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878 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

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The Vortex Bar & Grill
Local(404) 875-1667

878 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

http://www.thevortexbarandgrill.com

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The Open View

Vortex, The in Atlanta is a three star establishment. This very affordable restaurant is located in the Midtown neighborhood, and is one of the popular eateries in the district. It's known for its hamburgers. It's been awarded the Best of Bar Food and Best of Late-night Dining awards. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features a full bar. This place is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups.

Expert Reviews of The Vortex Bar & Grill

Citysearch | Killer burgers, a serious bar scene and raucous decor make this dressed-up burger joint a huge Midtown hangout.

Sibling to the L5P location, the Midtown eatery attracts college crowds and boisterous groups with its retro ads, quirky knickknacks and laidback vibe. Burgers are the big draw: Choose anything from the...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/25/2006
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User Reviews of The Vortex Bar & Grill

Yelp.com Review - by Jared B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This could easily be a 4-star review. Right on the border. Definitely a good place to go to. The food is good, and they have a wide selection of burgers. They have several veggie options, which is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Since I had burgers on the mind .. . I need to chime in about this place. My review begins and ends with the Double-Bypass. I've NEVER seen anything like this in my life. And if you are an adventurous…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've lived in Atlanta for like 13 years and for some reason I never managed to make it to Vortex until very recently. It was an experience that I looked forward to and had probably built up a little…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Best Burger in Town

The vortex is the place to go if you want a good burger. They just taste so good here. I don't know what they do, but they do it right.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Buffalo Burgers

Vortex has great burgers. My fav is the bsion, low in fat and very tender and lean. They have other types of meat also. always good every time go.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carling K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Spanish Fly is amazing; get the burger with bison and it's even better and healthier! Hands-down best burger I've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Good Burgers

Vortex has a nice selection of burgers, ans is a great place for stopping in before heading out for the night.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kelly: "I'm a little hungover" Adrianne: "Me too"
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Let me preface this review with the fact that I was in a feisty mood today - not sure why, but I was lookin' for a fight. First, I love the Vortex's brash approach to eat-it-or-leave-it cuisine - it's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leigh P.

5.0 of 5 stars. You can see a larger than life-size poster of me half naked adorning the wall AND buy the t-shirt. What more could you want?
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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The Vortex has many types of burgers to choose from; try the bison. I'm glad that it isn't family friendly. I hate going to a restaurant and having to listen to screaming kids or having kids run aroun
kudzu.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Somehow Vortex continues to get named in these "Best Hamburger in America" lists...I am almost starting the think that the reviewers dont even go to the spots, they just copy someone else's list and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris L.

5.0 of 5 stars. When you first walk in, you might be a little scared! The atmosphere is great. The food is amazing. I recommend a burger (their signature item) and the Tater-Tots and Queso as an appetizer. This is a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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great food

The food here is amazing, and the atmosphere is just as great. The service has always been exceptional, but be in a good mood when you show up, because they're militant about tipping (and many other t
kudzu.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hardy W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love and frequent the Midtown Vortex. It is an easy, walkable spot for burgers and beer. Though I love it and eat here a ton, the food is just pretty good (which is sometimes all I need).…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Great Burgers/Salads

If you can't make it to the Little Five locale, the Midtown Vortex is just as good as its counterpart. The burgers and salads alike are really delicious, a good choice no matter what you eat.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Great Burgers

The Vortex has great burgers! They also have a fried egg sandwich which you don't find often. Don't bring the kids though... it's 18 and over (to allow smoking). But hey, leave the kids at home, ge
kudzu.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristine M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've loved the Vortex since I moved to Atlanta (the first time). I moved out of town, but whenever I came back to visit, I made a point of coming here. When I moved back to town, I knew I had to be…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Love It!

Best burgers in Atlanta hands down! Fun atmosphere, service is always speedy and precise. Great for lunch hours as well. Just go on an empty stomach because you will be so full afterwards!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M M.

4.0 of 5 stars. After reading/hearing great reviews about these burgers , it was time for me to go and taste for myself - I was not disappointed! It was tasty, fresh and the side of fries was crispy. Divine! The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the burgers at Vortex. The Black & Blue burger with a mountain of tater tots is a great indulgence. I've heard about some of the servers having bad attitudes, but I've never had anything but…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela S.

