Poor Calvin's

4.9

7773 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 59 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*

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(404) 254-4051
Website
http://www.poorcalvins.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Calvin Phan
Catering
E-mail Calvin Phan calvinphan@icloud.com for catering service
Private party facilities
We have 2 enclosed, climate-controlled patio areas, perfect for your private event. Even the entire restaurant, if your private event turns into the party to talk about. We will be happy to work with you or your event planner to create perfection.

Location
510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Renaissance Parkway
Parking details
Private parking lot adjacent to restaurant, with additional street parking along Piedmont and Renaissance
Public transit
A short walk from Civic Center and North Ave. Marta train stations.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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

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 7,773 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Food
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Review summary

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Poor Calvin's in Downtown Atlanta is a "hidden gem" known for its imaginative Asian fusion cuisine and "top-notch" service. Guests rave about the "amazing" staff, especially standout servers like Joy and Ashley. With creative dishes like lobster fried rice and an inviting atmosphere, Poor Calvin's is perfect for any occasion.

7,773 Reviews

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Mike
VIP
Atlanta
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem in midtown! Calvin has created a fantastic environment for great cuisine. We’ll be back!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always recommend trying the specials and tonight was no exception. Chef Calvin outdid himself on the app steak special with fresh roti.
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Wayne
Baltimore
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service and ambiance, Poor Calvin’s has it all. It is a converted house so the room size lends itself to lower noise level. The choice of art work is lovely. The room I was in had two Thai/Asian style art pieces that I would love to have in my home. Service was kind, courteous and present. You get a pleasant greeting and salutation on the way out. The food is a wide ranging Asian/Southern fusion cuisine. I had a seafood spring roll for app. Yummy! Real chopped vegetables and seafood inside a crisp fried wrapper nestled in a delightful sweet sauce. For entree I had crispy fried soft crab. A delicacy us Marylanders hold high. I had a craft cocktail that was bourbon based with pear puree and some kind of baking spice. Not too sweet just right with flavors that take you away. Definitely try Poor Calvin’s when in Atlanta.
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Michelle
VIP
Orlando
118 reviews
4.0
118 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is excellent and the service was even better!
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Noemi
Central Coast
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food Great. Service Awesome ambiance I totally recommend the place Many options you can’t find anywhere else in the world
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Robert
VIP
Atlanta
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and great service. A bit loud and seating is tight.
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Rae
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The night was great. The restaurant is small but we were seated right at the time of our reservation. Our server TJ was excellent! He had amazing customer service and was well versed in the menu. The food was amazing, perfectly plated, and masterfully curated.
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Regan
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was absolutely amazing, her knowledge of the menu made it so easy to choose the perfect meal, everything was out of this world, 5 stars all day long.
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Nikki
VIP
Atlanta
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and presentation! Loved the beignets and really enjoyed the grouper and grits. Will definitely come again and again.
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april
VIP
Louisville
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Service was amazing, and food was tasty, even accommodating my dietary needs. Our Server (from Birmingham) was energetic, helpful, and added to our great evening! The Thai yellow curry is my fave!
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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 7773 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 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 59 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

510 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Additional information

Cross street
Renaissance Parkway
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Asian, Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private parking lot adjacent to restaurant, with additional street parking along Piedmont and Renaissance
Public transit
A short walk from Civic Center and North Ave. Marta train stations.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Calvin Phan
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.poorcalvins.com/
Phone number
(404) 254-4051
Catering
E-mail Calvin Phan calvinphan@icloud.com for catering service
Private party facilities
We have 2 enclosed, climate-controlled patio areas, perfect for your private event. Even the entire restaurant, if your private event turns into the party to talk about. We will be happy to work with you or your event planner to create perfection.

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Poor Calvin's

Make a reservation

Select a time

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

50 Atlanta Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Late Brunch Happy Hour

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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