Bar Diver

UPDATE - Sept 2024: This place has fallen off now significantly. The last 2 times I went, my experiences weren’t so great, mostly due to the unprofessional and immature Bartenders (guys specifically). This weekend, the food was just awful. Spring rolls were like warm, green beans tasted and looked several days old and my steak didn’t even come out hot. Almost made me ask for a Manager and who was in the kitchen. I used to rave about this spot but I think I’ll put them on the back burner for awhile until things get better. Fave new spot! Love the eclectic atmosphere, and the Asian fusion food is 10 out of 10. Bartenders are really good, and staff is super polite. The green mussels and chicken wings are delish. Great date night spot or place to have a birthday dinner/event. Can’t wait to frequent here during the Summer!

Bar Diver is a great location with creative plates and cocktails. The food was absolutely fenomenal, the dim sum platter had a variety of chef selected items. The staff was hospitable and gave good recommendations. The atmosphere is modern and trendy. Overall I highly recommend a trip to Bar Diver!

Nice bar in a dim atmosphere with good music. They have a bar and tables downstairs and a more intimate small lounge area upstairs with a DJ. Food tasted good however portions were super small and overpriced for the size. Came here on a Monday night, the waiters were nice but service was extremely slow (waited 45mins - 1,5hrs which is not acceptable). Not sure if I'll be back...

Had a wonderful experience, the drinks were fantastic and so was the food. The service was an A+ in my book thank you to Laura, who made the experience wonderful. Would highly recommend everything that I had and will definitely be coming back!

The food was not the best, but will say it was late night menu. I will go back during dinner/brunch and update. We had the shrimp Rangoon (4 out of 5 stars), beef gyoza (3 out of 5 stars), cucumber salad (1 out of stars), xo crispy wings (1 out of 5 stars). The shrimp Rangoon was the most flavorful thing, it was the perfect amount of salty, spicy, and sweet. I wish it was more than 3 pieces, which is why it’s not a perfect 5 star meal. The beef gyoza was average. Nothing too spectacular. The cucumber salad was sweet. It needed a little more vinegar and salt and it would have been perfect. Now these wings…y’all!!! They were cooked perfectly!!! But they had no seasoning!!! The wings were fried to perfection, but the batter had no seasoning and the sauce had no taste. Just a waste of a wing. The service was sub par. I felt like the bar tenders could have been a little more attentive for how un busy the bar was. The food did take a little longer to come out as well. But when we did get service, it was great. The atmosphere…one word…loud. The music does sound like a video game, which would be fine, but it was so loud I was having to yell to have a conversation with my boyfriend right beside me at the bar. Or get really close to his ear. Granted, as I said before, late night. So this could be why. I did love the art work and vibes though. I feel like maybe towards late in the night it could turn into a rave or club, so this could be part of the reason for the loud music. Overall, it was a great experience. I was expecting something a little different, because I love Girl Diver so much and I was told that the same people did Bar Diver. Will definitely come back for dinner, but don’t think it’s my type of place for a late night vibe as the music was too loud and the food was sub par. Forgot to take a picture of the shrimp rangoons, but they were the bees knees!!

Great food, great staff, awesome atmosphere. Perfect date night spot. The owners really thought about every detail while building this place. I have already told friends about my first experience here and cannot wait to go back.

The portions here are very small for the price. The small plates/apps we ordered came with three pieces. The dim sum platter is not worth it - only one or two of the items on the platter were good, the rest were freezer aisle quality. Highlights were the crying tiger steak and crab rangoon. Service was great and ambiance was good. This seems like a good place for small parties to get apps and drinks.