5.0 of 5 stars. this place has the best burgers-the buffalo burger with hot sauce and blue cheese...man oh man my boyfriend still dreams about that burger! i love the corn dogs and tater tots. the chicken fingers…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love the metal attitude at Vortex. Although, I do see a majority of idiots in the "Idiot-Free Zone" at the Midtown location. I guess that's Midtown. Anyway, the Veggie Burgers are the shit, so are the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Best Burger in the ATL

Best Burger in Town, Hands Down. Busy atmosphere, fun for the whole family. Great place for Lunch.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beau B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love the Vortex - definitely my favorite burger(s) in Atlanta. We order takeout all the time from the Peachtree one since it is in walking distance and we're not a fan of smoke. They do have a very…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This has to be one of my "go to" places when I can't figure out what I want to eat but I don't necessarily "want" to be healthy either ;-) We live within walking distance of the place (well my husband…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wesley S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Liked it so much I convinced the crew I was working with to go the next day after eating at there Little 5 location the previous night. Tried the burgers this time. I got the Elvis which is a bacon…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by V L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite place for a burger. I believe it was listed as among the best in America. It definitely is in my book. I always find myself conflicted with my side: fried zucchini, tater tots,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh man, what a memorable evening. I had been reuniting with my best friend, out at her sister's place in the burbs, and then came back up to town and really needed something to eat. I had really…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Good Times

Service with an attitude, Great Music, and a Great bar to unwind at also serves great food nothing fancy but it hits the spot. If you are a wus then this place isn't for you try TGI Fridays>
kudzu.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindy F.

4.0 of 5 stars. From the early days on 11th Street and West Peachtree I have been frequenting this haunt and luckily the quality has not wavered. I must say I am a fan of the Vortex burgers (even though some people…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Best Buger Around

What a great buger joint! Great for lunch. We love the smart mouthed menu. The staff are much nicer than the menu implies, and as with all good midtown restaraunts - the staff is great viewing entertainment....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey A.

5.0 of 5 stars. For the best burger in town, with a side of funky, go to the Vortex. This is by far my favorite burger joint in all of Atlanta. Don't let the crazy decor, or punk/grunge wait staff put you off, as…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amrita J.

4.0 of 5 stars. So me and some friends headed out to The Vortex for the Dames a Flame show last night, and decided to grab something to eat before the show. I have never been to the Vortex, so I was eager to see what…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amrita J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went hear for the Dames a Flame show last night, and was semi-impressed with this part of The Vortex. The room that is referred to as their "lounge" is quite small, and consists of room for no more…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a fan of any establishment that is consistently great. Expensive or not, fancy or a dive - if food is fresh, hot and timely I'll go back again and again. I can see that the Vortex in Midtown which…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've lived in Midtown for about a month now and I've been to the Vortex at least ten times, I can't believe I've not reviewed it yet- weird. There used to be a Dive in downtown Seattle called the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carol L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Surprisingly empty for a Sports Bar on SuperBowl Sunday! I had a turkey burger with blue cheese, mushrooms, and bacon with a side of sweet potato fries. The burger was delicious, but I've definitely…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the Vortex. 1. The burgers. A good hunk of meat that is cooked to order about 80% of the time. Lots of choices for toppings and the menu ranges from normalcy (Bacon and cheese) to the Coronary…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dane K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Give me NACHO TOTS or give me death!!! I visited the vortex twice while on my recent trip...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Deanna J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Legendary beef at the Vortex. This is the place to get a local hamburger in an environment that almost makes you want to get that third piercing or Celtic symbol tattoo you've always wanted. Or at the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Deva J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'll be brief (since there are so many other awesome reviews): The food was good (I really enjoyed my burger). The smoking at the table behind us was not so good. The beer selection was good. Our…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joseph D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I guess this place is up there with the Varsity as an institution in this city. While the service can be hit or miss, after all they pride themselves on a no BS attitude, it hasn't been that bad in…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Why this place deserves a 4...maybe a 5 in time Its all around very ideal sprts bar.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't really speak to the Vortex's burgers since I don't eat red meat but, as a non-beef-eater, I love that you can substitute a black bean, veggie, or turkey burger, or a chicken breast, on all of…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chandu R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Vortex is my fav. place in ATL for burgers. My fav. is the Choker, which when I went a few weeks ago was no longer on the menu, but the waitress had one made up for me anyway :). The sweet potato…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gerald S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The vortex is a great local bar/restaurant. The ambiance is a no BS bar - just read the menu to see what I mean. I've always had consistent meals and service. The staff is always friendly. The…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Best Burgers and beer selection in town!!

