Basil's Restaurant & Tapas Bar

I came across this restaurant when I was trying to find a quaint, romantic spot that was not crowded, was quiet, and had a cozy, intimate atmosphere for Valentine's Day weekend. This place really hit the spot. When it comes to a nice, romantic evening, I care about atmo...sphere probably more than the quality of the food (as long as the food is still decent); I want the mood to be just right.\t\n\t\nIf you want a sophisticated restaurant with true fine dining and expensive prices, then maybe try out the numerous other places that Atlanta has to offer like the Sun Dial, Bacchanalia, Aria, etc. However, if you're looking for a peaceful and romantic atmosphere at very reasonable prices (all entrees with the exception of the $26 rib-eye are from $15-$20 for an idea), this place is really the spot, nestled inconspicuously in a residential neighborhood. Definitely worth the money.\t\n\t\nThat night, it snowed in Atlanta and created icy conditions on the road, so after about 9PM, we were actually the only couple in the restaurant on a Friday night (though it was Feb 12th and not 14th) . I do not know what attendance is normally like during normal conditions, but I plan on finding out soon enough. Unfortunately, that night the Spanish guitarist could not make it because of the weather, so I cannot comment on the music though it had been much anticipated, and I hope to go again during a night where he/she plays. I'm sure it would add even more to the cozy setting. \t\n\t\nThe service was friendly and helpful, but allowed us to enjoy our evening without many interruptions. The food was well-prepared, and for the price, the quality was excellent. I had the Mediterranean Chicken Breast, and it was very flavorful. It was exactly what I had been looking for: a quiet, romantic, and cozy little restaurant to share an intimate evening. I highly recommend it if this is what you are looking for, and I definitely plan on coming again. Thanks to Basil's for an excellent dining experience.\t\n Read More

I love this restaurant and I've been going there for years.\t\n\t\nThe staff is attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is kind of European to me - intimate, whether you sit outdoors or in the cozy interior.\t\n\t\nThe food is always wonderfully prepared. I brought a g...irlfriend and she agreed with me that Basil's house salad is the best anywhere. It is always pretty to look at and then, wow, delicious! It has mixed baby greens, walnuts, mandarin orange slices, cucumber, tomato, green and orange pepper slices, garbonzo beans and plump raisons with a Basil special basalmic vinegrette dressing.\t\n\t\nPrices are reasonable. This is a really fun place to go!\t\n\t\nAlso, if you arrive before 6:30 pm they offer an early bird special. Fantastic - since I go there quite a bit and like to eat early.\t\n\t\nGreat place! Bring friends. Read More

I went here with my husband for Valentines Day. It was such a cute and intimate little restaurant. Our server was Bo and he was great! When we arrived, they could'nt find our reservations and though-they were very busy and had alot of people waiting to be sat, they fit ...us right in with no problems! The Host, I think he was the owner, was delightful. He offered to hold our newborn so we could both eat dinner at the same time. The food was delicious as well! Everything about our experience at Basil's was great-though it was a bit overpriced, still worth it! Read More

We are avid food enthusiasts and love to try new restaurants. We visited Cafe Anis, which happens to be across the street from Basil's. Love the food, service and ambience at Anis, so we decided to check out Basil's. It was by far one of the worst experiences we have ha...d. My glass of water had a mosquito on it and the server rudely replaced it. We were pretty hungry, so decided to go with entrees without appetizer's which again seemed to make our server upset. The manager (atleast that is who he said he was) was extremely rude when we commented on the service when he came to ask us about the food. In addition, we had a gift certificate from restaurant dot com which they refused to honor because it was 25 cents of the limit or something...to add insult to injury the manager stood over our head and continued to go on and on about the latter, which was very embarrasing. We are definitely not going back or recommending this place to anyone....like someone else said too many great restaurants in ATL to patronize this business... Read More

Basil's has become one of our favorite restaurants in Atlanta and is a perfect spot for a relaxing and romantic Friday night after a long week. The outdoor porch with live music is great and the food is excellent based on the prices. The only con is that the wine is m...arked up significantly but has a relatively limited selection. Otherwise this is one of those hidden gems in the Buckhead. Read More

The best part about Basil's is the front porch. The atmosphere is nice and casual. They have a great salad to start things off with. Also - the bread they bring out is delicous - so dont bother ordering too many appetizers. The menu is good - not great - but well wo...rth the under $20 price tages. The service was very non-intrusive. Overall - will definitely go back on a nice day so we can sit outside. Read More