By George - Atlanta

Weekends are a great pick, By George's weekend brunch (Saturday and Sunday service) draws guests for its pastries, live saxophone music, and a festive brunch vibe.

Yes, By George welcomes private parties and the staff can help coordinate larger events, as guests report the manager assisted with a party of 13.

Many guests note that dishes may look modest on the plate but leave you satisfied, reviewers say the meal can "end up being absolutely full."

Yes, By George is a popular choice for special evenings, with several guests celebrating anniversaries and staff arranging champagne toasts and surprise desserts.

Weekday business lunches and happy hour are reliably pleasant, guests say those visits have consistently been enjoyable; weekend brunch, often with live saxophone, is a popular choice too.

By George offers a main dining room and a lively bar area (bar seating and cocktails), lounge-style seating with couches in the bar area, and it accommodates private parties.

Yes, families dine here; staff have warmly celebrated children's occasions, for example bringing a birthday dessert with candles for a 4‑year‑old and providing attentive service.

Yes, guests report making reservations via OpenTable and coordinating larger parties with the hotel staff (one guest contacted the hotel and the manager, Diego, helped arrange a party of 13), and the team is attentive to allergy notes (a guest reported their gluten allergy was asked about at the host stand and flagged to the server).

By George occupies the historic, art‑deco Candler Hotel with bright dining rooms and street‑level windows; guests describe a polished yet approachable dining room (business‑casual tone), occasional live saxophone at brunch, and a gorgeous, character‑filled space guests enjoy for celebrations.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire (smart separates, dresses, or a jacket are perfectly appropriate) without needing formalwear.