Can pick from several different beers and ways to make my burger. Very cool atmosphere and the service is at top of things.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric S.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I bounced over to the Midtown location of the Vortex last night with my fellow yelp happy hour crew to round out the night. This location only reinforced my love and up most admiration for the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shyam S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I HATE this location of the Vortex. It's almost inconcievable that two restaurants in the same chain could be so diametrically opposite. The food here is the same, but the service is horrid. If the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Burger with an egg on it? YES!!

I'd walk a mile for the Coronary Bypass. I go to Atlanta once a year, and I make a point to get me one of these burgers. YOU SHOULD TOO!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Delicious burgers!!

These burgers are enormous and good. The service could use some improving and the lunch crowd is fierce so arrive early. The fish and chips were also really good and their was a large assortment of
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Burgers and Tator Tots PLEASE!

There menu will crack you up. Its a great place to take visitors. The burgers are huge and delicious and the tator tots are the best ever. Maybe not the best place for children though due to the de
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Best Burgers in Town

Some friends took us here the first time...decor is out there, menu is hillarious and the food is AMAZING!! It's a fun place to take out of town guests. I host a training workshop of about 20-30 peo
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Good burgers

Their food is really good and service is not too bad either. Youll probally need a to-go box cause you get alot! Try the tots instead of fries and the triple bypass burger is the best!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Fun place to have a burger

Be careful though as this place will be packed before a concert at the Fox! Get a PBR and a burger and you will be all set!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm all for a good burger, but my two experiences at The Vortex have left me not really impressed. The first time, in fact, made me feel really ill afterward. I stayed away from the beef on my…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Douglas R.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not used to being in a bar where people can smoke, so that was a bit off putting. I went with a large group who had been there in the past and we just ordered the tatter totts nachos and the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Colt C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is a trendy little place with great burgers! I met my friend Julia here for lunch, and we had the best time! The decor is Halloween themed, since Halloween is a week away. This was…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Great hangout

We have been to others, and it is a little trip from Sandy Springs, but we love the burgers and the staff. If I wanted neat and tidy I would go to the local hospital for some water!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jin D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm usually not for greasy burgers, (wow, that lie just went over my head like woosh), but Vortex has some really tasty, deliciously wonderful burgers. Lots of choices in terms of what to put in…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Great Turkey Burger

Location looks a little grimmy but the food is good!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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Best Burgers in Midtown

Great variety of burgers from traditional to venison!!!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went in for a burger, ended up closing the place down six hours later. This was the first restaurant I tried out when coming down to Atlanta looking for apartments about 4 months ago.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Colin J.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place for burgers, but you don't have to settle for beef! There must be twenty different ways that they'll put one together for you, and you can choose from beef, veggie, black bean,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. The photo with the skull is from the Little 5 Points location, and thus somewhat misleading to use as a photo for this location. You don't walk through a skull in the Midtown location, which is about…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Just Uneventful

I beginning to think all the great reviews of this place is written by the management, staff, and friends of theirs. I just don't get it. The place looks like a kid place from the outside, and a messy toddler...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Meg S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Vortex is one of a kind. First, you can turn any of their burger fixin's into a veggie burger (nix the bacon, of course), which gives it the biggest vegetarian selection in Midtown BY FAR. I die…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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Will call the cops if you don't pay 18% gratuity for their horrible service...

wouldn't eat here again if my life depended on it. Food was good, but the positive comments end ther...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Love it!

This really is, in my opinion the best place to get a burger in all of Atlanta. The staff are funky and really nice and the food is amazing. I really like that you can get any of their burgers with beef,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Blake B.

3.0 of 5 stars. If I have to get dragged to the Vortex, I'll take this location over the one in Little 5 Points. This one at least is about 3 times the size of the other and so you don't feel like you're sitting on…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Outstanding venue! I first saw the Dames Aflame burlesque show there four months ago and was totally blown away! The Laughing Skull Lounge is an intimate, 100-seat theater in the back of the Vortex…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Vortex has some of the best burgers I've had in Atlanta. I love mine with a mountain of pimiento cheese. Or chili. The Chili cheese tots are like manna from heaven and are the perfect complement…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave D.

