Paper Plane

The BF and I came here on our second date and the drinks were awesome. IT’s very dark inside so we sat outside which made for great conversation. We had the burgers. TASTY!!!
I’ve heard this place is now closed… I would have gone back… :(

Tonight we say our farewell to this wonderful and unique joint. This is their final descent and we are sure gonna miss them!

I bookmarked it and my most favorite road dog is in town which gave me opportunity to hit my bookmarks. Fortunately I made it, but it was just in time for its pending closure.
I was excited to try somewhere new. The anticipation of finding it. From the outside I was not entirely sure where the entrance was. Walking down a side alley to find a door. A door that invited members and non members alike. Again I was excited.
Entering Paper Plane made me excited. I felt as if I was in a place only a few would have the privilege of going. I felt when I sat down, magic would happen and that magic would be based on what my appetite of mystery was made of.
We had drinks. That’s all that was available. The food menu… no more. Still it was nice, the drinks very nice. The gentleman next to me, with his notebook and writing in ink, some scratching of the words, some lines for a list… It felt very comforting. Like we all had a story to tell… My story was in a very delightful Bourbon drink. Toronto it was called. Should I dream of a trip up north? My company… His story in a tequila drink… It was nice… I’m happy I made it.
It was until another establishment, one with food, explained Paper Plane will soon cease to exist. It felt… Sad for a moment… For a moment it felt… Familiar… Felt like a place I wanted to spend some time. Unfortunately I will not have the chance… At least not as Paper Plane. Go there soon if you wish to experience Paper Plane, if not next month maybe…? It will provide a different space in a different time. Although I hope the man with his notebook may still be there… Just writing a different story.

If you’re in Decatur and looking for a chill spot to spend an evening, Paper Plane is it! They have really cute outdoor seating in a little alleyway draped with hanging lights, some potted herbs and just enough sunlight and shade to keep you comfortable but let you enjoy the summer evening.
For libations, we ordered the Brighton Punch and the drink special that evening. Brighton punch did indeed pack a punch. It was flavorful, light on the tongue, strong on the kick. I only needed one with my entire meal. My husband enjoyed an Emergency Drinking Beer and a Nomader Weisse. Both come highly recommended.
The food we did order came out quickly and was delicious. We had fried balls of cheese, chicken and crab, a vegetable tartare, and a charcuterie board. All were delicious. I particularly enjoyed the fatty duck prosciutto.
We particularly appreciated the server with us that night that explained every dish, was well versed in the food and drink and really made some good recommendations!
This is a great place for a date or an intimate gathering of friends! I’ll be back!

Get ready to make like a secret agent man. The mood is retro, but funky. The cocktails are straight-​up amazing, and the food is a lot of fun.
My only regret is that they kept running out of food. Food that I WANTED. It was their last night with that menu, but I still would’ve been happier if they’d had more of the deliciousness.
All in all, a fantastic way to spend an evening in a memorable setting.

A group of us were in the mood for some fancy cocktails and after the rave reviews both both critics like David Wondrich and Unilocal lay persons. How could it not be awesome, it was created by the same guy who gave us Victory. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I hoped it would at least be on par with the cocktails at Kimball House, but alas no such luck. The first thing that disappointed me was the menu. There just did not seem to be a huge selection of craft cocktails. I believe between the 6 of us we got everything on the menu. Granted, they could make something that is not on the menu but I wanted to try one of their signature creations. I thought the drinks were too sweet and the entire time I wanted to leave and go to Victory. Maybe it was the bartender that night or maybe the menu at the time didn’t align to my taste but I left disappointed.

This was a chill laid back place where you can have drinks in a quiet setting and enjoy the downtown atmosphere really enjoyed myself and would definitely go back

I am so glad Paper Plane is a (not so) hidden gem in downtown Decatur. The atmosphere is cool and relaxed, the bartenders know what they’re doing and the cocktail menu changes frequently and is always interesting. That being said, I’ve never gotten a bad or boring cocktail at this place – I love to try a new one every time I go in and each one is always complex and delicious. Cheers, Paper Plane!

