The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "On The Restaurant Scene" Review

When it comes to finding pizza and wings, East Cobbers have no lack of options.  What they were missing, figured Andy Erbacher and Tony Quirante, was seafood.  The two partners teamed up to open AJ's Famous Seafood and Poboys, a reflection of their upbringings near water.  "I grew up in Florida with coastal dining," Erbacher said.  "And my partner is from the Texas Gulf coast.  So if we get around seafood, we know what to do with it."

What they're doing is a casual menu of sandwiches and seafood platters.  Crawfish, shrimp, catfish, softshell crabs, oysters and - for the landlubbers - turkey, pork and beef are served on buns or po'boy loaves.  Platters of the same are served with fries, slaw and hushpuppies.  Shrimp and crawfish salads go well with the chicken, seafood or sausage gumbo bowls.  Peel-and-eat shrimp come by the pound or platter.  There's also a muffuletta, the Louisiana version of a hero with meats and cheeses piled on Italian bread.  Specials based on the fresh catch change daily.

AJ's has seats for 40 inside and 16 on the shaded patio.  A beer and wine list is offered, along with kid-friendly burgers, grilled cheese and pasta.

 

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