Poor Calvin's

510 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 254-4051

4.6 (4,363 reviews)

Closed Now

White Glass

Moscato

$ 14.00

Vietti / Piedmont / IT

120 cal V GF

Riesling

$ 14.00

Dr. Loosen Blue Slate/ Mosel / DE

120 cal V GF

Pinot Grigio

$ 15.00

Cooper Mountain / Willamette Valley / OR

125 cal V GF

Albariño

$ 15.00

Burgans / Rias Baixas / ES

122 cal V GF

Sancerre Rosé

$ 15.00

Henri Bourgeois/Appellation Sancerre Contrôlée / FR

120 cal V GF

Sancerre

$ 60.00

Origine / Appellation Sancerre Contrôlée / FR

520 cal V GF

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

$ 15.00

Clos Henri / Marlborough / NZ

123 cal V GF

Chardonnay

$ 15.00

Evening Land Vineyards / Eola - Amity Hills / OR

130 cal V GF

Red Glass

Pinot Noir

$ 15.00

Planet Oregon / Willamette Valley / OR

125 cal V GF

Malbec

$ 14.00

Catena / Mendoza / AR

128 cal V GF

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

$ 15.00

Ancient Peaks / Paso Robles / CA

130 cal V GF

Zinfandel

$ 14.00

Earthquake / Lodi / CA

135 cal V GF

Red by Bottle

Burgundy

$ 75.00

Jean-Jacques Girard / 2022 Savigny-Les-Beaune / FR

625 cal V GF

Pinot Noir

$ 75.00

Cristom / 2023 Willamette Valley / OR

620 cal V GF

Tempranillo

$ 70.00

Tinta Fina / 2020 Ribera Del Duero / ES

615 cal V GF

Chateauneuf-Du-Pape

Chateauneuf-Du-Pape

$ 120.00

Domaine Châteaumar / 2022 Rhone / FR

630 cal V GF

Grenache

$ 60.00

Alto Moncayo / 2020 Borija / ES

610 cal V GF

Bordeaux

$ 120.00

Brio / 2018 Appellation Margaux / FR

625 cal V GF

Malbec

$ 70.00

El Enemigo / 2021 Mendoza / AR

620 cal V GF

Zinfandel

$ 60.00

Robert Biale / 2022 North Coast / CA

630 cal V GF

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

$ 50.00

Monticello / 2020 Napa Valley / CA

625 cal V GF

Sparkling

Faire La Fête / Brut, FR

Faire La Fête / Brut, FR

$ 46.00

Faire La Fête / Brut, FR

400 cal V GF

Faire La Fête / Brut Rosé, FR

Faire La Fête / Brut Rosé, FR

$ 46.00

Faire La Fête / Brut Rosé, FR

400 cal V GF

Laurent Perrier / Champagne, FR

Laurent Perrier / Champagne, FR

$ 60.00

Laurent Perrier / Champagne, FR

500 cal V GF

Signature Cocktails

Popular

Long Island Tiki

Long Island Tiki

$ 25.00

chai tea liqueur/ 5 top spirits/ served in a canteen

250 cal V GF

Pho

$ 16.00

bluecoat gin/ fresh culantro/ spices/ toasted ginger

180 cal V GF

Popular

Lychee Martini

$ 15.00

haku/ lychee/ grapefruit liqueur

170 cal V GF

Mango Spice

$ 15.00

mango vodka/ chipotle spice/ rosemary

190 cal V GF

Kiki Me

$ 17.00

ensueno repo tequila/ watermelon/ kiwi

200 cal V GF

Banana Foster

$ 19.00

ron colon/ strawberry banana oleo/ milk clarified

220 cal V GF

Filipino Cantaloupe Cocktail

Filipino Cantaloupe Cocktail

$ 17.00

planteray 5yr rum/ fresh pressed cantaloupe juice

180 cal V GF

Popular

Tom Yum Cocktail

Tom Yum Cocktail

$ 17.00

thai spice infused rum/ coconut/ lemongrass/ thai spice

190 cal V GF

Blue Blossom

$ 18.00

high west double rye pc barrel/ house berry liqueur/ tarragon

210 cal V GF

Jasmine Manhattan

Jasmine Manhattan

$ 17.00

akashi Japanese whiskey/ organic jasmine liqueur

175 cal V GF

Beers

Three 3 Tavers "Prince of Pilsen"

Three 3 Tavers "Prince of Pilsen"

