Dorian Gray

We've been wanting to check out this place for some time now and oh boy did they exceed our expectations. The ambiance was everything…intimate and very upscale. The food was absolutely delicious and prepared to perfection. We sat at the bar since they were fully committed. Katie, our server/bartender was nothing short of phenomenal. Her recommendations were on point and accurate. The sea bass is highly recommended along with their beef cheeks “Perogies”! Thank you Dorian Gray for making tonight so special. We will definitely be back very soon!

Dorian Gray was an unexpected fantastic dining experience. The low light ambiance set the mood for a romantic night out, but made it difficult to read the menu. However, the food and cocktails were exceptional and completely unexpected. Every dish was carefully crafted and packed with flavor, making it difficult to choose just one favorite. But if I had to choose, the pan seared scallops is out of this world. Normally this dish is pretty boring from the typical Buckhead restaurants, but not from here. I would come back for this dish and the drinks again. The service was also fantastic. If you're looking for a night out with great food and drinks, Dorian Gray is worth checking out.

Great drinks, awesome service and atmosphere; but that Brunch food was a total vibe. It's been a long time since I've had a brunch that good. Everything was amazing. Pancakes YASS with the orange butter and thick grade pure maple syrup. French toast whipped mascarpone cheese and fresh berry compote were so comforting. Potatoes on point and the lobster Benedict with a perfectly poached egg and smooth bernaise, simply delicious. Please ATL don't sleep on this brunch. We ate the pancakes too fast before we could get a picture, they were that good. Thanks Matt for your wonderful service!!

Long story short I was contacted 13 minutes before my v-day reservation and told the menu was prix fixe and $140 or so and they were letting me know in case I wanted to go elsewhere (courteously rude I know). I was pulling up already and decided to keep the reservation; they offered and provided complimentary bottle of champagne and I advised what I wanted was an apology/ownership of the situation instead of a it happened deal with it response(the restaurant wasn’t super busy which I thought it would be) I sat down saw one of the courses had apples (see menu) and asked the server if they were cooked; she said no why are you allergic and I informed her yes I was and the server said she’d let the chef know. Unbeknownst to me when it arrived it still had apples in it and yeah had an allergic reaction. Management came over and advised there was a mix up and the server didn’t tell her head server etc, etc. Management then checks on me and says if I feel okay to stay after a few minutes they will comp our meals; the owner comes over after a bit and offers me an epi pen (luckily I’m not deathly allergic). The manager asks what I’m allergic to I advise raw apples, peaches,plums,cherries etc She’s like I’m going personally to let the kitchen no there will be no berries or anything on your plate (I advise I’m not allergic to them but she’s like no we aren’t taking chances you will have a substitute; you won’t even have any of the sauce for the cake.) Manager comes back let’s me know she informed the kitchen, chef, it’s on the receipt and basically the whole restaurant knows absolutely no fruit or berries (safe right, wrong). My cake comes to the table with berries still; luckily for me I’m not allergic to berries but if I was it would’ve been the second time in the night and to make it worse at this point literally everyone knew what had happened and still somehow I ended up with berries on the plate (see photos; I did not eat the cake) Nevertheless the flavor of each course (everything else) was impeccable. I would go back for this reason as there were options on the regular menu that I would love to try. If you have allergies triple check before eating and don’t feel too bad that the management comes off as giving excuses instead of taking ownership they mean well and in the end will try to resolve it. I didn’t die the food flavor was amazing and as a foodie I do appreciate that so I’m giving 4 stars on the strength of that.

Newly opened restaurant in Buckhead, Atlanta near The St. Regis Atlanta Hotel. Elegant ambiance and good food! Our table tried the Beef Cheeks Perogies, Wagyu Carpacio, Mushroom Risotto, Winter Vegetables, Sea Bass, Scallops, Cheesecake and Creme Brulee. Everything was delicious but I especially liked the Beef Cheeks, Sea Bass, Scallops and Creme Brulee. *Update April, 2023: Enjoyed a most wonderful brunch on the patio at Dorian Gray. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! Our table had the French Toast, Lobster Benedict, Fish & Chips, House Smoked Scottish Salmon, Dorian Burger, Duck Frittata, and Adele's Potato. For drinks, we had the Peach Bellini, White Sangria and Mimosa Bar. We concluded our meal with the Amaretto, Stracciatella, and Earl Grey gelatos. I can't wait to return....

