Five and Ten
Five Points, Athens
Bar in Athens, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Five and Ten is a good Athens pick when dinner is the point and the night needs a more composed pace than a bar-led plan. It works especially well for dates, celebrations, parent visits, but check current menu and booking details before committing if price or cuisine fit is the deciding factor.
About Five and Ten
Five and Ten is an Athens restaurant with evening hours Monday through Saturday and both midday and evening hours on Sunday. Its hours are useful for planning: dinner runs 5–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 5–9:30 PM Friday and Saturday, 5–8 PM Sunday, with an additional Sunday 11 AM–2 PM service.
Use it when the priority is a planned meal in Athens during posted service hours. The dress code is smart casual, so it fits occasions where guests want to be a bit more put together. If your night is not centered on Five and Ten, 40 Watt Club is another Athens option to consider.
A smart-casual Athens pick when the night needs to stay focused
The strongest reason to choose Five and Ten is its schedule. Defined service windows keep the decision clean: arrive for a meal during posted hours rather than treating it as an open-ended late-night plan. That can help when timing matters.
If budget, dietary fit, or menu specifics matter, review current menus and booking channels before committing.
Who should choose it over another Athens plan
Choose Five and Ten over The Royal Peasant, Shokitini, or 40 Watt Club when the plan is built around Five and Ten's posted service hours and smart-casual dress code. Choose Last Resort Grill or The Expat as alternates if availability, mood, or group needs push the decision elsewhere. The useful distinction is simple: Five and Ten has posted hours and smart-casual dress guidance, while other kinds of plans may point you toward another nearby option.
For broader planning, use Our full Athens restaurants guide first, then cross-check Our full Athens bars guide if the night needs a second stop. Visitors building a full weekend can also scan Our full Athens hotels guide, Our full Athens wineries guide, Our full Athens experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1073 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605
- Website
- fiveandten.com
- Phone
- +1 706 546 7300
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Five and Ten reads like a purposeful Southern institution rather than a trendy pop-up. The writing emphasizes patience, deliberate development and a dining room built to last, so the overall impression is classic and quietly charming. It sits on a slower stretch of South Milledge where properties breathe and service takes its time, which keeps the energy calm and measured. The restaurant balances regional grounding with a literate, worldly outlook, and locals treat it as shorthand for the city at its most focused — a place where craft and restraint matter as much as flavor.
Best For
This is a place for focused dinners and occasions that benefit from a patient, well-executed meal. The description positions Five and Ten as the sort of restaurant locals return to for a reliably elevated Southern experience, making it well suited to date nights and special occasions where you want to linger. Its longevity and considered approach also accommodate small group outings that appreciate composed cooking and a thoughtful bar program. Guests who favor measured service and an unhurried pace will find it particularly rewarding.
Ordering Tips
Pay attention to the bar program: the description singles it out as a point of reference for the restaurant's ambitions, so cocktails and the drinks service are a good lens on what the team values. The piece notes that a bar that genuinely works must source thoughtfully and staff for hospitality, so consider engaging with the bartenders and letting them guide selections. Expect a measured pace to the evening; the dining room is presented as deliberate rather than rushed, so allow time between courses and savor the experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, welcoming atmosphere in a beautifully restored historic home with intimate dining rooms.
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Vibe
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Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Royal Peasant, Notable alternative
- The Expat, Notable alternative
- Shokitini, Notable alternative
- 40 Watt Club, Notable alternative
- Last Resort Grill, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Five and Ten compares in Athens
Pick Five and Ten when the evening needs to feel like a proper dinner rather than a casual stop. Compared with The Royal Peasant and Shokitini, it is the safer call for a date or small celebration where pacing and table time matter more than a pub or sushi-bar mood.
40 Watt Club is the better choice if the night is about live music and crowd energy, not dinner. The Expat is the more natural cross-shop if you want a social dinner that can lean into drinks. Last Resort Grill is the practical alternate when availability or group comfort matters more than making the meal feel especially planned.
Booking difficulty is listed as easy for Five and Ten, which gives it an advantage for lower-stress planning. If you are organizing a two-person evening, start here; if the plan needs a louder second act, pair dinner with one of the Athens bar or music options instead of forcing one venue to do both jobs.
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Compare Five and Ten
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Five and Ten | Athens | No published awards |
| The Royal Peasant | Athens | No published awards |
| The Expat | Athens | No published awards |
| Shokitini | Athens | No published awards |
| 40 Watt Club | Athens | No published awards |
| Last Resort Grill | Athens | No published awards |
How Five and Ten Athens compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Five and Ten open late?
No, not especially. Weeknight dinner runs 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday go to 9:30 PM, Sunday dinner ends at 8 PM. If you want a later plan, 40 Watt Club is another Athens option to consider.
Is Five and Ten good for groups?
It can work for a planned visit in Athens if the posted hours fit your group. For seating capacity, private dining, or group policies, check directly before organizing a larger meal.
Do I need a reservation at Five and Ten?
Because the posted service windows are specific, it is sensible to check current booking options before going, especially for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday dinner.
Is the food good at Five and Ten?
For planning, Five and Ten is an Athens smart-casual option with defined evening hours plus a Sunday 11 AM–2 PM service.
Is Five and Ten good for a date?
It may fit if you want a planned smart-casual meal in Athens during the posted service hours. If the plan calls for a different option, Shokitini or 40 Watt Club may also be worth considering.
What's the crowd like at Five and Ten?
Plan around evening service most days, with an additional Sunday 11 AM–2 PM service.
