Nowak's Cafe

Nowak's Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Timmy

   Atlanta1 review

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The pork chop was just pure fat. No meat in it. And the server did nothing to correct. Very disappointing.
   

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   HelenC

   Atlanta16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 13, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time there. It will definitely not be the last. Everything was excellent.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Las Vegas4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Amazing filet! Everyone at our table was impressed with the quality of the steaks and salmon. Great staff, very friendly and will definitely visit on return trips to the area!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 31, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The owner accommodated an old school - off the menu item. So good!
   

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   WileyS

   Atlanta6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on December 9, 2023

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Four disappointments: (1) - after watching the next table enjoy a steak with asparagus when I order the same was told - sorry we don't have any asparagus. (2)- Food was delivered to 3 of us but final dish did not come out at same time. It took many minutes before final dish was served. Whether it was the wait or how it came out one of our party had to have their entre warmed up. (3). One of our party ordered the Branzino. ($37) What was served was a single thin filet of fish on a puddle of mashed potatoes. Fish portion couldn't have been more than a couple of ounces. The picture of the dish on Open Table showed two healthy filets. (4) When we complained about the disparity the waiter got the chef/manager/owner and he claimed that food costs have gone up so they had to cut back. He even admitted that he was the one that took the picture that is on their website. Made me wonder if my 16oz steak was really 16oz. No sincere apology but did say "what can we do?" We said for starters not falsely depict your food on the website. Nothing much was said after that point and they walked away. Only when we paid the check did the waiter say the fish had been removed from the bill. As noted this was a disappointing experience. My wife and I have enjoyed many evenings there dining or having wine at the bar. This was the first time our friends had been to Nowak's so not a great first impression. We will likely return but with some reservation.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta12 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on November 10, 2023

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Enjoy the entire experience from crispy artichokes and maytag blue cheese chips to the branzino entree.
   

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   VolkanTopalli

   Atlanta52 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on November 9, 2023

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   We were disappointed. Now Al’s is no longer a steak restaurant. It’s now a “cantina” serving Mexican food. Same owners. No change to decor. I understand Mexican restaurants are profitable but there are so many in Atlanta already. The manager said the steakhouse was only attended by people for special occasions and that Mexican would bring in a regular crowd. This is Morningsude, not midtown. They blasted loud Mexican music and the menu was unremarkable. Because I expected their red meat options would be good I ordered the steak fajita which came out Luke-warm. I mentioned it to the manager and she just shrugged her shoulders and seemed defensive. They should at the very least have changed the description of the food on OpenTable. People expecting a steak dinner will be annoyed, as we were.
   

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   RushS VIP

   Tampa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 28, 2023

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nowak's midtown location has more than a great neighborhood vibe, it's focused its menu to emphasize consistent classics with a nice dusting of New Orleans magic. (BBQ shrimp for example) It looks like the prices have reduced a little from the post-covid price escalation across the Atlanta restaurant scene. It feels like the value is back in high-end dining at least at this restaurant. Favorites include the Chicken Paillard, always crisp to perfection and the right mix of arugula and vinaigrette and the Steak Frites with a double order of chimichurri. The steak quality in this classic bistro dish is not compromised. It might have been tempting to choose second shelf beef that can hide behind the chimi but the cut was tender, no strings, nice char and medium rare in between. Nowak's is a high quality, high skill restaurant and fills an empty spot for neighborhood fine dining in midtown.
   

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   Wontbback

   Atlanta3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on October 27, 2023

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Very good service. Very limited side dish options. No bread with salad or before/during dinner. Underwhelming atmosphere. Photos online don’t reflect what’s actually on the menu.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We are fans of nowak’s fans and we are there a lot! Last night was super busy when we came in to dinner…my pasta dish came out not hot and my husband’s steak was undercooked..the chef, manger and server fixed the issue immediately! The service is always top tier and we’ll be back soon!
    

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