by Melissa L.

Had a great dinner here last night with a group of friends.  It wasn't my first time but I had not been in a while.  Same great vibe.  The paella was delicious.  My "midtown margarita" was pretty good but I've had better for $12.  But don't get me wrong, I ordered a second!  My friend had the white sangria which she said was just okay.  I'd like to try some of the other cocktails on their list.  They all sound good.  Another friend got the special - some kind of steak - he loved it but was surprised when the bill came and saw it was $30.  We all agreed that it would have been nice if the server had told us the price, but my friend should have asked if he was worried.  Another girl got the braised beef ribs and she cleaned her plate!  I really think everyone loved their food.  And the music is so cool - mostly Spanish - a little salsa.  It's really unlike any other restaurant in Atlanta.

by Julia B.

I do really like this place and have had some great food there.  But I made a mistake when I went on Saturday night.  I thought I could order tapas for my table of 4 and walk away full.  No such luck!  The 4 of us ordered a chef's tasting for 2 which had 2 servings of 4 different tapas and then we ordered about 6 other small plates.  This was not nearly enough food and our bill was close to $100 ... no booze!  So, just don't make the same mistake we did.  The Tapas here are very small appetizers, not intended to be ordered in mass for dinner.

by Oyinkan B.

I like Mitra. I always order the chicken when I go. One time they had a hibiscus creme brulee. best we ever had. Romantic little place.

by Kristina L.

Food was fabulously scrumptious; Bacalao and cheese fritters...greens with sugarcane balsamic vinaigrette Cabrales cheese and candied pecans.Finished it off with crispy fried lobster tail and medium rare grilled filet of beef on top a bed of creamy mashed potates....southern delight! Too many white sangrias and mojitos can lead to one wild crazy night...see above review...

by Julien S.

Run don't walk away from this place. This place is sneaky expppppensive! Things add up real fast. Make sure you ask the prices on the booze. They charged me $10 for a teeny shot of baileys. I've had better coconut shrimp at outback - these were soggy and greasy. The calamari wasn't crispy. The grouper tacos were ok - but smothered in some mayo stuff. for what I spent here I should have gone to the oceanaire.

by Dave A.

The food at Mitra is outstanding.  I would recommend getting entrees rather than small plates.  The entrees are nice size portions with beautiful presentation, and will have you leaving satisfied.  I tasted the scallops, the short rib, and the pork plate - all outstanding.  For appetizers, the calamari is a must-try - prepared with a curiously spicy habanero sauce.  The ambience was enjoyable and the service excellent.  I would give it 5 stars if not for one downside - the high prices.  $32 is the least expensive bottle of wine and some appetizers cost $9 for literally 3 bites!

by Liz K.

I went here on a double date and I loved it. I didn't expect the place to be so chill and the food to be so... different. It's meditarrean cuisine, I think? We went here pretty late and the service was still great. I had the paella there too, which was full of yummy seafood. It's a nice small spot for good med. food.

by Stephanie F.

We went during restaurant week and my scallops came out ice cold in the middle. I sent them back and had a new, steaming hot, salmon dish in less than 5 minutes. After that, everything was great, though I might have expected some sort of discount for my wait and/or having to bite into raw, cold seafood, but oh well!

by Jay P.

I went to Mitra on Friday night and once again, had a great meal.  I always go thinking I should  try a new appetizer but the calamari is the best in Atlanta.. every time.  The drinks were great and my meal of fillet and a lobster tail was only $25.  My date had the scallops and loved it as well.  Mitra is a great date place and is highly recommended.

by Beau B.

I love Latin food and Mitra definitely delivers.  Food selections seem to change pretty regularly as every time I've been there, there have been new options to choose from.  Cool location on Juniper (ok, so I live on Juniper, so maybe I'm biased) and the restaurant itself is very nice.  Classy and clean. Service has been excellent every time.  Only qualm is the bill is always a bit of a surprise - it adds up in hurry there.  Gotta say it is worth it though.

by C S.

