Five and Ten

We selected this place after reading the reviews and were expecting them to be much more welcoming and accommodating. The service was just ok. Our server started off friendly, but later, she seemed distracted and perhaps even irritated. We did not feel welcomed, and the atmosphere was not comfortable. In general we like simple menus, but the items they had in the menu were unrefined and underwhelming. And the taste was just average, doesn't match the prices. And they took a loooong time to bring our food. We were just sitting there, bored, without having any food at our table majority of time. They gave us a complementary dessert at the end probably because of that. However interior of the restaurant was interesting. Parking is too tight and seems to have just one lane for both entrance and exit. I genuinely wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, we will not be returning.

Our dining experience was extraordinary. The food is beyond delicious and the service was impeccable. We had the gazpacho, fried chicken, North Carolina trout and they made me a special dessert. They are great (and accommodating) with allergies. Well worth the visit.

✨ Good thing: The place had a great atmosphere. Cozy and nicely decorated. 💸 But… the food was way overpriced and not worth it, in our opinion. I ordered the Halibut, which was bland and lacked flavor. My friend had the Roasted Pork Collar, which was slightly burned on the edges. 😕 Service-wise, although the waiter was friendly, they forgot our table’s request for bread and didn’t offer anything to make up for it. 🚫 Overall, definitely not worth the high price for what’s supposed to be a fine dining experience.

Visited to celebrate our son’s graduation; our first time here since new owners took over. Food was not amazing, server wasn’t friendly/helpful/attentive, but the front porch was a wonderful spot, even on a cold evening. My duck confit, traditionally one of my favorite dishes, was overcooked and had a muddy/gritty taste. Lentils were very good, but there was nothing fresh or bright on the dish except some small and tasteless pieces of satsuma. Cocktails were hit or miss. My dessert, a chocolate pavlova, was a highlight. For the price, we expected a much nicer overall experience.

Everyone was very friendly! Bob, our server, said he had been there 25 years and the quality of his service really showed. He gave us the correct amount of attention and made wonderful drink suggestions. Two of us tried the Peach Spritz, which was so refreshing and flavorful. Six of us went for Restaurant Week and tried different items, except for the dessert. Everyone ordered the chess pie and it was outstanding. I had the watermelon salad, the grouper fish and the chocolate chess pie. The salad was light and refreshing. The grouper had several different sauces on the side and all were outstanding with the vegetables that were paired with it. The chocolate chess pie was absolutely fabulous! Peter Dale, the owner came out twice to make sure all was well. Very special touch when the owner visits with patrons. Only negative is our room was very noisy. Could be the crowd that was in our room making it loud. Since it is in an old home, it is divided into separate rooms. And even has seating on the front porch. Wish I had taken food photos because the presentation was beautiful. I consider myself a "foodie" and this is a must to go to again soon!

So far, I have not found a really great restaurant in Athens. I was hoping this would have been a nice way to celebrate the Christmas Holidays with my guest. We've dined out numerous times all over GA and Charleston SC. Our server confused my guest for someone else. My guest still looks like he did 40 years ago as a UGA student. So I asked if he knew our server. He did not. He does not currently live in this region. I started with a Zero Proof Wynn Ever with Seasonal Shrub (Spiced Pear), Citrus Seedlip, Lime, Honey, and Soda. This was a beautiful sweet and tart blend of flavors. As a Snack, we ordered the Corn Bread, Soft Whipped Honey Butter, and Fennel Pollen. This was served warm and was quite good. I would recommend ordering it as a companion to entrees as the entrees lack sufficient starch to balance the amount of protein being served. My dinner was Braised Osso Buco. It was fork tender but lacked flavor. My guest had the Pan Roasted Florida Snapper. He asked if the Pine Nuts could be removed and swapped for another ingredient and if not just removed. Our server said he would inquire but I do not recall a follow up status. Our server didn't ask of my guest wanted to order the preferred swap items as a side dish if the pine nuts were being removed only and not swapped. I normally look at a dessert menu but we were underwhelmed at this point and decided to go elsewhere for dessert. I was most excited about the Malin + Goetz Bergamot liquid soap I'm the unisex bathrooms. We arrived for dinner early so we had no problems parking on site. I will consider returning but planning my meal differently. And I will probably dine solo before returning with a guest.

