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Trade Root Restaurant & Lounge

3.8
3.8
543 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)
Trade Root Restaurant & Lounge at The Whitley, Atlanta Buckhead delights guests with inspired Southern cuisine with a wine cellar brimming with unparalleled premium selections. Executive Chef Joseph Weems brings exuberance and imagination together with expert cooking techniques and the finest ingredients from across the region to his menus, offering dishes perfectly balanced, fresh and infused with flavor.

Join us on Saturday afternoons for Tipsy Tea - by reservation and pre-order only, email shonta.purnell-walker@thewhitleyhotel.com for more information.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Regional American (Southern), Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Comfort Food

  • Hours of Operation

    Breakfast & a la carte Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (404) 240-7035

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Joseph Weems

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining is available for groups. Menus and wines may be customized for the group, and impeccable service will assure a memorable evening.

  • Private party contact

    Nathan Dewitt: (404) 237-2700

  • Neighbourhood

    Buckhead

  • Cross Street

    Lenox Rd NE

  • Parking Details

    Restaurant will validate valet parking

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 543 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta

    Good for business meals

  • Atlanta

    Child-Friendly

  • Atlanta

    Great for scenic views

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  1. GregoryG

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    We did not receive our full order...items left out of order... Very disappointing
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    The meal was extremely overpriced, the food was cold and not good. They didn’t have our reservation when we arrived and tried to sit us directly next to the band’s speaker even though the place was empty. And fought us that the other tables were reserved, even though we had a reservations and those tables were never sat the entire time we were there. I would not go back again.
  3. MichaelM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was friendly and very personable. The food was incredible and full of flavor. We loved the vibe!
  4. Cornertable

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We reserved Sunday Brunch but walked out after waiting and waiting for service. They are very understaffed. It’s definitely not worth the wait.
  5. SusanV

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food was fantastic, as was the service of our waiter. However, actually getting a seat in the actual restaurant rather than the bar area was a bit of a duel. When we made the Open Table reservation, we had assumed we would be seated in the restaurant proper, as there was no mention we would not. The staff initially tried to seat us in the more crowded and noisy bar area. (If we had wanted to go to a bar, we would have made a reservation for a bar). We persevered, and were indeed finally seated in the restaurant itself. The restaurant itself is very nice, and once seated there, the evening was enjoyable. If the management wants to seat people only in the bar area, it should say so on Open Table.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good breakfast spot. Quiet and menu covers all the bases. Quick service.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience4
    Valentine’s Day dinner (9:00 reservations). I really wish any member of the staff would have checked in with us after i voiced how long it took just to get my drinks (over 25 minutes). This was a dinner that we looked forward to and cost over $350. All the food was good when it eventually came out. There were no visits from the server… no offers of drinks to keep us patiently withstanding an obvious difficult night for the restaurant. What should have been an impressive night for me and my wife turned into me apologizing for not picking another place. This isn’t a review I wanted to write and and I could have forgiven so much with the right attention or attempt at service after the fact. I’d love to try it again but with so many choices out there, I just don’t expect to risk another stressful night out. … if I ever hear from someone over there I will go in with an open mind and would rate them fairly.
  8. bowdoinalum2012

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    We went here for Valentine’s Day with an 8pm reservation and did not get our entrees until after 10:30pm. When we did get entrees, my steak was cold and the Brussels sprouts were piping hot, the Mac and cheese had a collection of oil in the bowl, and we had not even had our water replenished or been offered a drink or something for the inconvenience until we asked for the check to leave at which point our entrees magically appeared. The restaurant was not very crowded, there was a prixe fixe menu that should have made the meals come out more smoothly, but still it was the longest wait for the bad food I’ve had in a long time. My husbands corn risotto and salmon were delicious.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    The entree’s were good however the service was poor it took an hour plus to get food and drinks. I finished my beverage before my meal came and that was a bummer .
  10. GeorgeB

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went there for Valentine's Day. Service and food was great. The Sea Bass was delicious!
  11. DrKPJ

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’re older as such we don’t take pictures of our food however it was beautiful and delish good service other patrons were friendly valet was attentive the lobby is decorated well I love the Whitley
  12. DianaB

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    No reservations needed. Not a true sit-down lunch experience. Ended up sitting in the lobby having lunch.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I went for a drink because I was staying at the hotel. Definitely try the old fashioned.
  14. LovedTheTradeRoot

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good for business lunches. The service is excellent.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Birthday dinner for my 13 year old while we spent the night at the hotel and did some shopping g in Atlanta. Food was very good but service was a bit slow.
  16. BrittanyA

    Mississippi

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service, and ambiance here were amazing. I will definitely will be coming back!
  17. kjones

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    My expectation was that there would be a nice, quiet area to sit in normal table and chairs. There was nothing but a Lounge and the Bar. The service was good but the seating and surroundings were below my expectations. Way over priced for the experience that was provided.
  18. Anonymous