I stay very close to Mitra when I'm in Midtown, and it is one of my favorite restaurants. First, the bartender, Dee is awesome and you can usually sneak in and eat there without reservations. Try some of her bourbon cherries with a desert if you have it at the bar. The service has always been top notch, and all the plates I've had are exceptional. The special is usually a 10 ounce tenderloin, served in a few different styles, and its always been phenomenal. The surf and turf is really reasonable in price, and amazing in quality.  The appetizer trio comes with some of the best mouthfuls in atlanta. In my opinion, Mitra is underrated and offers a better experience than many restaurants, close and far, that cost much more. A definite visit in midtown, and if you can catch some nice weather and enjoy thier huge patio, so much the better.

by Anna F.

I took my parents here before walking over to the Fox for a show, and we all thought it was great Spanish-inspired food.  I really appreciated the restaurant's funky, exotic atmosphere (we dined out on the cozy and beautiful patio) to the great food and cocktails... But my parents - like most parents - really only cared about the food and the service, and they really liked the place.  The calamari was unique and delicious, as was the the 'pulled pig' dish.  My mom got the paella, which she thorougly enjoyed (although I thought it was a little too pricey).  The staff was super friendly and made sure we were out in time for our show.  All in all, no complaints.

by David F.

I have only been to Atlanta once in my life, but I ate here something like three or four days in a row because I loved it.That was years ago and I still think about it.

by Joel C.

WOW...this place is going downhill...FAST!  I remember when this place first opened, it was one of the hottest restaurants in Atlanta to go to.  So when my friends made New Years reservations here for dinner, I didn't think it was a bad idea.  Yeah...we were WRONG!The restaurant wasn't packed and we were quickly seated.  I think that was probably the only good thing that happened since the rest of the evening was a beautiful disaster!  They offered a special New Years pre-fix menu that consisted of a four course meal - appetizer, soup/salad, entree and dessert.  They also offered a wine/alcohol pairing for an additional $25.00.  Brooks and I thought that 4 mixed drinks for $25 would be a good deal so we tried it out.  Who knew that we would get 4 cups of tropical kool-aid that gave us a sugar high for the rest of the night!?!?Before I get to the food, I want to highlight our entertainment for the night...our waiter.  First, he was super loud...I mean seriously the patrons eating at Avra and Straights knew what I was ordering.  Second, I think he pretty much told us that everything in the menu was inedible.  I thought it was a funny joke at first, but then the courses came out and the joke was on me for not believing him.  Third, I think he was on something because he was never available and the food and drink parings never came at the same time.Speaking of the food...I never knew that a tortilla chip could be a garnish.    It was on EVERYTHING!!!  The only appetizer that was worth ordering were the chilequiles, although our waiter liked to call it "the nachos."  It's a good thing I was on my sugar high at the time or the Latin side of me would have gone all loco on him!  I ended up trying the salmon cake and it literally was a block of cream cheese cut in half with salmon in the middle.  If I knew I was getting this, I would have asked for a side of bagels!  Everyone ordered the shrimp gumbo (I thought this was a South American restaurant) and out came tomato soup with a shrimp skewer.  Please note that I said shrimp...not shrimp-s!  All of us ordered the scallops and grits (again, what type of restaurant is this!?  oh wait..there are tortilla chips on it...now I get it)  for our entrees and surprisingly it was edible!  For dessert, we got the fruit tarts and mini banana splits.  The tart was the best thing I had the whole night while the banana splits were just a mess since they had already halfway melted by the time it got to the table. Since dinner was taking over two hours, we had rushed our waiter to bring all of our drinks and the rest of our food items to the table so we can leave to head out to our parties.  Dinner and the service was a catastrophe and I doubt that I would ever step back into that place.  I'll probably give it 3 more months to last before some hi-rise condo decides to be built on the property.  Such a shame...

by leigh s.

I don't think many people ever really think about going to Mitra when they are listing out possible restaurants on a Friday or Saturday night. I've been there a few times with the bf, and I can honestly say, I've never had a bad meal or a truly terrible experience. If you're looking for a quieter dining experience with good food, and good wine, check out Mitra. It's in midtown, and has a cool ambiance.Final thoughts: Give it a shot. You may be pleasantly surprised.

by Amanda W.

I've been here 3 times now and the service is consistently disappointing.  The food's pretty good, but not good enough to deal with bad service and weak drinks.  Had 2 mojitos with nearly no alcohol.  It must be some kind of Murphy's law for restaurants - the emptier it is, the crappier the service.   I got the fixed menu:goat cheese crab croquets  - too friedsteak with mashed potatoes - cooked correctly (medium rare), but showed up 15 min+ after everyone else's order.  We were a party of 8 and were trying to get to a show at Fox on time.hazelnut chocolate truffles - almost didn't have time to have these because of tardiness of everything else.  Just 1 piece per person, so not the quantity we expected for the price of the fixed menu.  Also, the waiter didn't tell us the special had plantains and one of our diners was deathly allergic to bananas, so she didn't eat her dinner.  They were nice about the disastrous experience though.  They didn't charge me for one of my drinks and brought another dessert out, but I doubt we'll go back here.

by Robert M.

I think Mitra has lost a little bit of its luster...do they have a new chef?  I'm not complaining...I'm still a fan, but just didn't have that wow factor that I usually have there.I ordered the tamarind and malbec braised beef short ribs with a boniato puree and mixed veges.  The short rib was very nice.  A good chunk of meat and fell right off the bone the way a short rib should.  Good flavor, and tender.  The boniato puree was sweet and light, very good but wouldn't want a mound of it.  Just right.My wife ordered the paella with basmati saffron rice, scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels and chorizo.  The paella was a dry rice dish, not a soupy type.  She thought was just o.k., nothing special.  She said the rice tasted microwaved!  I hope not!For dessert we had a slice of chocolate lava cake that was very good, and a slice of key lime pie  that was a bit too tart.Overall, still a good restaurant....but definitely slipping... I love this place.  This is a top 3 restaurant for me, if not my favorite.  Good vibe, great…

by Lydia L.

I think Mitra, sister restaurant of Sia's, is a fantastic spot.  The decor is trendy, but not modern; in fact, it made me think of a hookah lounge in the best way possible.  The garage-style windows and color-coordinated drapes actually added to the relaxed vibe, if that's possible.My friend and I came here for Midtown Restaurant week, and were quite pleased with the meal as a whole.Apps: Beef Chuzos (tender, well prepared) and Salmon Balsas (nicely plated, flavorful)Mains: Sea Scallops and manchego grits (oh so good) and Salmon and mashed potatoes (better than I expected for a salmon dish)Dessert: Key Lime bites and truffle. (fabulous)My only complain was that our waiter was new (relatively) and screwed up our order/was slowwww, but he comped a key lime pie dessert to make up for it in the end.  good times.

by Jamin K.

We had a perfectly nice meal here with very attentive service, it was a very slow night, and I would certainly eat here again... if someone else were paying. Basically the food was good but unimpressive and the prices were not in line with that reality and the reality of what I can get for the same price in Atlanta.Service was friendly, attentive when necessary but it was a very slow night before the holidays so no one was in the weeds.

by Smita P.

Just got back from Mitra and thougt it was a wonderful evening. Food was infused with brazilian flair that added delicious flavors. Quiet place, tasteful decor (old world charm with unique touches of style - loved the chandelier).  Service was great perhaps because it wasn't so crowded.  The appetizer (for 4) was a great start and included delicious calamari with habanero aioli, beef chuzos.  The starters were on the pricey side but portions were "just right". Scallops were my favorite -- they had a jalapeno lime sauce (not too strong) that made the dish.  The short ribs were also excellent and the sides were particularly impressive. We would go back so I recommend you give it a try!

by Lorne C.

Soooo I said I wasn't going to write this up, but after thinking about it for two days, I just have to write about the mediocre and dismal experience.  First let me start off by saying that Mitra, in the past, has been one of my favorite restaurants.  I have been going there since they have opened, and have always enjoyed the experience.  I once attended a wine pairing evening that was like a moment from Top Chef, so imagine my disappointment when I took my guy for Valentine's Day dinner and it was the worst meal I have ever had at Mitra.  The menu was a one-time prix fix, so I will just go over the highlights of the evening.Arrived for our 8:30 reservations, hostess explain that they were running behind.  So we got a seat at the bar after a 5 min wait, where we waited 15 mins for the bartender to serve us.  Only when we got her attention, she said she would be with us shortly.  After another 5 mins, she take our drink order (a difficult one that consisted of  two mojitos).  After about 5 mins, the hostess came up and seated us, still no drinks yet.  We get to our table and the manager brings us the tab for the drink order but yet still no drinks.  After another 5 mins, we finally get our drinks.  I can honestly say these were the worst mojitos I have ever had the experienced drinking (honestly - the mojitos on a Delta flight would have been better).  Now I promised just to do highlights, but the first 45 minutes of being in the restaurant exemplifies the rest of the evening. So now the highlights:* Appitizers:  Ahi Tuna Tartare, Spicy Ginger Sauce:  Good; Duck Quesadilla:  Served cold, probably would have been good if warm*Soup/Salad:  Arugula Tangerine Salad:   Little/no dressing/two tangerine supremes - disappointing; Red Tortilla Chicken Soup: Very good, light and quite tasty*Crispy Lobster Tail Angus Beef Duo:  Lobster was the warmest thing all night and actually good, but the beef was slightly overcooked and but cold; Pan Seared Sea Scallops:  Good but actually not that warm (probably sat with the beef while waiting for the lobster).*Dessert:  Mixed Berry Panna Cotta:  Good example of how panna cotta should be.  Strawberry Tiramisu:  Just wasn't right, the strawberries just didn't seem to meld with the rest of the Tiramisu.Service was obviously overwhelmed, but most were really trying.   But overall the evening was quite disappointing and it showed on most of the diners faces.  I'm not sure that I would go here again.  I have to agree with some of the other reviewers that this place seem to have gone downhill lately, and for the prices...it is inexcusable and such a waste.

by Pam L.

Whaaaaat?!  Something about that girl's hair?  No, I said it was too loud.  Sorry, I couldn't hear you over the cacophony of sounds coming from the tightly packed house.  So tight that every time someone walked by, they would bump into my chair.After much deliberations, we came here on the first night of restaurant week to celebrate my friend's birthday.  We got there a little earlier than our reservation, so we headed downstairs for a drink.  The mojito was not too shabby - fresh made, little minty, little sweet.Once we were seated our waitress came by to take orders, but we still needed a couple of more minutes.  She came back twenty minutes later after my starving friend sent evil eyes in her direction.  Now I understand that it was really busy that night, but I thought the point of restaurant week was to draw people into your dining establishment and wow them into coming back?  Well, the service was a drawback, but I might come back for the food if I was in the area and couldn't think of a place to go.We had soup of the day and beef chuzos for starters.  The creamy tomato/red pepper soup with a shrimp for garnish was a kick in the back of your throat, but still good.  I really enjoyed the beef skewers with the pomegranate sauce.  The pan-seared salmon with whipped potatoes and green beans were ok, nothing spectacular about the way the salmon was prepared.  The jalapeno and lime caramelized sea scallops with manchego cheese grits, Spanish olive and fresh tomato vinaigrette that I had was tasty on the sauce, but small on the scallops.  Seriously, they were the size of small gumballs.  And the cheese grits . . . the South would rise again to contest it being called grits!The desserts were hazelnut chocolate truffle and a taste of key lime pie.  Definitely nothing to write home about.  Thank goodness for my friends and a homemade cake at my place to save this belated birthday celebration!

by Will L.