First time to Athens, GA and this place was way above my expectations. Small menu but super fresh ingredients and thoughtful menu combinations. We were a table of 7 and everyone raved about each food selection. I had the Smoked Duck Special and the flavor profiles were on spot. The fries with the Steak Frites were very crispy and great. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and you can tell they care about the restaurant. Not a bad dish out of the entire meal.

Delicious and super cozy restaurant! Service was amazing (thank you, Katie!), and all of the cocktails were fantastic. The Brussels sprouts with the pork chop were the best I've ever had. The duck special with turnips was beautifully done. The butternut squash was delicious. Appetizers (pimento cheese with crackers and murder point oysters) were fantastic as well! Dessert was really good too - loved the use of beets in a sweet dish!

FIVE AND TEN | was unfortunately not a five star meal for me. I had such high expectations since I am a huge fan of Hugh Acheson. Apparently not too long after our visit, he was no longer associated with the location, which unfortunately makes a lot of sense. We had a pup but we called ahead to make sure it was ok to sit on the outdoor patio with her in tow. The menu looked interesting so my expectations were even higher at this point. We started with some cocktails - the peppermint tea mojito was tasty, and the Chatham artillery punch was interesting as well - the inclusion of tea in the cocktails were fun and fragrant. The food was a little more disappointing. The chilled corn soup was probably the worst bite of the night - I was hoping for more of... I'm not even sure what. I thought it would be refreshing in the summer humidity but it just lacked any real flavor. The Mushroom Risotto was ok - very simple. The Shishitos were slightly better, but even with all the seasoning you see in the photo, it still was a bit bland. Then we moved on to entrees - the Pan Seared Flounder was cooked perfectly. I really wanted to like the creamed corn but it was just ok. The Cornmeal Fried Catfish with Massaman Curry was cooked well and we loved the curry that it came with. This dish was our favorite and the highlight of the meal. Dessert was also ok compared to the rest of the meal. The chocolate hazelnut tart was a little dry but the flavor was good. Overall, I'm just super disappointed because I have seen so many hyped up reviews in the past and I wonder if I just waited too long to visit. Hope it has improved since my visit in 2022, but I'm a bit nervous to stop through again since my meh visit.

I loved, loved, loved this restaurant! I dined here on a Saturday night, but their use of Resy made booking a table so easy! It was relatively quiet for a weekend, which my guest and I did not mind. We were warmly welcomed by courteous staff, candlelight, and the comforting feeling of walking into your grandma's house. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. Our cocktails were excellent, some of the best we had during our visit to Athens, and the menu was unique but edged with the desirable, homey palate of southern cooking. The cornbread was IMPECCABLE; not crumbly, but butter-dense and warm, topped with flaky sea salt! We also ordered the veggie plate, which was good but slightly pricey for the portion. I love that it was curated with various textures while maintaining an earthy, hearty flavor. My favorite part of the dish was the sweet potato puree with crunchy pecans! This place is a must visit if just for the vibes.

Delicious dinner with my colleague. The menu was written to entice you to try everything. We each had one dish from each section - snacks, smaller and larger. I tried the cast iron cornbread, watermelon salad and seared cobia with a cherry ginger house made soda. My colleague had the pimento cheese, peaches and burrata and the steak au poivre. She had the pineapple house made soda. We loved all of it except for the soda. We just thought the soda could have been a little bit stronger on the flavor. Everything stayed at the bottom, maybe we should have mixed it up or they should've mixed it up better. It wasn't horrible. I just wasn't as flavorful as we thought it would be. The cornbread was absolutely delicious with the perfect amount of crisp on the outside, and the whipped butter was fantastic. I really enjoyed the Cobia, which is kind of a denser white fish. The vegetables were absolutely delicious. Besides the food, let me just say this restaurant is in a gorgeous house. Each room is beautifully decorated and really has a nice southern feel. The staff were very welcoming and friendly.

Outstanding food, drinks, service and ambiance. We went for our anniversary based on a Southern Living best restaurants of Athens list!

Terrific meal in a charming setting with wonderful service. Loved the grilled peaches, burrata and toasted bruschetta. The 3 cheese plate was delicious and accompaniments well matched. Our seared salmon, Frogmore stew and blistered shishito peppers were enjoyable. It's a great sharing experience and our server was helpful and attentive. The space was previously a home so it feels like you're in a small quiet setting no matter the room you're in.

