Sear Restaurant in downtown Atlanta is no secret to the city’s culinary gods. Tucked away on the second floor of the grand Marriott Marquis lobby, the eatery has enjoyed exclusive patronage from travelers, tourists and conventioneers.
Much like the city itself, many of its institutions are repositioning themselves as Atlanta status — bouyed by its international airport — climbs up the ranks as a global city.
Sear restaurant review: Elegant Atlanta restaurant anchors Marriott Marquis
You see it in the city’s new architecture, its growth strategy in its neighborhoods, and yes, even in its restaurants.
Amid this backdrop, I visited Sear restaurant months after a recent renovation to see how the eatery had changed.
The interior of the eatery is a beautiful tribute to American influence. The pillars have the same tone as the Statue of Liberty.
The team behind the redo is Interior designer, HeCho Inc., which was enlisted to create a majestic dining atmosphere inspired by the style of legendary Atlanta Marriott Marquis architect John Portman.
Sear bills itself as a fire-inspired steakhouse, but it is much, much more. The full-service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
What’s on the menu at Sear?
For lunch, there’s Spicy Fried Chicken and Blackened Fish. The dinner menu has such favorites as Stone Mountain Pecan Grouper, Pan Seared Diver Scallops and Cauliflower Steak.
Here are some photos of the food at Sear:
I tried the blackened fish and Georgia Shrimp Bisque as a starter. Not only was the blackened fish tender as a baby’s behind, but it was seasoned to perfection.
For dessert, I had the cheesecake, which was a ideal finale for a hearty meal in the upscale Atlanta restaurant.
What are the hours of Sear restaurant?
if you want to visit Sear, you need to know when to go. Sear operates the following business schedule:
Hours
Breakfast
- Monday – Sunday: 6:30 – 11:00am
Lunch
- Monday – Sunday: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Dinner
- Monday – Sunday: 5:30 – 10:00pm
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