Our server Davonte was exceptional! We really enjoyed the vegetable fried rice, crispy wings and spicy Szechuan string beans. We were not fans of the miso soup or lemon drop. Both tasted a little watered down. The location is beautiful and I’m sure probably has a really fun atmosphere later in the evening we went around 7pm on a Tuesday and it was pretty empty but hoping to come back on a busier night and update review

We really enjoy coming here! It's a great place for dinner with friends. Free parking which is great in west midtown. The portions are small so I'd say 4-6 plates for a couple is perfect. We got the patatas bravas are different than your normal kind. The sauce had some zing to it. My favorite plate we got was the egg bao. It was a breakfast dish but you can have it for dinner as well the eggs were so fluffy and creamy. I highly recommend ordering this when you go here. Service was great but the bartenders were a little slow- maybe a knew trainee. Overall good experience we will be back.

I was taken on a date here and let me say that I hope to return and receive a better experience first and foremost, but for now this place needs a little bit of help overall. I will start with pros first and then speak to where I know they can improve and really hit the mark. Ambiance + Decor: 10/10 The place is gorgeous. There is a large bar sitting in the middle of the action with gorgeous neon lighting throughout. Food Overall: 4/10 * Garlic Sambal Shrimp: 4/10 (to start, the entire dish was extremely lukewarm, almost cold. The sauce was very one note. Not specifically salty, sweet, smoky, or anything honestly) * Tempura Mushroom w/ Miso Mayo 2/10: the potential is there but this was SO oily and there was one mushroom that was so large it just was overwhelmingly holding oil. I recommend draining these a bit better before serving. * Pork Belly Bun: 7/10 this was the best bite for the night but also very average. Drinks (can't remember names): 5/10 they were just okay. Now to the sore spot of my visit. The service is...well...almost nonexistent. We sat at the bar and it was not busy with 3 bartenders behind the bar. It took almost 30 minutes to get my drink and then when I watched the bartender start talking to someone, I called him over and had to remind him of our other drink we ordered at the same time. He was nice enough to comp the drink due to his forgetfulness but it just didn't make any sense. In all honestly, server seemed tipsy themselves and I think it affected the entire experience. I think with some more training and overall focus on details, this can be a super cool place to visit.

Food was great! Ambiance classy upscale. Service was not good. The server took our order. Someone came and requested to hold our card for the night... The server never came back and the bar was empty. No service.

Ok, this place was definitely an unexpected surprise. I was on a solo date spot hunt and found this dim sum gem hidden in the west side of Atlanta. Here are a few take aways: The ambience is nice, it's a little dark but they have mini lamps on your table for good lighting, pictures, the ability to see the person in front of you. It's perfect for those who like a dimmer setting. The food is in small portions so be prepared to order more items as an individual. I didn't receive anything I thought was shareable except for the patatas bravas. They were good. The staff was friendly and inviting. Now for the food, I ordered edamame, beef gyoza, and pork belly bao to start. The sauce on the bao was amazing. The beef gyoza did what it was supposed to do and the edamame with rock salt was an excellent touch. I ordered a off the menu mocktail. Oh! And did I tell you that they have a happy hour menu from 4pm-6pm? I came just in time for that! lol so my starters were on the happy hour menu. I ended my meal with the crying tiger steak and patatas bravas. Delicious. And if you like spicy, even better. I would just say a little less sauce would have been fine for me. They also add a gratuity fee to your bill so just be prepared for that.

I randomly ended up here one night but had been wanting to check this place out for a while now. This spot is actually much bigger than I expected, with a main bar and area downstairs and another smaller area with lounge type sectional seating and a bar upstairs. The downstairs area was quite empty when we arrived but I loved the décor of the entire place and the music was on point. Definitely good for a late night option with drinks and music that doesn't have all the "extraness" of a typical club. Parking was also easy, which is always a plus.

Came here with a couple friends for happy hour and a quick bite. Very cute place for either girls night or date. The seating was a little awkward, but we made it work. I didn't really care for the first drinking ordered but our waiter was so nice and attentive he got me another and I was happy. Food is tapas style for the most part and our selections which we shared was pretty good. If you're really hungry you may want to order several items or go elsewhere. Parking was free only because we arrived before 6. After a certain time it's valet only with a $10 charge.

