Poor Hendrix
Bar · Atlanta ·
Spicy peanut noodles, sesame wings, grilled cheese, cocktails
Spicy peanut noodles, sesame wings, grilled cheese, cocktails
"There’s something to be said for spectacularly fried wings — not overcooked to the point of dryness, but not under-fried to where the grease mixes with the sauce. This balance makes the sticky, sesame wings at Poor Hendrix a standout on the menu, as does the colorful presentation of sesame seeds and chives against the maroon-colored drums and flats in the basket. These wings are not always on the menu, so be sure to keep an eye out." - Mike Jordan
"A congenial neighborhood restaurant and bar in East Lake, Poor Hendrix is a sought-after spot for laid-back vibes paired with stellar cocktails and bar food that’s been kicked up a notch yet still affordable. Order perennial favorites on the menu like the spicy peanut cold noodles or baskets of drums and flats glazed in a sticky sesame sauce, as well as meatless Monday meal deals and daily barfly specials that never disappoint. Pair dinner with a draft beer, one of the cocktails on rotation from the bar, or a glass of wine. Poor Hendrix’s covered patio is 21 and up but well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome; the backyard seating is all-ages. Best for: a late-night neighborhood hang, beer, and hearty food." - Eater Staff
"While officially not labeled a happy hour, the daily drink deals and bar bites from this East Lake restaurant are hard to beat any day of the week. Sip on $9 glasses of sangria or punch, or order a carafe for the table. Then order a few snacks, including shrimp, chicken, or mushroom skewers, a basket of the restaurant’s popular sticky sesame wings, or a bowl of spicy peanut cold noodles, with prices hovering just under or around $10." - Eater Staff
"A no-frills, Michelin Guide–recommended bar and restaurant where the menu rotates but the essential ‘it girl’ trio is reliably available: standard martini preparations (dirty or 50-50), french fries served with ranch, and a local lettuce salad finished with garlic-parmesan — a straightforward, well-executed option for those seeking dependable bar fare." - Molly Harris
"This congenial neighborhood restaurant and bar typically closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and tends to get busy on weekends. But come in on a Monday evening for a quiet dinner of spicy peanut cold noodles, grilled cheese on sourdough with tomato jam, or marinated mussels served with a side of focaccia. If the sesame wings are on the menu here, order a basket of drums and flats immediately. Pair dinner with an ice cold tallboy, a cocktail, or a glass of wine. Their new sister restaurant in Avondale Estates, Little Hippo, is also open on Mondays." - Beth McKibben, Eater Staff