Opened in 1998, The Line @ 285 is a little bit different than your usual big-name sports bar.
For one, says owner Mark Whitaker, the restaurant has retained the same kitchen staff since 2000. Consistency is the name of the game at The Line, located conveniently off the New Northside Drive exit on 285 in Sandy Springs. Mark and his wife Dana bring a different, hands-on ownership approach to The Line, and pride themselves on their attention to detail and their customers.
The Line features over 120 televisions, several big screens and one mammoth projector screen that’s perfect for football or whatever sport is in season. The Line bills itself as “The Place for Big Screen Sports,” so you know the game you want to watch will be available. If pool is your game, The Line has you covered. To pass the time until your order’s up, check out the selection of arcade games. Also, you can enjoy your food and drink outside on the adjoining patio. And for you trivia fanatics, you won’t want to miss Team Trivia on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
As for the menu, The Line has all your sports bar favorites along with more restaurant-style dishes. You can get their unique, hand-tossed wings, grilled or fried, with your choice of sauce (all house recipes) or go for the fresh, never-frozen salmon, tilapia, tuna and other “food from the sea,” as the menu states. (Also, if you’re a seafood lover, look for the “Catch of the Day” special every Friday.)
Choose from among the six different burgers—mozzarella, black and blue, and buffalo are a few of our favorites—or order one of The Line’s great sandwiches. such as the strip steak or French dip. Of course, you can always start the meal off with an appetizer if you’re there with a bunch of friends; the jalapeno crab poppers, gator bites or shrimp quesadillas are several of the more unique and adventurous selections. If you’re feeling like Italian, The Line has a mini-menu featuring some of the favorites from that genre, including chicken or shrimp pasta grille and fettuccine. For dessert, we recommend the key lime pie or the warm apple cobbler (served with ice cream and whipped cream).
The Line features a full-service bar, including a big beer and wine selection. And with drink specials every day of the week, you’ll surely find something that suits you at a low price. With its attentive service and relaxed feel (not to mention the most live sporting events you can find anywhere), The Line is the complete sports bar experience, right on the north side of town. Visit the www.theline285.net for more information, directions and a complete menu.
Ewalt can be reached at aewalt@scoreatl.com.
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