Met a friend here and it was my first time. I think the ambiance is beautiful. It's a great chill lounge vibe. Upstairs was great and bartenders made great drinks

I came for drinks one night with a group and it was fine. I came back for dinner with a different group and yikes. They weren't busy. Service is extremely slow. We barely saw our waitress. Food and drinks took forever. If they weren't out of something. Two people in our party didn't even get their food. While the food that we did get was ok, waiting 2 hours for entrees is ridiculous. The manager did come by at the end and apologized, but the damage was already done. this area blossoming, they need to get it together if they want to survive. Can't say I'll be back.

A friend and I came here for a girls dinner because the idea of Asian small plates was fun and something different. The ambiance and atmosphere was very fun and new age with lots of cool lighting and decor. Our waitress was wonderful and the food was okay but nothing earth shattering. The prices are about average for small plates and decent for drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). I would avoid the bao buns as mine (Chinese Sausage Bao) was very dry and lacking filling for one (1) $6 bun and while my friends bao (Mushroom) had filling, the hoisin flavor was so incredibly overpowering that she couldn't finish it (mind you, $6 for that thing!) We then went to pay and found the restaurant charges a "credit card fee" which was added on to our bill unless we paid in cash. Thinking this only applied to CREDIT cards, I paid with my debit card only to find that the fee was still charged. I think it's a bit ridiculous to require the customer to pay a card fee when it should be either the responsibility of the business OR a cost that is worked into the price of the food and drinks. This place was okay for the night, but the experience wasn't very memorable and we won't be returning.

The food was good, I ordered the Thai Basil fried rice, it was a huge bowl and pretty good ! The service was great and on point- my group orders like drinks and food came really fast! The ambiance was fun and puts you in a party mood with guest DJs ; this night it was celebrity producer Dallas Austin (TLC, Monica, Pebbles, etc). Expect to see celebrities I met Dallas Austin , who was very cool and down to earth !!

Been meaning to try dim sum and I've heard and seen a lot of reviews about Bar Diver so I had to check it out. Came on a Friday night at 8pm and opted to sit at the bar since most of the other tables were occupied with reservations. I sat at the downstairs bar since the upstairs one was packed. The upstairs area has those cute little pink flowers you see on social media and the DJ is upstairs so it's definitely the more livelier area but all around the ambiance was great. I ordered my drink the Come on Barbie which was pretty decently priced. It was about $12 which to me is a good deal because some places charge $15+ for drinks. It was a sweet drink with more of a citrusy taste than a strawberry taste which was interesting since the ingredient listed strawberry puree. I'd order it again tho because it was right up my alley. So, when we finally ordered food, I kid you not it took us AGES to get our food. I wanna say borderline 30+ minutes which is INSANE considered we ordered small plates not anything super extensive. I ordered the Chinese sausage bao, shrimp shumai, and the rangoons. The rangoons and the shumai are a must order as they were super good. The Chinese sausage bao was decent but I think next time I'd just order more of the dim sum as opposed to one singular bao. Like I said, super lively place with good vibes so I did enjoy my time. Plus the drinks were good and strong so I know that means for a good time. I just hate how slow the kitchen was. By the time our food came we had forgotten what we ordered. I will be back though to see if maybe they were having just a slow day. Don't let my 3 star deter you though, I do think everyone should check this place out. Plus valet is only $5.

Terrible experience. Spent over $60 on 2 drinks and 2 desserts. They also seem to have a fruit fly issue. I was swatting the entire time I was there, and flies kept landing on me. They include 20% gratuity on all checks. Service: waited around for a table on a Tuesday evening. Should've taken that as a sign to leave but we stuck it out. 2 bartenders saw us and ignored us. 2 waiters on staff. 2 2-tops in the restaurant. No one was busy. Drinks: took FOREVER. Our dessert came out first. I don't think the bartenders know the drinks. I watched them make them. Several minutes on each and they were NOT good. Dare I say one was straight disgusting. The King Fury has a thai chili citrus honey syrup in it. That is the only flavor of the drink. I actually love spicy drinks which is why I ordered this. The syrup was too spicy and there was too much of it. It not only burned going down but the syrup had a terrible mouthfeel. And then there was random boba on top (not listed on menu) that you can't really appreciate bc it's just floating on top of the cocktail. Desserts: ordered the ube cheesecake which was the only good thing about our experience and the basil crème brûlée which I'd say, good idea, unfortunate execution (too much basil). I'm local to the area so it's upsetting to say I will not returning.

