57 Restaurant Reviews

Food is meh. Service is s l o w. Watching the planes is fun though.

Great atmosphere. Love sitting outside watching the planes take off and land while enjoying a beer.

A funky ambiance, good food, attentive service... and you get to watch all the planes coming and going!

It's a nice cozy place to have a romantic date, but it's slightly pricy.

The only flaw was the receptionists at the time could not see my reservation for 30 people and confirm the time. The food was amazing foot the buffet. Remember gratuity is included in your bill. Check carefully unless the waitress did an awesome job than add extra tip.

It was excellent to meet the owners this evening. Jade as always, served us well!

Amazing place right on the airfield. Beautiful views and a lot of amazing WW2 history. Food was great as well.

First visit here food is expensive but it's quite good very fresh food would recommend the fried shrimp appetizer was excellent I love salads for the salad I would not recommend the burgers are great excellent quality of meat very fun to watch the planes come in and out and lots of History here

The layers of dust on the decor and the overpowering smell of the latrines as you walk past them with your plate of food almost takes you back to the war. Waffles were good, though.

Honestly it was terrible. We had a birthday dinner and we came at 9pm. We left at 11:30. All the food was cold and we had some missing sides. We tried to talk with manager she accused us to lie about the side and the coldness of the food. I don t know if that s racism or she was just rude but it was uncomfortable. We felt attacked and we replied by saying it was terrible. She just said to never come back again. WORST BIRTHDAY PARTY WORST VALENTINES DAY WORST RESTAURANT WORST FOOD WORST SERVICE. I m not being dramatic this is the truth that I m speaking.

Amazing restaurant! Nothing like eating and watching the planes take off and land!

OMG .... the decor, theme, props, pictures, ambience is awesome. Historical pieces that tell a tale - both indoors and outdoors.

Food and service was great.

DJ was fantastic .... danced all night. The dance floor is spacious and packed with friendly people .... out having fun.

Customers were diverse by age (20's to 70+) and by race/ethnicity/cultures .... a really neat melting pot.

Get there early as 'last call' is around midnight

What a terrific experience, especially for families. And, the food is fantastic.

Favorite atmosphere of any restaurant in the Atlanta area.

We have been visiting this place for years. Great food and awesome service.

While visiting my Atlanta family, we took a break and had lunch here. We sat outside, so I can only review my experience based on outside dining. Food was good, service was great. I liked the atmosphere with the planes coming and going. Very nice. My granddaughter was entertained as she notices airplanes every single time she hears one. My son takes flying lessons here so it was very nice to see this part of his life that I haven't seen before. I will definitely come back when I visit. Sadly, I can't remember exactly what everyone ate due to my being completely caught up in my granddaughter, but there were no complaints and everyone made a happy plate!

UPDATE:
Brunch review - 4.8/5
Begrudgingly had to come back here for a birthday celebration and had low expectations. Supposedly this restaurant was known more for their brunch so there was hope.

Well, it was literally a night and day difference! The brunch is actually quite good with a wide selection of meats, usual items, and desserts. The waiters were spot on and do not make you feel like you have to cringe. The ones that served us was actually a delight. Waters were always full, even within minutes of getting empty. My pregnant wife even found things she'll eat! I don't know what happened for our dinner that made it a bad experience but the hype for the brunch is real.

Will definitely come back for brunch. Well done.
Upgrading the review to 4-stars.

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Previous Dinner Review
This restaurant had a lot of neat things going for it. The atmosphere, the planes, the nice relics on the walls. For some reason however the experience in the end left much to be desired.

We were about 5 minutes early for our reservation and we had to wait a little at the bar for our table. Not even 2 minutes of standing and waiting by the door, a waiter shoved my wife into me and I almost fell over. I brushed it off, thinking maybe she had a bad day but what really soured my mood was that there was not even an "excuse me" or a "pardon me" or even a simple sorry... wow.

Going on. We ordered our food and the waiter had a personality of... to quote a yelp reviewer, "an unfrosted miniwheat". I understand she was trying to be helpful and informative but everytime she talks everyone couldn't help but cringe inwardly as if a puppy was being run over by a monster truck and then reversed back and forth. It all felt really forced. Still left a good tip because she still tended to us well. Just maybe be a little more natural please?

