The Grill
171 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601, USA · Get directions
What people say
Charming retro food and atmosphere can be excellent, but quality and service are inconsistent.
- Vintage diner atmosphere with character
- Quality ingredients like real turkey and house-made fries
- Attentive and friendly servers, when engaged
- Milkshakes and feta dressing are standouts
- Inconsistent food quality, hard bread on some items
- Seating can be slow despite low crowds
- Service quality varies significantly by staff member
Reviews
A take on the classic diner, the Grill is an Athens staple known for its burgers, fries, and cherry soda made the old fashioned way.
Upon entry, I could tell the dated vibe the grill aims to achieve. A Friday night at dinner time was not too busy, albeit it is the holiday season. Our hostess was friendly but took a go
George · ★ 3
Loved the vintage vibe, and I was surprised by the exceptional quality of the food at what looks like a typical diner...my Super Bird sandwich was made with real sliced turkey breast, not cold cuts, and you really do have to try their feta dressing with your house made fries!
Susan Thompson · ★ 5
I’ve been dining at the grill for over 20 years and Eva was the best server I’ve ever had here. She went out of her way to make sure we had a great experience. She was attentive but gave appropriate space. She went to great lengths to make sure we were comfortable including adding to the decor to give us the perfect di
jessica austin · ★ 4