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Prince Edward Island Mussels - Cafe Lily, Decatur, GA

Cafe Lily

4.7 (1418)
$31 to $50
European
308 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Café Lily is a venerable neighborhood bistro offering an eclectic variety of cuisines from around the Mediterranean Sea: Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and the Middle East. Established in 1999, Café Lily remains the quintessential Decatur restaurant, whether you are looking for a nice, romantic dinner, a celebration party, a large event, or just some small plates and a nice glass of wine!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, Mediterranean, French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Pitillo
  • Private party facilities
    A Decatur institution for over 20 years, Cafe Lily is a warm, neighborhood bistro that features rustic cooking which emphasizes fresh quality ingredients and bold but balanced flavors from the many countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (404) 371-9119
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Decatur
  • Cross street
    Ponce de Leon Place
  • Parking details
    Private parking spaces surround the building and the metered spots in close vicinity to the restaurant are free after 6 pm and all day Sunday. Do NOT park at CVS or at the bank behind Pho King, as they will boot.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur Marta Station is one block away at the intersection of Commerce and Swanton Way, and there is a Marta Bus Stop directly in front of the restaurant on West Ponce de Leon Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Gin/Vodka $5 Tuesday Cocktails

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    $5 House Gin/Vodka Tuesdays

    Gin/Vodka $5 Tuesday Cocktails Photo
  • Whiskey Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    $5 House Whiskey Cocktails!

    Whiskey Wednesday Photo
  • Thursday Half Priced Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Thursday Half Priced Wine Any bottle of wine priced $50or less is half-off

    Thursday Half Priced Wine Photo

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What 1,418 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Lily offers a charming dining experience with "delicious fresh food" and "excellent service." The ambiance is inviting, perfect for gatherings. Guests praise the "best chicken parm," "outstanding BBQ salmon," and "great gluten-free options." Located in Decatur, it's a consistent favorite for both special occasions and casual dining.
1,418 Reviews
  1. Kenneth

    Atlanta13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely experience! My guest and I were put in a separate room off from the main dining room which gave a vibe as though we were VIPs and no other patrons were seated in this area throughout our meal.

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  2. Roy

    Atlanta25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve eaten here many times, and I’ve never been disappointed…until today. For lunch, I ordered the falafel platter. The falafel was so undercooked, the middle of each piece was gooey. I mentioned it to the waitress and she said “that’s how we make our falafel. A lot of people have complained about it.” Then she mumbled something about making it with chick peas, which is what falafel is almost always made of. Hmmm. It seemed obvious to me why people have complained - that’s NOT how you prepare falafel, and it just wasn’t good. (I’ve literally eaten falafel all over the world, and I don’t think I’ve ever had it served like this.) To their credit, they didn’t charge me for the piece of salmon I asked for as a substitute; ironically, that was undercooked, as well. I’m going to assume this was a one-off experience, but when I go back, I’ll steer clear of the falafel!!

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  3. Don

    Atlanta50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really love Cafe Lily. Always great food and wonderful service!

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  4. Jeri VIP

    Atlanta38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christian was an excellent server. He was very knowledgeable.

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  5. Eric VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had friends from Boston in town for the 4th. One said, this was the best Chicken Parm I've ever had. My buddies and I both had the BBQ Salmon, was outstanding. We sat outside and enjoyed the fireworks at the end of the meal. A 100% experience in all ways.

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  6. Michele

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance at Cafe Lily matches their terrific menu and excellent service. Great place for meeting up with friends or colleagues. I highly recommend to anyone who loves delicious fresh food and a stress free environment. Cafe Lily is high on my list!

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  7. Barb

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Go To Favorite Restaurant in Downtown Decatur. We often sit at the bar and talk to other patrons with having Cocktail and small plates/apps or with friends we love the window tables on 2 sides of the restaurant. On beautiful weather night the romantic dinner under the lights outside. We have had special parties outside, and have used the private Peacock Room for our big events or Parties. If an all around favorite with incredible menu items and weekly specials, and one of the best wine lists, and special events of wine tastings, curated menu with wines, and occasional Theme parties we have attended over the years. One of the owners Katie always comes by to say hi and one time we had 8 of us for dinner and she did a limoncello tasting for our dessert with 3 different flavors. Its always a fun experience.

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  8. Cheryl

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Lily never disappoints. Levi was a great asset to our experience

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  9. Piper

    Atlanta2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We visited Café Lily for a special Father’s Day lunch and unfortunately, the experience was a major letdown. While the food itself was good, the service completely ruined the occasion. Our reservation was confirmed for 2:45 PM via OpenTable, which makes no sense considering they shut down the kitchen and bar at 3:00. Why even offer a reservation time you can’t honor full service properly? As soon as we arrived, the staff rushed us to order, creating an uncomfortable and pressured atmosphere. We tried to order more drinks, only to be told the bartender was already gone and wouldn’t return until 5:00. That’s beyond frustrating for any restaurant. If the kitchen and bar shut down at 3:00 PM, the last reservation should be no later than 1:00 PM—period. The staff’s attitude was dismissive and unprofessional, making it clear they were ready to clock out and not interested in creating a positive guest experience. Bottom line: the food was solid, but the service was so poorly managed that we won’t be back. One-time experience—unfortunately.

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  10. Kortney

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always, always a pleasure dining here. My family and friends have been frequenting this establishment for 20 years and every milestone celebration, every holiday, every let’s-catch-up dinner has been more than enjoyable. I can count on Cafe Lily to never disappoint. Thanks for making Father’s Day/birthday recognition brunch 2025 amazing—and also working with our party of 8 to be seated indoors instead of outdoors. As an aside, thanks for also providing GF options as well as having staff knowledgeable enough to know to inquire if I had Celiac/allergy or if just a preference. It was additionally refreshing to see staff knowledgeable enough to know what options were GF or not.

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FAQs

Cafe Lily offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 371-9119.

Cafe Lily is rated 4.7 stars by 1418 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Lily does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Cafe Lily

308 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ponce de Leon Place
  • Neighborhood
    Decatur
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, Mediterranean, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking spaces surround the building and the metered spots in close vicinity to the restaurant are free after 6 pm and all day Sunday. Do NOT park at CVS or at the bank behind Pho King, as they will boot.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur Marta Station is one block away at the intersection of Commerce and Swanton Way, and there is a Marta Bus Stop directly in front of the restaurant on West Ponce de Leon Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Pitillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    A Decatur institution for over 20 years, Cafe Lily is a warm, neighborhood bistro that features rustic cooking which emphasizes fresh quality ingredients and bold but balanced flavors from the many countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (404) 371-9119
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