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Prince Edward Island Mussels - Cafe Lily, Decatur, GA

Cafe Lily

4.8
4.8
1390 Reviews
$31 to $50
European
308 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Café Lily is a venerable neighborhood bistro offering an eclectic variety of cuisines from around the Mediterranean Sea: Italy, France, Greece, Spain, Portugal, North Africa, and the Middle East. Established in 1999, Café Lily remains the quintessential Decatur restaurant, whether you are looking for a nice, romantic dinner, a celebration party, a large event, or just some small plates and a nice glass of wine!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, Mediterranean, French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Pitillo
  • Private party facilities
    A Decatur institution for over 20 years, Cafe Lily is a warm, neighborhood bistro that features rustic cooking which emphasizes fresh quality ingredients and bold but balanced flavors from the many countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (404) 371-9119
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Decatur
  • Cross street
    Ponce de Leon Place
  • Parking details
    Private parking spaces surround the building and the metered spots in close vicinity to the restaurant are free after 6 pm and all day Sunday. Do NOT park at CVS or at the bank behind Pho King, as they will boot.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur Marta Station is one block away at the intersection of Commerce and Swanton Way, and there is a Marta Bus Stop directly in front of the restaurant on West Ponce de Leon Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Gin/Vodka $5 Tuesday Cocktails

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    $5 House Gin/Vodka Tuesdays

    Gin/Vodka $5 Tuesday Cocktails Photo
  • Whiskey Wednesday

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    $5 House Whiskey Cocktails!

    Whiskey Wednesday Photo
  • Thursday Half Priced Wine

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:30 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:45 PM
    Thursday Half Priced Wine Any bottle of wine priced $50or less is half-off

    Thursday Half Priced Wine Photo

What 1,390 people are saying

Cafe Lily reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • DeKalb

    Best Service

  • DeKalb

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Lily offers a blend of delightful dining experiences with "excellent food and service." The ambiance is described as "romantic" and "charming," perfect for various occasions. Guests appreciate the "attentive staff" and the "delicious seafood dishes." While some found inconsistencies, the overall experience remains a "favorite" for many patrons.
1,390 Reviews
  1. elizabeth

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a great Sunday brunch! Menu was varied with both breakfast and other items to choose from. Everyone in my party enjoyed their food. Our service was attentive.

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  2. Cindy

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are so fortunate to have Cafe Lily close by! Amazing food, excellent service and beautiful decor. This is our go-to spot for dining out. The Thursday wine special is a fantastic bargain. Go there. You can thank me later.

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  3. Patrice

    Atlanta49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Exceptional all around , as always! My favorite restaurant in Decatur. We especially appreciated our server, Charles, who made this birthday celebration a memorable one for my good friend. Thank you!

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  4. Katy VIP

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cafe Lily was delicious per usual. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and servings were generous. Service fabulous as well. We had the calamari to start and my husband had a lamb burger and I had a chicken thighs gnocchi pasta special (yum). Don’t let the slightly dated decor scare you away. Cafe Lily is delicious.

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  5. Wes

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious and our waiter Charles was wonderful.

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  6. Ronnie

    Coastal Georgia13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been to Cafe Lily multiple times. Last night’s experience was disappointing. The food was mediocre at best. Usually it was delicious but not so last night. Perhaps they have a new Chef. Whatever the reason, it’s not worth the money. We wouldn’t go back - too many other good restaurants in the area.

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  7. Gregory VIP

    Atlanta107 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a lovely place but we were disappointed. The lamb burger ordered medium was cooked to well-done and dry. It wasn’t topped with the advertised tomato slice. The Tuscan grilled bread we ordered as an appetizer never arrived. Apparently they were out of arugula, so the server came back from the kitchen to ask if spinach would be OK. This new salad was however very good.

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  8. Judy VIP

    Atlanta19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate in the larger room behind the bar. The noise level was perfect for our large group. Food as always was perfect! Service was spectacular!

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  9. Rochelle

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m always pleased. Went alone to treat myself to dinner. Took a book. Everything was delicious. I’ll go back. No problem with my reservation. .

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  10. Victoria

    Greensboro1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the lamb dish! I always love a restaurant with table cloths.

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FAQs

Cafe Lily offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 371-9119.

Cafe Lily is rated 4.8 stars by 1390 OpenTable diners.

Cafe Lily does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Cafe Lily

308 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30030

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ponce de Leon Place
  • Neighborhood
    Decatur
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European, Mediterranean, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking spaces surround the building and the metered spots in close vicinity to the restaurant are free after 6 pm and all day Sunday. Do NOT park at CVS or at the bank behind Pho King, as they will boot.
  • Public transit
    The Decatur Marta Station is one block away at the intersection of Commerce and Swanton Way, and there is a Marta Bus Stop directly in front of the restaurant on West Ponce de Leon Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Anthony Pitillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    A Decatur institution for over 20 years, Cafe Lily is a warm, neighborhood bistro that features rustic cooking which emphasizes fresh quality ingredients and bold but balanced flavors from the many countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator: (404) 371-9119
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