Zephyr Southern Brasserie

Hotel Phoenix is stunning. As the city prepares for the FIFA World Cup, I've witnessed the changes to Atlanta's skyline daily. The most impressive in the former Gulch is Hotel Phoenix. Drawing my attention, I invited friends to try out Zephyr - their Southern American Brasserie. Upon entry, we were greeted with the most sharply dressed doormen and front office staff. Their smiles were welcoming and they directed to Zephyr. We were quickly accommodated and Hailey came over to greet us with our selection of sparkling water. She was friendly and genuinely excited by the menu as she gave her highlights and favorites. She made our brunch delightful and we really enjoyed her conversation. Then, we received our cocktails! Amazing The coocoo for coco puffs was a delightfully original. At this point, I asked Jay, the Bartender, to whip me up a bourbon cocktail of his preference. Again, Amazing! I think I found my new cocktail bar - only 10 minutes from my house. Our menu highlights were the burger and shrimp and grits! Perfect portion size and flavor profile in the shrimp and grits. The best part of Hotel Phoenix is the thoughtfulness to include Atlanta in the decor and art. The art is phenomenal and placed throughout the hotel. This is so fitting for the area as it nods at Castleberry Hills, the arch district of Atlanta, which is only two blocks away. We were received by Aronta. He was amazingly hospitable as he gave us a tour of the grounds. He explained the concept , the decor, and the future direction. I just really loved hearing the passion he has towards Hotel Phoenix and the staff as it was obvious that he was revered. He sold us on becoming guests expeditiously as our next staycation is due in March (My Birthday!!). In the meantime, we've found Zephyr as a place to indulge in thoughtful cocktails and upscale southern cuisine. We look forward to our future stay.

Very new recently opened. The staff was amazing and our waiter was top notch! He went above and beyond to help us out with what to order. The food is spectacular and totally worth going and having your own experience.

Thandi Walton and the entire staff from the valet to the servers and bar staff were welcoming, professional and made our evening fun! The food, drinks, service and ambiance were amazing! The salmon, mushroom, spicy fried chicken with sides, banana cheesecake and pecan pie were all hits at our table!

I had the pleasure of visiting Zephyr, the new restaurant inside the Hotel Phoenix in Atlanta, during their soft launch on December 1st, and I can already tell this place is going to be a standout once the grand opening hits in January. I sat at the bar, where Jay was my bartender and let me tell you, he was amazing. Both Jay and Bri took such great care of me the entire evening. The service throughout the restaurant was A++++, from the valet who personally escorted me inside to the host at the stand who greeted me with a smile. The team made the whole experience feel warm, intentional, and elevated. I started with the crab cake, which was just okay, not bad, but I’m hoping the flavor profile evolves as they refine things before the grand opening. The Cacio e Pepe was also okay. It was creamy and simple. Now, the star of my night? Jay’s mezcal lemon drop. 🔥 It was phenomenal. Perfectly balanced, smoky yet bright, and hands-down one of the best cocktails I’ve had in a while. The drink menu overall was impressive! It was creative, well thought-out, and full of unique flavor combinations and liquors you don’t typically see on most Atlanta bar menus. The Hotel Phoenix itself is stunning! It has sleek lines, modern art, and that kind of quiet luxury that feels fresh and new for the city. Once Zephyr hits its stride, it’s going to be a beautiful addition to the Atlanta skyline and dining scene. I’ll definitely be back once they officially open to try more dishes. The service alone makes it worth a return visit.

great experience at hotel phoenix and restaurant zephyr! the bacon and the hashbrowns are great! the restaurant is considering getting rid of the hashbrowns and my family and i highly recommend that they keep them! they were great, we had 4 orders of them! the cocktails were good too!

Good food and amazing cocktails the experience exceeded my expectations. Love the music that was playing as well.

Zephyr inside Hotel Phoenix is seriously good—hands down one of my favorite new brunch spots. The atmosphere is very luxurious, chill and modern with plenty of light, and the staff are friendly without hovering. I had the shrimp and grits, chicken fried steak, and chicken and waffles. Everything was PHENOMENAL 😉. The shrimp and grits were creamy with big, juicy shrimp and just the right seasoning. The chicken fried steak had that perfect crispy coating and tender steak inside, with gravy I couldn’t stop eating. Chicken and waffles was exactly what I wanted—crispy chicken, fluffy waffle, great balance of sweet and savory. Drinks were a highlight too. The “It’s Noon Somewhere” was refreshing and easy to drink, and their Bloody Mary was legit the best I’ve had in a while—spicy, well-balanced, and it actually fixed my hangover. Solid portions, great service, no complaints. I’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a solid brunch. 5 stars easy.

I had the opportunity to dine at Zephyr at the Phoenix and the experience was 10/10. The ambiance was beautiful and the service and food were outstanding. I want to say a special Thank You to the manager Thandi for making our experience especially wonderful. Everything she recommended was phenomenal and she even made us some special elixir celebration shots to celebrate our dining occasion. They were delish. With the combination of great customer service, beautiful ambiance, and quality food and drinks, hotel Phoenix is sure to be a top Atlanta hotel destination. Thank you for a wonderful time and we will be back!!

Ambiance Great... Service Great... Food: horrible. Ordered blackened chicken and it came out seasonless & dry. Was a common theme among all the dishes we ordered. The baguette for the French onion soup was brick hard. The cacio pepe had very little seasoning (no Pepe). Will not be returning,