Poor Calvin's

4.9

7805 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

We know the word "fusion" has been wielded about to justify everything from Hula Burgers to Mexican lasagna. But the East-meets-South brand of fusion happening at Poor Calvin's? It's creative; it's innovative; and it's probably unlike anything you've tasted in the ATL. After working in kitchens around the world, Calvin Phan wanted to shake things up a little. And so, into the mac 'n cheese, the Thai spices went. Now, Calvin's giving Southern staples, like sea bass and fried chicken, a decidedly creative Asian-inspired twist (and a nip of spice, too). He has created innovative dishes, approached in much the same way, leave the hands of Calvin Phan day in and day out. His dedication and attention to detail are evident in each dish and dessert. You won't be disappointed.

*Last seating 1 hour before close*

Additional information

Location
510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone number
(404) 254-4051
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Asian, Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private parking lot adjacent to restaurant, with additional street parking along Piedmont and Renaissance
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Calvin Phan
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Experiences

Late Brunch Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Every Sunday 3~4pm Happy Hour Brunch! Mimosa 5 Bloody Mary 6 Cognac Margarita 9 Red Sangria 9 Rum Punch 9 Beignets 11 Seafood Omelette 25 Crab Grilled Cheese 25 Chicken & Waffle 25 Shrimp or Fish & Grits 25

Private dining

Popular dishes

Shaky Shrimp$14.00
tempura black tiger shrimp, cajun aoili
Lobster Crawfish Wontons$16.00
cream cheese, caviar, mango glaze, truffle balsamic
Seafood Spring Rolls$14.00
hoisin peanut sauce
Fried Calamari$15.00
japanese Aioli
Lobster Macaroni & Cheese$16.00
Lemongrass Steamed Mussels$18.00
Tom Yum Soup$13.00
shrimp, calamari
Buttermilk Fried Frog Legs$15.00
roti, thai sweet chili dipping sauce
Steamed Chicken & Pork Dumplings$12.00
ginger soy
Deviled Eggs & Crab$16.00
lavender wine jelly, ghost pepper bbq, caviar
Fried Green Tomatoes & Korean Beef$16.00
goat cheese crumbles, ghost pepper bbq (without beef $14)
Baby Kale Salad$9.00
champagne parmesan vinaigrette
Crab Beignet$17.00
crab, cashew pimento, pecorino (without crab 12)

Sides & Veggies

Broccolini$8.00
Asparagus$6.00
Bok Choy$6.00
Mashed Potatoes$4.00
thai sweet chili
Gailan$8.00
Fried Lobster Tail$17.00

The Sea

Chilean Seabass$49.00
miso glazed, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke heart blanco, quail egg, mashed potato
Lobster Fried Rice$46.00
eggs, diced greens, tempura lobster tail
Curry Seafood$44.00
lobster, tiger shrimp, scallops, calamari, green mussels, fresh vegetables, jasmine rice
Pad Thai (gluten free)$42.00
eggs, bean sprouts, ground peanuts, tamarind glaze
Fried Grouper Boat$45.00
grilled tiger shrimp, fresh vegetables, pineapples, cashews, tomato, basil, sweet sour sauce, jasmine rice
Curry Scallop & Lobster Tail (gluten free)$37.00
coconut milk, fresh vegetables, butter jasmine rice (sub daily vegan protein or tofu $34)

The Land

Grass Fed Australian Lamb Chops$49.00
fresh asparagus, mashed potatoes, siam sauce (add goat cheese $4, add wine jelly $4)
Crispy Beef$36.00
certified angus beef tips, fresh vegetables, sweet soy glaze, jasmine rice (add grilled lobster tail $11)
Laksa Duck Noodle & Lobster Tail$49.00
Culver Farms duck breast, grilled lobster tail, rice noodles, gailan, thai sweet chili
Korean BBQ Ribs$39.00
lobster macaroni & cheese, collard greens
Country Fried Chicken$38.00
airline chicken breast, mashed potato, collard greens, lobster & chicken andouille sausage cream sauce (gluten free upon request)
Pad See Ew Beef (gluten free)$34.00
wok tossed rice noodles, fresh vegetables, egg, sweet soy (sub vegan protein or tofu $34)

Dessert

Red Velvet Suspension Cake$15.00
Toasted Pound Cake$16.00
Fuji Apple$15.00
Peach Cobbler Empanada$16.00

What 7,805 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlanta
Best Service
Atlanta
Best Service
Atlanta
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Poor Calvin's offers "an incredible experience" with its unique Asian-Southern fusion cuisine that delights diners with "delicious and creative flavors." The atmosphere is lively, complemented by "friendly and attentive" service. Highlights include "lobster fried rice" and "lobster mac and cheese." Frequent guests praise this Atlanta gem for its "amazing" food and exceptional service.