Where do I start? The food is amazing! The staff was very attentive and was very knowledgeable about the menu. I was able to order the orange zest pancakes and they were delicious. I could have just eaten that. Our server recommended lobster benedict and Im so glad I did. The lobster salad was a great compliment to the dish. They did not skimp on the lobster. The egg was perfectly poached and the bearnaise was delicious and was not broken. I ate the bearnaise with my potatoes. I would definitely come back and try dinner!

I live close and walk by here all the time and have been waiting for this restaurant to open since June. Needless to say my expectations were high.....and tonight they were surpassed. Executive Chef Christian and Head Chef Haddad came by after each course to check on my experience. Bartender Nami is a true mixologist, and although my cocktail (The Dorian) was a bit sweet for my personal preference, it was objectively delicious and she offered to remake it with less coriander syrup. The staff overall is extremely attentive and conversant and the vibe is high society house music (I wouldn't mind if they turned down the music just a touch). Chef Christian's creations were in the words of Bill & Ted "Most Excellent" Course 1: Steak Tartare - so texturally sumptuous and flavorful; among the best I've ever eaten Drink pairing: The Dorian Course 2: Little Neck Clams - the chilis, ginger and leek are an unmatched Spanish French fusion of flavor that I want again and again. Wine: Dry vermentino Course 3: Lobster Bisque - a savory seafood broth without the typical cream and no lobster bits captured the essence of autumn. Uniquely flavored with subtle hints of all spice, clove and basil oil Wine: Dry Vermentino Course 4: Whole Branzino - perfectly cooked whole fish on a thick chimichurri-esque paste that paired perfectly. Wine: Malbec Blend (don't let anybody tell you that you can't drink red with fish) Dessert: Spanish Cheesecake - such a light and pleasant sweetness topped with caramelized apples and my favorite: no crust. A beautiful end to a beautiful feast. Wine: Blandys Madeira Rainwater I've already made a second reservation for week's end. Chef's kiss.

This was my first time going here. I went with a group of friends. We had the best time. The atmosphere, food, and service were amazing! The chef came to our table to make sure everything was fine. It was better than fine. The taste of his food was world-class. We odered the Beef Tartare, Lobster soup/salad, Lamb, and Bolognese. There is valet parking. Matt parked my car, and he was also wonderful, with a great personality. I will definitely be going back.

I'm thoroughly disappointed. I made a reservation for a birthday brunch with my best friend from Florida that flew in just to celebrate with me. We were so excited to try Dorian Gray, due to the raving reviews. She even picked up my favorite ice cream cake, on her way from the airport. The weather was beautiful and things were in our favor. Upon arriving for our reservation, she arrived first and called me noticing the doors were locked. Two other parties booked brunch and showed up while she waited outside with a melted ice cream cake. We booked the reservation based on seeing via their Instagram advertisement (attached) that they now offer brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The fact that no one bothered to check for several Saturday reservations is concerning, in regards to operations. Additionally, they texted me to confirm my reservation 24 hours prior, which I did. We had to scramble because finding a good brunch reservation on a Saturday in atlanta is almost impossible. I commented on their Instagram and direct messaged them and no one bothered to respond. Interesting for a new restaurant on the block!

