The Place Menu With Prices

Name: The Place
Address: 229 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30608, Athens, GA, US
Telephone: (706) 850-2988
Price range: $

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Southern restaurant (US) · $

229 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30608

(706) 850-2988 · tap to call

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How far is The Place?

229 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30608

Distance from central Athens0.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the midpoint of our Athens listings.

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Hours of Operation

Monday11 AM–9 PM

Tuesday11 AM–9 PM

Wednesday11 AM–9 PM

ThursdayClosed

Friday11 AM–10 PM

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Sunday10 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM

Happy Hour & Drinks

Updated September 2026

The Place does not currently offer a confirmed happy hour. The restaurant features full food and drink menus with prices across 146 verified items, available in full detail below.

WHITES

Chardonnay, California | Séance, 2022

$12/$46

Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg | Aperture, 2022

$12/$46

Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley | Charles Krug 2024

$13/$50

White Blend, California | Caymus Conundrum, 2022

$13/$48

REDS

Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley | BonAnno, 2022

$14/$52

Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast | The Prisoner, 2021

$21/$78

Montepulciano, Rosso Conero | Due Amici, 2021

$12/$46

Red Blend, California | Chronology, 2023

$14/$52

Sparkling & Rosé

Prosecco, Italy | Mirabello

$11/$42

Blanc Pescador, Catalonia | Celler del Pescador, NV

$11/$44

Rosado, Il Borro | Borrorosa 2023

$12/$46

Cocktails

Dead Bee's Society

Conniption barrel-aged gin, Drambuie, lemon, spiced honey

$13

Faded Rose

Rye whiskey, Due Amici Montepulciano red wine, tart cherry, orange, lime, cinnamon

$12

Mad Apple

Vodka, du Nord apple liqueur, amaro angostura, cardamom, apple infused simple, lemon

$12

Smashing Pumpkins

Paranubes Oaxacan rum, pumpkin, Boomsma herbal liqueur, Aperol, banana liqueur, lime, vanilla, mint sprig garnish

$13

Sympathy for the Devil

Bourbon, sage-infused rum, basil, grapefruit, lemon, marigold-infused simple syrup

$13

Too Chai Chai

Chai-infused tequila, allspice dram, chai, southern amaro, honey, old-fashioned bitters

$14

Tropicália Margarita

Blanco tequila, Tropicália IPA syrup, lime

$12

Peanuts & Coke

Peanut-infused Old Forester bourbon, Coca-Cola, honey and crushed peanut rim

$11

Down-Home Old-Fashioned

Old Forester, Luxardo Maraschino, sour cherry juice, Angostura and Orange bitters

$12

Neal Q

An homage to our patriarch, Neal "Q" Quitman Pope. “Jack Daniels, rocks, splash of water...and not the other way around.”

Zero- Proof

Stranger in the Alps

Lyre's NA gin, Lyre's NA apertif rosso, apple, chai, lemon, honey, basil

Aperol Spritz

NA Italian spritz, orange, lemon, soda

Seasonal Selection of Draft Beers

BUD LIGHT

Cans and Bottles

COORS LIGHT

COORS BANQUET

MICHELOB ULTRA

MILLER LITE

HIGH LIFE

MODELO

GUINNESS

MICHELOB ULTRA ZERO (NA)