7,805 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My time here made me appreciate Atlanta again. Such an amazing experience ! Thank you to the chef and staff for the outstanding food and exceptional service. There wasn’t one bad moment of my meal. Everything was better than I could have imagined. From the moment I was greeted at the door to the staff clearing the table at the end of the meal, everything was seamless, professional, and polite. I can’t wait to come here again. Hats off…10/10.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing!! Poor Calvin’s is surely becoming my favorite restaurant in Downtown Atlanta. Whenever I’m in the area I have to stop by. Had the sweetest waitress tonight— Linda— she was very pleasant and friendly. Loved her!! I had the German-inspired lamb tenderloin special tonight, came with shrimp, potatoes, broccolini, and 2 amazing sauces— the mango ketchup was my fave. The best part of the night Chef Calvin himself served me my entree…. It truly made the experience special. The night was topped off by their delicious ginger cake… huge portion with all the yummy goodness you can imagine. Had to take the rest home after a few bites. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in the area. Kudos Chef, kudos!! Hardest working chef in town apparently; my waitress shared the story of how the restaurant got its name… ask your wait staff next time you go; it’s an endearing story that’ll make you love this place even more.
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Queenie
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Poor Calvin’s rarely disappointed!! One of my favorite restaurants in ATL! Every time I am in town I have to go check out the new dish and it almost always perfect!
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Geary
Atlanta8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Poor Calvins is my favorite restaurant in Atlanta and once again they did not disappoint! Excellent food with superb service!
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Timothy VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was spectacular. My waitress, Ariel, was top notch. She made great food and wine recommendations. I will be back!
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Tonya
Atlanta16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was amazing as always. Each time I’ve dined at Poor Calvin’s, I leave satisfied. I love the continuously changing menu!
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IsabellaR
Washington DC4 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff, good service, and excellent food.
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Thomawi VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delightful service and warmth of everyone we encountered the moment we walked in the door. Felt like dining with family. Food was superb. We wanted seconds and thirds. So much flavor and thoughtfulness went into pairings and preparation.
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Richard VIP
Atlanta143 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing specials this evening. The seafood fritters looked amazing and the sea bass was outstanding.
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LUVDAFOOD
New York City30 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pro Dumplings are outstanding Ashley — top notch server Con Lobster fried rice - $46 - way overpriced the only visible lobster was a small tail placed on top of dry overly seasoned rice Bok choy side - 4 stalks ? Bubbly $14 (bottle wholesale $18 ) nb for a quieter table — dine away from the bar
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FAQs

Poor Calvin's does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Poor Calvin's is rated 4.9 stars by 7805 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Experiences are available.

510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Additional information

Phone number
(404) 254-4051
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Asian, Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private parking lot adjacent to restaurant, with additional street parking along Piedmont and Renaissance
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Calvin Phan
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Poor Calvin's

Make a reservation

Additional information

50 Atlanta Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Late Brunch Happy Hour

Semi-Private event

Patio One

Entire Patio

Complete Restaurant Buyout

Custom inquiry

Lobster Fried Rice

Curry Seafood

Fried Calamari

Small Bites

Shaky Shrimp$14.00

Lobster Crawfish Wontons$16.00

Seafood Spring Rolls$14.00

Fried Calamari$15.00

Lobster Macaroni & Cheese$16.00

Lemongrass Steamed Mussels$18.00

Tom Yum Soup$13.00

Buttermilk Fried Frog Legs$15.00

Steamed Chicken & Pork Dumplings$12.00

Deviled Eggs & Crab$16.00

Fried Green Tomatoes & Korean Beef$16.00

Baby Kale Salad$9.00

Crab Beignet$17.00

Sides & Veggies

Broccolini$8.00

Asparagus$6.00

Bok Choy$6.00

Mashed Potatoes$4.00

Gailan$8.00

Fried Lobster Tail$17.00

The Sea

Chilean Seabass$49.00

Lobster Fried Rice$46.00

Curry Seafood$44.00

Pad Thai (gluten free)$42.00

Fried Grouper Boat$45.00

Curry Scallop & Lobster Tail (gluten free)$37.00

The Land

Grass Fed Australian Lamb Chops$49.00

Crispy Beef$36.00

Laksa Duck Noodle & Lobster Tail$49.00

Korean BBQ Ribs$39.00

Country Fried Chicken$38.00

Pad See Ew Beef (gluten free)$34.00

Dessert

Red Velvet Suspension Cake$15.00

Toasted Pound Cake$16.00

Fuji Apple$15.00

Peach Cobbler Empanada$16.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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