I’m a bit of a Brussel Sprouts connoisseur, thus I had to come to the Paper Plane.
I’m not sure what’s harder to find, Brussel Sprouts this good or the door to Paper Plane.
After being sidetracked at Victory, and walking through the Mexican restaurant, I finally arrived.
I heard a lot of hype about the place. It is without a doubt a unique and fine business. It just doesn’t stand out as much as thought it would.
The libations were phenomenal, the bartenders knowledgable, and the décor was very fitting.
As for those sprouts! Woah! They are on another level. They can match up with any other I’ve had.
This and Victory show me why people were telling me Decatur is the Brooklyn of Atlanta.

Second time coming here… I really do like this bar… I’m interested in seeing the three bars that Atlanta magazine ranks higher than this place. This time around I tried the steak burger… and it was GREAT. Great food… great drinks… and great service
Kindell is a great bartender

This is a great place to grab a drink. The ambiance is very 1960s cocktail lounge, right down to the retro counting clock that flips forward, minute by minute. As other Unilocalers have said, it is very small– tucked into the alleyway, and with only perhaps 7 tables to be seated at.
We grabbed a drink (or three) at the bar, and while my cocktails were delicious and expertly prepared by friendly bartenders, the food was just boring. I always get really excited when I see beef/​steak tartare on a menu, but this take on it had a cooked egg placed atop, which really just made the whole thing have a weird, chewy consistency. And the seasoning just wasn’t there for me. The poutine was pretty run-​of-​the-​mill, and so was our steak frites entrée. When restaurants shrink their menus to only a few items, I expect everything to be stellar as they have much fewer options to have to work on preparing. But in this case, the smaller menu was just… meh.
I’ll definitely go back for some cocktails, but that’s probably it.
If you do go here, go with the mindset that this is a bar first with some unique, upscale bar plates. That should set your expectations a little bit more realistically for what the experience is.

What does a paper plane do? Glide ever so slightly before crashing to the earth — which is what this place is proceeding to do. Just see Eddie U’s review. Plus the bathrooms are disgusting and the place is so small, you have to wait for a table right next to the smelly, repulsive facilities. Gross!
Also, the hostess is unfriendly and the management is unapologetic about the sad state of their rest room facilities.

Paper plane is a small «supper club» restaurant in the back of Victory Sandwich bar in Decatur. It is really small and gets really packed so make sure you have a reservation. The atmosphere is dark, loud, and hip.
They had great cocktails, which were served to us by Paul Calvert (one of Atlanta’s best known bartenders) We only tried some appetizers for food, but they were excellent as well.

Paper Plane is a lovely, cozy little spot with great drinks and good food. I really enjoyed watching Paul Calvert work as he prepared delicious, delicious cocktails.
We arrived around 7:30 on a Saturday night and managed to snag the only open seats at the bar. There are three types of seating here: bar, booths for groups of larger than two, and outdoor tables for between two and four. Overall, it’s a pretty small space.
I had three cocktails, two from the menu and a classic gin and tonic. The menu changes regularly, so there are always new creations to enjoy. My first cocktail was a variation on the Manhattan and the second contained cachaca. They were both delicious. My SO had a tequila cocktail that was nice and fruity.
Food-​wise, we started with the swordfish belly and pork belly tastings. The swordfish was fantastic. The pork belly was a bit on the salty side but very good. I had the blade steak for my entrée and my SO went with the braised pork collar. Both dishes were very good. Mine came with a smoked pepper purée that went perfectly with the steak. Overall, though, I think the pork was the more successful dish. It came with Napa cabbage, peanuts, and a mustard sauce. We shared a side of fingerling potatoes that I hope stay on the menu forever because they were amazing.
Service was good — Paul was attentive and patient with my booze-​related questions.
Overall, I think that everything about Paper Plane is solid. This is a great spot for a light dinner, a full dinner, or just drinks.

Had dinner with a few friends here over the weekend. There was no wait and it never really got packed or too busy. It was mostly an older crowd coming in for drinks after work rather than for food.
I had the sea scallops, which were delicious and perfectly prepared. The summer squash and the sauce that it came with were good, but the other side, which I’m guessing is nasturtium from the menu, was not good. I haven’t had it before so I’m not sure how it should be prepared, but it just tasted burnt and salty with no real flavor.
My friends ordered the pork chops and the hanger steak. The waitress didn’t ask how my friend wanted her steak prepared. Not sure if that’s a thing, but it would have been nice since my friend would have liked her steak a little more cooked. It was still tasty, but nothing special. The pork chop was good but the portion was on the smaller side. My friend was still hungry after his meal, but that might just be him.
Overall, the hostess and the servers were attentive, friendly and helpful. The food was decent, but special enough for me to come back to eat. It seems more of a popular spot to grab a drink or two and enjoy the ambience.