Beautiful restaurant with an elegant yet hometown feel. They provide an experience that feels true to Athens. Their menu is inspired and we loved our appetizer, meal, and drinks. The service was top-notch and we truly enjoyed our evening.

Special lunch to celebrate a Birthday and Mother's Day! Great atmosphere. Amazing staff and service. Special menu for the day was yummy!

Five and Ten is the best dining experience you can get in Athens. They have always been very accommodating with reservations. The service is always prompt and attentive. The menu is well curated and diverse, and the food is fantastic. I'm winter 2023 I recommend the duck and pork dishes. Cocktails are pretty good and they have a very extensive wine menu. It is in a repurposed older house with a very nice and comfortable ambiance.

The food and service were great! Got the steelhead trout and the burrata, both very good.

Very tasty meal. Large portions which was great for sharing. The fries were too oily and the cornbread a bit dry without the honey butter. We loved the pork schnitzel and thought the flavor combination was great. Staff was very friendly and service was great.

Ate there on July 26, 2024. The owner Peter Dale was on site. The starters, duck terrine and shrimp ceviche were wonderful. The mains, roasted salmon and halibut were expertly prepared and the accompaniments brilliantly amplified the dishes. A nice complimentary watermelon sorbet with a handwritten note from Peter completed the evening. Great cocktail service and nice selection of wines by the glass. Due to driving I didn't pursue the wine list, but it was reasonably extensive. Five and Ten has returned to being Athen's flagship restaurant.

This restaurant reminds you of an old Southern home, with charming decor and outdoor seating right on the large front porch. We had a lovely dinner, with delicious and fresh food options. It's clear the menu changes frequently, tending to who is in the kitchen and what is fresh and seasonal. We started with the Serrano ham, which came with a delicious and sweet honey sauce we dipped out table bread into. We tried the majority of the larger entree portions, and table favorites included the unique stir-fried farro and the perfectly cooked lamb sirloin. We had to end the night with some dessert. While the Mexican chocolate ice cream had an unexpected spicy punch, the rhubarb tart and paired horchata-like ice cream was to die for. I would love to come back and try their next menu!

What a beautiful restaurant! We took some dinner entree recommendations from our server, Kendal - we were quite pleased. The fried catfish was lightly breaded, tender and flavorful, some of the best fish I've ever had. The pasta primavera was quite good as well. The service from Kendal was top notch, just the right combination of efficient and friendly / casual. Pricing was fair, averaging about $50 per person with a shared appetizer, two entrees, and drinks. We happened to be on vacation during this trip, but this is certainly a place we'd return to in the future. While we chose to sit inside on this visit, they do have a beautiful outdoor patio as well - I'd probably try that for next time.

We've been on the road all day, coming from Jacksonville, Florida. I decided to book a reservation for us here. I'm so glad I did! The college town of Athens, Ga has always reminded me of my own hometown. (WAR EAGLE). The restaurant was close to Campus nestled between the Old majestic Oaks. In a renovated old Southern home, the charm pulls you in. The staff here greeted us by name and we were off to our white cloth table. The ambiance lighting was relaxing as we looked over our menu. We started with the pimento cheese and baguette crisps. With bacon marmalade on top, the cheese and salty sweetness was a match made in heaven. I ordered the spinach salad. It was lightly seasoned with pecans, blue cheese and more blue cheese, lol. Entree was tender lamb slices with savory mushroom mint persillade. Paired with comforting creamed potatoes, topped with sautéed crunchy bok choy. Fine dining isn't complete without the decadent creme brûlée. Oh my goodness! This was one of the best I've tasted in all my years. The sugar topping was thick and the creme was perfect. To top off our experience Chef Hugh Acheson himself came by! Delectable food, attentive staff, beautiful atmosphere and great location. Thanks to everyone!

