Park 75 Lounge And Terrace - Atlanta

As someone who lived in New York City and Hong Kong for a while, I do have a high standard for a restaurant like this. And 4 Seasons/Park 75 did not disappoint me : I just had a drink when I was there. Yes, the water tasted the same and it was more expensive compared to any bars nearby, but its worth it. My experience there was really great. The place was clean, and the services couldn't be better! Great management and staff there are very nice and professional. If i ever in Atlanta again, I am sure I will go back to this place.

The setting is upscale hotel and pleasant enough, especially on the balcony, but the attention (or lack of) to service is surprising for a Four Seasons property and the expected price point. Ordering a breakfast with a well-toasted bagel with lox and cream cheese resulted in a barely toasted bagel on a tiny plate with no lox. After pointing out the smoked salmon was missing, the wait went on for about 15 minutes and no server returning anywhere near or checking on the table. It finally arrived, nicely plated, but then no service to check on coffee or anything else until flagging down staff for a bill. Given the number of wait staff seen around other areas of the restaurant, it wasn't the kind of consistent and attentive service I'd expect from a leading hotel's restaurant.

Lovely. Simply lovely. Park 75 was a well needed respite after a crazy day of travel. Tranquility reigns in this upscale restaurant located in the Four Seasons Hotel in mid town Atlanta. We were personally greeted and had a choice of where to sit between the exquisite dining room, the Terrace, or the more casual lounge. We chose the dining room and were immediately ensconced in the ambiance of the room. Pale beige walls decorated with artwork, servers unobtrusively moving about, rose petals scattered on a table for a special celebration all caught my eye. The menu is made up of regional foods- sort of an American menu with a Southern twist. We started with the stuffed squash blossoms and tuna tartar which were excellent. For our entrees- we chose a couple of the fish specials of the day- the salmon and the halibut. The halibut was served with maidenhair ferns and mushrooms- odd but tasty. And if you love mac and cheese- you must try the side dish of Crab mac and cheese. Cheesey and gooey with lumps of fresh crab meat . . . . the ultimate comfort food! After dinner, retiring to the lounge was like walking into a someone's living room. Club chairs and sofa groupings invite you to cozy up with your favorite drink and listen to live jazz on Wednesday through Saturday nights. The perfect way to unwind after the hustle and bustle of traveling. Service was spot on, the drinks were perfectly poured and for those moments- all was right in my world. This is a place to splurge and indulge as dinner for two with drinks and dessert was just about $200. Park 75 is not an every night place. But for those special occasions- or for those nights when you need a little pick me up- it is one of the best Atlanta has to offer.

In keeping with our new tradition, my sister and I made a date for afternoon tea last Friday. We had planned on going to The Faded Rose Tea Garden in Chamblee (recommended by a reader), but my sister had a hard time getting in touch with the establishment and made reservations at the Park 75 Lounge and Terrace at the Four Seasons hotel instead (another reader recommendation). I was immediately impressed with atmosphere, in comparison to the decor at the Ritz, when I walked in. The space is much more modern and the large windows flooded the roomy terrace with light. Like most tea services, you have your choice of fixed price options. We opted for the basic afternoon tea for $28. The waitress brought us a box full of tiny glass jars each filed with a sample of the loose tealeaves--both caffeinated and non-caffeinated options available. I desperately needed some caffeine, so I went with the vanilla oolong and Jessy went with the chamomile. The first items to arrive were a platter of scone accompaniments and our individual tea presses (an elegant and modern touch). To our delight, a tiered platter of tea snacks arrived. All of them were delicious and quite traditional. I especially loved the wheat bread cones filled with curried chicken salad. I was stuffed by the time I made my way down to the dessert platter, but did have a few bites of some items and they were all very good. Verdict: A lovely tea service that I would definitely go back for. If your dining companion is not feeling like afternoon tea, there are lunch items--like club sandwiches and salads--available.

Park 75 the Four Seasons delivers again, this time for afternoon tea! I love fancy schmancy afternoon teas as a tradition in general, and actually have not been to any since I moved to Atlanta. I love going to hotels in all different cities to experience their afternoon teas, as they are a bit different and each has their own twist and special touches. It also gives me a chance to dress up : Though you probably don't have to...the Four Seasons is a little less staid and uptight than other high end hotels, and professional enough that I think they would have wonderful service even if you don't dress up,..I just like doing it. We sat on the terrace part of Park 75- you have a view of the grand chandelier the staircases that lead up to Park 75 from the lobby. There was a box of loose leaf teas on the table for us to peruse and sniff to choose our tea for the afternoon. They all smell incredible and it takes us a good 10-15 minutes to choose our tea. The tea gets served in individual and very modern french press. I loved what I chose (a blend of peppermint, chamomile and green tea, I think . The regular tea service is per person, and comes with 3 tiers of plates for food (see the photos . I think the menu changes based on what may be in season, but in general: The top tier is scones- it was blueberry while I was there, and were light fluffy and sweet, just as i like. 3 types of spreads for the scones come on the side- lemon curd, whipped cream, and raspberry. The middle tier is sandwiches w/o crusts and in shapes (circle- egg salad, triangle- cucumber cream cheese, rectangle- salmon creme fraiche, cone- chicken curry . Tthe bottom tier is dessert- 4 types- cookie (raspberry thumb cookie , tart (blueberry lemon , cake (lemon cream on yellow cake chocolate (dark or milk w/ truffle or hazelnut filling ...all were delicious and scrumptious. Though big eaters may think that the dainty morsels may not be enough of a portion size, I was plenty full by the end- I even skipped breakfast and lunch before coming to tea. Service was great, as you would expect for a high end hotel and restaurant. Yes, it's pricey and probably more of a special occasion or once-in-awhile type of place but you definitely get what you pay for in the food quality and wonderful service.