WHISKEY & Bourbon

ANGEL'S ENVY

$13

BASIL HAYDEN

$15

BLANTON'S

$16

BOOKER'S KENTUCKY TEA

$19

BUFFALO TRACE

CROWN ROYAL

EAGLE RARE

$12

EVAN WILLIAMS BLACK LABEL

HIGH WEST DOUBLE RYE

IWAI JAPANESE WHISKEY

$11

JACK DANIELS

JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY

RED LINE SINGLE BARREL XO CONGAC CASK FINISHED

$21

REDWOOD EMPIRE LOST MONARCH

$11

REDWOOD EMPIRE PIPE DREAM

$11

REDWOOD EMPIRE EMERALD GIANT RYE

$11

WELLER SPECIAL RESERVE

$10

WHISTLEPIG PIGGYBACK 6YR BOURBON

$11

WHISTLEPIG PIGGYBACK 6YR RYE

$12

WHISTLEPIG 10YR RYE

$15

WILD TURKEY RARE BREED

$13

WOODFORD RESERVE

$12

WOODFORD RESERVE DOUBLE OAKED

$14

SCOTCH WHISKY

BALVENIE SINGLE MALT 12 YEAR CARIBBEAN CASK

$16

DEWARS

GLENLIVET SINGLE MALT 12YR DOUBLE OAKED

$10

JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL

$10

TALISKER SINGLE MALT 10YR

$15

MACALLAN 12YR

$17

Brunch Cocktails

Mimosa

fresh-squeezed orange and sparkling wine

The Place Mary

southern vodka, tomato, peppered citrus

$10

Spritz of the Day

bartender's choice

$13

Pickle Margarita

tequila, pickle juice, lime, simple, salt rim

$11

Irish Coffee

Jameson, Bailey's Irish Cream, coffee, whipped cream

$10

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Updated September 2026

The Place Lunch Menu

Appetizers

Southern Bruschetta

toast points, pimento cheese, tomato, scallions, & chopped bacon

Fried Veggies

pickles, whole okra, and green tomatoes served with ranch dressing

Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

with carrots, cucumber & Pita

Meats

Fried or Grilled Chicken

2 Veggies | 3 Veggies

$13/$15

Fried or Grilled Pork Chop

2 Veggies | 3 Veggies

$15/$17

Fried or Grilled Shrimp

2 Veggies | 3 Veggies

$14/$16

Grilled Salmon

2 Veggies | 3 Veggies

$17/$19

Veggies

Black Eyed Peas

(v)

Collard Greens

(v)

Creole Corn

(v)

Gouda Grits

(v)

$3.5

Mashed Potatoes

(v)

$3.5

Loaded Potato Salad

(v)

$3.5

Fries

(v)

$3.5

Onion Rings

(v)

$3.5

Gouda Mac & Cheese

(v)

Fresh Fruit

(v)

Sandwiches & Burgers

The Shrimp Burger

whole fried shrimp tossed in cocktail sauce and covered in slaw on a soft bun

$14

The Burger*

grilled and topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and caramelized onions on a soft bun

$15

The Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich

marinated in spiced buttermilk, grilled or fried, on a soft bun with lettuce, tomato, and caramelized onions

$13

The BLT

applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato, and house made avocado spread on multigrain bread

$12

The Tuna Melt

homemade tuna salad topped with provolone cheese and a tomato on toasted multigrain bread

$10

Salads

Waldorf

baby greens, grapes, granny smith apples, candied pecans, celery, and blue cheese crumbles

$10

Slaw Bowl

oil & vinegar slaw with toasted almonds & sesame seeds. plus crunchy noodles and topped with parmesan cheese

$10

Nana's Salad

mixed greens, red & green bell peppers, tomatoes, sliced eggs, cucumbers, andouille sausage & an onion ring

$11

Dressings

creamy ranch, chipotle ranch, balsamic vinaigrette, citrus vinaigrette, honey mustard

Entrees

Chicken & Waffle

spiced buttermilk fried chicken on a sweet Belgian waffle with blueberry reduction served with choice of side

$14

Bourbon Glazed Salmon*

grilled & basted salmon* steak over a house-made grit cake and collard greens. drizzled with bourbon glaze

$18

Shrimp & Grits

sauteed shrimp with andouille sausage & our creole corn on top of smokey gouda grits with a red creole sauce

$15

The Place Brunch MenuSunday Brunch Menu

Brunch Items

Chicken & Waffle

our fried chicken breast atop a sweet Belgian waffle with a blueberry reduction & powdered sugar. Served with fresh fruit

$14

Fried Chicken Biscuit*

spiced buttermilk fried chicken, fried egg, bacon & pimento cheese gravy on a homemade biscuit served with grits or brunch potatoes

$12

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit*

sausage, fried egg, provolone cheese & sawmill gravy on a homemade biscuit served with grits or brunch potatoes

$12

Stuffed French Toast (v)

french toast stuffed with seasonal flavors served with gouda grits or fruit

$11

Shrimp & Grits

a bowl of gouda grits topped with sauteed shrimp, chives, served with creole corn, andouille sausage, and a red creole sauce