This place is a hidden gem! The service was great and very attentive and the music/vibe of the cocktail bar was amazing. I ordered myself an espresso martini and the chicken dumplings. The espresso martini was nice and sweet but I have had stronger ones. It's premade which is unfortunate if you're like me and like tequila as your liquor. The dumplings were great as well but for 7 dollars you do only get 3. Our server did let us know that the place has been slow because not many people know about it! So stop by for aperitivo or cocktails with your friends or coworkers and try it out. You won't be disappointed!

Fun atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food!! ORDERED: Dim Sum Platter - vegetable gyoza, beef gyoza, shrimp har gau, shrimp shu mai, (crab rolls) Tempura Mushrooms Crying Tiger Steak (not pictured) Shaking Beef Char Siu Pork - pork belly (not pictured) The Dim Sum platter was the perfect way to start off our meal. Both gyozas were flavorful and had just the right amount of filling inside. Both the shrimp har gau and shrimp shu mai were new for us and better than what we expected. We could really taste the shrimp in them, but it wasn't overpowering. The dipping sauces that came with the platter were all equally delicious! Tempura Mushrooms were so good! We loved the batter on them and the miso mayo that came with it. Flavors paired together perfectly. There were definitely more on this plate than what we expected so we shared some with the others at our table. The Crying Tiger Steak was very tender and juicy. It came with a sauce on the side that helped to enhance the flavor of the meat! It wasn't too spicy, just had a little kick to it. The cucumbers added a really cool refreshing taste to the dish. The Shaking Beef was our favorite! The meat itself was juicy and not chewy at all. The veggies were not too crisp and were a pretty decent serving size. The sauce gave the entire bowl so much more flavor, but didn't overpower the bowl and take away from the other parts of it. The Char Siu Pork is the perfect dish to order last if you're not in the mood for dessert because it is so sweet and savory. It was sticky and sweet, a little chewy, but still very good and presented nicely! DRINKS: Come On Barbie Straight Outta Norcross (not pictured) The Barbie drink was refreshing and not too sweet! Loved the look of it PRICE: $200 for 5 different dishes, a cocktail, 3 beers, and tip Highly recommend Bar Diver and we will most definitely be back!!

Visited spot on a whim was in the area and celebrated friends bday. Service was great, drinks were great. Had a mishap with getting bill at the end but understood bad new manager got. Came back on 4-14 Tried all kinds of foods and drinks I need to upload. Definitely will go back. Cali bartender took care of us and good energy!!!!

This place is going to be a SUMMER HIT! Location is directly across from Palo Santo. It's menu is very creative and dare; I say provocative! This place has amazing vibes and tremendous atmosphere. The drink were unique enough to be called different. I look forward to many more nights at this spot!

A SEXY PLACE! This is a must try! The food was delicious and flavorful. Overall the vibes and atmosphere is immaculate!!! Service is on point and attentive and attractive; everyone is here was good looking! They have a MASSIVE bar and an upstairs with dance floor and dj. They host events weekly. Definitely coming back!

Not sure why this place has such low stars?? Our experience was amazing!! We had the best time for my friends 40th bday. Devan the server was patient and sweet. The food was delish! The DJ was Aaaaaaaamazing!!!! Everyone we met from the manager to the bartenders was truly sweet! I thought the prices were fair for drinks and food as well. A hidden gem-something for everyone here!