*Update April, 2023: Enjoyed a most wonderful brunch on the patio at Dorian Gray. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! Our table had the French Toast, Lobster Benedict, Fish & Chips, House Smoked Scottish Salmon, Dorian Burger, Duck Frittata, and Adele's Potato. For drinks, we had the Peach Bellini, White Sangria and Mimosa Bar. We concluded our meal with the Amaretto, Stracciatella, and Earl Grey gelatos. I can't wait to return.... November 2022: Newly opened restaurant in Buckhead, Atlanta near The St. Regis Atlanta Hotel. Elegant ambiance and good food! Our table tried the Beef Cheeks Perogies, Wagyu Carpacio, Mushroom Risotto, Winter Vegetables, Sea Bass, Scallops, Cheesecake and Creme Brulee. Everything was delicious but I especially liked the Beef Cheeks, Sea Bass, Scallops and Creme Brulee.

Updated: still loving the space and am addicted to the beef cheeks perogies. So good!

I had a great experience! I valet staff was super friendly! Our server Dzuli was great! Must try for anyone open-minded to trying new foods. I had the following items: Parm Donuts Carpaccio Perogies Sea Bass Duck Ravioli Various drinks Everything was great! I've always wanted to try Sea Bass, it was delicious! I agree with the comment that everything could be a few dollars less, but I understand inflation affects everything!

I will start by saying this restaurant has a lot of potential. Being a new restaurant some things are expected & unforeseen but others are things that should be hashed out prior to opening. Especially as it pertains to operations. My friend had a very disappointing experience with this restaurant for her birthday. Though they confirmed her reservation, they somehow was closed when she showed up. Fast forward, We decided to give this restaurant another shot to close out her birthday with a Sunday brunch. I will say, the food was pretty good but good food doesn't make up for a terrible experience, they go hand in hand. We sat on the patio which was beautiful might I add. The weather was great!. However, Not once were we greeted by anyone other than the host who seated us. The waiters continued to walk by us to serve other tables without acknowledging us at all. Finally after about 30 mins of waiting, not even glasses of water on our table, one of my friends decided to go speak with the host, the hosts let us know they were under staffed but shortly she came back out and took it upon herself to bring us some waters and take our drink orders which we appreciated given it wasn't her job. Because this wasn't her job, she unfortunately brought us straws that were unwrapped, in her bare hands so we couldn't use because they were dirty; very unsanitary since she is the hosts, handling menus, touching the door etc. The wine deal we order was suppose to come with the sparkling water to make it a spritzer, that never happened so we ended up just drinking the Riesling on its own. A few of us ordered white sangria of which only ONE came out, without fruits that should've been in included in the drink. I ended up having to re-order / asked for mine after 30+ minutes of noticing it was never coming. Finally another one of my friends decided to ask one of the waiters is they were ever gonna greet us or take our orders (almost an hour after being seated) the guy reiterated that they were understaff which is fine but communication is key. No one communicated with us, they just kept walking past us to serve the other tables as if we were not there. Not to make this about race because I'm sure it isn't but we are a group of black women; the only black women that were on the patio and the only ones not being greeted / served at this time so it was very disappointing and it didn't feel good. Finally a young lady came over to take our orders but was unable to answer some of our questions pertaining to menu items (she kept saying "I don't know" or "I would assume so" when we asked anything. This lead to an order of potatoes we received with pork on the side of the table where a few of us do not actually eat pork and had to stop eating the potatoes the minute we realized. Also very disappointing. There were a few other operational things that doesn't necessarily need to be hashed out here but overall I wished the owners and staff would put more effort into running this place. It has great potential but bad service would turn anyone away. After posting the food on my IG so many people were eager to try it and they DMd me letting me know they were gonna try it or asking how was the food and I was deff very honest food is good but service is disappointing and not good at all because I have to give those a choice and a voice which most do not wish to dine where there isn't equally good service. Understandable. Maybe the 3rd time will be the charm? I want to give this place another shot but I'm not sure. I would hate to feel like a burden or not wanted somewhere that I'm paying money to have a certain service. I hope they get it together sooner than later!