This restaurant is nothing but awesome.
The entrance is quite interesting– kinda like an alley, but it was lit up with lights.
Came here on a Friday evening for a late dinner and drinks with friends.
The wait was about 15 minutes. The waiters were very nice and attentive.
During our wait, we were checked on at least 3+ times to see if we wanted
to order any drinks or snacks to munch on.
Luckily our wait for a patio seating turned into a booth inside. YES! A/​C!
DRINKS
Von Winning Reisling was the white wine we all agreed upon thanks to a recommendation from one of the waiters that helped us. We got a bottle to celebrate good times and the last day of spring and start of summer. Lame, I know.
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I ordered the Pork Chops and a side of Summer Squash, Pickled Onions, & Feta. This was a recommendation from our waitress, Leah. I was going to order the Seafood Scallops, but I’ll have to come back and try that another time as well as the steak entrees. The pork was delicious! Tender and flavorful. The side of Summer Squash, pickled onions, & feta was surprisingly good. I didn’t expect how refreshing it would taste. The cilantro definitely helped that side out lots.
Service was exceptional. Leah was very helpful. Paul was also great (I believe he’s apart of management).
Excited to come back!

Great spot in Decatur for an «adult» drink. No green apple cosmos here.
Came for drinks and sat on the lovely patio/​alleyway outside. Especially loved the lights hanging above our heads.
Paper Plane takes their drinks pretty serious. All of the hand-​crafted cocktails are very manly (not bad, if you like whisky and non frou-​frou drinks), but for those who like a little sugar in their libation I highly recommend the OTP (made of corn whisky and strawberry purée) and the North Druid HIlls (with aquavit, lemon and honey).

I kind of love this bar! I went on a Saturday night for birthday drinks and my partner and I were lucky enough to get a seat at the bar. Our bartender was awesome and the drinks were very unique and tasty. I enjoyed watching the bartender make the drinks– it is truly an art at Paper Plane. These guys are the real deal.
The atmosphere was great. Just the right amount of crowd for the place to be lively, but not a «standing room only» kind of place. It seems like the type of place that Ron Burgundy would go to for a nice scotch after a hard day of reporting the news. Something about the lighting and the music and the look of the patrons– it just felt like the 70’s to me. Or at least how I imagine the 70’s to be!
Although I was not here to eat, I checked out the menu and there are some interesting options. As a vegan, I didn’t see too much that I would be partaking in– but I also did not inquire to see if they would be able to accommodate. No matter– the drinks were good enough to warrant a return visit. With ATL weather getting warmer and warmer, I will probably try to snag a table outdoors next time.

Even on a cold evening, the ambiance and intimacy of Paper Plane’s secluded outdoor patio makes you feel like your sitting in a leather armchair in front of the fire. Whether it was good friends, good conversation, or the good drinks… I felt at home here.
I can’t speak for the full menu, but the bar menu offered a selection of snack foods not to be passed on. The pickled olives were delicious (don’t pass these up if you go for cocktails) and their cheese selection, albeit small is very affordable.
They’re drink selections are creative and delicious (don’t be afraid to ask your waitress about them– they’ll be honest about flavor) and they do not skimp on filling the wine glass.

Every single thing I put in my mouth was perfection and made with absolute care. This is the best meal I’ve had this year.
Each pickle in the mix had separate picking herbs. The okra was seasoned with smoked paprika. Salad of endive, arugula, toasted peanuts and peach preserves was inventive. Pork was tender and smoky, pickled onions and corn pone, potatoes au gratin, all superb.
Drinks are strong and aromatic. Enjoyed summer clothes.
Don’t miss dessert. Sundae with fig leaf ice cream, candied pecans, bourbon caramel, and peach preserves. Southern divinity, dahlin!
Cheers–