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Modern Restaurant + Bar
Exceptional dining meets extraordinary cocktail creations at Modern Restaurant + Bar, the most beautiful dining room and patio in Atlanta. Located in Tower Place Buckhead, Modern offers guests a truly unique experience with an innovative take on modern American cuisine. A beautiful 22-foot bar window opens to our outside bar seating and patio facing Piedmont Road and overlooking the dining room and lounge.
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52 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 52 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(18)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(17)
- vibrant bar scene(15)
- hot spot(14)
- fit for foodies(13)
- romantic(13)
- good for groups(11)
Modern Restaurant + Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
We have been trying to have
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"We have been trying to have dinner at Modern for over a month now and due to the issues and it not being open we could not get in, which was fine, but then I made Opentable reservations and we went and had friends from outside the city meet us and it wasn't even open for our 7:30 reservations."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
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Review 2 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Probably Won't Go Back For Dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"There were 6 of us having dinner and looked forward to an opportunity to catch up with each other over a meal. There was a band playing in the bar that was so loud we felt like we were yelling at each other the entire time we were there. The food was good and our server was very friendly, however I finished my cocktail and by the time the waiter returned to check on us it was time to order (an hour after we had sat down) so I think he could have been more attentive. If they plan to keep live music then they need to consider turning this restaurant into a night club or get rid of the music. Not ever having dinner there but would consider lunch."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I've had an "off" experience
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"I've had an "off" experience both times I have dined at this restaurant."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2010
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Review 4 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decent.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service. Ok food on the lunch menu."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic
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Review 5 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My friend and I had a very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My friend and I had a very pleasant evening at Modern, which we discovered during the Buckhead Restaurant Week. The food and service were good. This is a place to which we will return."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, notable wine list
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Review 6 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The hostess was nice and friendly,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The hostess was nice and friendly, the bartenders timely. We were seated in the bar area in the back and it got pretty loud. The server was courteous, but didn't seem to be paying attention. Brought our drink order out wrong the first go around and didn't describe dishes well. Out of the three of us, none of us were particularly impressed with the meal, as a previous diner in our party had been. The quality of the fish we each ordered was not up to par, it was mealy or overcooked. Disappointing. Cool Buckhead atmosphere, but seemed to be "just a pretty face". The valet on a cold windy night took forever, to even come get our ticket and then to bring the car. Not a dining experience I need to repeat."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
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Review 7 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We dined on a Friday night
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We dined on a Friday night at 7. It is located in the heart of Buckhead, so you expect a vibrant, lively scene. Right? Wrong! It was so dead. We were one of five tables. The food--I ordered the crab cake appetizer. It was full of crab meat, with no filler. However, it arrived cold, after sending it back to be cooked, it was still bland. A waist of a great appetizer considering the amount of crab meat that was used. Originally, I ordered the chicken. It was explained to me by our server that it was a "one bone", roasted chicken. It was not. It was some sort of fried creation that tasted like dark meat. Server did not have the acumen about the menu that you would expect in this sort of establishment. Not at all impressed."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic
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Review 8 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lunch menu is fairly sparse.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lunch menu is fairly sparse. We were one of only 4-5 tables for lunch, so it was very quiet. The bar and outdoor area are very nice."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2005
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Review 9 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Probably picked a bad night.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Probably picked a bad night. We were there Sun.,the evening of the Academy Awards.There was only one other table occupied and the bar almost empty.Two people in our party of three had the N.Y.Strip. Although one was ordered rare and the other medium, they were both medium.The steak was served sliced and was only lukewarm. The quality of the meat was underwhelming. The steak was tough and should not have been served. The French Fries with the steak were average. Most restaurant visits I would have said something and sent it back.I was just happy to be out after being tied up with work for a few days.Lovely setting and probably a lot of fun on a busier evening, but there are too many good restaurants in Buckhead then to return to Modern"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
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Review 10 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It's new! The staff isn't
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's new! The staff isn't quite up to par...yet. They don't have good landmarks to provide directions and there are some easy one's around - the Disco Krogre, Fork and Spoon Movie complex, the old Copelands, opposite side of the building from Twin Peaks. Poor signage at night, but I passed it in the day and you can see it pretty well.
