The Deer and The Dove
Restaurant · Decatur
155 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030
Highlights
James Beard winner serving creative game & seasonal dishes, cocktails
James Beard winner serving creative game & seasonal dishes, cocktails
"The Deer and the Dove on the Square should be your first consideration if you want to try wild game. The juicy venison, dry-aged duck with duck bone jus, and rich foie gras are prime examples of how seriously they take their meats (it made our Best 25 Restaurants list). But they do everything well, including their delicious burger and vegetable plate with silky pesto hummus. Come for a date night when you want snuggly cabin energy, with black and white deer art and carefully placed mason jars." - juli horsford, jacinta howard, nina reeder
"Use this place to stump pessimistic in-laws and discerning friends who try to find fault in everything. The Deer And The Dove’s menu is packed with gamey proteins that you’re more likely to find in a North Georgia restaurant than in ATL. But no one does these meats as well as this Decatur spot. Juicy venison is served rare with a light, coffee-dusted char. Dry-aged duck topped with duck bone jus and foie gras is so rich we've almost lost our train of thought mid-chew. And the unfussy dining room works nicely with the artistry of each dish." - nina reeder, jacinta howard, juli horsford
"The bone marrow & snails dish (it's rich, buttery, and life changing) When you’re sick of boring baked chicken" - juli horsford, jacinta howard
"Chef Terry Koval elevates the classic American burger into a culinary experience at Michelin-recognized Deer and the Dove. The D&D Grilled Burger ($31) features a thick Bear Creek Farms dry-aged beef patty, thyme mayo, truffle cheese, seasonal mushrooms, caramelized onions, and bordelaise sauce on a freshly made bun. For those who want to treat themselves even further, add Hudson Valley foie gras (+$24) and shaved truffles (market price) to the burger. This is the one to get if you want to go all out on your burger adventure — one that can add up to about $70 for a single burger with all the luxurious fixin’s. Best for: a treat yo’self burger" - Michael Tran
"A James Beard award–winning restaurant serving distinctive dishes such as crispy rabbit legs fried in fermented buttermilk and a grilled octopus and shrimp terrine, illustrating the creative-modern approach prevalent in the area’s best dining rooms." - Beth McKibben
