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Horrible experience -- beware before you go to Octopus Kitchen (Atlanta, GA)
If I could give this place zero stars, I would. Let's start with the parking -- there's barely a parking lot, and it's outrageously priced. Before 7 p.m., it's $10, but most of the time it jumps to $20 or even $50 if you want to be close. Totally not worth it.
Inside, the restaurant is tiny, the bar is small, and even though only three people were sitting there, it still took forever for someone to hand me a QR code for the menu. When I finally saw the menu, I was shocked -- lamb chops for $50, and that doesn't even include the sides listed under their other dinner options. The pricing is ridiculous for what you get.
The interior itself felt grimy and unclean, definitely not the type of place that matches their high prices. On top of that, when I walked in, security immediately searched my purse and asked for ID -- which made me feel uncomfortable right away. The environment overall seemed more male-dominated, which would have been fine except I realized quickly this may be a known gay man hookup spot and that's okay but not what I expected and I didn't feel welcome.
To make things worse, I was given an expensive bottled water without being asked whether I wanted bottled or tap -- while I literally watched other customers being served glasses of water.
When I decided to leave (I was there less than 10 minutes total), the valet attendant said "no refunds" for the $10 parking. I politely asked who runs the parking lot since he claimed it wasn't owned by Octopus Kitchen. He stalled, went inside, and came back with a woman named Jocelyn, who said she was the manager. She couldn't (or wouldn't) provide the name of the company that runs the lot, saying they "don't know."
At that point, three people surrounded me -- the valet, security, and the manager, which was completely unnecessary. I stayed calm and respectful the entire time, just asking who managed the parking. The situation felt unprofessional, unsafe, and borderline scammy.
To top it off, the manager claimed the valet "didn't speak English," even though he had just spoken to me clearly. If that's true, it's even more concerning that someone who handles customers' vehicles and payments can't communicate effectively.
Overall, this place is a complete disaster -- from the parking situation to the service to the overall atmosphere. I would never recommend Octopus Kitchen to anyone. It honestly felt like some kind of joke or social experiment in bad customer service. Save your time, your money, and your energy -- do not go here.