$15

Scramble of the day

chef's choice seasonal veggies, scrambled with eggs and served with a Waldorf salad and gouda grits

$14

Sandwiches

Breakfast Burrito

Scrambled eggs, chef's choice of protein, brunch potatoes, & gouda cheese

$14

Burger

grilled and topped with provolone, tomato, lettuce, and caramelized onions on a kaiser bun

$15

Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich

marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, grilled or fried, on a kaiser bun with lettuce, tomato, and caramelized onion

$13

Side Options

gouda grits (v)

$3.5

applewood smoked bacon

maple sausage patties

fresh fruit (v)

two eggs any style

brunch potatoes (v)

french fries (v)

$3.5

biscuit & gravy

french toast (v)

waffle (v)

Salads

Garden Salad

mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, red onion and gouda cheese

$10

Waldorf Salad

baby greens, celery, grapes, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles, granny smith apples

$10

Dressings

citrus vinaigrette, honey mustard, balsamic vinaigrette, ranch, chipotle ranch

Additions

chicken

+$7

shrimp

+$7

salmon

+$10

Non-Alcoholic

Fresh Squeezed OJ

3 small / 5 large

$3/$5

Coffee

The Place Dinner Menu

Snacks

Southern Fried Veggies

breaded and fried pickles, whole okra, and green tomato slices with ranch dressing

Southern Bruschetta

toast points, pimento cheese spread, chopped bacon & tomatoes, topped with scallions

Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

with carrots, cucumber & Pita

Salads

Nana's Salad

fresh romaine and iceberg lettuce, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, sliced egg, andouille sausage, topped with a fried onion ring

$11

Waldorf

arcadian spring greens, celery, grapes, granny smith apples, glazed pecans, blue cheese crumbles

$10

Slaw Bowl

shredded cabbage, crunchy noodles, grated parmesan, scallions, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and our special vinaigrette

$10

House Made Dressings

balsamic vinaigrette, creamy ranch, chipotle ranch, citrus vinaigrette

Entrees

Grilled Pork Chop*

hand cut & marinated bone in pork chop* with our apricot glaze, served with caramelized onions atop creamy mashed potatoes with grilled asparagus

$24

Shrimp & Grits

sautéed shrimp with andouille sausage & our creole corn on top of smoky gouda grits with a red creole sauce

$21

Hanger Steak*

guinness & garlic marinated, grilled & medallion sliced, served with caramelized onions, atop creamy mashed potatoes, and sautéed brussels sprouts

$31

Chicken & Waffle

spiced buttermilk fried chicken on a sweet belgian waffle with tabasco candied bacon strips, salted caramel. & blueberry reduction served with smokey gouda grits

$20

Bourbon Glazed Salmon*

grilled & basted salmon* steak over house made grit cakes and collard greens, drizzled with bourbon glaze

$24

Sandwiches

The Shrimp Burger

north carolina style with whole fried shrimp tossed in cocktail sauce on a kaiser roll, with tartar sauce and coleslaw

$14

The Burger*

grilled angus beef patty* topped with arcadian lettuce, tomato, white sharp cheddar, and our homemade bacon jam on a kaiser roll

$17

The Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich

marinated in spiced buttermilk, grilled or fried, on a kaiser roll, with tomato, caramelized onions, our pimento cheese spread, & crispy applewood smoked bacon

$15

Sides

fries

loaded potato salad

onion rings

mac & cheese

gouda grits

collard greens

creole corn

mashed potatoes topped with caramelized onions

fresh fruit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Place have a cocktail or drinks menu?

Yes. The Place lists 68 drinks on this page under Beverage Menu, Sunday Brunch Menu, Drinks. Chardonnay, California | Séance, 2022 12/46, Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg | Aperture, 2022 12/46, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley | Charles Krug 2024 13/50.

What food does The Place serve?

The Place publishes Lunch Menu, Sunday Brunch Menu, Dinner Menu, 78 dishes. Dishes start at 3.

Where is The Place located?

The Place is located at 229 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30608.

Is The Place good for groups?

The Place is a Southern restaurant (US) restaurant in Athens. For large groups, we recommend calling ahead at (706) 850-2988 to check availability.

What type of restaurant is The Place?

The Place is a Southern restaurant (US) restaurant located in Athens, GA.