Atlanta has long been the epicenter of Southern comfort food. A new eatery in Decatur will continue that tradition: Platez Southern Kitchen and Cocktailz is set to open on August 19 2022.
The restaurant’s grand opening celebration will run three days — August 19-21 — from 12 to 4 p.m. and feature music from 107.9 FM on Saturday and PRAISE 102.9 FM on Sunday, great food and more.
Owner Etanya Lucas will welcome guests for the grand opening with tastings from the restaurant’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
What’s On The Menu At Platez Southern Kitchen and Cocktailz?
Plates will offer a variety of Southern classics on its menu, from shrimp po-boys, BBQ ribs to low country seafood boil and more.
Here’s the menu:
On the restaurant’s website, it gives you an inkling as to what you can expect to taste on your “platez”: “Platez Southern Kitchen + Cocktailz pays homage to the dishes, or platez as we like to call them, that families across the South have made part of their history. Our story starts with our own family and the spirit of serving others and continues into the amazing Decatur community where we are proud to call home.
Where Is Platez Located?
Platez is located inside the Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory. The address of the hotel is 130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Final Word
Platez joins a long list of exceptional black-owned restaurants in Atlanta. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a bar explosion in recent years.
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