This can be a great place. They have to get the word out and up the staff performance. Our waiter was knowledgeable, but obtrusive. He was too invested in letting us know what he knew. We actually wanted to talk to each other:-)"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The night I went there was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The night I went there was one dining table being occupied otherwise the entire restaurant was vacant. My two friends and I dined at the bar. Service was great since we were the only ones needing to be served."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very cool place... food was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very cool place... food was very good! ambience great.. would definitely recommend. See ya soon!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 13 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just okay overall. Food was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just okay overall. Food was okay but not great or at all memorable. Atmosphere was decent was not overly warm and inviting. Service was very good and personable, best part of experience."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
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Review 14 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good location
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The location is good and parking is easy. It is an energetic environment and the bar is great. The food was okay, nothing remarkable that I would mention to friends, but it is a good location and atmosphere. I would order the hamburger next time!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 15 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The restaurant was nice, and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant was nice, and the ambiance was cool. While we did see some families here, I would not say it's a family resturant. Food was good, not great for the price.
We had the sea bass, which was nice, but nothing special for the price.(36.00) It was serverd with white rice, and steamed asian vegtables and some type of soy reduction. We also had the seafood risotto, which again was good, but for 30.00 a plate, I expected more flavor.
We had a house salad, which was nothing special, and butternut squash soup. The soup lacked the rich flavor you typically find with butternut squash.
The service as very good, out waiter was great."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic
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Review 16 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Consider going elsewhere
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Whatever you do, don't order the NY strip or the risotto. The steak was so unbelievably chewy and the risotto was very undercooked! As for the service, it was okay. The lady asked like 4 times (In a matter of minutes) if my friend was done with her plate, she finally just told her to take it. The manager insisted that I tried something else which I ended up with a $15 dollar appetizer that wasn't even comp'd... Will not be returning and I recommend going elsewhere.."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
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Review 17 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Modern is one of those place
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Modern is one of those place you would go just before a night out on the town but wouldn't consider it otherwise. Its all about the trendy atmosphere where people go to take pictures - think girls night out. Not that the food is bad - it is slightly on the better side in Atlanta - but for the price there are much better places."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went for Valentine's Day and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went for Valentine's Day and even though it was a fixed 4-course meal, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our waiter didnt seem overly knowledgable of the menu but he was very attentive and didn't hover too much after we'd finished eating. Would definitely go back for another date night."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Food was excellent. Crowd
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Food was excellent. Crowd a little slow for Saturday night. Service was slow considering level of business. Food was excellent."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 20 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The experience left us disappointed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The experience left us disappointed. The service was great except...our server. He was training someone and didn't bother introducing her which made it awkward for us and her. He didn't make much eye contact, and didn't seem to know that you shouldn't place plates on top of a menu while someone is reading it. We ordered the pork belly appetizer which was basically tidbits of meat surrounded by large amounts of lard. Needless to say we picked on it but barely ate any. There is no way the server didn't notice it but said absolutely nothing, didn't ask us how it was, didn't ask how our wine was (which was also mediocre). By the end of the dinner we were wishing that the bus boys or runners were our servers. Our dinner food was good."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
we had an outstanding time.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"we had an outstanding time. will be back to see how dining room area compares"
Dined on 02/05/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was our first visit to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our first visit to Modern+ Bar but it will not be our last. We were a party of four and it was enjoyed by all...Martinis were outstanding as was the chocolate torte. Inbetween courses were very good."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Just OK
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Decent Food; small portions; good ambiance; a bit overpriced; slow service"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2007
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Review 24 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ok food. Slow service. Nice bar.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The bar scene was hopping... But our dinner was not. It took over two hours from the time we sat down until the time we walked out the door. Food was decent. Nothing outstanding. Service was SLOW. They filled our water glasses constantly but our server was rarely around for a drink order or the next course. ( we ended up only ordering one drink) Overall, nice enough atmosphere for us to want to come back for the bar .... But in this town with so much amazing food, not good enough to win us over for dinner again."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was fabuous would absolutley
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was fabuous would absolutley return."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 26 for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Won't try again
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The server made me want to leave the restaurant. He never introduced himself. Was short with us when we asked ANY questions at all about the menu, and really kind of rude. We had planned on ordering more food but he was so slow and mean we just ordered appetizers and left. The modern salad was boring, but the lobster and crab cake were good. If you go, I hope that Kevin m doesn't serve you. It was really bad and I don't think I will be back. The food wasn't good enough to go back and chance more bad service."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Modern Restaurant + Bar
Based on the average of (26) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic