#Dim sum atlanta evening full#

The menu changes weekly at the least, hourly at the most. They run their ideas past the executive chef (Joey Ward) who says yea or nay (based on creating a cohesive menu). Banana pudding is the bomb! Don’t miss out.Gunshow has 5-6 cooks who come up with specific food concepts. Granted, we ordered one of each of the desserts too. The total was close to $250 (before tip) for three people. Blueberry Crumble, Banana Pudding and Deconstructed TiramisuĪll in all, I relished the experience, but it does get pricey to dine there.

#Dim sum atlanta evening full#

While most looked the same, a squid ink / calamari dish couldn’t have been more unevenly distributed (see above) with one plate full of lots of round calamari and another severely lacking. Each chef approached a group with 3 of his dishes. For example a small lobster roll was $25 while a Tile Fish served with rice and salsa was just $16. While there was nothing that wasn’t pleasing, the prices are vastly different and really not based on the quality or quantity of food. Then others were more complex like the Vitello Tonato (Tuna, Veal, olive oil fried bread) which sounded so intriguing we couldn’t pass it up and it lived up to expectations.Īs I said, there are no appetizers per se, but carefully looking at the menu (yes you are given one of those at least), you can quickly pick out what should be apps (read under $10) like the buns or a gator corndog. I liked that some were very straightforward, meaning you know what you getting: Pork Belly Buns, Lobster Roll, Smoked Pork Loin. We selected 8 different dishes (9 if you count the fact we ordered 2 pork belly dishes). Vitello Tonato (Tuna, Veal, oiive oil fried bread) Note that “if you decline any dish, you won’t be offered it again.” But really you only get one pass at any of the dishes, whether you accept or reject. Don’t feel rude to decline a dish, it’s perfectly okay. Although you have a server, it’s the chefs (I think there were 7 the evening we dined) who present their dishes for you to accept or reject. There are no appetizers (remember it’s dim sum?) – there are about a dozen or so dishes to choose from. They also have a drink cart where they mix cocktails tableside while you dine. Other interesting cocktails are Gunshow’s twist on a Sangria and Caipirina. We were asked to sit at the bar and obliged, consuming a delightful Jasliso Flip cocktail with egg white, basil and pistachio. I was mildly concerned this wouldn’t bode well for a quasi business dinner, but everything seemed to work out just fine.Įven though we arrived promptly at 8 pm, our table seating area was not ready. Besides the loud dining room (it’s one big room with community seating), there’s continual interruption from the chefs. Note, Gunshow is not the place to go if you want to have a romantic dinner or quiet conversation. Skip the wine: Cocktails outshine the wine offerings at Gunshow It’s dim sum but with American food and there are multiple chefs? By reading this, you’ll know what you are going to experience, which could detract from the fun. Spoiler Alert: Part of the experience of going to Gunshow is not knowing exactly what to expect.

However, be warned they will call you relentlessly the day of your reservation to confirm until you answer your cell. We were able to get in for 8 pm for three people on a Wednesday. If you really want a table you can (gasp!) pick up the phone and call the restaurant. While Gunshow is on some online reservation sites, there are no seats available during normal dining hours. I had a colleague visiting from out of town who wanted to go. After hearing so-so recommendations from other trusted sources I put off visiting Gunshow, until recently.