Octopus Bar
Restaurant · Atlanta
560 Gresham Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
Highlights
East Atlanta’s Octopus Bar flips late-night into a vibrant playground of inventive Asian-European small plates and craft cocktails with a punk dive bar vibe.
East Atlanta’s Octopus Bar flips late-night into a vibrant playground of inventive Asian-European small plates and craft cocktails with a punk dive bar vibe.
"Venture off East Atlanta’s main drag, and you’ll find one of Atlanta’s most underrated seafood restaurants. Denoted as a bar, and often overlooked because of it, this underground scene is brimming with excellent dishes that rotate frequently. Chef Jared Warwick turns out menu standards like salt and pepper shrimp and Maine lobster rolls with drawn butter, but his original dishes shine brightest. While crudo is one of Warwick’s specialties, follow it up with whole fish fried topped with chili crunch, ginger scallion oil, sweetened fish sauce, cilantro, and lime. Or try Warwick’s latest scallop crudo creation with holy basil oil, Pearson peach, micro melon, and housemade spicy pop rocks." - Molly Harris
"Want to cry alone, in the dark, while shoveling down some really good dry-fried eggplant and sipping on an orange wine? At Octopus Bar, no one will bother you, and you can order seconds (or thirds) without any judgment. A lot of service industry folks pass through here after their shifts or on days off, and night owls who live in the area pop in often. It’s one of those places that can only brighten your day no matter how dark it is in there (and it’s always dark in there)." - Allison Ramirez
"This East Atlanta bar, owned by Nhan Le (Fishmonger, So Ba), is a popular late-night hangout for restaurant industry workers in search of a great post-shift meal and equally great cocktails in a punk rock atmosphere. Opening its doors after many restaurants have shuttered for the night, the menu includes selections like Spanish octopus, ramen, and a Maine lobster roll. Sip on a Hemingway collins while waiting on the late night meal." - Beth McKibben, Henna Bakshi
"Open Until: 2:30am, Tues.-Sat. Not unlike the storyline of Marvel's Moon Knight, Octopus Bar shares a space with its alternate daylight identity So Ba and doesn’t even open until 10:30pm. And there’s no sign out front to confirm you’re in the right spot (IYKYK). It’s mostly full of young people who either work in the service industry or those with the stamina to stay out late. Take a shot at the pink-lit bar, and then order something off their constantly changing menu to soothe your middle-of-the-night munchies. If they have the spicy daeji bulgogi, you should absolutely get that. If you want more heat, the salt and pepper shrimp will appropriately set your tongue on fire. Regardless of your order, Octopus Bar serves up some best-in-class eats, leading the charge for after-midnight options. Just a heads up, the last call for food is 2:15am." - juli horsford, nina reeder
"Octopus Bar brings snacking into the wee hours to the next level. Opening its doors after many restaurants have shuttered for the night, the menu includes selections like Spanish octopus, ramen, and a Maine lobster roll. Sip on a Hemingway collins while waiting on the late evening meal. Open Tuesday - Saturday with last call for food and drinks at 2:15 a.m." - Eater Staff