I can check another restaurant off my bucket list. @fiveandten in Athens, GA. Started things off with pimento cheese and bacon marmalade spread. Sweet, smokey, and a little spicy. Next we shared a butternut squash agnolotti with sage, pecans, and brown butter. A fantastic earthy starter. Highly recommend. For entrees, My wife got the the Border Springs lamb loin with mushroom-mint persillade, whipped potatoes, and lamb jus. A gorgeous piece of meat. I got the 10 oz duroc pork chop with celeriac, stewed peppers, and tarragon oil. Delicious! A lesser man would've picked up the bone and gnawed all the meat, but I restrained myself. We finished things off with a creme brûlée with the most magnificent, glass-shattering layer of caramelized sugar. So satisfying to break through. We also happened to be dining at the same time @hughacheson was there and he was nice enough to stop by our table and have a little chat with us and sign our menu. Thanks @hughacheson for the great meal and great service!

Didn't know a small college town had such a great dining scene. Five and Ten is hands down the best fine dining restaurant in Athens. A plus that the Chef/Owner was on Top Chef. Occasionally they will have off menu specials and we had the steak tartar for the nights special. I ordered the duck for my entree and the sauce was on point. Take a date here.

Has been on our list for years. Food was great, service was great. The pimento cheese was the best we've ever had. I don't understand the negative reviews this place is outstanding

Sad to change my past 5 star rating ! Usually known for their good food -but this time was a loser. Avoid the ramen-nothing like the quality and ingredients usually expected in good ramen or a good cook. This time Food: 2/5 Service: 5/5 for contactless curb service Broth was brown and murky, very salty and had no identifiable flavors. Best guess was flavor like canned broth mixed with instant onion soup? Ordered large bowl but there were minimal ingredients to add in: 4 tiny slivers of carrot, 2 slim transparent slices of radish, 1/2 egg, 1 tablespoon mushrooms, green onions not found. Very little resemblance to photo in their ad. So disappointing! We had visitor from the west coast and thought we would show that Athens has world-class cuisine, and ramen as good as we have had in California and Seattle. My mistake ! Restaurants have had a hard time with covid, and we want to continue to support them. So -I am hoping next time the food is better and I can go back to my 5-star opinion. .

Great ambiance and service. Bar hosts are very attentive and friendly Food is very good.

Five and Ten is a nice romantic restaurant in Athens and has a lot to offer on limited the menu. The food was great but the drinks did not wow me, one of the suggested cocktails had a similar taste to something Rappers refer to as Lean. You pay for the atmosphere which made it a wonderful date. The bathroom was beautifully done as well.

I loved the service!! Quick, friendly, great with recommendations. The bartender made some yummy drinks as well!!