I went there for the first time last night and felt compelled to write a review, my first one online. A friend asked me to go with her because she heard it was fun. We walked in at 7:30 and the place was empty. I know it's a weird week with the holidays, so we did not run for the door. Mixed drinks were weak, wine selection was good. Drink prices were too steep ($10 for a very simple and small rum cocktail). The ceviche was pretty good, the fillet special was not. At this point there are six other patrons. The risotto had human hairs in it. Two in fact. I am not a freak out kind of person about this, I've eaten with rural Iraqis. I let the waiter know, who in turn took the plate to the kitchen and related that it was blue cheese. I left the offending hair on the table and the entre was comped, even though I asked for it not to be. The chimichurri that came with the steak left a lot to be desired as well. It tasted and looked like store-bought mild salsa. Service was attentive, the staff are polite. The ambiance is nice. Overall opinion - not what it could have been, I was disappointed. Maybe it was a bad night, there are a lot of positive reviews and the menu looked great. I will not go back though.

by Brooks S.

I hate to give my first bad review, but I needed to go back a few months and review Mitra from New Years.  This was not a great dinner experience - hopefully it isn't like this every night of the week or on non-holidays, but the service was less than desirable, the food cold, and the cocktails were more like sugar water.We were only offered a prix-fixe menu which wasn't cheap, I opted for a fixed drink menu as well, thinking I would drink at least that much - however I wish I could have returned them all.  There was nothing exciting about the atmosphere and by the end of the dinner all 5 of us asked for all the rest of our drinks and courses and the check... all at the same time, just so we could go somewhere else.Unfortunately, I'm not sure I'd be willing to risk trying it again to see if it would be better.... we'll see.

by Fat Girl In The A.

I came last week with some friends and had a pretty good experience. The atmosphere was comfy and the service was wonderful. The food wasn't as amazing as I wanted it to be. We started off with the pork tostadas with avocado and it was really good! But it was the only appetizer that was appetizing to me. The calamari was served in parchment paper tucked inside this spiral thing. In addition to the cheesy presentation were these chopsticks (?!). They were sticky out. I didn't get it. Our third appetizer was the fried oyster with chilies. I don't recommend it. But I do recommend munching on the complimentary bread with the chef's 'special butter'. They're hand rolled. My entree wasn't great. I had the terres major steak with chimichurri sauce. It came alongside whipped potatoes and asparagus. The chimichurri sauce killed my meal. Too sour. And my steak was medium on one side and medium-rare and the other. The other dishes were good though! The short ribs with succotash was tasty. I could have done without the succotash though. And the halibut with habanero sauce was tasty! It came with roasted red pepper whipped potatoes and green beans. I believe that dish was best out of the three. Our server, Jessica was amazing! Very attentive, very positive and had a great personality. She was very knowledgeable about the food and checked up on us often. The owner, Sia was very kind. He came to the table and started chatting with us. I thought that awesome! The live Jazz singer was pretty cool, too. Overall experience: FUN! I guess I would stop by again. But I also don't see that happening anytime soon.

by Timber W.

I was pleasantly surprised by my dinner at Mitra.  I went there with a group before having to rush off to see Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the Fox.  The only hindrance to my meal was my own hurried schedule.  The service was wonderful.  I really enjoyed the salmon balsas and ceviche appetizers.  My friends all loved their entrees, which included the steak and chicken.  If I hadn't been running late, I definitely would have tried dessert!

by josie p.

Maybe we went on an ON night or maybe we owe it all to the best waiter EVER, Troy, but we had a very positive experience at Mitra on Friday night. The only quasi negative was the lack of diners in the restaurant, but then again, we got there kind of early in order to take advantage of their $5 tapas from 5-7pm.Troy hooked us up with wine tastings free cheese grits... Random, but awesome! Plus, my date I both wanted the habernaro halibut the scallops, so he split the dishes up perfectly portioned on 2 plates, so we didn't have to do it ourselves. Troy provided honest recommendations didn't steer us in any wrong directions... We left full, satiated, with slap-happy grins. Seriously, we were over-stimulated by the menu!The Moroccan decor gave the place a bohemian vibe, much like a hookah lounge or something. We dug it we will be back... More people need to check this place out!

by Erin M.

