Five and Ten

Visited to celebrate our son’s graduation; our first time here since new owners took over. Food was not amazing, server wasn’t friendly/helpful/attentive, but the front porch was a wonderful spot, even on a cold evening. My duck confit, traditionally one of my favorite dishes, was overcooked and had a muddy/gritty taste. Lentils were very good, but there was nothing fresh or bright on the dish except some small and tasteless pieces of satsuma. Cocktails were hit or miss. My dessert, a chocolate pavlova, was a highlight. For the price, we expected a much nicer overall experience.

So far, I have not found a really great restaurant in Athens. I was hoping this would have been a nice way to celebrate the Christmas Holidays with my guest. We've dined out numerous times all over GA and Charleston SC. Our server confused my guest for someone else. My guest still looks like he did 40 years ago as a UGA student. So I asked if he knew our server. He did not. He does not currently live in this region. I started with a Zero Proof Wynn Ever with Seasonal Shrub (Spiced Pear), Citrus Seedlip, Lime, Honey, and Soda. This was a beautiful sweet and tart blend of flavors. As a Snack, we ordered the Corn Bread, Soft Whipped Honey Butter, and Fennel Pollen. This was served warm and was quite good. I would recommend ordering it as a companion to entrees as the entrees lack sufficient starch to balance the amount of protein being served. My dinner was Braised Osso Buco. It was fork tender but lacked flavor. My guest had the Pan Roasted Florida Snapper. He asked if the Pine Nuts could be removed and swapped for another ingredient and if not just removed. Our server said he would inquire but I do not recall a follow up status. Our server didn't ask of my guest wanted to order the preferred swap items as a side dish if the pine nuts were being removed only and not swapped. I normally look at a dessert menu but we were underwhelmed at this point and decided to go elsewhere for dessert. I was most excited about the Malin + Goetz Bergamot liquid soap I'm the unisex bathrooms. We arrived for dinner early so we had no problems parking on site. I will consider returning but planning my meal differently. And I will probably dine solo before returning with a guest.

First time to Athens, GA and this place was way above my expectations. Small menu but super fresh ingredients and thoughtful menu combinations. We were a table of 7 and everyone raved about each food selection. I had the Smoked Duck Special and the flavor profiles were on spot. The fries with the Steak Frites were very crispy and great. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and you can tell they care about the restaurant. Not a bad dish out of the entire meal.

🍽️This is our go to restaurant in Athens. The service is always top notch and they will answer any questions you have, making this my daughter’s favorite place. I keep coming back and am often amazed how the menu has improved.

Delicious and super cozy restaurant! Service was amazing (thank you, Katie!), and all of the cocktails were fantastic. The Brussels sprouts with the pork chop were the best I've ever had. The duck special with turnips was beautifully done. The butternut squash was delicious. Appetizers (pimento cheese with crackers and murder point oysters) were fantastic as well! Dessert was really good too - loved the use of beets in a sweet dish!

My family has been coming here since 5&10 opened and somehow I’ve never left a review! This is hands down the best restaurant in Athens. As a current Atlanta native, I always look forward to coming back here. Last night we absolutely loved the duck liver mousse, lamb pappardelle, and scallop risotto. The cocktail menu changes based on the season, and last night I had a lovely spiced pear margarita. The service is always impeccable as well. 10/10, fantastic place!

Love 5 & 10!! Mostly for the beautiful atmosphere and great service. The outdoor seating is so nice and our waitress was fantastic.

Fantastic first experience at Five and Ten! It is located inside a beautiful old home, such a lovely and unique atmosphere. The cocktails were quality and delicious! The two bar tenders were so kind and always made sure we were comfortable! We only ordered two small plates, both of which were very tasty. My favorite was the “lettuces” - fresh and crisp with a variety of seeds and a delicious green goddess dressing. The scallops mousseline was beautifully presented, certainly an interesting variation of a scallop dish, not my favorite but still good. We can’t wait to go back and try some other dishes at Five and Ten! Highly recommend if you are in the Athens area.