Comments on: Parish valet woes

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:46:38 +0000

This is “the Brian” who the incident happened to – and yes it’s true. I was shocked at being turned away, too. I thought, just like the previous poster, a valet would never want to turn away another tip/car. We went around the corner to Sotto Sotto after getting turned away at Parish, and ironically when we came out after dinner, the same valet guy was there. And sure enough, he confirmed that was the first night they had filled up thier lot. And Opentable sent out the requisite auto email the next day wondering why we were a “no show” for our reservation at Parish. That was the insult to injury…

By: Ron Reyes

Ron Reyes — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:47:23 +0000

Hello. My name is Ron Reyes and I am the owner of Corporate Valet Systems, who handles PARISH, among many other restaurants in Inman Park and throughout Atlanta. I am surprised and dismayed to hear of your experience at PARISH. Our team prides themselves on offering the best possible service at the start and end of your restaurant experience and I truly trust if you return you will be treated with the utmost care. I encourage you to visit Parish and enjoy all they have to offer and do not hesitate to reach out directly to myself if you should have any further questions or concerns. Thank you!

Ron Reyes corporatevaletsystems@yahoo.com

By: HPH

HPH — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:19:22 +0000

I have always had fantastic experience at PARISH for dinner, brunch and market and have heard nothing but positve feedback from around town.

By: SF

SF — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:00:04 +0000

All of this sounds a bit snoody and overworked. I personally enjoyed my experience at PARISH and feel like the valets are doing a wonderful job in that neighborhood. Just the first impression by driving through Inman Park I was praying that there was a valet service setup. I seriously doubt a valet would tell you that their lot is full and not be discouraged. the more cars they park, the more money they make. simple. no valet wants to turn away a customer. I valeted a bit during college and those guys really do work their tails off.

As far as the restaraunt goes. I highly recommend PARISH. I thought everything about it was phenominal…. including the valet service.

By: rob smith

rob smith — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:34:30 +0000

Parking is just one issue at Parish. Find that neighborhood spot and hope the friendly folk will leave your car untouched while you have a fairly decent meal inside. But don’t expect to hear your date’s conversation! It’s soooo loud inside and the servers are so unable to help with the menu!!! It’s ridiculous that they can’t tell you what’s in the food1

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:51:33 +0000

I work in the strange new condo neighborhood, and yes you can often find parking within a short walk of Parish, just watch out for the territorial neighbors, some of them think they can attack you for parking on the street in front of their townhome.

I have had good food from the market at Parish, so I would recommend going back and trying it and/or the main restaurant.

I did have an irritable experience at TWO Urban licks some time ago. I wrote and felt that I at least deserved an acknowledgment of my experience of the awful service and snarky manager; but I got no response. I get the impression emails to Concentrics restaurants go directly to the trash folder.

Anyway Parish really is worth a visit.

By: SM

SM — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:39:04 +0000

Good thing you didn’t make it there. I ate there one night and the service was so bad because, as I was told, my server had “just thrown up” so they were trying to find a replacement. When asked what he’d eaten, they told me (kid you not) that he had been trying a few things from the menu. Granted, I think he was allergic to something, but STILL!!!!