I've driven by this place many times before and never once thought about going in.  Maybe it's because all I can think is 'Mmm Mu Lan!' and I just am hardly paying attention to Mitra.  However, we got a gift certificate from a friend.**Parking is valet.  I hate valet, especially $3 valet, but in the heat - I'm not trekking a few blocks to save $4.So we met up with a few others and sat inside in the back corner.  Thankfully there weren't many people there because this place is small and tables seem to be on top of each other.I was slightly annoyed to stand at the desk and wait a few minutes to be greeted.  Mostly because the little runner boy couldn't say hello to us as he ran past us with food.  When we were sat and the waitress was playing around and emjoying having a table - I forgot about the greeting.  She was very accomadating.  She brought a much out dated wine list, and brought a few samplers for my dining companions to taste.  The wine they picked actually was on the menu, but it was still a great effort for her to allow them to taste test.  Then a late comer to our party described what kind of drink she was interested in and our waitress made something for her that she loved.  She won us over at this point.We split the caesar salad, calimari (bad, Erin), fish tacos, and grilled bbq shrimp.  Talk about delish.  Now, the fish tacos were just a tiny bit too creamy for me, but I think that's because I had them without their shell.We did have to wait a little longer than usual for our food, but our server told us that was because we had a medium/well steak coming out.  Good job, Candice!  Lol.Getting the bill and figure it out with a gift cert?  Surprisingly easy with no problems.  A+ for Mitra on that one.Now, will we go back?  I don't know.  Maybe.  If other people wanted to go.  The food was good and the service was good, but I felt very limited on what I'd actually eat.  If our friends wanted to go again, we'd still tag along.  We'd just probably get another gift certificate.

by Ibad K.

Now this is how you WOW new comers with Restaurant Week!  Along with TWO Urban Licks, I (and my brother) had the best experience of Midtown Restaurant Week at this wonderful neighborhood gem!The decor and ambiance is great but what made Mitra so good was the wonderful appetizers (the croquettas and the smoked salmon balsas), the succulent entrees (the bistro steak and the salmon), and the delectable desserts (espresso panna cotta and fresh squeezed key lime pie)!  The consistency of how good all courses were was amazing!  Helpful and attentive staff and the perfect food experience!  What else can I ask for?  The salmon entree is amazing.  I got it medium and it was perfectly blackened on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth-like-butter good on the inside!Highly recommended!

by Mark B.

When my friends picked Mitra for dinner I immediately checked yelp and knew it would be a mixed experience but that we must have TROY for our waiter. Now I see some of you are not to be trusted. It was saturday night at 9 and there was only one table occupied, and this is a large 2-level restaurant. Not a good sign, eh? Everyone who worked there was obviously ready to go home, cooks, bartender, the musician, AND Troy. Gee, don't want to rush you, but...... And Troy, we would really prefer to smell the food and drinks, not your perfume. So the food was a mixed bag, the cocktails tiny, the shrimp chemical-tasting, the music unnecessarily loud,  the service shocking, and the bill came to a whopping $60 a person including a rather cheeky 20% tip added by Troy himself.

by Jeremy A.

Came in to check out Mitra after wanting to for a long time. We started out with the Caesar salad and calamari. I was a big fan of the calamari but the salad was average. Jalapeno Sea Scallops  was our dinner we chose and I have to be honest, although it was good, for 23 bucks id expect a bit more then 4 scallops. The Key Lime pie we had for dessert was really good though so check that out. Troy was our waiter and he was really cool and very attentive, the food took a bit to come out but that wasn't his fault. So keep that in mind if you're in a rush. All in all I think its a great place to check out, but next time Ill stick to the tapas menu which are $5 a piece m-f 5-7.

by Lauren Z.

There's a lot to notice about this restaurant--the art, the waitstaff, the food. My fellow patrons and I decided that depending on how delicious the food was, we would rate it either "weird" or "eccentric." Well, the citrus braised pulled pork had me rubbing my belly, so I'll say it's eccentric. The vanilla custard pudding thing has no flavor, so don't order it. When we mentioned this to the waiter, he did take it off the bill, so props for that. We used a http://restaurant.com certificate, so there was some confusion by the waiter on the bill, however.

by Jenny B.

