Where to Eat in Downtown Atlanta: SEAR (Atlanta Marriott Marquis) Friday 12 April, 2019
SEARrestaurant is a modern take on the classic American steakhouse and fuses it with Southern-inspired flair, all of which is complemented by the specialty bourbon bar.The in-house restaurant located conveniently in the iconic downtown Atlanta Marriott Marquis underwent a massive interior design and menu refresh. So the new and improved SEAR is true southern hospitality with an authentic Georgia themed menu. Sear’s re-envisioned menu is led by the culinary talents of Executive Chef Renato Gerena, who has over 21 years of experience with Marriott.
With a locally-sourced menu curated by in-house chefs and a design aesthetic that mixes farmhouse modern with industrial chic, Sear provides restaurant patrons with an elevated sensory experience from arrival through dessert. From rich woods and industrial-style beams to one-of-a-kind artwork commissioned by Atlanta-area artist Lynx Nguyen, Sear has a distinguished look that feels both rustic and modern at the same time.
Georgia Peach Mule
A Georgia twist on a classic Moscow Mule!
STARTERS
Chef’s House Butter Bread marquis honey sea salted banner butter
Now this is a start any guest here should order. These are freshly made house butter bread and they are absolutely delicious. You get options of both honey butter and apple butter, which is amazing spreads for the rolls! Fun fact: SEAR inhouse their own honey with their own honey production farm above the hotel. Locally sourced honey is the best!
I am all for shrimp items and this is the first time I have ever had picked shrimp. It was so delicious and citrusy! It was served in a mason jar in which I always say, anything served in a mason jar taste 10x better!
Georgia Shrimp Bisque brioche croutons
An amazing soup you can order year round. I love a good shrimp bisque and this Shrimp Bisque was a great order.
ENTREES
Stone Mountain Pecan Grouper 29 root vegetable hash, espelette pepper
Now this dish was one of my favorite meals of the evening. I was excited by the name of the dish alone which is called the Stone Mountain Pecan Grouper. I grew up in Stone Mountain, and I love they created a dish that blended the monumental mountain namesake with the states favorite nut (pecan) and created this unique meal. Who knew pecan could be paired crusted over a savory grouper? I would highly recommend this as an entree. You wont be able to get this anywhere in Georgia!
Scallops made with a cool twist with adding popped sorghum to the meal. Sorghum looks like popcorn but it is actually not made of corn its a grain.
DESSERTS
Black Forest Cake a modern interpretation of the classic opalys chocolate kirsch mousse, grappa cherries
This comes out on a pretty plated dish. I love the concept of the Black Forrest cake and the grappa cherries are infused with alcohol so this is a more grown and sexy dessert.
Georgia Peach Cobbler house made cinnamon ice cream
Cannot have a true Georgia dessert without Peach Cobbler! Delicious and baked to perfection and you have to have a scoop ice cream to seal the deal!
Another dish named after my native hometown of Stone Mountain. Another Stone Mountain + Pecan combo with cheesecake! Yum!
In addition to the new rustic-yet-industrial look, the renovation includes a spacious lounge area and exquisite bourbon bar.
Along with other renown dishes such as Butter Basted Cauliflower Steak, Braised Pork Chops, Dry-aged Steak and Seared Scallops, Sear will carry over 25 bourbons, hand-crafted cocktails and a variety of wines. Sear is dedicated to providing its patrons with the freshest local and seasonal ingredients from a variety of farms throughout the metro Atlanta area, including Banner Butter, Joyce Farms, and Thompson Farms. So every guest will always get an upscale experience with a farm to table feel! I truly enjoyed that this entire meal was a literal taste of Georgia and stayed true to the theme. People forget that Atlanta the city is still part of Georgia, which is still filled with southern charm.
Learn more about Sear’s hours and menu here. #SearATL
Which Georgia inspired dish would you try?
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I like to go to restaurants that use fish and seafood for their main dishes. The scallops look so good, and I would love to try the pickled shrimps, that’s new to me.
I’ve never been to Atlanta, but it is definitely on my list of places to travel! I’ll definitely be saving this guide for when I do! Your photos are amazing!
When I get to Atlanta one of these days, I’m looking you up to give me a personal tour of all of the best eateries there. You always have the most amazing restaurant posts here!
Omg, if I’m ever in Atlanta I am checking out this place STAT! Everything looks so mouthwatering good! The grouper looks especially tasty and I would so LOVE a bite of that cobbler!
If I could move to Atlanta, I would! It just seems like they have the best food, the coolest events, the warmest people! Oh, and BTW, those are the yummiest desserts I have seen!
I would be very excited to try some new dishes and desserts at Sear. The grouper looked so good.
Those are all incredible dishes! I would have a hard time trying to decide what to eat. The decor looks very stylish.
Man sounds amazing! I love trying out new food and flavor pairings.
