Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Grant Park

We had a great dinner with great service. Carson was our waiter and though knew it his job was very attentive and personable. Definitely would return. Food was awesome. I recommend the shrimp and grits, oysters, Rockefeller, and we had the shrimp gumbo. 

Valenza is one of my "go-to" establishments in Brookhaven. The food is excellent: delectable home-made pastas, excellent appetizers and entrees cooked to perfection. Servers are friendly and helpful. The wine list has something for everyone and is priced reasonably. Cocktails rotate seasonally and the bar has something for everyone with skilled bartenders. Whether dining for business or just an evening out with family/friends, Valenza always seems to be the right place.

The initial arrival was great! The hostess was great. Happy personality and happy to help. The service was rather mediocre. Had to ask for drinks a couple of times and there were long wait times to get an order or condiment fulfilled. Food was good. Other wait staff stepped in to help.

India, our server, was exceptional. Anyone who brought us food or a drink was friendly and if we asked a question or placed an additional order they were more too happy to assist. The food was wonderful. Everything we ate was exceptional. The restaurant is pretty. It was very quiet when we arrived at 6:45 with few tables occupied. But by the time we left at 8:30 it was full.

Ambiance was good and our waitress was also very good. However the food didn't meet expectations. The warm crab dip was very good. However I ordered a NY Strip steak and it was par for a steak. Tasted like it wasn't seasoned at all and the broccoli has a burnt taste to it.