First, let me say that our waiter, Troy, rocked! He was so nice and friendly, and he even let me taste a wine that wasn't on the menu. It was fantastic and I ended up ordering two glasses. The food was good - the calamari was tasty, not too heavily breaded. The Ceasar salad was average. The scallops were quite good, not the best I've had, but very good - but WAY overpriced at $23!! They only came with a bit of rice and some cilantro type side with some green sauce. Spicy and tasty, but I would have rather paid around $15, max. There were four scallops. Service was a touch slow tonight, and there only 3 tables taken, but perhaps it's the economy...Overall, I'd go back most likely, mostly due to our waiter! (And that wine...)Oh and the Key Lime Pie was AMAZING!! The best I've had, even compared to Key West.

by Kevin K.

Rick F. and Lauren Z. pretty much have it nailed.  The wait staff was WEIRD.  We were greeted and initially served by three different people.  Then our waiter was bizarre - we joked that he was a homeless man who didn't even work there.  He acted like he was our friend, but he really just made us uncomfortable and we couldn't understand him (English seemed to be his first language, sadly).  The food was interesting and mostly good, just overpriced.  I agree with Lauren Z., the pannecotta was absolutely flavorless.  Atmosphere was fun, but it took an inordinate amount of time to get out of there - when we finally got the bill, it took three tries to get it the correct amount.

by Rick F.

Have you ever really wanted to like a place but they made it very difficult? Well this is the place for me. Great atmosphere. Looked like a good menu. Clean bathrooms. The strangest waitstaff I encountered in ATL! We had multiple servers all of which were overly casual and more friendly than I was comfortable with. Service was slow, place was empty the entire evening on a Saturday night, not a good sign. We were told that the Calamari appetizer was the best in the city, it actually was the worst I've ever had. Th Goat appetizer was not so good either! My steak with mash was good! Dessert took forever to come out and was not worth the wait!Good Luck!

by Henrik C.

MItra is located on Juniper close to 6th street. It is part of a clique of restaurants between Peachtree St and Juniper. The restaurant is "south american" in inspiration. They have 3 dining areas. There is a "patio" with no view, but it is outdoors. The main dining room is an OK sized room direct next to the bar. In addition there is a dining room in the basement, which is an overflow area and also used for more "private" parties. The setting is pretty good. They have a broad selection of items on their menu. I would recommend the chef's sampler for starters. It is a real treat and gives you a good impression of the diversity on the menu. For the main dish both their steak and their fish (love their tuna) are great choices. I have also tried their swordfish and it is another great choice. Their panna cotta desert is to die for!The service is typically very attentive and knowledgeable about the food. By the way you can park in the Valet next door or you can park for free in the back (the parking lot facing Peachtree Street). The Valet is next to Babs, which is another great place in that area.

by Henrik C.Rick F.Kevin K.

MItra is located on Juniper close to 6th street. It is part of a clique of restaurants between Peachtree St and Juniper. The restaurant is "south american" in inspiration. They have 3 dining areas. There is a "patio" with no view, but it is outdoors. The main dining room is an OK sized room direct next to the bar. In addition there is a dining room in the basement, which is an overflow area and also used for more "private" parties. The setting is pretty good. They have a broad selection of items on their menu. I would recommend the chef's sampler for starters. It is a real treat and gives you a good impression of the diversity on the menu. For the main dish both their steak and their fish (love their tuna) are great choices. I have also tried their swordfish and it is another great choice. Their panna cotta desert is to die for!The service is typically very attentive and knowledgeable about the food. By the way you can park in the Valet next door or you can park for free in the back (the parking lot facing Peachtree Street). The Valet is next to Babs, which is another great place in that area.Have you ever really wanted to like a place but they made it very difficult? Well this is the place for me. Great atmosphere. Looked like a good menu. Clean bathrooms. The strangest waitstaff I encountered in ATL! We had multiple servers all of which were overly casual and more friendly than I was comfortable with. Service was slow, place was empty the entire evening on a Saturday night, not a good sign. We were told that the Calamari appetizer was the best in the city, it actually was the worst I've ever had. Th Goat appetizer was not so good either! My steak with mash was good! Dessert took forever to come out and was not worth the wait!Good Luck!Rick F. and Lauren Z. pretty much have it nailed.  The wait staff was WEIRD.  We were greeted and initially served by three different people.  Then our waiter was bizarre - we joked that he was a homeless man who didn't even work there.  He acted like he was our friend, but he really just made us uncomfortable and we couldn't understand him (English seemed to be his first language, sadly).  The food was interesting and mostly good, just overpriced.  I agree with Lauren Z., the pannecotta was absolutely flavorless.  Atmosphere was fun, but it took an inordinate amount of time to get out of there - when we finally got the bill, it took three tries to get it the correct amount.

