Divan Restaurant &amp; Bar

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"Situated in a restored "castle" (we remain uninformed about Atlanta's apparent monarch era), Divan offers tasty Persian cuisine and a setting for all your social situations. Dramatic gold curtains, glass-bottom floors, and a patio with sweeping Midtown skyline views create an elegant atmosphere for team dinners, dates, and gatherings with that one friend who refuses to go anywhere unless there's hookah. There's also a non-smoking floor for those who can't be bothered with watermelon mist. No matter which table you get, make sure the rich kashke bademjaan and tender duck leg confit are on it." - jacinta howard, juli horsford

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"Spend Christmas Day at The Castle in Midtown, home to longtime Persian restaurant Divan. Share a spread of the menu highlights like hummus with tabbouleh and crab risotto croquettes. Reservations are recommended and there is a suggested dress code, so leave the Christmas jammies at home." - Caroline Eubanks

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"Divan will serve sabzi polo and pan-roasted grouper from Monday, March 18-Sunday, March 31." - Sarra Sedghi

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"When you position a restaurant inside of a 100-year-old “castle” that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places, things can fall into Bridgerton-esque kitsch quickly. Yet, Midtown’s Divan errs on the side of elegance with four levels of granite-walled lairs, glass-bottom floors, and towering windows. The clientele, a well-dressed mix trying to impress corporate clients, dates, or parents, keeps the mood elevated. So, too, does a well-crafted array of Persian-inspired dishes. The pomegranate-drizzled turkey and pistachio kufta is something out of a meatball-themed dream. The basil-sprigged scallops and the slow-roasted lamb shanks are flavorful triumphs of the highest order. Take your meal or wild fruit hookah on the outdoor patio, where you can feel like a royal overseeing a kingdom of joggers and double-parked cars. Divan's Persian Feastphoto credit: Amy Sinclair Divan Restaurant & Barphoto credit: Amy Sinclair The Chicken Kabobphoto credit: Amy Sinclair" - DeMarco Williams

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"Mediterranean Restaurant and Hookah Bar For a unique dining experience, try Divan—a Mediterranean restaurant and hookah lounge. Guests are transported to Arabia, surrounded by pillows and curtains. Order small bites like the lamb kufta and hummus while you smoke the hookah. Divan also has a full bar."

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Nasim Pasha

Google

This restaurant gets 5 plus stars. Our experience was perfect! We were celebrating my birthday. The food was top notched ( and atmosphere). We ordered appetizers galore( chic kabobs, 5 spice potatoes, salad, eggplant, shrimp, and the duck leg). I can't believe that I tried the latter, but it was delicious. My main entree, I went for the lamb chops. It was "finger licking good".. The customer service? OMG. The restaurant provided me a complimentary drink which was delicious, and ice cream for dessert. My friend was sampling and loving my lamb and the other friends lamb. They heard us talking and decided to bring her a complimentary chop. You can not beat this level of customer service. Excellent customer service, keeps your guests coming back. We will return!

Quana F.

Google

We couldn’t be happier with the exceptional service provided for our wedding day! From start to finish, everything was handled with professionalism, care, and attention to detail. Misdee and the Divan team exceeded our expectations and played such a huge role in making our special day unforgettable. The staff was incredibly attentive, ensuring every detail was flawless—from the timely setup of decorations to ensuring our guests were comfortable throughout the day. They were responsive to last-minute changes and made sure we felt supported and stress-free. The food was phenomenal, served promptly, and raved about by all of our guests. The coordination of the timeline, from the ceremony to the reception, was seamless. Everyone—from the planner, servers, and bartenders worked together perfectly. Thanks to the outstanding service, we were able to fully enjoy our day knowing everything was in expert hands. We wholeheartedly recommend Misdee and the Divan team to anyone looking to have a truly memorable event.

Agent Smith

Google

The Divan Salad was unexpectedly delicious and flavorful. The double cut lamb chops (medium rare) with six spice potatoes and sauteed spinach were delicious. The three lamb chop option is delicious and more than enough, unless you plan on sharing. The sauteed spinach was the unexpected stand out in terms of flavor. The salmon and fettuccini pasta were really tasty, with the pasta being good, but not being as flavorful as it looked. The Persian donuts were amazing! (Don't mind the two missing donuts. The picture was taken a few seconds too late.) The coffee was a great compliment. Asa was a great waitress and promptly exchanged my over cooked lamb chops cooked to the correct temperature. I'd go back in a heartbeat. The food was good, while the service and atmosphere were top notch. Make sure to check out the exterior upstairs decks before leaving.

Phyllis Burr

Google

This was our first time visiting Divan. We were greeted with a smile. Our waitress, Taj was AMAZING. She guided us through the dishes and made me feel like I was her only customer. The food was great! We will be back.

Kelly Ndifon

Google

First time here and I loved the service. Their food is bursting with good flavor. You could savor the blend of Mediterranean spices in your food which was so good. Also, the idea of having different rooms is cool to me. I loved the food too and as an African, I was happy they understood the assignment when it came to spicy 🌶️. Their pepper sauce is not for the faint hearted but I loved it. The honey glazed carrots were so so good as well

Dana Shearer

Google

We had such a nice evening. Maya was our awesome server and she gave us enough attention but not overly so. Food was delicious. Standouts were the beet salad, lamb chops, chicken kebabs and the grouper. The guys loved their cocktails and sangria. The only negative was the music made it a little hard to hear ourselves. But other than that it was an all around excellent experience!!! (I forgot to get more pics)

Shadwa Mussad

Google

Misdee and the Divan Catering Team provided amazing food and beverage service for our wedding! They went above and beyond, and so many of my friends and family have been talking about how delicious the food was. Many people said it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding, and I agree! The food was so beautifully displayed and elevated the experience of the whole day. The team was attentive and professional in setting up, clean up, and service throughout the day. Misdee was very responsive and helped me with detailed planning leading up to the wedding as well. Her expertise and advice was invaluable. It was such a pleasure to connect with her through the process. We are so happy that we can return to Divan anytime to eat the delicious food again! Photos by: Mary Claire Photo

Ranford Roper Jr

Google

Pre Valentine dinner!! We finally made to the Castle. Divan is one the best mediterranean places to eat. The ambience is grown and sexy. The service is top notch!

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"Divan will serve sabzi polo and pan-roasted grouper from Monday, March 18-Sunday, March 31." - Sarra Sedghi

Divan Restaurant & Bar - Review - Midtown - Atlanta - The Infatuation