$ 6.00

5.0% (CT)

150 cal V

Kawaba "Sunrise Ale"

Kawaba "Sunrise Ale"

$ 8.00

Amber Ale 5.2% (JP)

170 cal V

Delirium Tremens

Delirium Tremens

$ 9.00

Belgian Ale 8.5% (BE)

280 cal V

Yo-Ho "Aooni"

$ 8.00

IPA 7% (JP)

220 cal V

Left Hand

$ 7.00

Nitro, Milk Stout 7% (CO)

230 cal V

Mercier Orchards "Grumpy Granny"

Mercier Orchards "Grumpy Granny"

$ 6.00

Cider 6.7% (GA)

160 cal V GF

Bitburger Drive

Bitburger Drive

$ 6.00

0.0% (DE)

60 cal V

Sapporo Draft

$ 6.00

4.9% (JP)

145 cal V

Small Bites

Shaky Garlic Shrimp

Shaky Garlic Shrimp

$ 14.00

grilled shrimp and beef, southeast asian sauce, crushed peanuts, chicharron

450 cal

Popular

Lobster Crawfish Wontons

Lobster Crawfish Wontons

$ 16.00

crispy wontons filled with lobster and crawfish

520 cal

Popular

Seafood Spring Rolls

Seafood Spring Rolls

$ 15.00

crispy spring rolls filled with assorted seafood

420 cal

Popular

Fried Calamari

$ 15.00

crispy fried calamari rings with dipping sauce

480 cal

Popular

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Lobster Mac & Cheese

$ 16.00

creamy macaroni pasta with chunks of fresh lobster

650 cal

Lemongrass Steamed Mussels

Lemongrass Steamed Mussels

$ 18.00

fresh mussels steamed in tangy lemongrass broth, sourdough

380 cal

Popular

Buttermilk Fried Frog Legs

Buttermilk Fried Frog Legs

$ 15.00

roti, mango salsa, laarb dressing

510 cal

Steamed Chicken & Pork Dumplings

Steamed Chicken & Pork Dumplings

$ 12.00

ginger soy 12

340 cal

Shanghai Pork Belly Eggs

Shanghai Pork Belly Eggs

$ 14.00

tender braised pork belly eggs

490 cal

Popular

Crab Dip Beignets

Crab Dip Beignets

$ 16.00

without crab 14

550 cal

Crying Tiger Beef

Crying Tiger Beef

$ 19.00

grilled spiced beef slices

520 cal

Coconut Tom Yum Soup

Coconut Tom Yum Soup

$ 13.00

shrimp, calamari

310 cal

Entrees

Popular

Australian Lamb Chops

Australian Lamb Chops

$ 52.00

broccolini, mashed potatoes goat cheese or red wine jelly

850 cal GF

Pork Belly & Crab Tom Yum Fried Rice

Pork Belly & Crab Tom Yum Fried Rice

$ 39.00

TOFU or VEGAN PROTEIN

780 cal

Crispy Beef

$ 36.00

vegetables, jasmine rice, Add tiger shrimp 10

720 cal

Midnight Guizhou Sticky Ribs

Midnight Guizhou Sticky Ribs

$ 39.00

crushed peanuts, collard greens, jasmine rice

890 cal

Fried Chicken

$ 36.00

lobster mac & cheese, collard greens, GF available with mashed potatoes & collard greens

