Lucian Books and Wine
Restaurant · Atlanta
3005 Peachtree Rd Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305
Highlights
Bookstore & wine bar with seasonal French-American dishes
Bookstore & wine bar with seasonal French-American dishes
"Lucian’s intimate dining room is framed by a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf, stocked with books about art, food, and wine for purchase. But their best reading material has to be their thick, saddle-stitched wine menu, which offers page upon page of wines by the bottle and a small section dedicated to cocktails and wines by the glass. By the time you make your way through the wine menu, you’ll likely appreciate the limited entree choices that can help you find your way quicker to a final decision, which should include the faultlessly prepared omelet with caviar, and the cheese plate." - demarco williams, nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard
"When you’re worried about what to talk about on a second date, Buckhead's Lucian comes through like an all-time assist leader. The space is lined floor-to-ceiling with gorgeous coffee table books, which make great conversation starters. Flip through books pre-meal (and maybe buy one), thumb through the thick, saddle-stitched wine list, and dig into well-executed French and American dishes—like crunchy chicken paillard with spring vegetables and fries that could hold their own in a citywide bracket. While evenings here are more romantic, daylight transforms Lucian into something sophisticated yet low-key, so don’t be surprised if one bottle of pinot turns into another and your lunch lingers into the dinner hours." - juli horsford, jacinta howard
"A reliable spot for serious business lunches with a versatile menu and a well-curated by-the-glass wine list; the kitchen consistently executes, and the setting can accommodate anything from a quick bite and conversation to a longer, more substantial meeting, offering an appropriate ambiance for important clients." - Henna Bakshi
"Beautiful books and great wine go hand in hand—a connection Lucian Books & Wine in Buckhead makes effortlessly. Coffee table books gleam from sky-high shelves (all for sale), and just flipping through a few (you’re encouraged to) makes you feel like you’re the type of person who has a room they call “the study.” Thumbing through the thick, saddle-stitched wine list will only enhance that feeling. Add the tight, well-executed French and American menu—like crunchy chicken paillard with spring vegetables and some of our favorite fries in the city—and you’ve got a mood-setting lunch or dinner date locked in." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder
"A James Beard semifinalist wine shop and wine-focused spot with more than a 450-bottle list, positioned as a destination for serious wine browsers and shoppers." - Beth McKibben