The food. Trout good. Steaks... just like every other restaurant, you ask for medium-rare, you get medium-well... except on a NY Strip as that's the same as asking for a tire and that's rather disappointing because the most expensive items on the menu were steaks. Not to mention the glaze. $2 extra for something that tastes like a powdered mix. It probably was... And then there was the Salmon Souffle... which by their definition was a whole baked salmon steak with possibly some egg, cheese, parmesan, and a little bit of herbs on the top. I'm sorry, that is not a Souffle, maybe try reading some french cooking books? We asked the waiter if she was sure that was a souffle (to which she said of course!) and of course another puppy probably just died underneath the tires of a monster truck.

Well, this was a bummer. I've heard good things about this restaurant but this was a bit underwhelming. Definitely loses on the price for food quality and staff is either rude or forced. Granted it's Father's Day and it was busy which I did not review on because it would be unfair to note we waited 47 minutes for the entrees to come out.

Don't think I'll come back anytime soon.
Well, maybe if I ever feel compelled enough to look at planes taking off again but that's what flight simulators are for.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, highly overpriced for the brunch buffet but good food. A must place to visit if you like airplanes and world war 2 history. They played tapes of Winston Churchill in the bathroom.

I love this place. It s hard to find higher quality food at a similar price. And You can t beat the atmosphere. Love Robert, Billy, Ashley and the rest. Try the salmon and Bunker salad. BRING BACK THE BLT!! :)

Had my 50th birthday party here on Nov. 17th. Everyone was great! Plenty of foid, drink and merriment. A special shout out to Jake, from State Farm for being such a good sport and entertaining us.

Great place to eat and watch the planes come in and then after dinner we always go dance they have a great DJ and dance floor and it's a lot of fun!

The history of the restaurant was shared with me, by an experienced and knowledgeable disabled veteran that we dined with. It was very memorable

Food is okay, but the view on the patio is hard to beat!

Update: Since Covid, there's a new Chef and the food is now excellent. Had the 57th sandwich, spinach artichoke dip beer cheese soup, and reuben sandwich so far.

They have a great Sunday brunch. Seeing the airplanes take off is a bonus, but the food was a legitimate destination in and of itself. Reservations are a good idea, particularly if you have a large group.

Lovely brunch and a great view. You might even decide to splurge and take a bi-plane ride over Atlanta straight from the patio!

Came for the Sunday Brunch, and must say it was one of the top brunches I have ever had. Great food selection and all the choices were absolutely delicious. Atmosphere has a really cool old school feel and it was fun for the family to watch the planes takeoff and land right out the back window.

It was alright. The atmosphere was the best part. The NCO Club wasn't bad.

Unique date night spot!
For at least the past 30 years of my life this restaurant has been an iconic symbol of special occasions. Way back in the day prom dates enjoyed their dinner before dancing. Great for birthdays and engagements ... .
World War Two themed Decor, excellent traditional southern food, and outdoor patio a small bar and dance floor .... All make this a super cool spot!
Located at the Peachtree Dunwoody Airport many of the tables also have views of planes landing and taking off.

Great people /gregarious atmosphere/diverse/good Dj. Will visit again!

Good food and a great venue if you're interested at all in aviation.

Super cool watching the planes come and go. Sunday Buffett was decent, the dollar mimosas are mostly oj.

Very interesting place. Be sure to allow time to check out the memorabilia. The food is pretty good too.

Came here to celebrate a 90th bday! Party of 7. Great service and great food! I had the Scottish Salmon, cheese grits and asparagus. Perfectly cooked and delicious!

This is one of those places I will never forget, amazing that you can dine just next to an airstrip runaway. Amazing view of planes landing and taking off. The service is also exceptional, great food. I especially loved the sweet tea. At the same time you get to see historic photos and wreckage from war.

The food was really good. The view of the planes landing and taking off was just incredible.

If you have the opportunity to come here, DO IT! Great atmosphere and staff! Drinks are awesome too!

