Tesserae

This is our second stay at the Thompson. And we chose this property over other hyatt properties because of Tesserae! The ambience is modern and well decorated. We had brunch two days in a row and enjoyed the window seating the first day, but the booth across from the bar was way more cozy and quiet and we really enjoyed it. The food did not disappoint as expected. The butternut squash soup with burrata was still as tasty as ever and the green goddess salad also had the perfect freshness with its tangy and herby flavor bomb dressing. We had the banana bread elvis toast which was decadent and with perfect sweetness, texture, and warmness. They didnt have any plant based substitutes for my husband's cheese burger, but the server graciously suggested and asked the kitchen for mushrooms to be added and it definitely upgraded the burger experience for this vegetarian . Of course i loved the yogurt parfait. Compliments to the chef!! What topped off our great foodie experience was the staff! Luis, our server who we had both days was so friendly, warm, and kind always with a smile even when we asked for a replacement for a dish which we thought had meat in it accidentally which ended up not being meat. He was patient and went above and beyond to make our experience pleasant. We also enjoyed meeting Ledy in the elevator while he was bringing the veggies in from the grocery. He also was part of the serving staff and very kind and friendly. Thanks guys!! PS. Luis's suggestion of drinks are excellent also. NA mule FTW

The service we received tonight 7/03/2025 at Tesserae for the Sza tribute has been absolutely HORRENDOUS. The DJ was phenomenal, the host was amazing, the hostess at the elevator was amazing as well and when we came upstairs the hostess that sat us was great as well but the wait staff and management were not very hospitable or accommodating. We paid money for a two tables( a two top and 4 top) and bought food and drinks spending a very significant amount of money. Our waitress barely checked on us. We had to chase her down to order more drinks just to wait 35-40 minutes PLUS to get them. We had to go to management to get our drinks to our table and when I complained they weren’t apologetic. We did get our drinks shortly afterwards but no type of I’m sorry for your wait or anything…….and they took damn near all night to clear our table. Based upon this experience I wouldn’t come back.

I had breakfast here every day while staying at the hotel and overall enjoyed the food. Service can be slow, and is a lot better early in the morning when there’s less people in the restaurant. The lobster BLT had lots of lobster but I didn’t care for the thick cut of bacon. It was hard and quite tough to chew. The fries it came with were nicely seasoned. The fried chicken was nicely fried and crispy on the outside, although it was a bit dry on the inside. The french toast was good, soft on the inside with a crisp exterior, sweet but not overly sweet, with a nice berry flavor. The parfait was similarly good, a hint of sweetness with lots of berries. The orange juice appeared to be fresh squeezed as well.

Tesserae is an absolute gem! I first visited the night before Valentine’s Day and was blown away by the atmosphere, food, and stunning Atlanta skyline views. When my daughter’s birthday came up, I knew exactly where to celebrate and the experience exceeded all expectations. The staff, especially Manager Kiara, went above and beyond to make it memorable. Whether for a special event, date night, or a classy evening out with friends, Tesserae is a must visit! I Highly recommend!!

Tesserae was an awesome experience . Great Rooftop complete with DJ. The outside patio is one of the most scenic and best in Atlanta. Its a posh atmosphere l. The steak and cocktails were excellent.

Update: We went back to the restaurant and it was a good experience this time. I believe the name of our server was Jeremy. He was very friendly and had a good knowledge of the menu. For appetizers we had the Shrimp toast, it was amazing! The Sesame milk bread buns were also delicious. I had the mushroom risotto with Sea Trout, it was good. The manager, Kiara, came to talk to us and made sure we were happy with our experience. I’m so glad that this restaurant is on the right track now. I really wanted to like this place since it’s beautifully decorated and has a great view. But unfortunately it was a mess. It took an hour and a half for our food to arrive and when it finally did it was undercooked, not good at all. Drinks also took a long time to arrive and it wasn’t that good. Our server was apologetic but said he didn’t know what was going on in the kitchen. When we were leaving the new manager got our contact information to reach out but he never did. Such a disappointment.

I went to tesserae a few nights ago, the restaurant and view are beautiful. The DJ is pretty good as well. The food was okay, nothing breathtaking. The service was absolutely terrible, for a “higher end” restaurant I would expect much more. Our server 1. Did not introduce himself, 2. Had little to no menu knowledge, 3. Didn’t do a two-bite check (I don’t think he came back until after our food was done), 4. Our drinks took ages to come and the bar was not swamped. Honestly, the list goes on. Overall a staff revamp is needed. Gratuity is included which is perfectly fine because back of the house staff needs to get paid and the servers shortcomings is not their fault. We usually leave on top for the server but this experience was the worst service I think I’ve ever had.

