Lily White: Mediterranean dishes & lovely decor in Buckhead
(c) Anna Lanfreschi
Lily White is a new Mediterranean restaurant that calls Buckhead home. It features Persion and Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, such as a variety of mezzes -- think hummus, labneh, tzatziki -- and entrees where open flame-grilled meat is the star. We’re talking multiple cuts of lamb and several different kinds of kabobs, although seafood and vegetarian options are also available.
The restaurant also boasts a fun drink menu and a late-night appetizer menu, since it is open until 1 a.m. during the week and 2 a.m. on the weekends. Lily White is a great place for gatherings, whether you’re celebrating a milestone with your closest friends or need to host a large networking event.
WHY GO:
Because you want Mediterranean fare in Buckhead
And in a Goldielocks setting -- not too fancy, not too casual, just right
THE VIBE:
Sleek & modern
Fun! The walls are decked with Instagram-worthy murals and a neon sign
The interior decor of Lily White (c) Anna Lanfreschi
DRINK THIS:
The Lily White Mule: Hennessy cognac, ginger syrup, and lime, topped with sparkling wine and served in a copper coupe
The Funky (old) Fashioned: Four Roses bourbon, Havana & Hide bitters, served in a smoked glass and poured table-side
Cocktails: The Lily White Mule and the Funky Fashioned (c) Anna Lanfreschi
START WITH THIS:
Try one of the mezze dishes: A selection of small appetizers traditionally served in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean regions
The hummus and the mirza ghasemi (smoked eggplant) were excellent -- and this is coming from a girl who doesn’t usually like eggplant!
The lamb bites are another highlight: They come 3 to a plate and are perfect for sharing
The lamb bites appetizer on the mezze menu (c) Anna Lanfreschi
The mezze sampler, clockwise starting from bottom center: Tzatziki, mirza ghasemi, labneh, hummus (c) Anna Lanfreschi
THEN EAT THIS:
The chicken kabob was divine! The chicken is marinated in saffron, so it’s really flavorful, and served with barberry rice
The short rib: Prepared in a pomegranate demi-glace and served with the most delicious orzo and roasted root vegetables
Our server also recommended the chicken schnitzel and the lamb chops, but my husband and I didn’t have enough room for all that deliciousness
The short rib at Lily White (c) Anna Lanfreschi
The chicken kabob at Lily White (c) Anna Lanfreschi
LOGISTICS:
Lily White is located in Buckhead, at 321 Pharr Road. It’s down the street from Atlanta Fish Market, and across the street from Savi Provisions.
The restaurant is open for dinner every night starting at 5 pm. It closes at midnight on Sundays, at 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and at 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. A late-night mezze menu is available in the wee hours of the weekend.