Clarke's Standard
**Welcome to Clarke's Standard – Athens' Premier Dining Experience!** Located in the heart of Athens, Georgia, at 225 N Lumpkin St, Clarke's Standard invites you to explore a vibrant culinary scene that perfectly blends comfort and creativity. With a solid rating of 4.2 stars, Clarke's Standard has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike, thanks to its diverse menu and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're in the mood for hearty comfort food or innovative dishes, you'll find something to satisfy your palate. Don't forget to ask about their popular smothered fries and meat alternatives, which have garnered rave reviews from first-time visitors! Open daily from 4 PM to midnight during the week and until 2 AM on weekends, Clarke's Standard is the ideal spot for a casual dinner, late-night cravings, or a fun night out with friends. Nestled in a bustling area, the restaurant benefits from its proximity to local attractions, making it a convenient stop for those exploring Athens. Guests appreciate the clean and inviting decor, while many have praised the attentive service. Although some reviews mention occasional hiccups with service, the management's commitment to customer satisfaction has shone through, with patrons noting how the staff goes the extra mile to ensure an enjoyable experience. For delicious food and a lively atmosphere, make Clarke's Standard your go-to destination in Athens! For more information or to explore the menu, visit [clarkescollective.com](http://clarkescollective.com) or call us at (706) 850-5152. We look forward to serving you soon!
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proseph 5
Good food fine service , a while back I was given the wrong order via the delivery service and the manager went out his way to not only reach out to me but to hook me up with a delicious meal on the house a few days later . They offer a great selection of premium items and ingredients probably one of my favorite downtown spots in Athens .
Stefan Tobler
Went for lunch with 4 friends. Place was empty, service was slow, even mixed up bills. Good food tho. I’ve heard good things from others tho.
Jonathan Perry
Always lame to drive somewhere and find it closed. Got here around 11:30 so not sure what time they close but it’s definitely not 2 AM.
Jordan Marchetto
The food was great. The portions were small (for the price), but I expected that. The decor is really neat /clean. My server was great, but the guy behind the bar was kind of a douche. He was loudly talking about his drunk experiences the prior night, it was pretty unprofessional. I'm not sure if it was made better or worse by my table being the only table of customers.
Sydney Taylor
Really enjoyed my first visit to Clarke’s Standard after it was recommended by a friend. My friend and I shared the smothered fries which were delicious and I loved that they had a meat alternative in the black bean burger as I don’t eat beef. Great service also. Will definitely be back!
Sorin Circa
The staff is super friendly and helpful. I ordered the BBQ burger with fries and it was very nicely presented. In terms of flavor, the burger patty itself needed a bit more seasoning, but overall I enjoyed my meal.
Tony Trimaldi
I had a Google recommendation pop up for this place, so my wife and I decided to meet for a quick midweek dinner without the kids. Perfect for a change of pace for us. Very cool place and excellent location for pre/post concert food or drinks. She ordered the pimento cheese appetizer which was outstanding. For our entrees, she had the grilled chicken sandwich and fries and I had the black bean burger and ceasar salad. She said her sandwich was very good, and the fries were too. Mine was very good as well. The service was a little unique. The waiter asked and took away our appetizer while there was still a small portion of it left. My wife and I were so surprised, neither of us could protest before he was gone and we each realized that the other wasn't done with it. He was midly attentive as a waiter should be, but his tableside manner, we did not see. The kitchen was unexplainably slow as we were only 1 of 2 tables that even had people seated and the bar was nearly empty. All in all it wasn't a bad experience, but not one I would say "Let's do this again"
Susan Miller
Fun, solid college bar and restaurant! Great for parents’ weekends and just about anytime! Love the burgers and the drinks are always good. Friendly college kids make the best servers and bar staff. Can’t wait for our next visit!
Cameron Leeson
Honestly one of the worst eating experiences I have ever had. It was a Saturday so it was busy for game day but our food took over an hour to come out. When the food finally came the burger was burnt and the chili was extremely cold. There was also two hairs found in the food which made it very unappetizing but as we were starving after our hour wait we ate it and even in our hunger it just wasn’t good. I do not recommend.
Patrick Kim
Sorority girls love this place and I have no idea why. Clarke’s has absolutely the worst service I’ve experienced in Athens. Waitresses are very unattentive. I ordered a cocktail and it literally sat at the bar for 10 minutes. I knew it was for me so eventually I just got up from our table to grab it myself and then the waitress saw me and told me to sit back down because she was brining it to me. That really made me mad... Also, good luck flagging down a waitress for a refill. Food takes at least an hour to come out, and it’s not even that good. You want your burger cooked medium? Too bad it’s gonna be well done no matter what. Don’t even bother sending it back unless you want to wait another 30 minutes. On top of that everything was cold when it got to our table, as if it had been sitting for 5 minutes before it was brought to us. This place has a nice ambience but don’t let that fool you. The food is bad and the service is worse.