by Henrik C.Rick F.Kevin K.Jenny B.Lauren Z.

MItra is located on Juniper close to 6th street. It is part of a clique of restaurants between Peachtree St and Juniper. The restaurant is "south american" in inspiration. They have 3 dining areas. There is a "patio" with no view, but it is outdoors. The main dining room is an OK sized room direct next to the bar. In addition there is a dining room in the basement, which is an overflow area and also used for more "private" parties. The setting is pretty good. They have a broad selection of items on their menu. I would recommend the chef's sampler for starters. It is a real treat and gives you a good impression of the diversity on the menu. For the main dish both their steak and their fish (love their tuna) are great choices. I have also tried their swordfish and it is another great choice. Their panna cotta desert is to die for!The service is typically very attentive and knowledgeable about the food. By the way you can park in the Valet next door or you can park for free in the back (the parking lot facing Peachtree Street). The Valet is next to Babs, which is another great place in that area.Have you ever really wanted to like a place but they made it very difficult? Well this is the place for me. Great atmosphere. Looked like a good menu. Clean bathrooms. The strangest waitstaff I encountered in ATL! We had multiple servers all of which were overly casual and more friendly than I was comfortable with. Service was slow, place was empty the entire evening on a Saturday night, not a good sign. We were told that the Calamari appetizer was the best in the city, it actually was the worst I've ever had. Th Goat appetizer was not so good either! My steak with mash was good! Dessert took forever to come out and was not worth the wait!Good Luck!Rick F. and Lauren Z. pretty much have it nailed.  The wait staff was WEIRD.  We were greeted and initially served by three different people.  Then our waiter was bizarre - we joked that he was a homeless man who didn't even work there.  He acted like he was our friend, but he really just made us uncomfortable and we couldn't understand him (English seemed to be his first language, sadly).  The food was interesting and mostly good, just overpriced.  I agree with Lauren Z., the pannecotta was absolutely flavorless.  Atmosphere was fun, but it took an inordinate amount of time to get out of there - when we finally got the bill, it took three tries to get it the correct amount.First, let me say that our waiter, Troy, rocked! He was so nice and friendly, and he even let me taste a wine that wasn't on the menu. It was fantastic and I ended up ordering two glasses. The food was good - the calamari was tasty, not too heavily breaded. The Ceasar salad was average. The scallops were quite good, not the best I've had, but very good - but WAY overpriced at $23!! They only came with a bit of rice and some cilantro type side with some green sauce. Spicy and tasty, but I would have rather paid around $15, max. There were four scallops. Service was a touch slow tonight, and there only 3 tables taken, but perhaps it's the economy...Overall, I'd go back most likely, mostly due to our waiter! (And that wine...)Oh and the Key Lime Pie was AMAZING!! The best I've had, even compared to Key West.There's a lot to notice about this restaurant--the art, the waitstaff, the food. My fellow patrons and I decided that depending on how delicious the food was, we would rate it either "weird" or "eccentric." Well, the citrus braised pulled pork had me rubbing my belly, so I'll say it's eccentric. The vanilla custard pudding thing has no flavor, so don't order it. When we mentioned this to the waiter, he did take it off the bill, so props for that. We used a http://restaurant.com certificate, so there was some confusion by the waiter on the bill, however.