2.0 of 5 stars. I loved Vortex for a long time and considered it the best burger in Atlanta - until my last visit to the Peachtree Street location. The service was so bad that not even the food could make up for it. I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're looking for the best burger in Atlanta served up by a tattooed and pierced waitress, this is the place for you. It's dark with motorcycle decor where you would expect greasy bar food but if…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The fried zucchini and nacho tots are excellent. Service is kind of slow but the food makes up for it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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yummy yummy in my tummy

Go here whenever I just don't care about cramming 3 bazillion calories into my body - and enjoy it every time! their turkey burgers are so much better than you'd expect, and the sweet potato fries ar
kudzu.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by rob s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I used to live down the road from Vortex and remember being one of the first when they first opened up for operation. Yeah, it's just burgers, fries and few other things but .... damn is it tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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If you must eat something deep-fried in Atlanta...

Yes, yes, yes, the Vortex is known for its burgers but honestly good burgers aren't that hard to find. But if you've already tried the burger and fries at the Vortex, try something beer-battered next time,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

5.0 of 5 stars. How do I love thee? Let me count the tater tots... Every time I eat here I see something I've never noticed before. Severed head--check! Naked boobies--check! Skeleton on a Nazi-ish looking…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Best burgers & tots!

I have frequented this Vortex location as well as its' sister location in Little Five Points multiple times over the years. The burgers, both beef & veggie, are always great. I have always received great...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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best burgers in Atlanta!

Vortex has great burgers acording to my friends, and from someone who doesn't eat red meat vortex has the best turkey burgers I have ever eaten. I know most people wouldn't go to Vortex just to eat a turkey...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome burgers and Tater Tots! Zucchini is also fantastic! Huge beers, great selection and the prices are great! It's a heart attack but a tasty one!
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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User Review

Although I prefer the "Giant Skull" Vortex in Little Five Pts, this one is just as good (just, you know, minus the cool giant skull). ...
gusto.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by T. Murray -.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best burgers are grilled and served here. You can even get turkey! My only complaint about this location is the parking. I'd prefer to take my chances in the lot at the one in Little 5. At lunch…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Great Burgers - Love Sweet Potato Fries!

We have not tried the Little 5 Points location, but we liked here. We went for lunch on Saturday so we had no problem finding a parking. Also because it was a lunch time, the service was fast and good
kudzu.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Midtown's Best Hamburger! Great Beer Selection! Still Funky Atmosphere!

We first started eating the burgers at The Vortex, several years ago, when they were still a little hole-in-the wall joint at W. Peachtee & 11th.St. Suzanne Benoit, and her brother from California, brought...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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Very good, but sometimes bad service

I personally like the location in L5P much better, because the service is better. It's smaller, so your server has to see you. They can hide at the Midtown location and forget about you. The food
kudzu.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Coley W.

3.0 of 5 stars. There are two Vortex locations. The original is in Little Five Points. You can't miss it. The main entrance is shaped like a giant skull with glowing red eyes. Both the inside and outside of the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew W.

4.0 of 5 stars. During a contract gig over near Technology Square I would make the walk over to this Vortex location for lunch once in awhile. The service is quick if you're on a tight schedule, especially if you…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ronald W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Service is a bit slow and food is only a little above typical bar food quality though the selection is large. Great decor though and the bar is always worth a visit.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The staff is funky and fun. The food is really good. This is one of the only places around that makes their own veggie burger, really its good. And they have sweet potato fries! Try the chocolate…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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User Review

The Vortex was okay, it's not one of the best restaurants in Atlanta, and not one of the worst. Okay for a quick bite with ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by duane m.

5.0 of 5 stars. We moved our normal blogger meet up there last night after several beers, and I believe I had one of the best hamburgers I have ever eaten. God it was good. And, it was accompanied by some delicious…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

5.0 of 5 stars. WHY IN THE HELL IS EVERY OTHER STREET IN ATL IS NAMED PEACH TREE?? Anyways, this place is awesome. Big ass portions and wierd ass decor.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2006
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Good food, fun atmosphere

Okay, so maybe some people don't like the Vortex and some people get bad service. Do those people ever think that maybe they've had a bad day or that maybe they were rude themselves? Anyway, I honestly think...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fried zuchini, bison burgers with an Asahi Super Dry?! Yep, this ain't your local hard rock cafe! The food is amazing and the prices affordable. Next time I go here, I'm going to try to ostrich…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Best Burgers in town!