    Denver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    This is a lounge not a dinner restaurant where reservations are needed. The “restaurant” is not open for dinner. There is basically a lounge where you can order food.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    They are on a limited menu which is fine but was not advertised as such on their website. I made the reservation based on the full menu that is listed on the website. You have your option of buffet or ordering off of the limited menu. When we sat down, after about 15 minutes we eventually had to wave someone down to order water, coffee and let them know we wanted to order from the limited menu. The server rarely checked on the table, forgot requests for water or coffee and sides. We had to flag her down every time and ask for things for a second time. Eventually we gave up on things and asked for the check.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    This is not a restaurant it is a lounge. We made reservations for a birthday dinner, on arrival we were told the restaurant is only used for breakfast. They serve dinner in the lounge and we were seated at lounge tables and chairs… Impossible to eat comfortably from. It’s such a shame because it is such a beautiful place, and the food is really good, especially the she crab soup. But the service is so terrible. From the slow Valet, to indifferent bartenders, to incredibly slow white staff. You are not treated the way a place with such ambience should treat their guests. This was my second visit here, because I decided to give them a second chance. I’m sorry to say it will be my last. There are too many great restaurants in Atlanta to settle for less than.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Lower Saxony

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Small menu, but a nice selection, reasonable pricing, good quality and a good service. Not really experienced, but trying at least. Also the connected bar has a nice selection and good service.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It simply did not meet the upscale, luxury expectation set in the advertisement, or of any other high end hotel bruch experience we had ever had. We were seated in the general dining room with everyone who did not purchase the Father’s Day Brunch, the hotel’s red-eyed guests who rolled out of bed and shlepped it down to the chow line in their bed head, shorts and undershirts. The hostess tried to seat us at a dirty table. Ambiance was no-music, fussy children and kitchen noise. Not a tablecloth to be found. No one greeted us to explain the set up. Service was slooooow, to scarce. They hotel simply opened a connecting room with a few non-breakfast items and allowed the Father’s Day brunch patrons to have full access to all buffet offerings. The food was cold, tasteless, options extremely limited, Only water, coffee, or OJ offered. Our bunch was miserably disappointed, and left hungry. It was truly one of the more expensive dining disappointments we had ever experience. We would have been better off at Waffle House or McDonalds. At least we would not have felt so ripped off.
  23. Liliya

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great Father’s Day Brunch at Trade Root!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an amazing Father's day buffet.
  25. AnnaH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Maybe it was an off day or time, but there were zero staff. Zero. And no other diners. We decided to sit at the bar instead and waited 20 minutes for someone to show up, and then it took him another 10-15 minutes to notice us. The food was fine, but not worth the service.
  26. Winnie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to dine. Very friendly staff. I will definitely be returning for Mother’s Day brunch!
  27. MRadcliffe

    Mobile

    113 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nelson our server was great! The Lamb The omelet chef was also amazing.
  28. DeniseW

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elegant, clean, ambience is great service excellent!
  29. carter54

    Atlanta Metro

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2021

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Very good food and atmosphere. Outstanding service from Luxury Hotel
  30. Armh

    Atlanta Metro

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Trade Root is a very nice restaurant, great food and excellent drinks. The service was outstanding.
  31. geoge23

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Did not exist
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was lovely and knowledgeable. The ambiance was romantic with low noise level. Perfect for an intimate date.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Birthday and Thanksgiving.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2021

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    They were extremely unorganized and the food took forever. We made reservation but when we arrived we still had to wait 35 minutes. The food was okay and the wine was good, and the waiter we ended up with tried his best and was very kind. The first waitress who we spoke to took no effort to help us. I don’t think I will be going back
  35. Zoolander

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2021

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    not the fastest service, food was good...but like all high end hotel....wow to the prices.
  36. Wendy

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2019

    overall1food5service1ambience1
    The food was great when it finally came out. We were the only table and could not get served. We had to ask repeatedly for the drinks we had ordered in the bar area. We almost left, but it was Christmas day & we weren't sure who else was open. At one point we couldn't get our server so we went to the bar & ordered drinks & got them quickly there. It was really terrible. We had reservations, so they knew we were coming & there were only 8 of us, so I'm not sure why it was so difficult. Other diners left before their meals came. If there was a problem, they should have let us know. That may have helped our frustration.
  37. AnnC

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We had Christmas Dinner at Trade Root and expected so much more for the price. The service was off as we sat down for 20 minutes before having to ask for help. We had to ask for everything and dishes piled up on the table before they were removed. The food seemed like some was previously frozen as the crab claws were tired. The boiled shrimp was good but the gnocchi was hard and tough to chew. They had a good cheese display with bread. There were three carving stations but everything was overcooked especially the prime rib. The cost was way too much at $95 a person without drinks and we won’t go back.
  38. JasonC

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2019

    overall1food3service3ambience2
    I would not recommend the Christmas Brunch. It was held in a conference/meeting space that lacked ambiance. The food was slightly above average. It was very difficult to get service. For the price, the experience was not worth it. The only positive thing I could say is the desert station was impressive.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The worst buffet ever. It was like going to a nursing home cafeteria. The brunch was not held at the restaurant instead they put us in one of their conference rooms with cheap table cloth and cheap silverware. Almost every meal was dried out and no taste. Shocking considering this was formerly Ritz.
  40. SharonW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    This restaurant was vastly overpriced. The food quality and service were just good. For a restaurant in The Whitley, I expected much better food quality and service. Disappointed.

FAQs

Trade Root Restaurant & Lounge is rated 3.8 stars by 543 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Trade Root Restaurant & Lounge

3434 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Lenox Rd NE

  • Neighbourhood

    Buckhead

  • Hours of Operation

    Breakfast & a la carte Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Regional American (Southern), Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Restaurant will validate valet parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Joseph Weems

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (404) 240-7035

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining is available for groups. Menus and wines may be customized for the group, and impeccable service will assure a memorable evening.

  • Private party contact

    Nathan Dewitt: (404) 237-2700

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