Poor Calvin's
12 people recommendvia r/Atlanta12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Poor Calvin's is a Southern-Asian fusion restaurant that many diners recommend, with one calling the lobster fried rice outstanding and generously sized, though not cheap. Diners praise the Thai-influenced menu, well-made cocktails, and good vibes, and it comes up as a pick for birthdays and solo dining. It is located near the parts of downtown visitors are likely to see.
Address
Poor Calvin's, 510 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Lobster fried rice
- Best for
- Celebrations, Solo
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/SlippingWeasel in r/Atlanta · May 2025portion
Says the lobster fried rice is superb and a very large serving, but not inexpensive.
- Recommendsu/elizabeththenj in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Suggests it as a dinner recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Key-Competition6783 in r/Atlanta · Jul 2024
Recommends it by name.
- Recommendsu/jalapenos10 in r/Atlanta · Mar 2026taste
Cute spot with great Southern/Asian fusion food and a good pho cocktail.
- Recommendsu/breakfastpitchblende in r/Atlanta · Jun 2025
Lists it as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Unlikely_Audience946 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2024taste
Notes its fusion Thai cooking and strong cocktails, close to main downtown areas.
- Recommendsu/ucancallmevicky in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Considers it consistently a great choice.
- Recommendsu/wdunn4 in r/Atlanta · Jul 2024
Named as their suggestion.
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- Recommendsu/tkesmitty720 in r/Atlanta · Dec 2023
Names Poor Calvins as a solo dining answer.
- Recommendsu/Inner-Cap-5836 in r/Atlanta · Sep 2026ambience
Lists it for best vibes.
- Recommendsu/GenitalCommericals in r/Atlanta · Jul 2026
Lists it among birthday restaurant picks.
- Recommendsu/thebugman10 in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Birthday visit was amazing and they want to return.
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