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Poor Calvin's, Atlanta, GA

Poor Calvin's

4.9 (7971)
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
We know the word "fusion" has been wielded about to justify everything from Hula Burgers to Mexican lasagna. But the East-meets-South brand of fusion happening at Poor Calvin's? It's creative; it's innovative; and it's probably unlike anything you've tasted in the ATL. After working in kitchens around the world, Calvin Phan wanted to shake things up a little. And so, into the mac 'n cheese, the Thai spices went. Now, Calvin's giving Southern staples, like sea bass and fried chicken, a decidedly creative Asian-inspired twist (and a nip of spice, too). He has created innovative dishes, approached in much the same way, leave the hands of Calvin Phan day in and day out. His dedication and attention to detail are evident in each dish and dessert. You won't be disappointed.

*Last seating 1 hour before close*

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Asian, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (470) 570-8741
  • Website
    http://www.poorcalvins.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Calvin Phan
  • Catering
    E-mail Calvin Phan calvinphan@icloud.com for catering service
  • Private party facilities
    We have 2 enclosed, climate-controlled patio areas, perfect for your private event. Even the entire restaurant, if your private event turns into the party to talk about. We will be happy to work with you or your event planner to create perfection.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Renaissance Parkway
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot adjacent to restaurant, with additional street parking along Piedmont and Renaissance
  • Public transit
    A short walk from Civic Center and North Ave. Marta train stations.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Late Brunch Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Every Sunday 3~4pm Happy Hour Brunch! Mimosa 5 Bloody Mary 6 Cognac Margarita 9 Red Sangria 9 Rum Punch 9 Beignets 11 Seafood Omelette 25 Crab Grilled Cheese 25 Chicken & Waffle 25 Shrimp or Fish & Grits 25
    Late Brunch Happy Hour Photo

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Menu

Poor Calvin's's menu was last updated on 2/25/2025.

Poor Calvin's Dinner Menu

Small Bites

  • Shaky Shrimp$14.00

    tempura black tiger shrimp, cajun aoili

    • Lobster Crawfish Wontons$16.00

      cream cheese, caviar, mango glaze, truffle balsamic

      • Seafood Spring Rolls$14.00

        hoisin peanut sauce

        • Fried Calamari$15.00

          japanese Aioli

          • Lobster Macaroni & Cheese$16.00

            • Lemongrass Steamed Mussels$18.00

              • Tom Yum Soup$13.00

                shrimp, calamari

                • Buttermilk Fried Frog Legs$15.00

                  roti, thai sweet chili dipping sauce

                  • Steamed Chicken & Pork Dumplings$12.00

                    ginger soy

                    • Deviled Eggs & Crab$16.00

                      lavender wine jelly, ghost pepper bbq, caviar

                      • Fried Green Tomatoes & Korean Beef$16.00

                        goat cheese crumbles, ghost pepper bbq (without beef $14)

                        • Baby Kale Salad$9.00

                          champagne parmesan vinaigrette

                          • Crab Beignet$17.00

                            crab, cashew pimento, pecorino (without crab 12)

                            Sides & Veggies

                            • Broccolini$8.00

                              • Asparagus$6.00

                                • Bok Choy$6.00

                                  • Mashed Potatoes$4.00

                                    thai sweet chili

                                    • Gailan$8.00

                                      • Fried Lobster Tail$17.00

                                        The Sea

                                        • Chilean Seabass$49.00

                                          miso glazed, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke heart blanco, quail egg, mashed potato

                                          • Lobster Fried Rice$46.00

                                            eggs, diced greens, tempura lobster tail

                                            • Curry Seafood$44.00

                                              lobster, tiger shrimp, scallops, calamari, green mussels, fresh vegetables, jasmine rice

                                              • Pad Thai (gluten free)$42.00

                                                eggs, bean sprouts, ground peanuts, tamarind glaze

                                                • Fried Grouper Boat$45.00

                                                  grilled tiger shrimp, fresh vegetables, pineapples, cashews, tomato, basil, sweet sour sauce, jasmine rice

                                                  • Curry Scallop & Lobster Tail (gluten free)$37.00

                                                    coconut milk, fresh vegetables, butter jasmine rice (sub daily vegan protein or tofu $34)

                                                    The Land

                                                    • Grass Fed Australian Lamb Chops$49.00

                                                      fresh asparagus, mashed potatoes, siam sauce (add goat cheese $4, add wine jelly $4)

                                                      • Crispy Beef$36.00

                                                        certified angus beef tips, fresh vegetables, sweet soy glaze, jasmine rice (add grilled lobster tail $11)

                                                        • Laksa Duck Noodle & Lobster Tail$49.00

                                                          Culver Farms duck breast, grilled lobster tail, rice noodles, gailan, thai sweet chili