We came on their second night being open, literally just got their liquor license today. The bartenders were nice and attentive. We just missed last call for food by 30 minutes. I've had a sampling of the food during Paper Mill's grand opening event but I can't wait to come back to try more food. I had the Deax de Machina drink, a rum drink. It was great and comes with a smoke infusion visual show. My sister had a vodka drink which she enjoyed. They're open until about midnight on the weekends right now but plan to be open until 2am as they ramp up. We also enjoyed the music and will be back.

Me and my boyfriend came here for a date night. Small portions/tapas location with trendy decor.

Great place to bring family and friends, food was good and service was fast and prompt. The drinks were all really good including the Royal vodka which was new for us to try. I like the pickleball courts in the parking garage too! You can play a quick game and then go to bar diver to have some food and drinks after. Will be back soon.

The food here is absolutely incredible! we have been here for brunch and dinner and had the best Bao, dim sum,, shrimp toast, sweet and sour eggs, wagyu beef! hands down best Asian food in atl! also, at night the place is so poppin! this place is a vibe for great photos and food! We are regulars now!

My first time at Bar Diver. I really enjoyed the theme here! It was quite happening when we came. The tapas is decently good here and drinks were nice. Great place to hang out. DJ was pretty good, I did enjoy his selections. Would definitely come back!

Wow, a new hidden gem in ATL. Location is great, plenty of parking and they have a pickleball court on ground floor of parking structure. Went to this bar since I heard their food is off the chart and the reviews are not wrong. Food was delicious. Came hit fast and service were awesome. Such a cool place with a hip/trendy vibe and decor. Love the flowers on the ceiling. The bar on top floor is so conconvience to grab a drink and dance after eating dinner. I came here with a few of my girlfriends and we all had a blast dancing with the live DJ. Drinks were good also. Highly recommend this place. Definitely a fun spot to hang out on weekend.

Went to Bar Diver for a birthday party and the food was top notch. The A5 Wagyu, Bao, and shaken beef bo luc lac were incredible. Hands down to the chef who came out to greet us and staff... so friendly, polite, and the food came out quick!!! Will def return to this hot spot!

Bar Diver is much more than a bar. The food is outstanding and served by friendly and efficient staff. The atmosphere is interesting and very enjoyable. The upstairs lounge is very comfortable and great for catching up with friends while enjoying food, refreshments and dancing. We have visited Bar Diver several times and have yet to be disappointed.

I had high hopes for Bar Diver. The vibe was cool but the service was really slow. The drinks took a long time to make and they were all really sugary and didn't seem to have much alcohol in them. The food was decent but even for tapas the portions were really small compared to any other tapas restaurant in Atlanta. For the price I really expected more. They also charge a "credit card fee" to use your credit card. I've never seen any restaurant do this before.

Bar Diver is a must go! The place is really beautiful and comfortable. The staff was amazingly friendly and polite. The food was also incredible. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a great experience and amazing food.

They get 1 star for the ambience. Firstly the service was terrible. We didn't get greeted for 15 minutes and the restaurant was empty. Our waitress was inattentive and slow. The food was under seasoned, cold, chewy and some dishes were overly salty. This was the worse food I've ever had in Atlanta.

Cute and friendly bartenders. Good music and nice ambience. Tried the vegetable gyoza, which was tasty and a somewhat healthy option at the bar.

Sooooo incredibly bummed to write this review 2 days after them opening, I've worked in F&B and I know how critical customer exp is. I also know that new concepts have an expiration date on when they can turn around a poor experience, so I'm hopeful this will help them. Management: The manager was busy; pushing in chairs, wiping down table tops, but not checking-in on tables, which should be a priority within 48 hours of opening your restaurant. Service: Our server was poorly trained (didn't know the menus; drink or food) did not stop by frequently enough to give updates on food or drink service and overall didn't make us feel welcome; clearing plates clearly still in use, hovering after ticket was delivered. Our runner was also poorly trained, having us inform him of various dishes and encouraging him to learn the sauces and to call out dishes upon landing. Food: Pork shumai was under cooked, manager and server seemed unbothered. Papaya salad was bland, edamame came with no soy, shrimp dumplings were underwhelming. Vibe: There were red velvet ropes and a "bouncer" for a well lit dinner service. I understand the vibe you're attempting to generate, but if the lights are at 80%, and the floor is 20% full, you're not there. I hope ownership checks in with leadership, encourages their GM to retrain the staff and even do drop-ins or mystery eaters. Honestly, you make it to the summer and conceptually I think WSP would benefit from you-just not the you you are today. Good luck!

