{"id":389,"date":"2025-11-09T19:40:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T19:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/?p=389"},"modified":"2025-11-09T20:50:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T20:50:42","slug":"last-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/lunch\/last-resort\/","title":{"rendered":"Last resort"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Hidden Gem in Downtown Athens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 174-184 West Clayton Street in Athens, Georgia, Last Resort Grill stands out as one of the city\u2019s most beloved dining spots.\u00a0Since opening in 1992 in a space steeped in local music-club history, the restaurant has evolved into a destination for Southwestern-inspired Southern cuisine served with style and flavor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"696\" data-id=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.27.52-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.27.52-PM.png 826w, https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.27.52-PM-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.27.52-PM-768x647.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" data-id=\"387\" src=\"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.28.28-PM-1024x570.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.28.28-PM-1024x570.png 1024w, https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.28.28-PM-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.28.28-PM-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.28.28-PM.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" data-id=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.28.52-PM-1024x679.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.28.52-PM-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.28.52-PM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.28.52-PM-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-09-at-2.28.52-PM.png 1370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atmosphere &amp; Vibe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking in, you\u2019ll find a comfortable yet up-market setting: brick walls, warm lighting, and a well-designed interior that balances tradition and modern flair. Many guests comment on how the space feels ideal for a date night, celebration, or a memorable dinner out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One standout feature: the restaurant\u2019s outdoor wine &amp; beer garden patio, which opened more recently and adds a relaxed al-fresco option to the downtown experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It\u2019s Worth Visiting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creative, quality food\u00a0\u2013 The menu reflects the restaurant\u2019s mission to use fresh, local, in-season ingredients, and to turn Southern comfort into something inventive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Balanced for many tastes\u00a0\u2013 With options ranging from steak and seafood to vegetarian-friendly dishes and small plates\/appetizers, there\u2019s something for everyone. Reviewers often mention the fried green tomatoes, praline chicken, and standout desserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deep local roots<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 The building itself once hosted the original \u201cLast Resort\u201d music club (1966 era) which gives the place extra character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Menu Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fried Green Tomatoes\u00a0\u2013 A Southern classic given a refined twist, often praised in reviews.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Praline Chicken\u00a0\u2013 Double chicken breast stuffed, topped with walnut-honey sauce, served over creamy southern grits. A signature dish.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salmon &amp; Grits\u00a0\u2013 Fresh grilled salmon, served over Charleston-style grits with caper cream sauce. For seafood lovers Vegetarian Pasta \/ The Vegetable Patch\u00a0\u2013 A thoughtful vegetarian entr\u00e9e option featuring portobello, mashed potatoes, veggies, sun-dried tomato pesto.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desserts\u00a0\u2013 The cheesecake and cake selections get frequent mentions for being \u201cworth saving room for.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reservations: The restaurant is busy. While some online sites list reservations, many reviews point out that walk-in wait times can be long. Plan accordingly.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking: Being in downtown Athens, parking is limited and can be a bit challenging arrive a little early or use nearby public lots.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attire: Smart-casual is a good fit here no need for formal, but it\u2019s a step up from casual streetwear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best for: Dinner out with friends, a date night, or dinner when you\u2019re looking for something more special than the typical college-town fare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Noise level: Some guests report that during peak dinner hours it can get a bit loud if you\u2019re after a quiet conversation maybe go earlier in the evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/lunch\/last-resort\/\" target=\"_self\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: Last resort<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Hidden Gem in Downtown Athens At 174-184 West Clayton Street in Athens, Georgia, Last Resort Grill stands out as one of the city\u2019s most beloved dining spots.\u00a0Since opening in 1992 in a space steeped in local music-club history, the restaurant has evolved into a destination for Southwestern-inspired Southern cuisine served with style and flavor.\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":386,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-389","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner","category-lunch"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=389"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":390,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/389\/revisions\/390"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=389"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=389"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rinnefurlow.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=389"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}