Tiny Lou’s: A Birthday Dinner Letdown 🍽️😔

📍 789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 Went to Tiny Lou’s—a Michelin-recognized French spot inside a boutique hotel—for a birthday dinner, but left pretty disappointed. While the ambiance is undeniably moody and romantic, the food and pace really missed the mark. 🕯️👎 🍽️ What Went Wrong: 🥩 Beef Tartare – Served looking pale and off (compared to vibrant photos online), and tasted sour—like the meat had turned. The chef vaguely mentioned “seasonal differences” and took it away without a proper explanation. 🍄 Foraged Mushroom Risotto – Extremely salty, barely edible. 🐟 Bouillabaisse – Broth was okay, shrimp were decent, but an odd underlying flavor lingered. ✅ The Only Win: 🍟 Steak Frites – Juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Better than some steak-focused spots in town. ⏳ Timing Issues: Dinner dragged for 2.5 hours, with 2 hours of waiting and only 20 minutes of actual eating. Not ideal for a celebration when you’re ready to enjoy the meal. 💬 Verdict: Beautiful setting, but inconsistent food and sluggish service made it a forgettable experience. Maybe better for a slow-paced date night… if you stick to the steak. #TinyLous #AtlantaFrench #MichelinRecommended #BirthdayFail #SteakFrites #DiningLetdown #AtlantaEats #HonestReview #FoodieExperience