Five and Ten is renowned Athens/Atlanta chef Hugh Acheson's flagship restaurant, nestled among the University of Georgia's numerous fraternity and sorority houses. If you weren't looking for it, you might mistake it for another Greek house. In Atlanta, Acheson is known primarily for Empire State South. In Athens, he's got this restaurant and The National. Five and Ten opened in 2000, seemingly ahead of its time. While the food was beautiful and the service was great, there were some hits and misses among the dishes we tried. Overall though, I still think this is a very good restaurant and one that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. This is a contemporary Southern restaurant. It occupies an old house which has been converted into a kitchen, restaurant, and bar. Many rooms of the house now serve as dining rooms and the porch has multiple tables as well for outdoor dining. As all of Acheson's restaurants are, the interior is nicely decorated (the character of the house is maintained) and the atmosphere is casual, but refined. Free parking (about 20 spaces) is available in a paved lot in the back. The restaurant is open for dinner service only except for Sunday brunch (10:30am to last seating at 2:30pm). We visited for dinner on a busy Saturday night. Reservations are recommended. Aside from calling, you can request a reservation on Five and Ten's website at https://www.fiveandten.com/visit. The menu is seasonal. When we visited, the dinner menu had eight "snackies" (priced at $5-22 each; including a charcuterie board), eight small plates ($9-16), seven large plates ($22-42), and six desserts ($9-12). There was also a three-course dinner for two for $40 per person. Beverage-wise, they offer cocktails, wine by the glass, beer, housemade non-alcoholic drinks, and an extensive wine list (by the bottle). We tried a nice sampling of the menu: Cocktails: * Siren's call ($12) - rum, sherry, turmeric honey, sour orange, tonic * Mojito Snackies: * Pimento cheese ($10) - pepper jelly, 5&10 sourdough Small: * Roasted baby kale ($10) - Green goddess, pickled togarashi, mint, spoonbread croutons * Guinea hog belly ($14) - wheat berry miso, salad burnet, brown butter morels, hazelnuts, minutina & scapes * Very fresh ricotta ($10) - barely cooked celtuce, fennel molasses, wild cress, fried levain * Braised lamb leg ($13) - handkerchief pasta, shaved kohlrabi, brassica pesto, beet greens * Turnips cacio e pepe ($9) - fresh & whey pickled turnips, black pepper, Parmesan, butter Large: * Pasta ribbons ($22) - roasted tomato sauce, cherry tomato, jalapeno, Parmesan, mozzarella, basil, arugula * Pork chop ($42) - escarole, baby fennel, tangerine, mustard seed, spoonbread, sauce caline, pork belly * Guinea hog sausage ($34) - creamy polenta, charred baby cabbage, turtle peas, wood roasted hog saddle, sorrel Desserts: * Strawberry & meringue ($9) - toasted walnut, heirloom popcorn, strawberry shrub * Chocolate torte ($9) Buttermilk whip, ginger bourbon cherries, sweet milk powder * Apple brioche donuts ($9) - malted caramel, cinnamon sugar All of the dishes were plated terrifically. Each plate looked like a work of art. On a visual level, the food at this restaurant is one of the most picturesque and memorable I've seen in recent memory. As far as how the food tasted, I'll break it down into The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. - The Good (my favorites): Roasted baby kale, turnips cacio e pepe, pasta ribbons, Guinea hog sausage, chocolate torte. The roasted baby kale and turnips cacio e pepe were outstanding. The kale seemed perfectly picked with each piece having just the right amount of delicious dressing. The turnips were ripe and meaty, cooked to ideal taste and texture. The pasta ribbons were delectable and full of umami flavor. The Guinea hog sausage was relatively mild in flavor, smooth, and satisfying. The chocolate torte was rich, flavorful, and addictive. - The Bad (actually, still good): Pimento cheese, pork chop, apple brioche donuts. I liked the layer of pepper jelly on top of the pimento cheese. It was yummy. The sourdough was toasted and crispy. The pork chop was substantial. It had generous tasty toppings and the meat was savory. The apple brioche donuts were a bit dense, but sweet and not bad at all. - The Ugly (I did not like or really care for these): Guinea hog belly, very fresh ricotta, braised lamb leg, strawberry & meringue. The Guinea hog belly was extremely fatty (too fatty for me). However, the morels were unique and appetizing with robust flavor. The very fresh ricotta simply didn't have much flavor and the fluffy and light strawberry & meringue didn't resonate with me. As for the braised lamb leg, its multi-layered presentation was a bit bizarre to us. The lamb itself wasn't very good. The meat, while moist, tasted bland. The only saving grace was perhaps the soft handkerchief pasta. Service was great. Our server was Marvella. She did a nice job describing the dishes I had questions about.

Risotto starter and salad starter were delicious. Service was terrible. She literally forgot about us once a "more important " customer came in. We had to re order an entree after being there over 90 minutes (because the kitchen had an issue and "86ed" our chicken but she didn't bother to say anything until an hour and a half in. And then it took another 20 for entrees to come out. The president of the University came in after us and was served and left way before our entrée was even served Absolutely horrible. Super disappointing. We will not be back. Felt so bad for the 6 prom kids sitting next to us because they received the same poor service. PS this is my first ever yelp review. The service was that bad!

Honestly for the price it was not worth it, 42$ and they give you three scallops and they were cold .... And $68 for a been tenderloin that was over cooked and not that special looking.... The coconut dacarri was good and the cauliflower was alright . The duck liver pâté is served with like these huge pieces of burnt bread when it should be served with a light crostini. Also the French onion dip tasted like straight up ranch and was served with chunky sliced veggies like daikon radish and carrots and was not elegant in presentation. I do not recommend the pana cotta but whatever the dessert is I that had ice cream with a meringue type thing on top was the best thing we had.... Also the service was pretty slow but blah....

