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Basil’s Restaurant and Tapas Bar, Atlanta, GA

Basil’s Restaurant and Tapas Bar

4.7
4.7
1004 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Basil’s Restaurant and Tapas Bar has been serving Atlanta for over 33 years with great food, friendly service, and unmatched atmosphere. Our menu is a fusion of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Italian and Spanish, offered up both tapas-style and a variety of options available on our full menus.

Join us in our cozy main dining room or relax on our spacious patio surrounded by gorgeous landscape and city views. We look forward to serving you soon!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Lebanese, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (404) 233-9755
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Kahwach
  • Catering
    Customized menus to fit your occasion
  • Private party facilities
    Contact restaurant directly for information on private events and large parties
  • Neighborhood
    Buckhead
  • Cross street
    Pharr Road and Grandview Avenue
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet parking/Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Marta
  • Entertainment
    In the evening spring, summer, and fall you can listen to live jazz and acoustics on our large deck.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • 1/2 Off Bottles of Wine at Dinner on Mondays!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 5:30 PM - 9:15 PM
    Enjoy half-off bottles of wine at Dinner on Monday's at Basil's! (available wines included with this promo = up to $48 retail priced bottles, max $24 discount)

What 1,004 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta Metro

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Atlanta

    Great for outdoor dining

1,004 Reviews
  1. ChrisK

    Atlanta Metro

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff was fantastic - pleasant, great explanations, chatted, didn't rush, etc. Food was great - decent portions, fresh, great flavor - couldn't ask for more. Great drinks and a reasonably priced and diversified wine selection. Considering everything a great place and enjoyable experience - we will be back!!!

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  2. JackieG

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great evening. Sam the Man(owner) was there to make sure his guests had a memorable experience. We’ll definitely return.

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  3. JJWhitbread

    Atlanta Metro

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Basil's continues to be our default neighborhood gem of a restaurant. Food is always good, service is always accomodating, the ambience is always welcoming, and the owners always provide that extra welcoming and personal touch that makes Basil's such a special place. Never fails to charm friends, associates, and family.

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  4. Rick

    Atlanta Metro

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was outstanding. The food was great. A really nice experience.

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  5. Tony

    Phoenix

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome find. And it turns out it’s been here for 30+ years. Will definitely be back. Great Mediterranean flavors. We had a group of 8 and everyone was impressed. Cheers and keep up the great quality and service. Bassam

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was attentive, kind, and personable. The ambiance on the deck was fantastic. The flame heaters were essential on a chillier night. The wine recommendations were perfect when they didn’t have our initial choice, and the calamari was some of the best I’ve had in Atlanta recently. Highly recommend 10/10.

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  7. JJWhitbread

    Atlanta Metro

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good, easy, neighborhood "go to" restaurant. Great outdoor seating.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place has three distinct dining areas an indoor restaurant, a covered deck with live music and a full outside patio. We enjoyed the covered deck. The food is exceptional. The prices are extremely fair for the quantity and quality of the food. The service was also top-notch the drink menu is varied and creative. I was amazed by 9 PM on a Saturday night. Things were slowing down because this restaurant should be packed at all times.

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  9. HRHMBM

    Atlanta Metro

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at Basil’s. The food is consistently excellent!

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  10. LukeS

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere! Wonderful setting for conversation. Excellent service, but the bar was a little slow, would have a few more drinks if the bartender more attentive. The food more than made up for that though. Will come back again and again!

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  11. CharlotteB

    Atlanta Metro

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had not been to Basil's in several years. I'm so glad I went back. The food was delicious! I had the lamb burger and my friend had the trout. We both loved our dishes. Our waitress Virginia was wonderful, and it was wonderful to sit on the porch. I will definitely go back!

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  12. BJ01

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    The restaurant permitted a cigar smoker to pollute the lovely evening air on the deck and ruin our dining experience. We will not return.

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  13. Gagme

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Food was good. Service was lacking and appeared as if he was not a regular server. Servicer was poorly dressed and sloppy for a good restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  14. TaTa

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambiance is very appealing, service always good. Will definitely be back!

