Leon's Full Service Restaurant Review
131 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. (Church St.) 
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Decatur, GA 30030
404-687-0500 | Menu
MARTA: Decatur MARTA Station
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Leon's Full Service Restaurant is one of our 2012
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Cuisine
Open
Lunch Tues.-Sun., Dinner nightlyFeatures
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- Full bar
- Outdoor dining
- Open late
- Casual
Wine
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| In a former filling station turned antiques shop, Leon’s Full Service offers a distinguished beer list, with both draughts and bottles reaching to the depths and heights of brewdom. The extensive wine list ranges the planet without ever connecting with a conventional or commercial brand. Spirits show the same care of selection. Chef Eric Ottensmeyer grew up in Berlin, Germany, and he has a gift for making sausages in-house, and we miss his better-than-Berlin curry wurst. The team supports local purveyors, so the grass-fed beef comes from a supplier in west Georgia. Unfortunately, the fat content varies and the burger, even if ordered rare, can seem dry and lack flavor. The fresh-cut fries, though, are first-rate, and may be enjoyed with any of several homemade sauces (we opt for the house-made aïoli). Stout-braised beef brisket is piled into a thick slice of crusty bread and served open-face, making a light meal for a cold evening. While all desserts tempt, the buttermilk panna cotta gets our vote. Counter Culture coffee in French press pots and espresso is another high point. |
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