Polaris is absolutely stunning! Went there to celebrate our Anniversary and the staff upon arrival kept wishing us a happy Anniversary. The complimentary peach cheesecake was life changing! The drinks were so good. The food was delicious, cooked to perfection. Our server was great and she took amazing pictures of us. Our experience was absolutely incredible, I’d highly recommend especially if one is celebrating something special. Oh let me not forget the amazing views!!!
Great first time experience! We came here for my friends birthday dinner. Our waitress, Antoinette, did a fantastic job. She knew what kind of drinks to recommend, which did not disappoint! The food was delicious. I do wish the portion sizes was bigger though. Just a heads up, the restaurant changes their menu according to the season we’re in. I thought that was refreshing. I also wish that the spin was a little faster. At times, it felt like we weren’t moving at all until we looked outside and realized that the spin is very, very slow. Overall, I had a great first time experience. I will definitely be making a second visit!
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***Disclaimer: My actual rating is 4/5. The only reason I am giving it a because of our server Antionette who was beyond amazing. ***
After 4 months of advance booking, I finally had a chance to celebrate my first anniversary at the coveted OG revolving restaurant, Polaris (on the top floor of Hyatt Regency in Downtown Atlanta)
Here is the summary of my experience and why am I giving it a 5-star even though I was not mesmerized by it.
--- Few things:
--- This place is not open on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday so make sure you take that into account
--- Make sure you make a reservation 2-3 months in advance because you will not get a reservation most likely even a month in advance as this place is always booked
--- Now that you have reserved the place, please make sure that you do not reach here before 30 minutes of your reservation unless you want to pay for valet parking. The reason is that they do not let you upstairs 10 minutes before your reserved time and they validate your parking for 3 hours from the time you reach there. So unless you want to be in a rush, make sure you a just a little earlier than your reserved time.
--- When I visited the place, there were NO chicken dishes. So if you are allergic to fish and do not eat beef, you will have to be content with limited vegetarian dish :(
Now coming to my experience:
-- Ambiance 4/5: Please hear me out. This place has an amazing decor and ambiance. There is a live chef that you can see working on your dishes. The reason I gave it a 4/5 rating is because I missed the USP of this place. The revolving restaurant has a slow movement and you truly do not witness it unless you are making a hyperlapse video. Plus this place is now surrounded by taller buildings so the view is kind of hidden and scattered which leaves you wanting for more. If this was just a regular restaurant, I would give it a 5 for decor but since it is a revolving rooftop and I kind of didn't find it that way hence giving it a 4/5
--- Service 6/5: Our server Antionette was beyond amazing. She made sure that we were comfortable, brought out helpful suggestions, and even took our pictures with ideas on the way we should pose. She even complemented us with a free dessert for our anniversary. Also, the chef gave us complimentary bread just because he did not like the presentation which was a pleasant surprise!
She would be a major reason for us to be back :)
--- Food 4/5: The food for me was a mixed bag and I definitely want to highlight the absence of chicken dishes from the menu. We started with the drinks:
Drinks:
a) Sober Mo - A hibiscus mocktail that was not my favorite as I am not a fan of hibiscus. Also, it was very sweet.
b) The Dauntless: This is a pineapple-based mocktail that we both liked.
Shareable plates:
a) Bread is good cheddar + herb Sourdough: The bread was soft and fresh and the side of herb dip with fresh butter with sea salt went well with it (the butter tasted like ghee to me). In addition to this, the chef gave us complimentary bread just because he did not like the presentation which was a pleasant surprise!
b) Pistachio-crusted GA quail breast: My wife loved it and completely devoured it.
Main Course:
a) Roasted Bone-in Monkfish: My wife did not like it. It was spicy (listen to your server when they tell you this :) ). I was not a fan of the gravy either. So if you like monkfish and spicy food, try it on your own accord. We didn't even like the Japanese eggplant in it
b) Lentil Falafel + Spiced Couscous: This one is only for the brave who loves couscous. We only liked the lentil falafel was great and finished it quickly. Recommended from my side.
Dessert:
a) The Polaris blue dome: We went for the famous dome. Make sure you have some space for this because we loved this. The dessert was delicious and instragrammable
--- Value for money 5/5:The bill here is not going to be light on the wallet but given the overall service and experience, we were happy with the overall value for money
I think I would have given 5 stars if I was so disappointed about not getting my birthday dessert. I was actually my birthday, and my husband surprised me by taking me there. It was an awesome experience. The food and drinks were delicious. The drinks came a little slow because there was only one bartender. I can understand that. It was a little slow getting our check at the end. I really was looking forward to the birthday dessert. Our server knew the occasion, but it never came. Other than that, it was great. I would return.
A wonderful dining experience with great atmosphere and excellent service. This restaurant is more about a high quality, flavorful quisine experience so if you're looking for a big meal it might not be the pick for you. However, the quality is the best I've ever had and could find no flaws in my meal.
First time here, and boy where we amazed!! First we started checking in with our reservation, promptly got us in the elevator.
As soon as we walked out the elevator. Wow the scene at night looked so awesome.
Our server Antoinette was great and made us feel like we we're at home! She made our dinner experience magical!!
The food was really good, tasty , and appearance look great. The drinks are really good too.
A must place to try !!!
I absolutely love everything about Polaris… first off our waitress Su was the absolute best! From the super friendly staff, to the beautiful views, the great drinks and the delicious food I can’t wait to go back. If you haven’t been yet you need to!
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This is a time I need more than 5 stars ⭐️ because this restaurant was more than a meal - it was an experience. My husband and I are both Georgia natives and somehow neither of us had ever visited’The Blue Bubble’ but fully intend to visit more often. Let’s start with our food - every dish was prepared to perfection by what have to be world class chefs. I don’t think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. The environment was amazing - turning ever so slightly to take in the view of the city while we dined. They do have a lounge area so you can just visit for light apps and drinks as well if you don’t have time for the full experience. And I can’t end this review without calling our our server - Antoinette - from start to finish she was by far one of the best servers we’ve ever had. We chatted like we were old friends, she answered all of our questions and made recommendations and took photos for us at ever turn like a professional. She truly elevated our visit. You will need to book reservations well in advance but you won’t regret the decision.
Chef's kiss to this place! I celebrated my birthday here yesterday with my husband. The drinks were smooth, the food was scrumptious, the atmosphere was intimate, and the views were spectacular. This is a great place for a date night. We will be back sooner rather than later.
This is the place to go for your special anniversary, birthday or any special occasion. I’ve been to many fancy restaurants and the way they treated us here was second to none. The food was on point. We don’t drink alcohol so we were glad to try their mocktails. The vegetarian dish for my wife, let me simply put it this way. She said it’s one of the best dishes she’s tried on her whole life! That tells you something. Our server Antoinette, well she just went above and beyond. Don’t think twice. Reserve your table at Polaris. I know I’ll be back.
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