shrimp tossed in cocktail sauce covered with slaw on a Kaiser Roll
Our house-made patty seasoned with Worcestershire Sauce, soy sauce, Panko bread crumbs, egg, salt & pepper - topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato & caramelized onions on a Kaiser Roll.
Chicken breast marinated in spiced buttermilk on a Kasier Roll with lettuce, tomato & caramelized onions
Arcadian Spring Greens, chopped celery, red grapes, diced Granny Smith Apples, candied pecans, bleu cheese crumbles
Spiced buttermilk fried chicken breast served atop a sweet Belgian waffle & dressed with a blueberry reduction. Served with fresh fruit.
French Toast stuffed with blueberries and strawberries. Served with Gouda Grits or Fresh Fruit.
TIger Shrimp (5) sauteed with Andouille Sausage & Creole Corn. Served over Gouda Grits with a red creole sauce.
Hear from our valued guests
We spent the day in Athens on Saturday and decided to get lunch at The Place. It was delicious! We sat at the bar upstairs and the view was amazing! Sitting right across from the Arch and North Campus gave the perfect backdrop. Madeline, I believe was her name, was awesome! Super attentive and great personality. We will definitely be back! The peanut burboun drink is a must try! Fried green BLT w pimento cheese and guda Mac and cheese, chefs kiss!
Our experience here was so great. We have heard of this place from other people who have visited, along with some of the UGA Students and locals. We ordered the Fried Salmon with a side of mac and cheese and the Burger with Onion Rings. Everything was really yummy, and well-cooked. However, our favorite part of this place, would have to be the service. Caitlyn D, the bartender, provided us with a lot of insight and helpful information. She was energetic, and you could tell she loved her job and works extremely hard. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting or looking for a nice place to eat.
The food was very good here. We're talking Southern Comfort food with a good selection of beer and cocktails. The Burger and The Shrimp Burger are both highly recommended. There is also a pretty big selection of southern sides to pick with your entrees. The service was top notch! We went on a Friday night and it was packed. Although we did have to wait a few minutes beyond our reservation time, we were greeted quickly and there is a bar area (upstairs) to grab drinks and wait. Our server was incredible. Very friendly, quickly took out drink order and got our food, and was very attentive throughout the night with drink refills, etc. They even entertained making one of our party a cocktail that was not on the menu. There is a downstairs seating area and also an upstairs with additional seating and bar area. Really cool brick interior and tall and cool ceilings! An entree, cocktail(s) and shared apps will probably run you in the $30-$50 range per person. We were a party of 5. There is not a ton of space here, but they were able to seat a pretty large party upstairs.
Excellent southern food. The fried veggies were very good. I love the fried whole okra. It pairs with a perfect ranch source. It looks runny but it tastes just right, not too heavy and still yummy. I like the shrimp and grits too. Although I think it can be a little more creamy, it is not as salty as South City Kitchen.
*Delayed post from April ‘25 I was pleasantly impressed with The Place! It was recommended by a few friends and I’m glad we stopped in for Saturday night dinner, though I’ve also heard brunch is delicious, albeit busy. The service includes typical southern hospitality and is mostly run by college age students as expected. I loved our window seats that looked out at north campus with the Arch in view. Perfect for alumni in town looking to reminisce over a meal. Food wise, I was concerned with what appeared to be stereotypical southern style food like fried chicken and shrimp and grits, but boy was I wrong!! The modern take on these meals satisfied my craving for familiar comfort foods, while elevating the quality and presentation to something I was proud to share with someone “not from ‘round these parts.” I highly recommend the Southern Bruschetta because the Pimento Cheese is ON POINT. Also the Shrimp and Grits, which has unbelievably delicious flavor and texture. If you’re not hungry enough for an appetizer, a good combo would be the Fried Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich because it also comes with the Pimento Cheese. The chicken was beautifully fried and seasoned well. Can’t go wrong here!
My family and I really enjoyed our experience at The Place. We sat upstairs and all ordered different dishes. Chicken and Waffles, Shrimp and Grits, Bourbon glazed Salmon, and the Burger. Everyone enjoyed their food and I must say the bacon on the chicken and waffles really made the experience. To top it all off the Cheesecake was dense and delicious! Our server Sam had helpful suggestions, was attentive with good conversation. Before we were done we all knew we’d be back.
The Place is one of those restaurants that immediately feels welcoming the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is relaxed but polished, making it great for both a casual meal or a nicer night out. The menu has a solid variety, and everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Portions were generous without being over the top. Service really stood out — friendly, attentive, and never rushed. It’s the kind of spot where staff genuinely want you to enjoy your experience. Overall, The Place lives up to its name and is absolutely worth a visit if you’re in Athens. I’ll definitely be back.
We had a great meal here! The food was delicious and not overpriced. The service was good and friendly. We waited 35 minutes but we were able to leave and come back so that we didn’t have to wait there. They sent us a message when our table was ready. I would recommend to anyone who’s in Athens.
I got the tuna melt which was nice, but could have been creamier. I made up for it by adding the loaded potato salad in between, which made the sandwiches yummier. The bread was nice and toasty though! Loaded potato salad is a MUST HAVE, the flavor was peak. The fried vegetables was pretty good too, but the ranch sells it for me (yummm). My server, Ava, is a sweetheart! Super nice and split the check for us without us asking, something you would not see happen in NY. During our visit, a medical emergency occurred, but the staff were all quick to act, so nothing bad happened. Super tragic for the family (well wishes!!) but upside, the staff are quick on their feet if anything ever happens😭 We came pretty late, and took our time to eat, and the staff did not kick us out even when it reached 10pm! So sweet of them, which is why I gave them a 5 stars even though food wasn’t a 10/10.
Dinner before a concert can be a gamble, but The Place delivered from start to finish. Avery did a fantastic job taking care of us and keeping everything on schedule so we could make it to the show without feeling rushed. She also made sure we secured one of the last two slices of their white chocolate cheesecake, which turned out to be the perfect ending to the meal. We started with an Old Fashioned made with Old Forester and the house specialty Peanuts & Coke cocktail. At $12 and $11, respectively, both drinks were excellent values and a great way to kick off the evening. The fried vegetable appetizer was outstanding, featuring perfectly cooked green tomatoes, pickles, and okra served with ranch. Honestly, this plate alone is worth stopping in for. For the main course, I went with the Guinness and garlic-marinated hanger steak. It arrived perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor. The accompanying Brussels sprouts were excellent, and the mashed potatoes topped with caramelized onions tasted homemade—not something scooped from a box. Dessert was the white chocolate cheesecake, and it absolutely stole the show. Rich, creamy, and decadent, it put an exclamation point on an already outstanding meal. One of the hidden gems here is the upstairs bar, which has a Prohibition-era feel that adds to the character and charm of the restaurant. Seating can be limited, especially on busy nights, but it’s well worth the wait. Great food, great cocktails, great service, and a unique atmosphere. The Place has earned a spot on our Athens return list.
Common questions about The Place
The Place is located at 229 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30608, GA 30608, United States.
You can reach The Place by calling +1 706-850-2988.
The Place has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 1617 customer reviews.
The Place features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Place features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Place features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
The Place features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Place features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
The Place features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Place features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Place features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Place features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists, University students.
The Place features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
The Place features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Place features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Place features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
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