Park 75 Lounge And Terrace - Atlanta

Having lived in both New York City and Hong Kong for a while, I have high expectations for restaurants like this one. Four Seasons/Park 75 definitely met those expectations. During my visit, I only ordered a drink, and while the water tasted similar to what you'd find elsewhere and was pricier than nearby bars, it was worth it. My overall experience was fantastic. The venue was spotless, and the service was exceptional—great management and a friendly, professional staff. If I find myself in Atlanta again, I will certainly return to this establishment.

The ambiance is that of an upscale hotel and quite enjoyable, particularly on the balcony. However, the level of service—or rather, the lack thereof—is disappointing for a Four Seasons property, especially considering the price point. When I ordered a breakfast featuring a well-toasted bagel with lox and cream cheese, I received a barely toasted bagel on a small plate, and, surprisingly, there was no lox. After alerting the staff about the missing smoked salmon, I waited about 15 minutes without any server checking in on our table. Eventually, the lox arrived, beautifully plated, but there was still no follow-up service for coffee or anything else until I had to flag down a staff member to settle the bill. Given how many waitstaff were visible in other areas of the restaurant, the inconsistency and lack of attentiveness were not what I would expect from a top-tier hotel dining experience.

The menu features regional cuisine, offering an American twist with Southern influences. We began our meal with the stuffed squash blossoms and tuna tartare, both of which were exceptional. For our main courses, we selected two of the day's fish specials—the salmon and the halibut. The halibut came accompanied by maidenhair ferns and mushrooms—an unexpected pairing, but delicious nonetheless. And if you're a fan of mac and cheese, you absolutely must try the Crab mac and cheese side dish. Cheesy, gooey, and loaded with fresh crab meat, it’s the ultimate comfort food! After dinner, moving to the lounge felt like stepping into someone’s living room. The cozy club chairs and sofa groupings invite you to relax with your favorite drink while enjoying live jazz, which is featured from Wednesday to Saturday nights. It was the perfect way to unwind following the chaos of travel. The service was impeccable, the drinks perfectly crafted, and in those moments, everything felt right in my world. This is definitely a place to treat yourself; dinner for two, including drinks and dessert, came to around $200. Park 75 isn't somewhere you'd visit every night, but for special occasions or when you need a little boost, it truly stands out as one of the finest dining experiences Atlanta has to offer.

In keeping with our new tradition, my sister and I made a date for afternoon tea last Friday. We had planned on going to The Faded Rose Tea Garden in Chamblee (recommended by a reader), but my sister had a hard time getting in touch with the establishment and made reservations at the Park 75 Lounge and Terrace at the Four Seasons hotel instead (another reader recommendation). I was immediately impressed with atmosphere, in comparison to the decor at the Ritz, when I walked in. The space is much more modern and the large windows flooded the roomy terrace with light. Like most tea services, you have your choice of fixed price options. We opted for the basic afternoon tea for $28. The waitress brought us a box full of tiny glass jars each filed with a sample of the loose tealeaves--both caffeinated and non-caffeinated options available. I desperately needed some caffeine, so I went with the vanilla oolong and Jessy went with the chamomile. The first items to arrive were a platter of scone accompaniments and our individual tea presses (an elegant and modern touch). To our delight, a tiered platter of tea snacks arrived. All of them were delicious and quite traditional. I especially loved the wheat bread cones filled with curried chicken salad. I was stuffed by the time I made my way down to the dessert platter, but did have a few bites of some items and they were all very good. Verdict: A lovely tea service that I would definitely go back for. If your dining companion is not feeling like afternoon tea, there are lunch items--like club sandwiches and salads--available.

Park 75 the Four Seasons delivers again, this time for afternoon tea! I love fancy schmancy afternoon teas as a tradition in general, and actually have not been to any since I moved to Atlanta. I love going to hotels in all different cities to experience their afternoon teas, as they are a bit different and each has their own twist and special touches. It also gives me a chance to dress up : Though you probably don't have to...the Four Seasons is a little less staid and uptight than other high end hotels, and professional enough that I think they would have wonderful service even if you don't dress up,..I just like doing it. We sat on the terrace part of Park 75- you have a view of the grand chandelier the staircases that lead up to Park 75 from the lobby. There was a box of loose leaf teas on the table for us to peruse and sniff to choose our tea for the afternoon. They all smell incredible and it takes us a good 10-15 minutes to choose our tea. The tea gets served in individual and very modern french press. I loved what I chose (a blend of peppermint, chamomile and green tea, I think . The regular tea service is per person, and comes with 3 tiers of plates for food (see the photos . I think the menu changes based on what may be in season, but in general: The top tier is scones- it was blueberry while I was there, and were light fluffy and sweet, just as i like. 3 types of spreads for the scones come on the side- lemon curd, whipped cream, and raspberry. The middle tier is sandwiches w/o crusts and in shapes (circle- egg salad, triangle- cucumber cream cheese, rectangle- salmon creme fraiche, cone- chicken curry . Tthe bottom tier is dessert- 4 types- cookie (raspberry thumb cookie , tart (blueberry lemon , cake (lemon cream on yellow cake chocolate (dark or milk w/ truffle or hazelnut filling ...all were delicious and scrumptious. Though big eaters may think that the dainty morsels may not be enough of a portion size, I was plenty full by the end- I even skipped breakfast and lunch before coming to tea. Service was great, as you would expect for a high end hotel and restaurant. Yes, it's pricey and probably more of a special occasion or once-in-awhile type of place but you definitely get what you pay for in the food quality and wonderful service.