                                                          • Korean BBQ Ribs$39.00

                                                            lobster macaroni & cheese, collard greens

                                                            • Country Fried Chicken$38.00

                                                              airline chicken breast, mashed potato, collard greens, lobster & chicken andouille sausage cream sauce (gluten free upon request)

                                                              • Pad See Ew Beef (gluten free)$34.00

                                                                wok tossed rice noodles, fresh vegetables, egg, sweet soy (sub vegan protein or tofu $34)

                                                                Dessert

                                                                • Red Velvet Suspension Cake$15.00

                                                                  • Toasted Pound Cake$16.00

                                                                    • Fuji Apple$15.00

                                                                      • Peach Cobbler Empanada$16.00

                                                                        Last updated: May 10, 2024

                                                                        What 7,971 people are saying

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

                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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                                                                        4.9
                                                                        4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                        • 4.9Food
                                                                        • 4.9Service
                                                                        • 4.8Ambience
                                                                        • 4.6Value

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                                                                        Review summary

                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                        Poor Calvin's offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," "top-tier service," and a "vibrant atmosphere." Guests rave about the "lobster fried rice" and creative fusion dishes. The staff is "attentive and knowledgeable," making each visit memorable. Despite being "relatively pricey," the experience is well worth it, with "flavors and presentations" that delight every patron.
                                                                        7,971 Reviews

                                                                        1. Amy

                                                                          Phoenix / Arizona12 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Great vibe. Great service. Wontons are fantastic. Mussels had an explosion of flavors. Lobster fried rice and the lamb chops were both delicious. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back on our next visit!

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                                                                        2. Jazmine

                                                                          Los Angeles2 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Amazing experience. Will definitely be back. 10/10

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                                                                        3. Gary VIP

                                                                          Las Vegas18 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          Another wonderful dining experience. We have been several times and always an enjoyable experience. Food is outstanding. Drinks are creative. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.

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                                                                        4. Paul

                                                                          Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Best food i’ve ever had. I got spicy basil fried rice with crab and shrimp and it was served inside a pineapple. The dubai chocolate multi layer cake was the best dessert i’ve ever had. It was HUGE

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                                                                        5. Day

                                                                          Atlanta25 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          First timers. Food & drinks were superb & our server Easy Bear (live the name) was stellar.

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                                                                        6. Alicia

                                                                          Atlanta1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Great food and wonderful service! Loved the fried green tomato appetizer!

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                                                                        7. Debi

                                                                          Atlanta11 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          Service - Excellent, Food -Incredible, Ambiance - Tasteful and beautiful. Would give them more than 5 if I could. Highly recommended

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                                                                        8. Britney VIP

                                                                          Nashville7 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined 7 days ago

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          The food is relatively pricey however the flavor, portion size, and ambiance is worth it!

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                                                                        9. Jonathan

                                                                          Dallas - Fort Worth18 reviews

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on June 23, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                          Food & service were excellent!! We are from out of state and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in town.

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                                                                        10. Sandra

                                                                          Washington, D.C. Area1 review

                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Dined on June 22, 2025

                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                          The taste fusion at this place is so amazing. Calvin is a genius. I can't believe he is the chef AND does the desert. The lobster fried rice is our favorite but the lamb is amazing, the specials are always spectacular. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I can't say enough ....

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                                                                        FAQs

                                                                        Poor Calvin's does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

                                                                        Poor Calvin's is rated 4.9 stars by 7971 OpenTable diners.

                                                                        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 63 times today
                                                                        Experiences are available.
                                                                        Google Map for Poor Calvin's

                                                                        510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

                                                                        Additional information

                                                                        • Cross street
                                                                          Renaissance Parkway
                                                                        • Neighborhood
                                                                          Downtown
                                                                        • Hours of operation
                                                                          Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                        • Price
                                                                          $31 to $50
                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                          Fusion / Eclectic, Asian, Southern
                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                          Casual Elegant
                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                          Business Casual
                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                          Private parking lot adjacent to restaurant, with additional street parking along Piedmont and Renaissance
                                                                        • Public transit
                                                                          A short walk from Civic Center and North Ave. Marta train stations.
                                                                        • Payment options
                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                        • Executive chef
                                                                          Calvin Phan
                                                                        • Additional
                                                                          Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                        • Delivery & takeout
                                                                          Order direct
                                                                        • Website
                                                                          http://www.poorcalvins.com/
                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                          (470) 570-8741
                                                                        • Catering
                                                                          E-mail Calvin Phan calvinphan@icloud.com for catering service
                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                          We have 2 enclosed, climate-controlled patio areas, perfect for your private event. Even the entire restaurant, if your private event turns into the party to talk about. We will be happy to work with you or your event planner to create perfection.

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