I felt bad about my first experience at Miller Union. It’s been praised in every publication in Atlanta, yet I still can’t really get behind it. I decided to overlook my initial impression and re-visit for lunch last week.
I arrived before my lunch companion and was seated at an odd table. I’m not sure I can adequately explain it. It’s a hallway with two booths facing each other and four two-person tables in it. It’s the size of an average home’s guest bathroom. And the restaurant expects 8 people to sit comfortably and happily in here? Not even a window? It may be the worst table I’ve ever sat at in a restaurant. I politely asked to be moved, but was told they had no other tables available. I instantly felt awkward as I was basically forced to eavesdrop on the table next to me. I sincerely hope Miller Union will just ditch this seating area entirely. I know every restaurant has good and bad table, but these four are punishing.
We started our lunch with the feta snack. It’s basically some blanched veggies and a feta dip. The dip was tasty, and it was a nice, healthy appetizer.
(Image: AJC)
We also ordered two sandwiches, the fried flounder and the chicken salad. The chicken salad was a little dry, but the fried flounder was exactly what a fried fish sandwich should be. It came with some pretty nice (not excellent, but not terrible) fries as well. I could tell the fries weren’t made fresh to order, and had been sitting under a heat lamp, which I wouldn’t ordinarily complain about- but at this level, it’s a little disappointing.
Overall I had a good lunch, but nothing outstanding. Miller Union is still only an average restaurant to me. I just don’t see the magic everyone else sees, apparently.
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