Food- just plain. Many items were not available Service- there was next to none. Frustrating Atmosphere- loud and annoying Chances of going back- Zero

***FOOD: Doomed to come again because it was so unbelievably good. We were tempted by many things on the menu and wanted to try it all. MUST HAVE Duck Ravioli was OHMYGod ethereal. Beef Cheek Perogies was divine; DUCK was cooked to perfection, SeaBass was tender and melt in you mouth like butter. Branzino was good but still had some bones & was a little small but loved the greens on top; Parmesan Donuts for dessert - ok, i guess i like my desserts sweet; creme brulee-a little thin for the dish it was in. There was the option to have shaved truffle to any dish but there wasn't anything i wanted to add it to really because it would have overpowered whatever it was that I was going to eat. I would have liked to see maybe a fresh hand made Tagliatelle or Pappardelle pasta with slight butter & shaved truffle on the menu, with a protein option. I would have ordered that with shaved truffle. ***COST (OUT OF 4$): $$$$ ***DÉCOR: contemporary white clean minimal ***SERVICE: Matt was professional & attentive explaining the highlights on the menu and he answered all our questions. You can tell he has been doing this a long time and with grace. Our glasses were always full. Attentive & unobtrustive service. it was a very nice evening ***RECOMMEND: HIGHLY RECOMMEND and like I said we are doomed to come again because of how delicious everything is and how much we want to try the other intriguing menu items.

We spent our Valentine's here for this dining experience and everything was excellent from the Victorian aesthetic to all six courses. The staff were extremely attentive and all took care great care and attention during each course. The chef made his rounds to check in and greet the tables. It's always a pleasure to see the creatives who help curate the experience behind the scenes. We would 10/10 recommend and visit again.

I guess the name is a literal interpretation of what to expect from this new restaurant in Buckhead - a beautiful picture hiding a sad disappointment. After hearing rave reviews for weeks, a group of longtime friends who are seasoned foodies were thrilled to experience Dorian Gray for Sunday Brunch this weekend. Immediate impressions were high due to the elegant decor but those hopes were quickly dashed when the service immediately fell far short of our basic expectations. As some of the very first guests to arrive, there was an entire open dining room to accommodate our party of six yet the hostess stuffed us into a corner with view of a wall, the entrance to the kitchen and the stairs that lead down to the dark restrooms that were devoid of paper towels or other hand drying implements. The music system overhead blared sad wailing cover tracks that made for a slightly uncomfortable noise level despite us being the only table in the main dining room. Then, it took 15 mins and two requests to get the bartender/waitress to order a bottle of spirits for the table only to find out that they were out of the first two we selected from their drinks menu. From there on, it was just one similar disappointment after. The staff only realized that they were out of one of the three main specialties presented for the day after we ordered two of them. They served one of our guests with lukewarm coffee and only discovered that they were out of the bottle wine we were sharing when we tried to order a second one. The food was not bad but did not dazzle or impress and was just as big of a let down as the overall experience. Needless to say, we did not risk dessert or linger for delayed cocktail service and migrated over to more reputable environs nearby at the Shops of Buckhead. I'll be curious to see if this was an anomaly or the beginning of a fast end for a location that has housed several of our favorite places over the years.