The food was truly an experience. David worked multiple tables & his service remained up to par! Kristin was nice, friendly & helpful & Kiara gave good vibes as well! This is definitely a must try if you’re in the Atlanta area. From the drinks to the food, to the service, to the views, EVERYTHING was amazing! Shout out to the Executive Chef Brian!! Your menu was amazing and we enjoyed every bit and taste!! Yeessssssss!! We will always stop pass when visiting the ATL from now on!! 1st impression was the best!! Once again we appreciate everyone who made our experience great!!

My best friend and I came here after an anniversary gala (arriving around 10:30pm on a Friday night). We knew we wanted to go somewhere where we wouldn't feel out of place being dressed in long dresses. On the 10th floor of this beautiful hotel, we were greeted by a friendly host who sat us down near the patio so we had a view of buckhead and was near the DJ. I ordered a mezcal cocktail that on the menu, and my friend got the French 75 rendition. We really enjoyed our cocktails. Mine interestingly was served in a floral mug that we felt didn't really match the vibe of the bar, but it was good nonetheless. Overall, I'd come back here and probably try some of their food next time, too. We found parking on the street right next to the hotel, too, so a win for not having to pay.

Jazz Wednesdays at Tesserae Rooftop in the Thompson Hotel Buckhead was just what I needed for a laid-back evening with a friend. The atmosphere was easygoing and cool--perfect for unwinding. Since it was Dry January for me, I can't speak to the cocktails, but just a heads-up: the mocktails are priced about the same as cocktails. Food-wise, my friend had the rainbow trout, and it was delicious. I went for the "shareable" crab cake and the sesame milk buns with honey butter. FYI--the crab cake is not shareable, but it was worth it. As for the buns, they were soft and delightful, though I think a salted butter would have hit better than the honey butter. Still, everything was flavorful and well-prepared. The jazz? Pure vibes. A beautiful, grown crowd soaking up soothing yet lively tunes. The musicians did their thing, playing familiar favorites. All in all, it was a smooth and enjoyable evening--perfect for catching up with a friend, date night or just soaking in the music solo.

What a nice unexpected surprised. I found myself here by accident. And, the surprise made it more special. If you are looking for a special breakfast/brunch spot, Tesserae answers the call. Had a great steak and eggs complimented with some added spices. My partner in crime arrived late. He ordered the same thing after seeing my epic meal. Enjoy

The rooftop was beautiful, has stunning views of the city and enough seating in and outdoors. The server was nice but the service was slow so be prepared for that. This place is not ideal for groups, they have rules for groups for example 10 people have to order $40 worth of food so I don't suggest going in a large group and highly suggest making a reservation in advance if you can. I did not get anything to eat however, I tried a zero proof cocktail the Berry Moon, I personally didn't like it I expected it to be sweet and fruity but it tasted like a V8. Parking is valet or you can park in the garage next door if you can't find street parking.

Nice restaurant above the Thompson hotel with great skyline views inside & outside. Food was good, for the price of the Lobster dish it could have been more flavored. My husband enjoyed his steak. We ate around 7:30pm which was great timing to take daylight pictures outside before it got crowded then after dinner we lounged outside & was able to take more pictures without a huge crowd. There's a Dj inside the restaurant so that added to the great vibe.

I meant...breath-taking view this place has. You must visit & give this place a go. I end been twice now & love it!

I visited Tesserae with my wife and her good friend to celebrate the anniversary of their clothing business. They heard great things about this place on Tik Tok and also had great views, so we decided to book a reservation. The Parking: They have a valet service & there is also free parking on the street across the way. The Service: The service was pretty good. It took our service a good while to come out, but once they came, she continued to check up on us. The Atmosphere: Beautiful place! When you go there, you have to eat outside if it's warm. It is so beautiful outside. The Food: I ordered the Old Bay Crinkle Cut Fries ($9) and the Smoked Wings ($18). Both were REALLY delicious! The perfect combination! Overall, definitely check them out. It's a nice vibe for friends!

Drink was good, but a lot smaller than I expected, especially for the price. Chicken sliders were good. Views were nice. Overall, it's just very expensive for what it is and I don't think I would return. Initially the bartenders seemed like they didn't even want to pay attention to me.

The vibes are unmatched! Book a reservation! It's almost impossible to walk in. Valet parking is available for $15 for 4 hours or you may luck up on street parking. There's also a parking deck nearby. The view is beautiful. It's perfect for date night, girls night, birthday bites and drinks- you name it. Our server Suki was attentive and sweet! She was amazing- even remembered our names and let about a party of 8 split checks! She was an angel! For food we tried the deviled eggs, lobster roll and Bibb lettuce salad. I loved my salad- goat cheese and cranberries. I wanted something light and it was perfect. For drinks we tried the rooftop vibes, a pear martini, espresso martini and wines. Beautifully done. The DJ had a great playlist. She set the vibe all night.

