The Colonnade is Atlanta’s second-oldest restaurant, after Atkins Park. The Mid-Century landmark is a reliable favorite for comfort food and classic cocktails, beloved by locals and tourists alike. Not many other places can claim customers who have been coming in for over 70 years and employees who have stuck with it for over 50 years.

Established in 1927 by Frank Tarleton at the corner of Lindbergh Drive and Piedmont Road, The Colonnade moved to its present location at 1879 Cheshire Bridge Road NE in 1962. Longtime owners Jodi and David Stallings decided it was time to retire last year and sold the business to Lewis Jeffries and Paul Donahue, who plan on keeping things true to the formula that has made it such a success, retaining popular menu items and bringing back old favorites.

Fried chicken is the star attraction, but a wide variety of meat-and-three favorites is on the menu, including pot roast, served with mashed potatoes, carrots and English peas. Tomato aspic (not pictured) is also a classic menu item that’s quite popular.

The wedge salad is served with pickled beets, tomatoes, onion, bacon, and blue cheese.

The yeast rolls get their own plates…

The Colonnade is always busy but it’s worth the wait. And they don’t take reservations.

The bar serves classic cocktails, wine, and beer, and if everyone doesn’t know your name right away, they’ll remember you.