Vinings residents need not travel intown to get their tapas fix. With a recently-opened second location in Jubilee Shopping Center, Noche brings its Spanish-style small plates to the ‘burbs.
Noche Vinings boasts twice the size and double the restrooms (two stalls instead of one) but still maintains the lively and inviting atmosphere of the original. A bigger bar, larger dining area and ample patio ensure plenty of space for diners.
The House Margarita is potent and a mere $5. Sunday features $2 Dos Equis and diners can enjoy $10 all-you-can-eat tapas on Monday. Daily specials include $2 Tecate and $5 Sangria.
I’ve never met a Noche dish I didn’t like but several stand out. The Lobster Taco with Oaxaca cheese and peppers is a buttery treat, and the generous helping of lobster for only $7 is a steal. The Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak with Tobacco Onions is mouth-watering—tender beef served with a heaping portion of crispy onion straws.
In an effort to branch out, I tried the Grilled Pork Chop with Phyllo Wrapped Sweet Potatoes. The Pork Chop was huge—not the sliver of meat I expected from a tapas restaurant—and the sweet potatoes were creamy, tangy and almost as good as Grandma’s mashed potatoes. The Mini Crab Cakes with Jalapeno Tarter Sauce were good, but “mini” was an understatement. With more cake than crab, it needed the spicy sauce to make the dish tasty. Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Cucumber Confetti was sub-par. Basically a bacon and scallop skewer, the cucumber mixture made for an odd flavor combination.
A sampling of three mini desserts for $10 is perfect for sharing; choose the Tiramisu Parfait—all the flavors of rich tiramisu served in a perfectly-sized portion with crunchy ladyfingers.
A warm atmosphere, expansive menu and recession-friendly prices make Noche a go-to spot whether enjoying happy hour, a date night or an evening out with friends.
Noche is located in Jubilee Shopping Center in Vinings. 770.432.3277.
All major credit cards accepted. Open Wednesday-Sunday for lunch, 5pm-12am nightly.
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