I was in Athens on Easter Sunday and called to inquire if I needed reservations for lunch. "Come on over at 1:00 and we'll have space." I've eaten a number of times at Empire State South in Atlanta, and I knew in the back of mind that Hugh Acheson had a restaurant in Athens. I had no idea how good Five & Ten was. It's in a beautiful old home on South Milledge. Walls removed, beautiful interior, impressive bar and tables out on the porch on Sunday afternoon. Wait-person Marvella was as good as her name: marvellous. (Sorry. Couldn't resist.) In fact she was super helpful with explanations and suggestions. The Shrub -- home-made flavored water -- was excellent. I split mixed greens with my friend. It was the perfect salad. By the time we finished the main courses arrived. I had the lamb hash. The presentation was extraordinary -- a beautiful mixture of colors on a plate topped with a fried egg. And it was terrific. My friend loved the kuku -- a kind of Iranian frittata. We skipped dessert in favor of coffee. All in all it was about as perfect an experience as I've had at a restaurant in years. My only complaint is with myself: why had I not been to Five and Ten before.

Service is on spot, waiter and hostess very well trained and knowledgeable about the menu. Ambiance is also a high point, older big mansion among the University fraternities and sororities with a lot of charm. Food is good but not amazing.

So impressed!! We celebrated at Five & Ten for my bachelorette party weekend this past Friday and everyone was raving about the spectacular service, delicious food, and private room. We were a party of 11 and booked a private room, which felt very special and personal. Our server(s) were attentive and thoughtful and always made sure the bride had a full glass :) They coursed the food out perfectly and we enjoyed everything we ordered! They kindly took photos of us on the front steps. Highly recommend and am sharing my experience with friends & family in hopes they visit in the future!

Excellent waitstaff and barkeep. They even offered suggestions based on our tastes. If I even come through Athens again I'll def be back even if it's just to enjoy the crafted cocktails!

Beautiful restaurant with such an engaging staff team. The food was exceptional with unique options - the desserts were amazing, the flavors perfectly balanced - and the cocktails were great! We'lll definitely be back!

First stop on a food crawl of Athens. This place was recommended by the front desk of the hotel. Just down the street from frat row, the entire restaurant is built into an old house. My partner and I came in at about 630 on a Saturday and we were able to get seated immediately. They had a prix fix menu for $38 per person (two different options) which would have been a great deal if we weren't just looking for a small plate. We got 2 cocktails, the mussels, and the beef carpaccio. Wow. Food was really good, some of the best mussels I've had and it was with a slightly spicy chili sauce rather than your typical white wine and garlic. The beef was paper thin and came with shaved egg yolk. Rich meaty taste in a composed bite. Overall really good. Wanted to try more.

My boyfriend and I had dinner here on Valentine's Day and it was amazing. The atmosphere was incredible, the food came out at a good time and the servers were all very respectful. It was kind of pricy but we had the best, fresh food. I would definitely go again!

Best restaurant in Athens. The food is impeccable. I would definitely recommend this place for a nice date night or parents weekend. The service was incredible as well as was the layout of the restaurant

You will, for sure, leave starving! I get being a tasteful, trying to set itself apart restaurant, but then there is obnoxiously small portions. We don't mind paying top prices for quality food, but please don't take advantage.

This is one of my favorite spots in Athens. The restaurant is located in a renovated home (with a lovely porch) and limited parking. (That should not be a deterrent.) Service is excellent. Every server we have had there has been knowledgeable and friendly Don't pass up appetizers here - they are incredible. If the charcuterie is available, it is a win, win, win. The meats and cheeses are fantastic. Great selections by the chef. Dinners are equally impressive. So far, I have enjoyed the potato gnocchi and the pasta ribbons. Both were decadent. The Frogmore stew also looked like an appealing option. Finally, save room for desert. I have enjoyed the olive oil cake and creme brulee. Both were excellent finishes to the meal. The pacing of the meal is perfect here. It is leisurely, but not slow. Patrons truly have an opportunity to appreciate the high-quality dishes they are served. Rooms set-ups are good - not too crowded and opportunity for privacy in your discussions. Community is built over meals like these. Visit and enjoy!

We took the whole family for their Mother's Day pre set menu. Everything was either under seasoned or over seasoned. Some items were inedible. I have never paid so much for such bad food. And who pairs a super sweet wine with a super sweet dessert?

