Lucian Books And Wine

Everything at Lucian feels completely dialed in and full of intention. From the design of the space to the food, service, and even the book selection, every detail is exceptionally well considered. I also can’t say enough about the team. The hospitality is warm, genuine, and natural. Wonderful people running an excellent operation. One of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time! Glad I finally had the chance to stop in.

They have parking instructions on their website. They offer a 2-hour validation for the retail parking garage at 3005 Peachtree, located at the SE corner of Peachtree and Pharr Road. You can access the garage from both Peachtree and Pharr Roads. There’s a $25 fee + tax per person for a reservation no-show, but as long as you cancel 24 hours in advance, you’ll be fine. It’s best to make a reservation ahead of time. We went there for a birthday lunch. The staff are very friendly and professional. They were attentive to my friend’s Mediterranean diet and suggested menu items accordingly. The decor and ambiance are well designed, with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. I also like that the place isn’t drowned in loud music or people’s conversations like many other restaurants. The high ceiling probably helps with the noise level as well. We had: - Oysters with shallot: This dish tasted very fresh and had great flavor. - Poached steelhead with sunchoke: The fish was very tender. It looks and tastes very similar to salmon. - Chocolate budino with pistachio (dessert): The portion was just right, and the budino was rich; it felt almost like a mousse. They have a 90-minute time frame for lunch (mentioned on their website), but no one rushed us out even though we stayed a little longer. Maybe it was because it was a birthday lunch and the restaurant wasn’t very crowded. Overall, we had a really nice experience. Highly recommended.

Yes, yes, 1000 times yes. The wine list is extremely unique and very well curated. The food is outstanding. The atmosphere is lovely. I’ll be back so many times.

This restaurant is 5- stars across the board! This is my 2nd visit to Lucien and I am even more impressed than I was the first time I visited- How is that possible? We enjoyed the duck liver pate with buttered toast points, polenta with black truffle parmesan, raw oysters with persimmon, pickled ginger and toragashi, spiced. Duck breast with honey nut squash and escarole, porcelet with turnips, butter beans and peppers, and the award-winning omelet topped with caviar and creme fraiche- everything was delicious. The standout was definitely the duck. It was cooked to perfection- so tender and juicy! Don't wait, don't just put Lucien on your "to do list", RUN to Lucien! Just make sure you make a reservation first - it's a jewel in Buckhead!

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time at Lucian for a last-minute date! It’s truly a unique gem in Buckhead Village. We greatly enjoyed the peach and cucumber dish and hamachi as our appetizers - the flavors were fresh, crisp, and delicious. For our entrees, he had their rather robust gem lettuces salad and I ordered the duroc coppa - we ate every bite! The ambience is quiet and relaxed yet lively. We had no issues hearing ourselves talk. The opportunity to peruse their books was a nice touch to an already pleasant evening, with the hostess more than willing to hold onto the book we decided to purchase until after our meal was finished. Our server, Jerome, was polite, personable, and knowledgeable about the menu, while the restaurant’s sommelier was more than happy to indulge my questions regarding wine pairings. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and definitely recommend Lucian to those looking for a calm, charming, and upscale dinner option in Buckhead!