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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall4food5service2ambience4

   The host had a bad attitude. She did really want to help us. She’s left us standing there so we had to ask for the manager which he was able to help us out right away. He was amazing. It was my birthday and we were just trying to have a nice time.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food!!! Server was excellent!!

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Made a reservation for 2:30 got the run around all the way until 3:50 after I witnessed people already sitting that came after us without reservations. My party and I finally left and went to a different restaurant. I wouldn’t recommend making reservation because you won’t get sat. A party of 17 for a reservation at 3:45 sat before us.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 19, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I alway enjoy dining at BQE when I visit Atlanta. It’s definitely a great vibe with great food and service!

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Atlanta

   4 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 11, 2022

   overall3food2service2ambience5

   Service was ok- our first round of drinks took an hour & 15 minutes. Our food came at least 30 minutes before we got our first drink. The server said that the bar was backed up, but never asked if we wanted a water or anything else while we waited an hour for our drink. Food was ok- the fryer grease needs to be changed or filtered. We come here a lot & it seems like the dj plays the same set every Saturday.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 20, 2022

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Cool place but the quality does not match the expense.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 12, 2022

   overall1food1service3ambience2

   I go out to eat a lot. I’ve been to BQE back a few years ago (pre pandemic) and it was good. My good this time tasted horrible. I really just wanted the cheesesteak egg rolls and salmon pasta cause it used to be good. Both were bad. The cheesesteak egg rolls were soggy as if the fryer wasn’t hot enough, and the salmon pasta, the issue was that the pasta was over cooked which makes the dish taste watery. Altogether just not a good meal. I hope you guys bring back the way you used to do things.

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   KeilahF

   Nashville

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 11, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience2

   Went here with friends. Server was nice but didn’t listen to us most of the night. This place is expensive for no reason. I kept asking for a fork but they kept giving me spoons. Also it was all cheap plastic ware. We all ordered soda and it came as if they mixed it with water. We would have ordered water, but water was technically more expensive than the soda. Soda was 4 and water was 5. We order the salmon pasta, fried chicken and fish and grits. The fish and grits was terrible. Fish was made well but the grits weren’t seasoned and had no butter. It was supposed to come with a sauce with crawfish (crawfish was according to my server). It was just the fish on cold unseasoned grits. I asked to take it off so I could just share the pasta and instead they gave me another plate I didn’t order and stated afterwards that I wouldn’t have been able to send the food back unless I ordered something else. When I got the pasta it was like half of the portion as my friends. Fried chicken plate. Publix fried chicken is better. Greens were too sweet. We Switched the sweet potato purée for the macaroni and cheese. Bad decision. Worst Mac I’ve ever had. Pasta was good but was not worth $28. There were not that many people but the fact that we had to keep asking for things and it taking like 10 to 15 minutes for us to still not get anything was just the cherry on top. We never got forks that night. And will not be coming back,

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 23, 2022

   overall1food1service2ambience3

   They gave me rice that was extremely hard and crunchy and I couldn’t eat it. The chicken and the spinach was okay. I tried to swap out for something else but they said it would take a while. And I didn’t want any of the other sides. Not thinking I should’ve requested a discount. They gave my boyfriend the bottom of the pan mash potato’s he said they tasted burned. Come to find out that was the last of the potato’s they gave him. He also had the ribs which was just one big huge bone and a tiny piece of meat. $32 dollars for his meal $22 for mine I believe. The food was far too expensive for it to taste this bad. I can’t believe they would give us food that wasn’t cooked well and didn’t even try to rectify the issue. Went here for my birthday and I won’t be back.

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    ShaneaY

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall2food5service5ambience3

    Wedding Anniversary. Too loud to converse.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing! I didn’t have to wait long to be seated (which is rare) and the experience overall was great!

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    Terrible service. You have to pay for water. Plastic glasses. Cheap champagne. Plastic forks and spoons. hookah was good.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience2

    The food was terrible. It took 10 mins before our waitress came, but to be fair, it was her 2nd day.

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    Trish

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    It was a recommendation but it was not for me. Didn’t like being searched just to have brunch and it could be that I expected an older crowd.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience2

    There is a doorman who is armed and in a flak jacket. The pat down by him was the start of our experience. Music was good, food was OK. Service was slow and inattentive, which was not unusual for Atlanta. Many places have a mandatory service charge/tip and it showed. Also, the neighborhood is very sketchy.

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, the service, love band, DJ, and the camera man made my night amazing!