I've been waiting years upon years to eat here. Any spare change while a student in Athens went to penny beer night and not food. A lot has changed since then, I can afford full priced beer and a meal out. I've been to The National and Empire State South, which I super enjoyed. To say I had high expectations for 5&10 is an understatement. The Positive: The ambiance was nice, set up in a big house and our group had our own room. We received ciabatta bread to start our meal. I'm very pro bread. I heard the Frogmore stew was really good from my dining companions, but I erroneously ventured in the wrong direction for my own order. The Negative: After a $10 "snackie" and $13 "smaller" plate, is the expectation to then order a $20+ main? The proportions to price ratio were way off. My snackie came with two toast points and a mason jar of pimento cheese. This is not a $10 dish. I had to request more toast as my friend and I sharing barely made a dent in the jar of cheese. This dish actually offends me. Pimento cheese is not hard to make, so basic. However, the true disaster of this dining experience was the "lamb leg and pasta". This plate was an abomination. It came out and I thought my lamb was raw, but after adjusting my eyes in the dim lighting, noticed I was looking at a glistening red circular pasta flap. Once the flap was lifted, I viewed a spiral of gray, over cooked lamb. And that was that, no sauce or accoutrement. My immediate thought was "wtf", imagine the outrage I felt thinking I was going to receive lamb on a bone over pasta. Outside of being over cooked, the lamb itself was completely flavorless, lacking any bark or coating. I was a very hungry person entering this establishment and left still hungry and now embittered from years of expectations squandered by mystery meat under a glistening flap.

Service is fine. Ambiance is fine. The food was also "fine" not great. Not spectacular. Not anything close to what I would expect from the pricing of the food. I got the beef tenderloin. It was cooked to order and the quality of the meat was good, but the taste was lacking for a $68 price point. There is an incredibly superior filet downtown at Porterhouse that is half the price, has equal or better meat quality, and significantly better flavor. The risotto was still very wet like it hadn't been cooked all the way. Again it lacked a flavor that would warrant a $14 price point. My wife ordered the duck but they ran out, so literally 1 of the 6 entrees was not a possibility. She got the scallops instead and they were unexpectedly spicy and also had a slimy texture we have never seen on scallops before. Possibly undercooked. Overall I would not say this is a place we will be back to ever again. The taste isn't even up to par with a Chilis or Longhorn and the pricing is ridiculous for what is being offered.

Had a fantastic dinner here tonight with my son. Great atmosphere in an old house on millledge. Appetizers - cheese plate nothing special but up to par. 3 cheeses ranging in firmness and compliments lime blueberry compote and a great mustard seed. Me bed on to a dish of hard sautéed bay scallops over pink peas and a Visalia onion butter sauce. Very good and rarely seen bay scallops. Entrees we're the catfish for the son cornmeal crusted, lasted about 10 minutes, an a great grouper special cooked delicately in a Thai lemongrass broth. It was fantastic. All complemented by a crisp Albariño. Desserts we had the meringue with blueberries and a fantastic flourless chocolate cake with caramel sauce. Worth the trip!

Loved this place, came from out of town to watch a NCAA Golf Tournament and this place hit the spot. Loved it and will be back! Staff was friendly, neighborhood was great and scenic in the heart of the historic district Great meal!!

The name of this restaurant should be Nickle & Dime!!!! A $34 entree in Athens, GA should be absolutely beautiful in taste & presentation. Not the equivalent of a Swanson's TV dinner! This review breaks my head to write because I've been dining at this beautiful restaurant for years. I hope Chef Atcheson will heed these comments because I would truly love to see Five and Ten back up to standard. Over the last several months, I have seen the food decline in presentation, imagination & flavor. The best part of the restaurant is the wine list & the servers. The food is really bad. Tonight, husband ordered a $34 chicken with dressing & gravy. It looked like cafeteria food & had no flavor. I had a $16 BLT that was lackluster at best. I hope the passion comes back & this restaurant is restored to its former glory. Oh and the desserts are the topper for a forgettable meal. The blueberry ice cream was an unappetizing glop of purple on weird meringue.

Exquisite. I could stop right there with a one-word review because everything from the food to the service to the mixology to the ambiance was absolutely perfect. We had a party of five and were seated out on the spacious front veranda. Our server, Rachel, was so friendly and knowledgeable. She helped us pick out the right combo of appetizers, main courses and drinks for the group. Each dish was worthy of five stars and deserves its own review. It's that good. And while the food is "fancy" the atmosphere is very relaxed. You could come in shorts and a t-shirt or dressed to the nines and it would be just fine. Can't wait to come back again next time we visit Athens.