Let me start by saying the 1 star is only because our entire meal was comped after speaking with the manager. It frankly doesn't make up for the terrible experience that we had on Mothers' Day. We had a reservation and were seated on the back patio as there was not availability inside. After being seated, we waited 20-30 minutes and finally had to ask for a server before we were seen by anyone. The lobster Benedict was out which was very disappointing for my boyfriend, but he went with the duck frittata and French toast instead. I ordered the chicken biscuit because it came with Adele's potatoes which I wanted to try and I had smelled some fried chicken when we walked in that smelled really great. Since we were quite hungry after waiting so long to be served, we asked if we could do the French toast as an appetizer, but they were not able to do that. Our drinks came out quite a long time after ordering and both the Bloody Mary and the white sangria were bland and disappointing. The food came soon after that and was also subpar. The frittata and French toast were both lacking the usual fluffiness that one would expect. The biscuit, chicken, duck and egg were all dry. The French toast was not plated as you would expect in a restaurant and looked more like something I would cook in my own kitchen. My biscuit came with fries instead of the Adele's potatoes, which I immediately told the person who delivered my food, who happened to be the owner and manager but seemed to be having to work the host stand and food runner position simultaneously. He said they were sweet potato fries (incorrect) and that's what it comes with (incorrect), and when I corrected him he said he would check but never came back. I was never offered an option to choose a different side and certainly was not told ahead of time or even as the food was delivered that they were out of the Adele's potatoes. Coincidentally, the table next to us on the back patio had a similar situation where their young daughter did not receive French fries, and while their server was more competent in that she asked if there was another side she could offer, they were unhappy that they were not informed ahead of time that fries would not be available. Many items on the menu not being available on a popular holiday is not a good look, and when that man spoke to the other manager and owner, he did not seem particularly satisfied with the response. Meanwhile, we were incredibly hungry but only ate about half of our food because it was so dissatisfactory, and we were waiting for our waitress who never showed back up during our meal when we would have been able to broach our concerns with her, nor for the next 30-40 minutes after we finished eating. The other table saw their waitress 4-5 times during this period. We finally asked to see the manager as we did not want to wait to see how long it would take to see our waitress again. She ran out with the check and we told her we were waiting to speak with the manager. He came over and my boyfriend brought up all of the concerns I mentioned above, as well as the fact that he never returned when I asked him about the mistake made with my meal, and the issue of mold on our tablecloth and hearing constant frantic shouts from the kitchen during our meal. The manager/owner did not apologize nor wait to hear my boyfriend calmly lay out his concerns. He offered to comp half of our meal, but after my boyfriend said that he did not enjoy a single aspect of the meal or experience, he said he would take care of the whole thing and walked away. In my opinion, the issues here begin at the top, from being understaffed, underprepared, incapable of delivering the service that is promised, and not being open to genuine feedback that needs to be addressed to generate the business that they are hoping for. We saw our waitress once when she took our order and once when she brought the check. That is unacceptable and we will not be returning. From what we overhead among staff and other customers, there seems to be an issue of inconsistency here, which would explain our experience versus some of the more positive reviews that enticed us to visit. I hope that changes are made so that their business can be successful, but the only positive thing I can say is that our food was not completely inedible.

Great new restaurant with wagu beef carpaccio, lamb chops, branzino, all very nicely done. Can't wait for outdoor patios to open. Welcome addition in Buckhead. Elegant yet welcoming. The 14 person private room in lower level is a great space for a private event which our company will try. Had a very nice meal and experience, and they have parking.

Great ambiance. The food and service was top quality. Excited to go back and try their brunch

Service and cocktails get a 5 star rating. Food gets 4 stars. I had the mushroom risotto (highly recommend) the Brussels sprouts were burnt and had a bitter smoky taste.

Wonderful meal!!! My husband and I are foodies and you cannot miss this restaurant when in Atlanta!!! The wait staff is impeccable, the manager very attentive and the chef Christian came out wanting to know how we liked our meal and took some new dish suggestions from us! Absolutely wonderful!! We had Duck which was so tender and a filet cooked impeccably! Ask for Katelyn and Matt!

Upon entry-the Lady at the front told me she would make an exception although my outfit met all dress code requirements. Felt a bit racist. I assume she just wasn't used to seeing brown people come there. Then once she realized that I had on a sweater and jeans (pretty business casual actually as I was coming from work and no athletic attire she then let me know that she was just making a general statement and it wasn't directed towards me. Btw people had on way more casual clothing than I had on. Buuutttt anyway we get seated. The entrance experience kinda ruined my mood however we were there and I really wanted to try the food as my partner and I always are looking for new spots since we eat out alot. Sea Bass AMAZING! Lamb AMAZING. Cooper the server TOP TIER! Maine Lobster salad to die for! Vibe was great although the service manager was yelling at a young lady in front of her co workers and patrons. I thought (as a HR professional in the hospitality industry) it was a bit tacky. We maybe would visit for the food but my entry experience really bothered me. Service kinda made up for it but I was instantly uncomfortable

Great drinks, awesome service and atmosphere; but that Brunch food was a total vibe. It's been a long time since I've had a brunch that good. Everything was amazing. Pancakes YASS with the orange butter and thick grade pure maple syrup. French toast whipped mascarpone cheese and fresh berry compote were so comforting. Potatoes on point and the lobster Benedict with a perfectly poached egg and smooth bernaise, simply delicious. Please ATL don't sleep on this brunch. We ate the pancakes too fast before we could get a picture, they were that good. Thanks Matt for your wonderful service!!