Every dish looks phenomenal! The appetizer and the main course are so colorful and dainty!
What a fantastic restaurant! All the food looks so good… I think my fav would be that cake. Yum!!!
I love discovering new places to eat. This one seems a nice place with a lot of yummy food!
I like these guides so if you understand in the area I know where to go!
My oh my, does this food look good or what?! 😉 Thanks for sharing your findings in Atlanta, I’ll have to save this tip for when I visit the area 😉
Sear restaurant looks very romantic to me. And the food would be loved by many foodies!
My husband and I love SEAR. We occasionally stay at the hotel for a couple’s weekend, and we always have dinner at SEAR.
These are not the usual stuff I see and eat. :0)
I like to go to restaurants that use fish and seafood for their main dishes. The scallops look so good, and I would love to try the pickled shrimps, that’s new to me.
SEAR looks like it would be a great place to eat. That starter bread, the fish dish, and that chocolate cake would be what I would order.
I think this looks awesome. I would eat starters and desserts the entire time.
I’ve never been to Atlanta, but it is definitely on my list of places to travel! I’ll definitely be saving this guide for when I do! Your photos are amazing!
Wow, that all looks so delicious!! And they have a bourbon bar?! Sounds like a place I would love. I will definitely be here when I’m in Atlanta.
When I get to Atlanta one of these days, I’m looking you up to give me a personal tour of all of the best eateries there. You always have the most amazing restaurant posts here!
Sear looks like a great restaurant to visit. The food all looks delicious, especially that blackforest cake – it looks divine!
These are some great recommendations. I’ll have to check them out next time we’re in town. Thanks!
It looks sooo good! Next time I visit Atlanta, I will definitely try it!
Amazing place! And their menus are super delish. I lived a thousand miles but I have relatives out there I can share this amazing place to.
Looks like a great place to eat while in Atlanta. Perfect since we are going on a trip there next month. Will def try their food.
Wow. SEAR definitely is a must visit. All the food looks so tasty!
Sear looks like a very cool gastronomic spot! I should really try it here soon! So yummy looking food!
All of this food looks like it would be amazing! I would love to go back to Atlanta. My only time visiting was about 15 years ago!
Wow looks like some great places to check out…the food all looks delicious!
Omg, if I’m ever in Atlanta I am checking out this place STAT! Everything looks so mouthwatering good! The grouper looks especially tasty and I would so LOVE a bite of that cobbler!
The restaurant and the atmosphere around looks splendid. The awesome photos make it all the more inviting.
i need to remember this next time I’m in Atlanta. Looks amazing!!
Oh my yum! This all looks so delish! I would love the butter bread and the Georgia peach mule!
I want to taste each dish. I love going to a new place and try out their specialty. Thanks for posting this!
Oh wow this food looks amazing!! If only I was closer!
I love food and I’m sure I would love every spot you posted. I can’t wait to visit ATL again!
Thank you for these tips, I’ll be in Atlanta in a June and I’m always looking for a good place to eat. The food pictures look amazing.
All of this looks so good! It’s hard to know whats good in Atlanta and what’s not so this is helpful. I would try the Shrimp Bisque
These pictures do this food justice! everything looks amazing! I love Moscow mules! I need to try this restaurant the next time I am in Atlanta.
That grouper is giving me life! That looks so amazing. It looks like the whole meal was excellent. Bookmarking this for my next trip to ATL.
That peach cobbler with cinnamon ice cream is something I woukd love to try! Everything looks so yummy.
This looks great.. Next time I am in the A This is on my food tour !
Oh wow, this looks so good! I love when meals start with good bread. Everything looks so tasty!
The food looks good. That is awesome they have their own local honey. Doesn’t get more local then the rooftop area lol.
Wowwwwweeee! All these places sound amazing – I would love to eat there, I just wish it was closer x
If I wasn’t hungry before reading this post, I sure am now! Such yummy dishes. When I’m in the area I will sure to stop by.
I haven’t visited Atlanta in a while. The food looks great. I want that bisque and I am a sucker for a good roll.
If I ever go to Atlanta, this restaurant is definitely on my list. The food looks amazong!
All of the food looks stunning and I really love the atmosphere. Looks like a great date night location!
I hope to go to Atlanta someday. If I’m ever there, I’d love to take in a dinner at this place! Such an awesome, relaxing atmosphere.
These dishes look amazing! Perefect for date night with hubby!
The food looks absolutely delicious. I am drooling over the desserts.
I have only been to Atlanta once a few years ago. Lots of yummy food! Right now I would go for the peach cobbler.
I am drooling over this food! Everything looks so tasty!
Wow, this list looks amazing. I’m seriously hungry just staring at those pictures. Looks like downtown Atlanta has some amazing places to eat
If I could move to Atlanta, I would! It just seems like they have the best food, the coolest events, the warmest people! Oh, and BTW, those are the yummiest desserts I have seen!