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  15. NancyA

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Today was an most unfortunate experience for us at one of our favorite restaurants in the. Buckhead area. Too many problems to share here over an unnecessarily long lunch. Next month we decided we are going elsewhere.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch food, service, and wine! We enjoyed an excellent dinner.

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  17. AmiraA

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Fantastic ambience! Came here for my husband and my mother’s birthday and everything was wonderful. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice neighborhood hang out with great food!

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  18. DianaS

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Consistently good food. The mussels were outstanding. Excellent house salad. Terrific patio.

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  19. Vanessa

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was beautiful evening, so we sat outside on the patio for dinner. The service was great -not too often when we were in conversation, but often enough we were never left wanting. Food was bursting with flavors, and cooked perfectly. I had the shrimp Santorini, and I ate every bit! Drinks were unique, and well balanced. Didn't try a dessert as it's not really my thing. Definitely will come back here!

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  20. BrandonL

    Atlanta Metro

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and good atmosphere. Definitely recommend

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  21. WayneS

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our dinner was a very positive experience. Good food, quiet ambiance on the covered porch, great service and reasonable prices. Great place to go with friends.

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  22. GlennP

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Excellent service and good food. Only complaint is noise level. Difficult to hear in main dining room.

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  23. ChristinaW

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great place, good food, ambience and a great outdoor seating area.

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  24. KristyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great experience but so loud in the restaurant that it was very hard to engage in conversation

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  25. clareh

    Atlanta Metro

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven't been to Basil's in over 25 years and was glad to return. The Manager was so nice to us and made sure we had a lovely lunch. Will definitely return to eat on the beautiful patio when the weather is cooler.

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  26. Charles

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The appetizers, fish, kebabs are all great. The servers could have been dressed a bit more professionally--but were attentive and timely

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. Nice outdoor venue for Summer evening.

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  28. JenniferS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Food was absolutely amazing.. This was my first time at this spot and I will definitely be going back soon.. I love how comfortable the Owbers made me feel there..

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  29. Stan

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great dining experience, we will definitely be back again!

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  30. Philippe

    St. Louis

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I will definitely go back. Nice place to eat and relax.

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  31. mike

    Atlanta Metro

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    For us, Basil's is a wonderful restaurant for a special occasion....in this case my wife's birthday. Attentive service and great food.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When I mean a 10/10 experience! Anya was absolutely amazing and the chef puts love and care in the food. Cooked to perfection!! Thank you guys!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great! Loved the food and atmosphere in the location

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  34. salvatore

    Atlanta Metro

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Totally enjoyed the entire experience, food, service, ambiance.

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  35. LitLB

    Atlanta Metro

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They continue to serve excellent food! The patio is wonderful.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love Basil. The food is always delicious. I tired some of the cocktails this time and really enjoyed them.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anya is by far one of the best people they have at this establishment

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  38. JudyM

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took some out of town relatives for Sunday brunch. The patio was very nice, and service was great. Love the great bar and very reasonable prices. Food was delicious and came out fast. Don't live real close so can't come as often as i would like but i love this place.

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  39. ThomasH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a wonderful date at Basil. Sam the man provided great service and recommendations. We had five tapas: the mushroom flatbread was the MVP of the dinner, the calamari was delicious with the tomato sauce, the crabcake fritters were similar to fried mac and cheese bites but with a great crabcake flavor inside, the brie cheese was spectacular, and the grape leaves really popped and added a fresh contrast to the meal. My only gripe was a long wait to order because the lack of servers, but not too long to seriously impact the experience. Go the Basil if you want great food in Buckhead at a reasonable price!

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  40. HCbuckhead

    Atlanta Metro

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely evening here celebrating some birthdays - the restaurant took good care of us and the food was great!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Basil’s Restaurant and Tapas Bar using the Order Online button. Basil’s Restaurant and Tapas Bar also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Basil’s Restaurant and Tapas Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1004 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Basil’s Restaurant and Tapas Bar

2985 Grandview Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pharr Road and Grandview Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Buckhead
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–2:45 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Lebanese, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet parking/Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Marta
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Kahwach
  • Entertainment
    In the evening spring, summer, and fall you can listen to live jazz and acoustics on our large deck.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (404) 233-9755
  • Catering
    Customized menus to fit your occasion
  • Private party facilities
    Contact restaurant directly for information on private events and large parties
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