Excellent location with lots of available parking. Delicious food, and fancy cocktails! Nice staff and atmosphere!

I ate such a delicious steak here that I will visit this place again. They had many other interesting dishes, but I didn't try them all. When they make a steak delicious, you can be sure that the other food will be delicious too.

Stunning find in Atlanta! The recently opened Dorian Gray Restaurant. Exquisite cuisine, superb service, and an elegant decor. If you are a 'foodie' there is no disappointment to be found here. Best Negroni in Buckhead. Our dinner: amazing breads, Wagyu carpaccio, beet salad, lobster salad, mushroom risotto, schnitzel, coq au vin, and branzino! Wow!!! Our waiter, Matt, was so professional and prompt - top notch service all the way! Did I mention dessert? The chocolate ganache cake - my oh my! Do yourself a favor and have dinner or brunch starting this weekend.

DO NOT GO HERE. Not kidding. We came for dinner after our son's baccalaureate service. We were a table of 8, including my inlaws from out of town. It took 3 hours to get our food. Our reservation was for 8:15 pm. We didn't get our main course until almost 10 pm. Our waiter was nice, but completely untrained and absent. And it wasn't like the restaurant was busy. There were three other tables besides ours. Totally inexcusable. They were out of 4 main course menu items - duck, filet, rack of lamb, and ribeye. What we did receive was really good. However, the service was painfully slow. We had to go get our own pitchers of water, help clear our own table. And for the love of God, the guy singing in this restaurant was TERRIBLE. And wearing a Hawaiian shirt and orange yoga pants. What a disaster of an evening for a special graduation weekend. On top of all of this ... we spoke to the manager several times asking for help. He NEVER showed up at the table. He never helped. There is absolutely NO leadership or management at this restaurant. It's not going to make it, and it's a shame because the menu looks awesome. And the food was good.

Our Server was great. Cocktails were perhaps overpriced: I had one for $22... an Old Fashioned with a brand bourbon. Our two entrees were $55.00 each for a lovely sea bass and a Branzino. The delicious entrees were good, but one diner needed more information from wait staff regarding head and fin on fish. One Owner arrived upstairs to adjust the volume of the speakers, more than once, to adjust customer comments. ( Control was directly behind me). It was my second visit; my first was the 2nd week of opening. Summary: First visit, our wine was corked ( not on the restaurant!), the beef was UNDER cooked based on diner's request ( twice). 2nd visit, our cocktails and fish entrees a bit overpriced. Our wait staff person was knowledgeable, providing wine choices based on our interest and menu selections. She was helpful and listening to our time interests. We'll return again, later.

I still haven't tried Dorian Gray... because I had a reservation for a foodie Meetup group I organize on Monday, and with no explanation, the restaurant canceled via text 2 hours before our reservation. I have tried calling multiple times and have received no answer, nor have they posted anything anywhere to provide an explanation. I have never canceled an event before, and it was a huge let down to those who signed up to try this place out. It would be helpful if someone could at least provide a reason why you would just close your restaurant on a night you're supposed to be open for business so I can at least share the reason with my group.

Amazing spot! Great new addition to the Buckhead restaurants! We had duck ravioli, donuts, kobe carpaccio, buratta cheese! Spanish cheescake for dessert is something you must try! Very nice cocktail list, Nostalgia is one of best cocktails I tried.Everything was perfect. Server Daria was amazing! We will definitely go back! One of my new favorite places in Buckhead area!