MIDTOWN BASICS

THE VORTEX MIDTOWN

878 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
(Between 7th and 8th Streets)

ORDER YOUR TAKE-OUT ONLINE

Take-out orders can now be placed online with The Vortex-Midtown. Just click HERE to redirect to our convenient online ordering website. NOTE: This website will not function if we are currently closed or have temporarily suspended take-out orders.

LATEST COVID-19 INFORMATION

● UPDATED AS OF 7/31/2020 – FOR THE VORTEX-MIDTOWN

Below you will find the latest information regarding the operation of The Vortex-Midtown during the COVID-19 epidemic. All operational procedures are subject to change, so always check back here because the information on this page will be kept up-to-date. Thank you for your continued understanding and support during these difficult times.

LIMITED HOURS OF OPERATION

Throughout the COVID-19 epidemic our operating hours may be limited or altered from time to time. The current hours for The Vortex-Midtown are listed directly below.

● SUNDAY through THURSDAY

– OPEN for business @ 4:00 PM
– LAST CALL for food & booze @ 10:30 PM
– CLOSED, everyone kicked out @ 11:00 PM

● FRIDAY and SATURDAY

– OPEN for business @ 4:00 PM
– LAST CALL for food & booze @ 11:30 PM
– CLOSED, everyone kicked out @ 12:00 AM

CUSTOMER COOPERATION

Please assist us in providing customer service in as safe a manner as possible by following the guidelines listed below, and by following the directions given by our employees. Please do not behave in a confrontational manner with any staff member, or other patron, while on our premises. Thank you in advance for being cool.

OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES

To avoid any confusing or conflicting information with regard to current COVID-19 guidelines and/or restrictions, we will continue to comply with the terms of the Governor’s official orders, which were crafted in conjunction with state public health officials, and have been endorsed by the Georgia Restaurant Association. As clearly stated in the Governor’s executive order, no local municipality action can be more or less restrictive, and that rule applies statewide.

● Self-Quarantine

Of course, we continue to be concerned about the most vulnerable to infection, and suggest that those folks remain in self-quarantine. Also, if you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive, or are showing any symptoms yourself, we ask that you do not visit The Vortex-Midtown at this time. If our staff believes you look as though you may have a fever, or appear to be ill in any other way, we may restrict your access for the safety of others.

● Social Distancing & Limited Capacity

Patrons are required to maintain proper social distancing (6’) while waiting for entry, and at all other times while on The Vortex-Midtown property. At busier times guests may be required to wait outside until being seated by Vortex personnel.

● Face Masks

We request that patrons voluntarily wear a face mask while on our premises, but obviously not while eating or drinking. We may have extra masks on hand, which will be available by request – just ask your Server. Due to ADA and HIPAA regulations, we are prohibited by law from inquiring about personal medical conditions. Therefore, we will assume patrons who choose not to wear a mask are exercising their protected rights under these laws.

● Limit Your Group Size

At The Vortex-Midtown, we will be limiting party size to six (6) persons or less.

● Limit Your Visit Time

Please try to limit your time within The Vortex-Midtown to approximately one hour.

FULL MENU OFFERED

We are currently offering our entire FOOD MENU, which you can preview HERE.

● Product Availability

While we have always taken a great pride in having all menu items available to our customers, please understand that disruptions in the supply chain may impact what we are able to provide at any given time. Staff will notify you if an item is temporarily unavailable, or if we have substituted a specific menu item for something comparable. This extends to our alcoholic beverage offerings as well.

TAKE-OUT ORDERS

● Order Online

Take-out orders can now be placed online. Click HERE to redirect to our convenient online ordering website. NOTE: This website will not function if we are currently closed or have temporarily suspended take-out orders.

● Order in Person

You can also place your orders in person with the bartender. NOTE: As long as we are open, and have not made “last-call” for food, you will always be able to order take-out in person.