I wish I had just come for drinks because this would have been a higher rating. Cocktails were innovative and well balanced. I liked the fall them they infused. The restaurant itself is very trendy and the rooftop is nice. DJ played music at a decibel where you could still have a conversation. Our waiter was fun and seemed to really want to make the experience better. The food was meh. Had a couple of appetizers and was not satisfied, particularly the hot crab dip was served with stale house made chips and needed a baguette. It also wasn't that hot despite being serviced in a cast iron dish. Overall, I'd come back for the scene, but not the eats.

A rooftop I ahvrmt tried until when I was invited to a l irate event and it was stellar . View is amazing overlooking the best of Atlanta with a exclusive vibe to it , service was stellar , Food was excellent . Can't wait to go back .

This place is super cute! The rooftop balcony was wet so we didn't get to fully enjoy it but the view was nice. Parking was easy to find and the hostess was a pleasure to meet! The main drawback from this place is that we were told that we couldn't create our own drinks. We had to order what was on the menu but could substitute items. We were also told that we could not just order a glass of Sangria. We had to order it in the large format that was on the menu (which is for more than 2 people lol). With that being said, we just ended up ordering some fries and enjoying the view before we left. The old bay fries were delicious and the portion was pretty good! Moral of the story, be sure to look at the menu before going to a bar lol Do not assume that you can create your own drinks to order! I would go back just for the fries !

We popped in on a quiet night and had a five star experience! If you want a spacious rooftop bar with absolutely beautiful views,, you had better go here. It's in the Thompson hotel, who knew. The staff is sweet, quick and attentive. Girl, but let's talk about the food. The food is amazing! I order salmon chips and cauliflower. Flavors so unique and delicious omg. I was so happy this night. Our drinks were delicious and we had a blast dancing too!

Nice ambiance. Beautiful view of Buckhead. Make sure when you make reservations you ask for "outside" lounge seating. I think once you make your reservations online, you have to follow up with a call to ask for outdoor seating. Otherwise, they will seat you inside, which isn't a bad view but outside is very beautiful at night.

Had the absolute worst experience at Tesserae tonight. Service - We were super excited to check out this rooftop, but were disappointed rather quickly. Our reservation was for 7:15, which we showed up on time for and were sat promptly. It then took 25 minutes for a server to come over to our table (it was not crowded). We finally got our drinks at 8:00, 45 minutes after we sat down. Our server did not once, nor any other staff member, come up to check on us throughout our stay here. We had to flag her down to get the check. For valet - we left the restaurant and directly asked the hostess if they validated our valet. She said "no we do not offer that." Once we got downstairs to request our car, the valet asked if we validated our parking, to which we said no they told us this was not an option. The valet then laughed at us suggesting we go back upstairs to get validated because "they're lazy." To put it short - I would not recommend. The views are great; however, no view is worth the absolute disregard we felt as customers here tonight.

My husband and I visited for a date night and had an amazing experience. With reservations for a Thursday evening, we avoided the busyness of the weekend. The service and food were both impeccable. There was also a live dj. After enjoying the meal, we visited the rooftop area to enjoy beautiful views of downtown. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Great aesthetics and views. While I didn't get a full meal, I enjoyed both their Cajun fries and cauliflower dish. I would be interested in tasting more! Great service and servers, extremely friendly and helpful. The view of the city is great and you have the option to sit both indoors and outdoors. There's also a large bar inside. The DJ played light music, nothing too crazy or loud. I went on a Saturday and while the vibe was a bit stiff - Tessarae is the perfect spot to come with a large party to hang and enjoy the views of the city without feeling the need to party hard. Also - the hotel downstairs has a great Stevie Wonder installation! For more reviews follow @blacktravelgirls on IG and TikTok!

We had an office holiday brunch reservation for 10 people. The DAY BEFORE, we got a call that the restaurant had a buy-out, so our reservation was cancelled. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!! (Dec 2024)

This place is so unprofessional. We were told we couldn't make a reservation on the phone and to try online. We try online, there is no place to make a reservation on their website AND social media. so we arrive at the hostess stand and she informs us that the waitlist is 20-40 minutes. We waited for an hour before we went back to the stand and she told us the waitlist was pointless, they do not honor it, and if we wait ANOTHER hour we will find out if we can get our spot honored or not...rather than her telling us this when we first came in. Completely gaslighted us! Certainly not worth us waiting. Certainly not worth the price. I can't believe this service. So sad. We planned this so far in advance for them to be this disappointing.....