950 cal

Imperial Duck & Lobster

Imperial Duck & Lobster

$ 55.00

grilled bok choy, mashed potatoes, mushroom, abalone miso glaze

920 cal

Pad Thai Grilled Lobster Tail & Shrimp

Pad Thai Grilled Lobster Tail & Shrimp

$ 39.00

peanuts, tomatoes, bean sprouts

840 cal

Popular

Lobster Fried Rice

Lobster Fried Rice

$ 46.00

vegetables, egg

820 cal

Seafood Curry

$ 44.00

lobster, tiger shrimp, calamari, mussels, vegetables, jasmine rice

880 cal

Golden Grouper Crab

Golden Grouper Crab

$ 42.00

fried red grouper, crab meat, vegetables

790 cal

Sichuan Seabass

Sichuan Seabass

$ 59.00

lobster orzo, Add crab meat 10, VEGAN PROTEIN 39

910 cal

Drunken Noodle

$ 39.00

SCALLOPS & LOBSTER TAIL 39, BEEF 37, TOFU or VEGAN PROTEIN 37

760 cal

Sides

Broccolini

$ 10.00

tender broccolini

120 cal V GF

Collard Greens

$ 6.00

southern-style slow-cooked collard greens

180 cal V GF

Bok Choy

$ 8.00

steamed or sautéed baby bok choy

90 cal V GF

Gailan

$ 8.00

Chinese broccoli

100 cal V GF

Sauteed Mushrooms

Sauteed Mushrooms

$ 12.00

assorted mushrooms sautéed in garlic butter

220 cal V GF

Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

$ 5.00

creamy buttery mashed potatoes

250 cal V GF

Garden Salad

$ 14.00

fresh mixed greens with vinaigrette

200 cal V GF

Add Side of Protein

Add Side of Protein

$ 25.00

protein addition

300 cal GF

Happy Hour Specials

Lobster Taco

$ 25.00

fresh lobster taco

480 cal

Garden Salad

$ 14.00

happy hour garden salad

200 cal V GF

Seoul Fried Chicken Sandwich

Seoul Fried Chicken Sandwich

$ 25.00

crispy Korean-style fried chicken sandwich

650 cal

Southern Fish Sandwich

Southern Fish Sandwich

$ 25.00

crispy fried fish sandwich

580 cal

Wilding Rum Punch

Wilding Rum Punch

$ 9.00

rum punch cocktail

190 cal V GF

Cognac Margarita

Cognac Margarita

$ 9.00

cognac infused margarita

170 cal V GF

Red Sangria

$ 9.00

house red sangria

160 cal V GF

Editorial Dining Guide & Review

Dining Review: Poor Calvin's

Bold Asian-Southern Fusion in Midtown Atlanta

Located in the heart of Midtown Atlanta on Piedmont Avenue, Poor Calvin’s delivers an unforgettable dining experience by masterfully bridging traditional Southeast Asian flavors with comforting Southern classics. Known for its sophisticated yet approachable vibe, this intimate culinary destination attracts food enthusiasts looking for inventive flavor pairings and creative cocktails.

Signature Specialties & Standout Plates

Lobster Fried Rice: Decadent wok-fried rice packed with sweet chunks of fresh lobster meat, egg, and vegetables, praised for its incredible moisture and rich seafood flavor.
Lobster Crawfish Wontons: Golden-fried crispy wontons stuffed with rich lobster and crawfish, served with a striking trio of dipping sauces including red berry and mango.
Australian Lamb Chops: Succulent grilled chops paired with creamy goat cheese mashed potatoes and charred broccolini, finished with a luscious red wine reduction.

Pricing & Dining Value

Reflecting the premium ingredients and generous portion sizes, entrees generally range from $35 to $60, making it an ideal choice for date nights, celebrations, and memorable group gatherings. Guests frequently note that dishes like the lobster fried rice offer portions generous enough for sharing or saving for the next day.

Atmosphere & Practical Tips

The restaurant features a trendy, cozy, and romantic atmosphere that fills up quickly, especially on weekends. Reservations are highly recommended. Valet parking is available behind the restaurant, and the attentive staff ensures every guest receives stellar recommendations from the curated menu.

Opening Hours

Saturday

5–11 PM

Sunday

3–10 PM

Monday

5–10 PM

Tuesday

5–10 PM

Wednesday

5–10 PM

Thursday Today Closed

5–10 PM

Friday

5–11 PM

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.6

Based on 4,363 customer ratings & reviews

5 Stars

68%

4 Stars

22%

3 Stars

6%

2 Stars

2%

1 Star

2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular signature dishes at Poor Calvin’s?

Poor Calvin’s is renowned for its innovative Asian-Southern fusion cuisine, with standout fan favorites including the Lobster Fried Rice, Lobster Crawfish Wontons, and Australian Lamb Chops.

What is the average price range for meals?

Entree prices typically range from $35 to $60, while small bites and appetizers range from $12 to $19, reflecting the high-end seafood ingredients and generous portion sizes.

Are there vegetarian and gluten-free options available on the menu?

Yes, the menu features several vegetarian and gluten-free options or adaptable dishes, such as specific noodle and curry preparations that can be customized with tofu or vegan proteins.

Do I need to make reservations before visiting?

Due to its popularity and intimate setting, reservations are strongly recommended—particularly for Friday and Saturday dinner services.

Is parking available on-site?

Yes, valet parking is conveniently provided behind the restaurant to assist guests visiting the busy Midtown Atlanta location.

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