Daniel B.
Yelp
Brack's Kitchen is great. As I've said in my reviews of other healthy food restaurants that have popped up in Atlanta over the last 5-10 years, we need more restaurants like this. It's hard to eat healthy when dining out, but Brack's makes it easy. They're a wonderful option.
Brack's, named after the owner, opened in the same shopping center as Superica in Buckhead (officially called Buckhead Court) in May 2019. Generally, it's a lot like local chain gusto! or Upbeet in Westside -- healthy, made-to-order bowls in a casual environment. My fiancee and I like Upbeet the best because of its taste and also, they have separate trash, recycling, and compost bins (like Whole Foods). Brack's doesn't have anything like that. It'd be nice if they did.
We visited for dinner. The restaurant was bright and clean. The build-out still looked new. The interior has a warm, homey feel to it. Open prep counters in the center, seating on either side, self-serve drinks (Stubborn Soda, tea, water) in the back. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and worked efficiently. You can either order with one of the employees at the counter or by using the tablet by the entrance.
The staff was busy serving other customers when we decided what we wanted so we used the kiosk to order. It worked well. Our orders came out fast.
The menu featured 10 signature items, five salads and five warm bowls, priced at $9.99 to $14.99 each. You could also build your own bowl starting at $9.99 each. Along with the aforementioned beverages, juices, and a limited selection of wine (by the glass) and beer are also served.
Our group ordered a variety of bowls:
Warm Bowls
* Brack's Fresh Catch ($14.99) - sweet potato glass noodles, Thai seared greens beans, roasted bell peppers, marinated tuna poke, citrus-marinated avocado, edamame, English cucumbers, red onion, fresh cilantro, crispy wontons, toasted sesame sauce
* Highway 29 ($10.99) - brown rice, balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, Johnny B's smoked chicken, cowboy caviar, citrus marinated avocado, Sriracha creme
* Chicken and Falafel ($11.99) - brown rice, balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, chili roasted cauliflower, herb and citrus grilled chicken, balsamic marinated cherry tomatoes, English cucumbers, shaved Parmesan cheese, cilantro lemon vinaigrette
* Steak and Gravy ($14.99) - spicy forbidden black rice, super slaw, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted broccoli, garlic roasted mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, Hawaiian marinated steak, smoked blue cheese, basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto
* Saturday in the Park ($9.99) - organic tri-color quinoa, super slaw, roasted sweet potatoes, garlic roasted mushrooms, Thai seared green beans, black-eyed pea falafel, lightly toasted sunflower seeds, jalapeno pineapple vinaigrette
Salad
* Ali's Chopped ($11.99) - local lettuce mix, herb and citrus grilled chicken, balsamic-marinated cherry tomatoes, citrus-marinated avocado, black-eyed peas, boiled egg, crispy turkey bacon, smoked blue cheese, turkey bacon vinaigrette
Every bowl was made to order and presented beautifully with fresh and colorful ingredients. Dressings were served on the side. Everyone seemed to like what they ordered because we devoured everything. Brack's Fresh Catch, Highway 29, and Ali's Chopped were all listed on the menu as Brack recommendations.
My fiancee and I had Brack's Fresh Catch and Ali's Chopped. I thought both were delicious. Each bowl had a substantial amount of food and was filling and satisfying. While I've had better tuna poke, the version I got in Brack's Fresh Catch wasn't bad. The raw slices of tuna were nicely flavored with appetizing texture. My favorite ingredients in the bowl were the citrus-marinated avocado, Thai seared (French) green beans, and edamame. The citrus-marinated avocado was a lot like guacamole. Same sort of taste and consistency. Ali's Chopped was similar to eating a hearty, entree-sized salad. The salad came packed with high-quality protein -- thick, lean chunks of chicken breast, an egg, and black-eyed peas. The balsamic-marinated cherry tomatoes were tasty.
All in all, these bowls did the job and at a reasonable price.
I'd come back.