Tesserae Rooftop, located in The Thompson Hotel, Buckhead. Tesserae offers a beautiful Rooftop Ambience that overlooks Downtown Atlanta. Tesserae has excellent food & crafted cocktails. My go-to are the Buffalo Cauliflower, Warm crab dip & Lobster Roll. And my choice of cocktail, Quiet Storm. Everything is delicious & reasonably priced. Service always fantastic along with a clean restaurant. Tesserae is trendy, great for date night, special occasions, girls or guy night out on the town. Amazing Bar service. Great menu selection with a vast wine & champagne list. Valet parking for a fee.

I had an amazing experience here at this rooftop bar on top of the Thompson Hotel in Buckhead. The service was amazing, everyone was very knowledgeable of the menu and gave great suggestions. I didn't have a large appetite, so my guest and I decided to split the burger sliders and fries. Honestly some of the best sliders, I've ever experienced!

Just an unpleasant experience! I got my hopes so high and got so frustrated!! The service is so bad and slow- specially with our server Elizabeth- not sure if because tip is already included but never felt so unwelcome in a place! She was sitting down and chatting with a friend who was in there hanging out , totally ignoring us, being totally unprofessional! Took forever for the check and disappeared for almost 30 min to get our cards! I would not recommend this service! I wish I have had a better experience! Just an observation: I am also writting this review while waiting the server to get the cards , so inconvenient !

The rooftop is definitely a vibe. I went on a Friday night with my girls. They had a DJ playing, libations were flowing. It did take a bit for the food and drinks to come out, but it was worth the wait. It was a nice crowd, nice group of both men and women. I do recommend that you make a reservation.

Amazingly designed interior with a wonderful outside area with comfortable couches. Tasty bites with great service!

Wednesday nights with the Jazz set is a whole vibe. The view is amazing. Food and drinks are good.

This is a great place for many reasons. The views are breathtaking, the atmosphere is very grown and sexy and also it's great for a date night. The menu should be revamped but overall I'd return

Surprisingly tasty food. The views were very nice and plenty of seating. The inside bar area is cool, comfy, not as sexy as it could be but close. Our server was great, attentive and talkative lol.

The ambience and views were amazing. Nice, diverse crowd of young professionals. However, the bar and ordering process was a bit of a nightmare. I think they were understaffed, so there was a long wait time to order, and the bartenders seemed flustered which made for less than desirable customer service. I would visit again, but I hope they find a way to open a second bar.

This was one of the best rooftop bar I have ever visited. The best part was meeting Maia my host she is Awesome! Please see for yourself and ask for Maia she is the best! Otis M

Great Friday vibe. Awesome view of downtown Atlanta. DJ was on point. Great looking adult crowd. Highly recommend making reservations before you plan to go.

I'm the second guest to Rebecca's review and completely agree with the following. Terrible experience. Menu is small. Server took 20 minutes to first greet us. Later we asked an employee if we could get up from our table to see the sunset view from the patio; they said it was encouraged. We asked the employee because our server was no where to be found for 20 minutes. We were up for less than 5 minutes and our table was cleared of our food and drinks and another guest was seated. An employee asked the other guest to get up and did not explain the situation to the guest. They then stood frustrated at the bar while we were asked to sit down at the table where we waited for a manager and our server for 15 minutes. All employees involved, including the manager, were miserably rude as they thought we had left without paying. We explained that we were in plain sight and had asked prior, but not one person wanted to hear a word from our mouths. We had to ask for our items to be removed from the bill as only a free round was offered. The manager made a repulsed face that we did not accept her free drink round resolution. Would not recommend and DISGUSTED in their lack of understanding and disrespectful demeanors. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.

Terrible experience. Menu is small. Server took 20 minutes to first greet us. Later we asked an employee if we could get up from our table to see the sunset view from the patio; they said it was encouraged. We asked the employee because our server was no where to be found for 20 minutes. We were up for less than 5 minutes and our table was cleared of our food and drinks and another guest was seated. An employee asked the other guest to get up and did not explain the situation to the guest. They then stood frustrated at the bar while we were asked to sit down at the table where we waited for a manager and our server for 15 minutes. All employees involved, including the manager, were miserably rude as they thought we had left without paying. We explained that we were in plain sight and had asked prior, but not one person wanted to hear a word from our mouths. We had to ask for our items to be removed from the bill as only a free round was offered. The manager made a repulsed face that we did not accept her free drink round resolution. Would not recommend and DISGUSTED in their lack of understanding and disrespectful demeanors.

Service nonexistent. On patio bar and had to walk in three times to the bar to get a drink. Promises by staff and manager to have a server come by and none ever did. Tried ordering dessert and manager said she couldn't get anyone in the kitchen downstairs to help her. Finally got dessert but not what we ordered. Terrible.

Rooftop setting is such a vibe. But, get into the all star quality customer service from Nicole and Tatiana...these ladies are simple awesome!!