Mick D.
Yelp
This place is an Atlanta fixture for a reason. Actually maybe three of four reasons. But the important part is that it's a fixture. The place is fun, the service is always good, the food is excellent, and being able to do a little plane-watching at PDK is a nice bonus.
I've been visiting 57th Fighter group for many years. You can count on them to help you and your guests have a good time. A lot of people are going to tell you about the WWII era decor. You certainly can play pretend that you're in a bunker, or having a cuppa in a cafe somewhere in war-torn Europe. But after a minute, you'll realize that the shelling has stopped, and that people want to serve you and actually help you eat and drink and be merry in this little refuge.
I have friends who love this place for the dancing. I've not yet witnessed these shenanigans, but they seem to have a very good time. I love this place for their weekend brunch, and their fantastic lunches. I think it's weird that after all these many years, I've never visited 57th Fighter group just to have dinner. I've been there for lunches/brunches and meetings. Yes, meetings. They have a few side rooms that are available for meetings or cocktail gatherings and the like.
Meeting a friend here for a lunch outside on the patio is always a pleasant experience. The food is excellent, as is the service. You may even find yourself laughing and on a first-name basis with your server(s) by the time you're done.
My favorite things on the lunch menu? I love the catfish and the chicken sandwich. Hands-down crowd-pleasers. You won't be disappointed. And the weekend buffet thing has no shortage of everything from a carving station, to some seafood selections, salads, crackers & cheese, fresh fruits and dessert and a ton of other things that you need to go discover for yourself.
Maybe it will soon be time to head there for an actual dinner. Holler if you're coming with.