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Italian · Miami Beach · $$
4.7(50)
Mediterranean · Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta, GA · $$
Escape to the Mediterranean with a menu of farm-fresh local ingredients, craft cocktails, and housemade pita by accomplished Atlanta chef Jonathan McDowell. Located on the 4th Floor of FORTH Atlanta in Old Fourth Ward.
“This is hands down my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. We’ve been here at least 5 times now - and we’ve brought family and friends. You can also order their food to be brought to you in the forth club. The salmon is the best salmon I’ve had in Atlanta. Even comparing this spot to other Atlanta Mediterranean restaurants, it comes out on top. Service has always been top notch, the servers and host are always extremely kind. My boyfriend can’t have nuts and my cousin has celiac disease, and they can always accommodate this. Drinks are amazing as well! The view is also beautiful, very comfortable to sit in or outside!”
“Perfect all around! The restaurant is set beautifully on the roof of the Forth Hotel, with views onto the outdoor deck and pool. Staff is friendly and food is delicious, especially the hummus and fluffy pita. Would absolutely come back!”
“The food was phenomenal! Delicious Mediterranean from appetizers to dessert! We had the kabob platters (lamb & chicken) & they were mouthwatering! The dessert... baklava cheesecake was the absolute BEST! Our waiter Clarence was super friendly & very knowledgeable about cocktails & menu items. I can't wait to go back!”
“Located on the 4th floor of the Forth hotel Elektra is an absolute gem of Mediterranean cuisine in Atlanta. The mezze platter and lamb kofta are outstanding. They also serve the Greek beer FIX which incredibly rare and authentic. The service staff is very friendly and food was delivered very fast. Outside seating is recommended on a spring day and the view from the pool deck is fantastic.”
“We visited Elektra for brunch as part of our hotel stay. The food itself was good overall, but the service left me feeling disappointed, particularly around food allergy awareness and accommodation. I have several food allergies, which were clearly listed, but there was very little proactive support from our server. No recommendations were offered, and I had to repeatedly ask whether dishes contained nuts. We ordered the hummus with ground lamb after I explicitly noted my allergy, only to discover that it contained pine nuts. Thankfully, I noticed before taking a bite. The server was apologetic and replaced the dish, which I appreciated, but the explanation that it was a kitchen error rather than his responsibility was unsettling. From a guest perspective, it does not matter where the mistake occurred. What matters is that something unsafe made it to the table, and if I had not caught it, the consequences could have been serious. There were also some seating challenges. With children running around nearby, we asked to move outside, but after being seated in direct sun, we had to move again. It ultimately took three table changes before we found a comfortable spot, which added to the overall frustration. The restaurant did comp the hummus, and I appreciated that effort to make things right. Still, between the allergy mishandling and the seating issues, the experience makes me hesitant to return. The food has potential, but stronger communication, coordination, and allergy protocols would make a significant difference.”
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