This place has so many great things on its menu. They have so many types of burgers to choose from and they are all so good - you can't get a better one anywhere. We love that it isn't family friend
kudzu.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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love it

I love the Vortex! The food is AMAZING and was recently on the Food Network for one of the best spots in Atlanta. Try the bison burger.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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bad serivce ok food too pricey for the attitude

as if it is really cool to ignore your customers, vortex makes a practice of this, rude waiters and bar staff. food is ok but at these prices with these bad attitude your buck will be better spent som
kudzu.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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best burgers in Atlanta

Great selection of beer and burgers, including fun sides like tater tots. Very interesting decor.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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RUDE and Horrible Service, Below Average Food

At the Vortex, it's all about them, not about the customer. I live right around the block from them in Midtown and have eaten there several times in the past year but each time I leave more and more...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I havent been to this location, because I prefer the little 5 loco! It has way more ambience and a more fun crowd. The burgers are awesome, as are the beer selections. You may have to wait, but the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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fun atmosphere, good bar food

From the perspective of someone who has worked in restaurants for several years as a server and bartender, this place is great. Their rules of etiquette are things that anyone who has ever had to serve food to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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Fun atmoshere and the best burgers

I always have a blast when I go to the Vortex (either location). The burgers are great, I prefer the Rajin Cajun myself. When you go in and sit down READ THE RULES OF VORTEX ETTIQUETTE ON THE FRONT OF THE...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Flip C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Vortex is sort of like a richer man's Highlander (if you've ever been to The Highlander). A standard grill, but they have an awesome selection of burgers. Get anything from blue cheese to salsa,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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Rude

The food was ok, but the service was horrible. Once they gave us our food they never came back to check on us. I would never eat their again.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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Love it!

Best place in town for burgers and people watching!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Vortex is awesome

They have the best french fries. Great atmosphere, delicious food,timely service and specific orders are easily made.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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Best Burgers ever!!

The Vortex serves up the best burgers anywhere! Try one with Pimento cheese, it will knock your socks off! Great food and good prices, what more do you need?
kudzu.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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The Best!

Not only does The Vortex have awesome burgers.. They also serve a mean Cuban sandwich. They have great flavored sodas. The menu is very fun and everything is delicious!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Good place

Only been here once but my experience was good. The food was good and so was the service.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Rude as hell!

Unfriendly staff (little 5 points) but tolerated for years until last weekend. The waiter came for the drink orders. Some were not ready to order and some were. When one tried to order he cut her off and said...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Mmmm

Vortex has yummy burgers!
kudzu.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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A good place to drink (and eat)

The Vortex has a nice, strong neighborhood bar feel to it. As others have said, the food is great. They have an outstanding burger selection. The staff are truly cool. It's the kind of place whe
kudzu.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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The BEST burgers on the planet!!!

This place has the best bar food around. The atmosphere is fun. The burgers are surpurb. The fried zuccini is awesome. This food can be addictive!! I think of this place often.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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Merchant Review

This Vortex is not as good as the Little 5 points location but food isnt bad. Check it out. Or take a quick drive to moreland ave to the original location. You wont be dissappointed!
kudzu.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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Fried Zucchini is the BEST

Great place for lunch or dinner. Husband loves the cardiac arrest burger (includes a fried egg) and I usually get the Cuban. Their tots are good too. The best thing at the Vortex is their Fried Zuc
kudzu.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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best burger in atl

This place is the best place to get a burger in ATL. Everything I've ever had from here is great, even items that aren't burgers. The service could improve a little. It seems that if you don't have
kudzu.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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The best beer selection on the planet.

While the food is also great, this is the best place to go in Atlanta if you want to add some variet...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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One of the Coolest Spots in Atlanta

One of the first thing anyone will notice when walking by the Vortex, is either their unique store design or the rock music pumping from inside. However, the greatness of the Vortex goes far beyond i
kudzu.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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The Best Burgers In Atlanta

Maybe the world! Great burgers that are always tasty. The best part? The tater tots. You've got to get the tater tots.
kudzu.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Awesome burgers

I've had several bugers off their menu. My favorite actually being the black bean burger. I love their sweet potato fries and the appetizer kari kari. They have a really great staff and a great atmo
kudzu.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Great food, not family friendly but who cares

Wonderful food, great tater tots, sandwiches,and drinks. Not family friendly but no one wants to hear a baby crying anyways. Good times but don't let the exterior scare you off, it is well worth the
kudzu.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Burgers

I know this is repetitive, but the burgers, both the selection of different burgers and quality burger, are great. Fun Peachtree St. people watching on the outside deck
kudzu.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Great burger!

They have great burgers. There are many kinds of burgers to choose from. Good atmosphere and service.
kudzu.com - user review - 02/21/2006