Poor Calvin's

Name: Poor Calvin's
Address: 510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30308
Telephone: (470) 570-8741
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (7976)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

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2 people

Jul 5, 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
(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

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 7,976 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.

7,976 Reviews

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Giovana
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Poor Calvin was by far the best meal I’ve had in Atlanta. A cozy spot, private own, intimate and elegant. From a warm welcome as I first arrived from the hostess, to my amazing server Zubaher who made my dining experience exquisite. Zubaher was knowledgeable of the many as flavor profiles to make great recommendations and exceeded my expectations. Wine list was great; Tom Yum mussels were perfectly cooked and right level of spiciness; PC seafood curry was perfectly balanced with silky coconut finish and very aromatic. He made sure to pay constant attention detail. It was great to see Calvin, the owner, present and engaged with customers. Thank you for making this a great dining experience and exceeding expectations. Hats down to you and your team for making this experience amazing and continuing to craft amazing flavors.
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Ethan
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was super nice and knowledgeable about the menu and very nice. Louise was awesome! Highly recommend and food was creative and flavorful.
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Lorraine VIP
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is absolutely one of the best restaurants in Atlanta
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Derrick
Atlanta5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and decor and ambiance I will definitely be returning
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Amy
Phoenix / Arizona12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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Katina
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here and at the end of dinner my husband said this is going to be his new favorite spot. The food and drinks were very good and the staff are exceptional.
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Jazmine
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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Gary VIP
Las Vegas18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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Paul
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined 7 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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Day
Atlanta25 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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FAQs

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

Poor Calvin's is rated 4.9 stars by 7976 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 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
(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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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

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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