Top Flr

Dinner and drinks went down last night at Top Flr in the heart of midtown Atlanta. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood on Myrtle St. near Ponce de Leon Ave., this surprisingly affordable two-story restaurant offers an intimate yet upbeat atmosphere perfect for a date night or late dinner and drinks with friends. 


Open later than most restaurants in the city, ('til 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 am on Mon - Thurs), Top Flr is the perfect place for a nightcap, complete with a DJ who starts spinning around 11pm on the first floor.

To begin, we entered one of the two bar areas on the lower level and sampled some extremely creative cocktails, including the Cynar Blood Orange Martini ($9) and my personal favorite, the Nature Boy ($9). Similar to a less-sweet version of the mojito, the Nature Boy was cool and refreshing, the perfect compliment to any dish. I must also mention the extreme patience and excellent service provided by the bartender, who happily answered our questions regarding the quirky concoctions on the menu. 


Our next stop was up the staircase to the "Top Flr", where we were seated in the dimly lit dining room with simple black and white decor. Here, we began our meal with a generous helping of appetizers including Mussels soaked in Coconut Lime and Soy Broth (my favorite item of the night) ($9) and Pork Skewers with Cucumbers Daikon Salad and Spicy Thai Sauce ($8). 

For the entrees, I split the Scallops with Sweet Potato Puree ($15) and the Ginger Crusted Salmon ($14) along with a side of Mac and Cheese ($6), complete with gouda and bread crumb topping. 

Despite my temptation to order dessert, we decided to pass. I did, however, help myself to a glass of Riesling from the extensive four page wine selection. 


All in all I walked away satisfied with the meal, the service, the prices and the intimate vibe. Although not the best meal in Atlanta, Top Flr is a great late night gem that I will definitely be visiting again. A big thanks to my friends Eric and Danielle for introducing me to this spot! If you plan on checking it out, be sure to call in and make reservations, as tables are not so easy to come by.

Top Flr                                     HOURS
674 MYRTLE ST.                        Mon - Thurs 4:30p - 1:00a
ATLANTA, GA 30308                  Fri - Sat 4:30p - 2:00a
404-685-3110                            Sun 4:30p - 12:00a
www.topflr.com


PRICE: $$
SERVICE: ***
FOOD QUALITY: ***
ATMOSPHERE: ****
OVERALL RATING: ***