Influence Restaurant and Lounge

Restaurant · Norcross

Influence Restaurant and Lounge

Restaurant · Norcross

5955 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071

Highlights

At Influence we specialize in bringing together the diverse flavors and culinary traditions of Africa and Latin America. Our dishes are a unique fusion of bold spices, rich sauces, and fresh ingredients that are sure to delight your taste buds. What sets us apart from other restaurants is our commitment to authenticity and innovation. We use traditional cooking methods and recipes passed down through generations, while also incorporating new and exciting ingredients to create fresh and modern dishes. Our chefs are experts in Afro-Latin cuisine and are passionate about sharing their cultural heritage with others. They take pride in crafting each dish with care and attention to detail, ensuring that every bite is packed with flavor and satisfaction. We also prioritize using locally sourced and organic ingredients whenever possible, ensuring that our food is not only delicious but also sustainable and ethical. Come visit us and experience the vibrant and delicious world of Afro-Latin cuisine!

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"Owner Alexi Anin, a native of Burkina Faso, recently opened this upscale Norcross restaurant which mixes African flavors with Caribbean and Latin American dishes. Locally sourced produce and other ingredients yield dishes like grilled prawns AfroPanama with vegetables, rice, and tostones in coconut milk, Caribbean mojo pork, and rabo encendido AfroCuban, a hearty braised oxtail served with yucca mash, sweet plantains, and asparagus. Order passion fruit pound cake or coconut flan for dessert. Cocktails, beer, and wine are also available." - Carolyn Desalu

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Josefina T.

Yelp

The place has such a great ambiance. The recent Valentines day Comedy on Wednesday night was a great experience. The servers were attentive, the chef came and greeted us at the table. Since I'm a vegetarian, he made special dish just for me. The bartender Al, was amazing with his specialty drink" under the Influence" cute theme. I believe this place has some good events and could possibly be the spot for Wednesday night. Definitely looking forward to this wednesday!

Julie N.

Yelp

Never had the chance to sit down. Reservations were made for a 60th milestone birthday. We arrived and place was closed. Called the other location to see if our reservation would be honored. They said yes and on our way they called to say they gave our seats away! So the 60th milestone birthday celebration didn't start great at all. Thanks to Influence. Very very bad etiquette

Yolanda H.

Yelp

This place sucks... please don't come here. When we arrived, the place was dead. The restaurant had 1 table they were serving plus us which made 2 . We ordered the salmon roles, we were told after the waitress spoke with the cook that he does not make small dishes and especially not the salmon roles. We then changed our order to the chicken and shrimp shit - kabobs. We were told that they did not have shrimp. Even thought they both on the menu. Horrible... don't waste your time.

Keshara W.

Yelp

I visited Influence Restaurant & Lounge recently. I loved the atmosphere, it's great for a date night or girls night! The food is pretty good!! I enjoyed the empanadas and the passion fruit pound cake the most. The drinks are amazing, especially the Dark & Lovely (I didn't take a picture of that one). I enjoyed the DJ, the music was diverse... it was a vibe and I'll definitely be back. This just might be my new spot...

Devan B.

Yelp

Great Place Great Food And the Bartender Ki is always on point with everything. I'll go back for his services any day.. He made me a Dark and lovely and I don't drink Dark liquor and he made me the best drink I've ever had. He's a Beast!!