Poor Calvin's

Name: Poor Calvin's
Address: 510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30308
Telephone: (404) 254-4051
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9

7891 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 54 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
(404) 254-4051
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

Popular dishes

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

What 7,891 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Poor Calvin's offers a delightful fusion of Asian and Southern cuisine, praised for "interesting dishes, well balanced taste and beautiful presentation." Guests describe the atmosphere as "funky and intimate," with attentive service and standout dishes like lobster fried rice and seafood curry. Though a bit pricey, it delivers "full value for the money."

7,891 Reviews

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Crystal VIP
Atlanta32 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent foot and service as usual!!!….the is hands down my favorite restaurant!
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Keisha VIP
Atlanta16 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Poor Calvin is my “go-to” restaurant when I’m downtown. This restaurant is ALWAYS a hit!!
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Brian
Atlanta9 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took the family of 3 for dinner prior to a theatre show. We had 5p reservations. We got there 10 minutes early. I'm glad we did. they have parking next to the building, but it fills up quickly. Promptly greeted and seated. The interior has a cool Asian vibe to it, but not too over the top. Louise was our server. She was great! Engaging, knowledgeable, fun, and attentative. She recommended a few items, then went over the specials, and we were sold. We had the dumpling special and wonton for appetizers. The dumplings could have been cooked a bit longer, but the filling was really good. The wontons were our favorite stuffed with lobster, crawfish, and caviar! For our mains, my wife went with the nightly special of sacchettoni pasta with cheese served with lobster tail and scallops. She loved it. My son ordered the Korean ribs with lobster mac n cheese and collard greens. When it came to the table, it literally is enough for two! The ribs were so tender, and the mac n cheese was full of lobster with a kick of spice. It was really good and a LARGE portion. I opted for the Laksa noodle duck and lobster tail. Again, it was a huge portion I couldn't finish. The noodles were so light and tender. The duck is initially smoked, then pan seared. The lobster tail was cooked perfectly. I appreciated that there wasn't a ton of sauce, and the proteins shined through. We didn't save room for dessert, but saw a few in the display case near the kitchen. They looked large, as well. I would definitely recommend Poor Calvin's for any special occasion or date night that brings you to Atlanta.
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Dwayne
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Magnificent! Enjoy our meals and the staff members are very attentive,polite & friendly!
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Nina VIP
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent. The crab beignets are a must try. Service was friendly and attentive and the vibe was great!
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Hannah
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience as always. Great service from our waitress, great food and atmosphere.
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Caron
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed all Chef's specials. Started with duck crepes. The crispy skin was superb. The brazino and vegetables were tasty with a delicious sauce tying the flavors together. The meatloaf, served with mashed potatoes, light gravy, broccoli, and two grilled lobster tails was outstanding. Dessert was a delicate, several-layered carrot cake with ginger frosting. So scrumptious. Service was excellent. We live in Michigan but every time we travel near Atlanta we make time to return to Poor Calvin's!
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Matt
Atlanta115 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time here and just as good as the first. If haven’t tried this place you’re missing out.
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Alexis
Atlanta6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each time we come to Poor Calvin’s it’s an incredible experience. Andre, our server, was extremely kind, knowledgeable and personable. He made the experience worthwhile! For sure. And, of course… we’ll be back!
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Reggie VIP
Tampa5 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a real gem and a rare find. Some of the most unique dishes ever at this restaurant. Never a bad meal and the staff is full of personality and hospitality
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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 7891 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 54 times today

Experiences are available.

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
(404) 254-4051
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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Poor Calvin's

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

50 Atlanta Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Late Brunch Happy Hour

Lobster Fried Rice

Curry Seafood

Fried Calamari

Small Bites

Shaky Shrimp$14.00

Lobster Crawfish Wontons$16.00

Seafood Spring Rolls$14.00

Fried Calamari$15.00

Lobster Macaroni & Cheese$16.00

Lemongrass Steamed Mussels$18.00

Tom Yum Soup$13.00

Buttermilk Fried Frog Legs$15.00

Steamed Chicken & Pork Dumplings$12.00

Deviled Eggs & Crab$16.00

Fried Green Tomatoes & Korean Beef$16.00

Baby Kale Salad$9.00

Crab Beignet$17.00

Sides & Veggies

Broccolini$8.00

Asparagus$6.00

Bok Choy$6.00

Mashed Potatoes$4.00

Gailan$8.00

Fried Lobster Tail$17.00

The Sea

Chilean Seabass$49.00

Lobster Fried Rice$46.00

Curry Seafood$44.00

Pad Thai (gluten free)$42.00

Fried Grouper Boat$45.00

Curry Scallop & Lobster Tail (gluten free)$37.00

The Land

Grass Fed Australian Lamb Chops$49.00

Crispy Beef$36.00

Laksa Duck Noodle & Lobster Tail$49.00

Korean BBQ Ribs$39.00

Country Fried Chicken$38.00

Pad See Ew Beef (gluten free)$34.00

Dessert

Red Velvet Suspension Cake$15.00

Toasted Pound Cake$16.00

Fuji Apple$15.00

Peach Cobbler Empanada$16.00

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