ETHIKA Kitchen & Lounge

"We’ve been there a few times and it’s been excellent. The flavor & freshness of food is 1st class. The service is always prompt, efficient & friendly. The music keeps one happy & they even take requests! The atmosphere is light & upbeat. A great addition to the area and Atlanta overall!"

"Beware of the deceptive 5-star reviews that cannot be trusted. It is no coincidence that these positive reviews emerged right after a series of negative ones on the same day and some of the positive reviews referenced the exact food we ordered. Also, there was a limited number of patrons, we spent an extensive amount of time at the restaurant during the peak dinner hours. We visited this establishment to celebrate a birthday with a group of fifteen people. The restaurant boasts an impressive decor, but unfortunately, the food and service were severely lacking. It took an excruciatingly long time for our drinks to arrive, well over an hour. And when it came to our meals, we had to endure an agonizing wait of almost 3 hours. To our dismay, the food we finally received was simply inedible. From our vantage point through the kitchen window, we observed the kitchen staff resorting to microwaving most of the food, including the steak. At this point, our party host expressed our frustration to the waiter, stating that we were tired of waiting and intended to pay only for our drinks and leave. The waiter was apologetic and assured us that the remaining food was about to be served, offering to comp our entire meal. Convinced by this gesture, our host decided to stay. However, it took an additional 30 minutes before the food was served. Our reservation was at 7:30, and I did not receive my last meal, the Lobster Thermidor, until 10:17. Visually, the Lobster Thermidor appeared appetizing, but the taste was dreadful. The lobster had an overwhelmingly fishy flavor, clearly indicating that it was far from fresh. Other members of our group were also dissatisfied with their meals. The shrimp and steak were both overcooked, with the steak being so tough that it could have been used as a hockey puck. Frustrated and disappointed, we left all the uneaten food on the table. See photos! I strongly advise against wasting your time and money at this establishment. The fabricated positive reviews are misleading, and our personal experience was one of poor service, excessively long wait times, and subpar, unappetizing food."