● Order by Telephone

You may also phone-in your take-out order to The Vortex-Midtown from the time we open until 8:00 PM every day by calling (404) 875-1667 (Ext. 1). NOTE: If we do not answer the telephone we are either closed or have temporarily suspended take-out orders.

● Pick Up & Delivery

Please pay attention to which Vortex location you order from, because that is where your food will be waiting for you. We do not offer delivery service at this time.

● Packaging Fee

A 5% packaging fee is added to all take-out orders.

● Suspension of Take-Out Orders

Historically, The Vortex has NOT been known as a “take-out” restaurant. In an attempt to meet the needs of our patrons throughout the COVID-19 epidemic, we have tried to become more accommodating with regard to offering food to-go. But, we can still only offer take-out service when it’s actually feasible, so this option may be suspended at times. Sorry for any inconvenience. We’re doing our best folks.

ADULTS ONLY

The Vortex-Midtown is a bar designed for adults, so access is always restricted to persons 21-and-over. Proper identification is required. No ID = No admission.

SMOKE-FREE INSIDE

The Vortex-Midtown does not allow smoking or vaping of any kind inside of our premises. However, we do continue to offer the option to smoke cigarettes and e-cigarettes on the sidewalk patio dining area in front of the building. The smoking of stinky stuff like cigars, pipes, clove cigarettes, hookahs or anything deemed illegal by the oligarchy, will not be allowed anywhere on our property.

PARKING OPTIONS

The Vortex-Midtown does not own, lease or maintain any parking facility for this location, but there are ample “Pay-to-Park” style parking lots and decks available throughout the neighborhood. There is also metered and non-metered parking on the streets.

● Parking Notice

Parking meters do not generally operate on Sunday or holidays, so street parking is free on those days. Wherever you park, please read and obey all posted signage to avoid being ticketed, booted or towed. And always secure your valuables. You’re in the big city, kids.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

MARTA operates Atlanta’s public transportation system. The Vortex-Midtown is easily accessible by commuter rail via the Midtown Transit Station, located at 41 Tenth Street on the North/South line. This train station is 0.3 miles (2.5 blocks) away from our Midtown location, for an approximate walking time of 7 minutes. Bus service is also available throughout the city.

● Ride Sharing Services

Uber and Lyft offer effective transportation to anywhere you’d like to go. We also suggest using taxi service, as another alternative to driving yourself and parking your car. There are also multiple short distance rental services available that utilize mopeds, scooters, bicycles and various other contraptions. They litter the sidewalks everywhere. You can’t miss ‘em.

SEATING POLICIES

All seating at The Vortex-Midtown is first-come, first-served. We do not take reservations or offer phone-ahead seating. While this is the larger of the two Vortex locations, the seating of large parties can still be very challenging when we’re busy, particularly during the COVID-19 restrictions. All parties must be complete before seating during any peak business period. Open-air, sidewalk patio dining may also be available, weather permitting.

SENDING QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

If you have a question about either Vortex location, please review this website BEFORE attempting to contact us directly. Everything you could possibly need to know is on here somewhere. Really. It’s a very thorough website.

● Send Us An Email

If you want to contact the owners directly, please choose from the following two options:

1) CLICK HERE to report an issue with our FOOD or SERVICE.

2) CLICK HERE to submit a general COMMENT or INQUIRY.

TELEPHONE

Our staff is often very busy, especially during peak business periods. But if you feel that you absolutely must call us, this is the telephone number for The Vortex-Midtown: 404-875-1667

● Recording Notice

All telephone calls to The Vortex-Midtown may be recorded for quality-control and other purposes.

SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS

NOTE: Our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) are generally NOT used as a communication method by our management team. If you really need to contact us, we suggest utilizing the email option described above.

COMEDY CLUB

Behind the men’s restroom of The Vortex-Midtown you will find the Laughing Skull Lounge comedy club. PLEASE NOTE: This venue is independently operated, so The Vortex will NOT be able to assist with inquiries of any kind, including COVID-19 restrictions, or future opening or operating policies. Please CLICK HERE to visit their website to get information directly from their management team.