by Hector Gener on ...Interesting... I absolutely hated the set-up with those long cafeteria tables and chairs. I felt like I was in 5th grade. But, I suppose that's not the main draw of the spot. Oh, and it was incredibly dark between the hostess/cashier podium and the table. I couldn't stop laughing. It all seemed so ridiculous. And more than a little tacky at times. The MC repeatedly begging for audience members to tip the guys and to put their girlfriends on stage? Ugh, that's not attractive. The product should sell itself.
by Samuel O. on The food is all right here, but it's extremely overpriced. It's definitely the decor that sets this place apart, and the free chips/salsa helps. My major gripe is regarding large groups: you know how they charge you 20% gratuity (most restaurants only add 18%)? In case if anyone hasn't passed basic math there, when doing so you need to multiply 20% by the pre-tax amount, not the post tax. You're adding an additional 1.95%, which means you're paying 21.95% in gratuity! Service here deserves nothing more than 15%.
by Doug Headington on CLUB BITES- PARIS DECATUR OK, New York has the Statue of Liberty, London has Big Ben, and Paris Decatur has hickory-smoked North Carolina Style Barbecue. Susan Bird recognized that the City of Decatur had a void in its culinary selections- no barbecue. North Carolina Barbecue dates back to 1500's when the Spanish introduce the pig. Quickly it flourished like no one place making North Carolina the cradle for barbecue. The unique style of slow cooking at low temperature over a prolonged time creates juicy flavorful meats. At Paris you can enjoy eastern style of Carolina barbecue with the dry rub spices and vinegar base used to season the meats. Each morning, the self-taught chef, Dawn McCullouch, gets the smoker going and fills it with Pork Shoulders, Beef Briskets, and Whole Chicken, and of course Ribs. The cooked to perfection, juicy Pulled Pork sandwich retained its smoky savory flavors. Try this with the house-made Tabasco-tomato based sauce, a side of potato salad that has a touch of mustard, and an ice-cold Red Stripe beer. The Pulled Chicken sandwich on a Kaiser roll with the sweet and sour Hawaiian sauce is a perfect blend of white and dark meats. The creamy, sexy yams with its cinnamon undertones, and a glass of the elegant 2007 Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio matched nicely with this juicy bird. The thinly sliced Beef Brisket served on Foccacia bread has rich hickory flavors coupled this with the Bourbon sauce and a side of Mac 'n' Cheese made with a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and asiago cheeses was yummy!!! The 2007 Doña Paula Los Cardos Malbec's rich brambly black fruit aroma with its lingering flavors of currants, spice and herbs is a perfect wine for this down home barbecue. Oh yeah, the ribs, these fall-off the bone delights went perfect with the soy based Asian Sauce and a side of the heavenly smoked beef collards. The dark black fruit aromas and the black berry, spice and pepper flavors of the 2005 McWilliams Shiraz went well with these finger licking good babies. One other dish of mention is the Fish Fry Rice that consists of strips of Whiting fish blended with summer vegetables. This dish needs a Corona and lime and a sunset to complete the want-to-be-at-the beach experience. Paris brings the casual social event of eating barbecue for your pleasure Monday to Friday from 11AM to 5PM with extended hours on Friday serving until midnight. Carry out orders can be faxed in advance. Be ready to lick those fingers!!! PARIS Bar and Restaurant 308H Ponce de Leon Place Decatur, GA 30030 Phone: (404) 932-0737 Fax: (404) 687-1965 http://www.parisdecatu.../
by J Pitts on A cool, friendly, nice spot to hang out and see old friends. I had a decent experience and it was my fist time. I didn't know what to expect but I have relatives that live in the area and they frequent quite often. I didn't know it was a kareoke bar. It was a little crowded and hard to move around. The bartenders were very attentive and nice. I will go back the next time I'm visiting the Opelika area. See ya'll then!