Took my family visiting from out of state here on a Saturday night. There were eight of us while a large event was going on. Had no problem fitting us in. Service and food were great! Will definitely be back! Pork tenderloin was out of this world!

Always a pleasure to visit. The staff is amazing! And the food is also amazing

Don't come here for the food but for the awesome people watching. An eclectic group of folks can gather any night, particularly on the weekends. The dance floor is amazing.

The waiter was superb - very friendly and personable. But he over exaggerated a little on the quality of the food. The soup of the day was just average to me. I also had a side Caesar salad; that was pretty good. Parking is free and there's a huge lot. It has a very museum/historic type theme, which is cool. If I go back, I'll order something else.

Nostalgic place with views along one side of planes, very unique. $26ish brunch was filled with all sorts of foods, friendly staff, great decor and fireplaces. We were in a back room with folding tables and plastic chairs, set up for larger groups I suppose. We also has plastic cups for the drinks, but it did not detract from the ambiance overload.

The crowd is so lit and friendly. The DJ is great and everyone has a blast on the dance floor!

Nice staff. Good food. Great views. Feels like you're back in WWII. Just with less Nazis.

Making the reservation was easy, the service was quick and attentive, and the food was very good as usual. A great value and fun place.

Brunch at the 57th Fighter Group is divine. Ambiance is WWII bunker. You literally sit on the runway of PDA. Save room for dessert!

Best brunch & atmosphere in DeKalb! Won't disappoint!

We took another couple there for Sunday brunch and as usual we all ate too much. The service was prompt and our service was fun.

The food is good but not as good as you would find at many of the other fine dining restaurants in Atlanta. What was lacking in the quality of food was made up in the great views of the airport and the waitress.

Reasonably priced, it is a bargain for your family.

What an extraordinary experience. A must if in town

Great atmosphere and food! Love the view of the runway, especially at night. Went with girlfriends for dinner and dancing, but I d love to go back on a date night.

A place for the mature people for dinner and dancing. Very historical place regarding the 57th fighter group; historical place with food at reasonable prices.

Thoroughly enjoyable, great setting and excellent staff. The Sunday brunch buffet was excellent.

Nice place and the food is tasty. There's a room to dance, some days they have live music

Good time food was great. They have air plane rides over Atlanta. Nice patio with fire pit

It's looking a little rundown, but it's a cool place to grab a burger and watch some planes. The burgers, by the way, are good.

This is one of the coolest restaurants in the Atlanta area. You can sit on the patio or from inside and see small private planes take-off and land. The restaurant is decorated as-if you are eating in some liberated town right at the end of WWII in France or Belgium (location is relative-just my opinion). I love the decor. The best time to come here is during the Sunday Brunch. Expensive, but unbelievably good!

Really cool. Didn't know if I was allowed there or no from the look of it. It is like a bar on base of a ww2 scene. Super cool, tasty food. Need to go back soon

A wonderful and unique restaurant. Food was well prepared and service was wonderful.

This place is simply phenomenal! Every part of the restaurant is breathtaking for me from an artistic perspective. The service is great. The prices, friendly. And the atmosphere is simply astounding. Very, very beautiful view! You see planes take off and land as you enjoy your meal. It can also be an extremely romantic atmosphere. I just love every aspect of this place. Oh my goodness! :O

Only experienced lunch...very good...will be returning for dinner soon....Awesome experience. ..courteous service...various places within the place to enjoy scenery and have fun...

Great place to sit back have a drink and watch planes come and go.

The food is okay but the place is very cool with its WWII vibe. Also surprised at the dance scene on weekend nights. ..think Johnny's Hideaway.

This is an awesome hiden gem !! Sunday morning brunch bar opens at 1230. Beautiful view of sm airport. As well as biplane rides!! Great for kids !!

My first time at 57 Restaurant. I will definitely be back with some co-workers, family and friends.

Great location, nicely decorated and with views over the airport. And the trout was amazing... The best one I had

First time at this restaurant and definitely not the last. The staff was very nice and helpful and showed us around before we picked our seat. The Mac and cheese was delicious and definitely good to pair with a mojito