Really cool spot! Drinks were way overpriced, but the ambiance was so cool and the DJ was great.

Really fun, cool, hip place on the west side. The drinks were really good. The bartender was super nice, and we loved watching him create cocktails. I will definitely be back soon.

Ambiance is great and the drinks are good but the food portions are tiny. I would come back for cocktails, but don't recommend going here hungry if you don't want to break the bank.

The service and aesthetics was fine. It was the food that was too salty and came out room temperature.

it was a vibe, all the employees were super nice the food was really good too a little bit on the pricy side but it is atlanta

Went last night with friends and we had a really good time. Security was welcoming unlike other places so that was a plus when we arrived. Sat at the bar downstairs and our bartender was really attentive. Ate some crispy wings off of the late night menu. They were awesome with my ipa. When the sections upstairs cleared up we ended up getting a section with bottle service. Very swanky/decor was tasteful. The managers were very friendly and helpful as well. I ended up losing my phone when we left manager came out the building to give it to me. He found it for me. Thank you! Will definitely come back

Went there last weekend and it's an amazing place! I heard it had a fantastic atmosphere and I wasn't disappointed. That I expected. What I didn't expect was a 5 star menu of Asian fusion food that was out of this world and the prices were reasonable too! We had a large crowd but the drinks came quickly and the waitress was all over the table. Highly, highly recommend!

Food is excellent along with an upbeat vibe... I love especially nooks to retreat into carrying on my conversations just in case I felt more of laid back Vibe. Rare to find a menu with this kind of variety. Perfect place for a girls night out, Safe, pre-game, & or an all night in One!!!

Came on saturday night and the music bumping had me dancing all night long. The ambiance was nice and had a enclosed patio area if you wanted chill. Ordered some wing and tried the St Royale Vodka and it went down smooth. The staff was nice and friendly.

Ambiance was dope, good vibe here. Dj was on point. Definitely recommend. Drinks are a little pricey.

A friend that attended the Grand Opening recommended this place to me. The valet, Matt, got us started off right with great service and a recommendation for the Dim Sum Platter. Great drinks, even better food, and a courteous staff. I totally recommend this place if you are looking for a place to have some drinks with some friends.

Had the A5 Wagyu beef and the mussels. They were to die for. Beautiful decor and ambience. Resident dj on the weekends has an amazing mix. Definitely try to get seated on the bar upstairs with like minded good friends and you will have the time of your life. Service is amazing all the staff have decades of experience in the high end Atlanta hospitality industry. Didn't get to chance to snap photos because I had such a good time. Valet parking was seamless everyone was super personable and down to earth will be back!!

This place is only 2 weeks old. Don't let the small crowds right now turn you away. The food was fantastic. The cocktails were out of this world. The owners might be our new best friends. Go here. You won't be disappointed

Food was great. Nice new place. Valet wasnt expensive if you go there before too late.

Food and service were amazing. Great picture spot for IG! My friends and I had a blast. A5 Wagyu up there with the best steak houses. Dim sum platter so yummy!

The food was absolutely amazing! Drinks are wonderful the service was great, we had no wait time! Ambience is everything you want and more, i definitely found my new spot can't wait to be back

Vibe and music was superb! Environment was amazing as well. Unfortunately the food wasn't up to par. Expensive tapa style dishes. Pictures on Yelp were nothing like it in person.

Hair in my food. Drinks took forever to arrive to our table. Worst dining experience for such an aesthetically pleasing environment.