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Basil Press


4.0 of 5 stars 23 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Mediterranean
  • 104 E. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601
  • 706-337-8926
  • Price range: £12-22 ($20-$35)

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4 of 5 stars
AdventureAdam
25 Aug 2009

They key to this Restaurant is go during lunch!!! It is extremely different in price where you will spend no more then 10 dollars on most of the dishes. The food is great while the service is crap, i think they hire hippies off the street to work here as i wanted to give it a 3 1/2. Bottom line... more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington D.C.
26 Feb 2009

I've been to Basil Press numerous times and have always been extremely satisfied with their food. The quality remains consistent and the lunch prices are phenomenal. The sea scallops, seafood tortellini, georgia shrimp, fried green tomatoes, pork tenderloin, and dusted oysters are all delicious. I would definitely advise stopping in for lunch or dinner- although the restaurant is rather intimate-... more

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4 of 5 stars
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27 Aug 2008

Semi fine dining. Good but not my style. more

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3 of 5 stars
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24 Jul 2008

not to bad at all more

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5 of 5 stars
Georgia
23 Jul 2008

The Basil Press is tucked away in a vintage building in downtown Athens. This time I brought my husband with me and he was totally delighted with it. I enjoyed the Georgia Shrimp with leeks, spinach and roasted corn in a cream sauce over spinach fettuccine. It was outstanding! My husband ordered the Sea Scallops sauteed with prosciutto, tomatoes and... more

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4 of 5 stars
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10 Mar 2008

Pretty good, serves flambe dishes, good for dates. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
29 Jan 2008

Very nice atmosphere, service and wine selection..however the food is very overpriced and standard. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
23 Jan 2008

Good elegant dining experience. Salads are great. more

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4 of 5 stars
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20 Dec 2007

Fancy, a little pricey. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
17 Dec 2007

Nice place. They can do Bananas Foster at your table. more

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Basil Press Address

104 E. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601
Tel: 706-337-8926
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.