We haven't been to Five and Ten in years and never to the new location. It did not disappoint. Excellent service, great food. We had local lettuces salads and moules (mussels) in a tasty broth, and frites with aioli. Yum. We'll be back, sooner next time

I've been coming to Five and Ten since they opened in 5 points, but the service quality was severely lacking on our last visit. Slow service and poor customer service can really hurt a restaurant in this day and time. I hope they can resolve these problems quickly.

This was my first time. I ordered the trout over cabbage. The trout was over seasoned to the point I couldn't tell it was trout and overcooked. The cabbage that was paired with it clashed with the fish taste and spices. It would have been better with a rice pilaf. Half of the dish was warm and the other was cool as was the the rest of the food. It makes me think that only half of the dish was halfway under a heat lamp while the other dishes were prepared. For the price this was a huge disappointment.

My favorite restaurant in Athens! Perfect place to celebrate my son's 21st birthday! Beautiful ambience, delicious food and superb service. Will definitely be back. Accepts reservations!

This is the quintessential southern restaurant, full of charm and pretty good food. If you are in a hurry, don't come here, this isn't a fast food joint and the service pace is attentive but slow. But that's the point here, to enjoy the surroundings and experience of dining on a southern porch. The food is good. I had the trout and fava beans ala Silence of the Lambs. Prices aren't crazy, but not cheap. One can share lots of appetizers and small plates if desired.

This was the best meal and dining experience we've had in Athens! Food was delicious, our server was gracious and the historic house turned restaurant is gorgeous. As a new-ish resident, I'm so happy to have this chef driven restaurant here. We will definitely be regulars.

I had Valentine's Day dinner here with my girlfriend last night. This is a very popular restaurant in town with great reviews and came highly recommended. They had a Valentine's Day menu that was four complete courses and I started with a beet-based salad, had a chicken heart-based Gnocchi dish, my entree was a delicious duck dish, and I finished with the Banana Pudding Cheesecake. It was everything and then some. I feel like it must've been somebody's Grandmother's recipe but the waiter coyly said that he didn't know. I had the flavor of homemade cheesecake with a delicious topping of homemade banana pudding--the baked kind not the Jello pudding kind. The kind that it used to take my Grandmother and now my Mother hours to make but just a few seconds for everyone else to eat up. It was absolutely stupendous. The restaurant has parking in the back and is a very delightful antique decor, almost like you are going to a friend's home or to your Great-Aunt's house to have a delicious dinner on Sunday afternoon. It is located in the beautiful Five Points neighborhood of Athens flanked by a plethora of antebellum homes, many of which are now Fraternity and Sorority Houses at UGA. Enjoy, for a perfect evening with the one you love in celebration of an anniversary, date night, or even Valentine's Day. You will not be disappointed!

5&10 was just average in my opinion. Ambiance / setting was great, but the food didn't quite hit the mark. Here is a breakdown of our experience: Food: 2/5 We shared a handful of things below: Beet salad: we weren't fans of this - the beets were thin and crunchy, unlike normal beet salads. Pork belly: The pork belly was really tender but I have had better. Pimento cheese: the pimento cheese was in a small glass jar with jelly. This felt like a weird combination to me but was pretty good. The bread that came with it was average at best. Fresh carrots: this plate of carrots was sort of sad looking and meh. The carrots were fresh but there really wasn't too much to it. Frogmore stew: this had a bunch of seafood in it and a light broth. It was pretty simple, but we enjoyed it. They also nicely split it into two portions since we were sharing. Drinks: 4/5 We had two cocktails to start then a nice barbera. The cocktails were decent and the wine was excellent for the price. Ambiance: 5/5 We got an awesome seat outside on the deck. It was a perfect night to be eating out there. Service: 2/5 For this type of restaurant, the service wasn't as good as expected. We didn't get checked on often and food took a while to come out. Price: 3/5 Coming from NYC, the restaurant of course felt fairly reasonable. Knowing the options elsewhere in the area though, I think we paid a lot for the meal. It came out to $180 including tax and tip for the two of us.