Platez Southern Kitchen & Cocktailz -Food CA (Near Decatur)

5 /5 Latoya G: Brunch here was amazing! The lamb chops were cooked to perfection, and the shrimp and grits were so good they were gone in two minutes! The portions were generous, and Zakeia kept our drinks flowing—especially that frozen peach and strawberry margarita! A straight vibe from start to finish!

4 /5 Theresa Esposito: Visited twice in one month. At the first visit the waitress was abrasive, unattentive and not helpful. We arrived at the start of dinner when there was only one couple in the restaurant. At that point they were out of several entrees and side dishes. We were never offered any complimentary corn bread and had to flag down the waitress to order, get water refills and get our check. On the plus side, the salmon salad with spinach was very good. The salmon was larger than most dinner portions and the dressing was tasty. The onion rings are housemade and not pre-coated so they were very good. On the second visit we asked for the corn bread. The order was wrong and instead of shrimp, and brussel sprouts, we received salmon and green beans. The waiter was happy to correct it and it was quick. He was very attentive, kind and helpful and the other staff was polite as well. Overall the food is tasty, portions are good size and its worth the visit. NOTE, there is a service charge and a tip auto added to the bill, which total 18% so be careful when paying.

4 /5 Cortez J: I had this restaurant saved on my list after discovering it on social media so one day I decided to visit. When I arrived I had to drive around the corner to the parking garage for parking it was a three minute walk. When I walked in I got seated right away the waitress let me pick where I wanted to sit. The place was clean, looked nice & had outdoor seating that was covered. Our waitress was very nice & outgoing. The place wasn’t crowded but despite only a few people being there I had to wait on my food longer than I feel I should have. The waitress wasn’t sure what was going on in the kitchen but she apologized & did her best with keeping me updated. I also ordered a drink & had to wait on that also because I was sitting in the bar area & the bartender was supposed to bring it to me but my waitress ended up getting it for me. While I waited me & my date passed time by playing this card game the restaurant had available where you & your date ask each other questions. Once I got my food it was good my drink was good as well & my waitress gave me an extra catfish to make up for the inconvenience. My experience could’ve been better but I’ve experience worse but I would go back.

2 /5 Inza Ford: I visited Platez Southern Kitchen with a large party for brunch. Even though we booked our reservation weeks in advance, the restaurant wasn’t prepared. It took well over an hour and a half after ordering for our food to arrive. I ordered the chicken & waffles, cornbread bites, and a strawberry peach margarita. The cornbread bites with honey drizzle were a nice start, and the margarita was balanced and refreshing. Unfortunately, the chicken—though cooked properly—wasn’t seasoned, and the waffle was overcooked. On top of that, the service left much to be desired. I had to ask multiple times for condiments and waited over 20 minutes just to receive them. Customer service is very important to me, and this really hurt the experience. What made it worse was the bill. A large party tip, an extra “service fee,” and then a regular tip option added up to an outrageous total — especially considering the lack of preparation, slow service, and disappointing food. Overall, while the drinks were good, the combination of unseasoned food, long waits, and excessive charges makes it hard for me to recommend this place or want to return.

4 /5 KD Creative: My first time visiting Platez for brunch and I was well taken care of by Tammi and Iman. They were very attentive and wanted to make sure I had a positive experience at their restaurant. There was a live DJ playing. I had the Gouda grits and catfish, collard greens, sunny side up mocktail and a strawberry muffin. The grits and catfish was good and hot. The collard greens were lukewarm but still good. I wish I had a chance to try the blueberry muffin as the strawberry muffin tasted like it was made with strawberry quik. Overall I enjoyed my meal and my service at Brunch.