Food & Drink · Restaurants

The Vortex Bar & Grill

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Burgers Dive Bar Late Night Patio

About

The Vortex Bar & Grill is an Atlanta institution known for its giant skull-face entrance and irreverent, no-rules attitude. Operating in Little Five Points since 1992, it serves an extensive menu of half-pound burgers, sandwiches, wings, and bar food alongside a full bar. The dining room and bar stay open late, with food served until 11 PM on weeknights and 1 AM on weekends.

Menu highlights

Cheese-Balls O' Glory
Battered, deep-fried cheese curds and jalapeño served with jalapeño ranch dip.
$10.95
BBQ Bacon Mac 'N' Cheese Burger
Flame-grilled patty topped with mac and cheese, spicy honey BBQ sauce, and applewood bacon.
$15.95
Havana en Atlanta
Cuban sandwich with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, and mojo-marinated pickles, griddled crisp.
$14.50

Good to know

Walk-Ins Only
The Vortex does not take reservations; expect a wait during peak dinner hours and weekend nights.
Late-Night Kitchen
Food service runs until 11 PM Sun-Thu and 1 AM Fri-Sat, making it a solid late-night option.

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