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    GeorgeS

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience5

    This was my second time here. I brought a group a friends from out of town because I had such a pleasurable experience the first. But this experience…. not so much. First off, we barely saw our waiter. He wasn’t “rude” but he wasn’t very attentive. Which makes since to have had gratuity already included in the check. The live music also wasn’t happening which i’m not sure as to why with that being one of the main reasons I came back.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I cannot come to Atlanta without visiting this place! It has never failed me in the last 5 years!!! Great food, great music, and amazing atmosphere!!! Saturday brunch is the BEST!!!

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    TheWoodalls901

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had such an amazing experience the food was phenomenal!!!! The band and music and atmosphere

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Definitely a vibe!! Great food!

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I loved it for my first time ! Everything was on point !

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Girls night out

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    TitusJ

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience2

    Food was great

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Overall the experience was amazing. The only reason I deducted one star is because the music was entirely too loud to even hear the waitress right in front of me. Other than that, the actual music/DJ, food, service, and value were above & beyond. As such, despite the volume of the music, I will go back next time I’m in ATL.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food! Hookah and music!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    Loved the music but I had a 3 shots of Titos and I can tell it was very watered down. The food was cold and the mac and cheese was at least 3 days old and not properly rewarded. It's usually better service and food but this was not a good night.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    We were seated right upon arrival. Server was very attentive. Food came out in a timely manner. They could ease up on the sugar in the collard greens, add some breadcrumbs and old bay to the crab cakes. Just a suggestion…. If you know good food you KNOW good food! I only wish we could have sat on the other side where the live entertainment was.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Dubai

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went for Mother’s Day dinner. It was lively, music was family-friendly and she really enjoyed. The food was perfect as usual.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    BQE never fails to deliver on a lively atmosphere with good music. The staff was incredibly nice and the food was good. However, they need to work on the timing and execution of preparing food for a table. Our food came out extremely staggered. The fries didn’t come out with the burger and weren’t ready for another 20 minutes after our burger and one person in our party didn’t receive her food for a solid 30 minutes after the rest of the table received there’s and we all ordered at the same time. That all being said, the manager properly discounted the meal For the inconvenience and when the food finally did come out, everyone enjoyed it.

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    sterlings

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    We had a night out for two my wife and I . I didn’t pay close attention to the menu before we came thinking it was going to be more variety of soul food choices. The menu was limited the food was bland, and the table had syrup all over it. Cool lounge area, but not so much for a good dinner. Our server was outstanding and attenative. We enjoyed the vibe, but in future we would make sure we eat before we get there. Just being honest!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    Food was horrible

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    Dickson

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    Not a welcoming place.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great vibes food always good

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    EricF

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    First time going to this restaurant. Went with my wife for Saturday brunch around 12:30pm. Place has a lot for valet parking ($20). However, street parking is available if you’re willing to walk. When we got to the door, a security guard came out and asked to see our IDs and patted me down. I asked him if I needed to concerned given the security precautions, but was told that nothing had happened “since [he] had been there.” Venue is designed for a party brunch atmosphere so if you are looking for a quiet brunch, this is not for you. Food and drinks were delicious. I ordered the Bronx Bomber cocktail with Bananas Foster French Toast. My wife ordered mimosas with the Chicken and Waffles. She also ordered the catfish tenders. The wait for things was longer than we had anticipated given the number of patrons seated and the number of staff waiting around. All in all, if you’re looking for a day party brunch, this is the place for you. If not, you can get similarly tasty food and cocktails elsewhere.

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    MorganG

    Atlanta

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    It's definitely a good experience with good vibes. The food is awesome

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience3

    Food was good. However I ordered the Philly steak egg rolls and they were burnt. I told the waiter she just took them off the table, brought my food out. Didn’t ask if I still wanted the appetizer. She then brought it out after my dinner. That defeats the purpose of an appetizer. I asked for Tito’s and a splash of crown. She brought me a shot. Salmon Alfredo is delicious

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    Magical

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    The vibe was off it was giving unfriendly and uninviting. The food was okay nothing special

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Nice outing! Waitress was very attentive, food was great and drinks were on point!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was Amazon

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    Trell

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience1

    Dine with caution. Have a reservation to minimize your wait time. Even with a reservation, you will wait at least 30 minutes. The food is great, the service is good. The noise level was ear shattering. It is a very great place for food and music, however, as long as you pack your patience, ear plugs and a snack, you are in for a good time.

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