Café Lily Menu - Decatur, GA

Cozy Mediterranean bistro where old faves & creative updates pair with a wide zinfandel selection. Based on 697 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Café Lily 30030

Address:
308 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Phone: (404) 371-9119

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Hours

Sunday	11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	Closed
Tuesday	11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Friday	11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM
Saturday	5–9:30 PM

Lunch Menu – Appetizers
Cold Mezze Platter hummus bi tahini, taramosalata, marinated olives, Nana’s eggplant, sweet onion, Valbreso feta, hot pickled peppers, dolmas, grilled pita (Gluten Free without the pita bread)	$16.00
Hummus Bi Tahini warm pita bread and marinated Greek olives	$12.00
Calamari A La Plancha (Not breaded and fried) olive oil, garlic, scallions, and fresh lemon	$16.00
Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels served either “a la crème,” in a white-wine, basil, and garlic cream broth, or “Posillipo,” in a spicy tomato-seafood broth	$16.00
Gambas Al Ajillo large wild Atlantic white shrimp, sizzled in EVOO, white wine, garlic, herbs, and fresh lemon	$16.00
Cæsar Salad shaved grana padano cheese and Tuscan croutons	$8.00
Insalata Mista field greens, Roma tomatoes, Tuscan croutons, balsamic vinaigrette	$8.00
Tomato-Basil Soup	$5.00
Lunch Menu – Sandwiches
Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Fontal and grana padano cheeses, roasted tomatoes, grilled onions, and sliced almonds. Side – Insalata mista and a cup of soup	$15.00
Falafel Sandwich Jerusalem-style falafel, warm pita, lettuce, tomato, sweet onion. Side – insalata mista, feta-dill sauce, and amba	$12.00
Chargrilled Moroccan Jerk Chicken Chargrilled, rubbed with our chef’s own blend of Mediterranean spices, chargrilled, toasted ciabatta roll. Side – French fries	$14.00
Lily’s Lamburger Colorado lamb, on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Side – French fries and feta-dill sauce	$20.00
Gyros Lamb tenderloin (not chopped and formed), marinated Greek-style, chargrilled, lettuce, tomato, onion, warm pita. Side – feta-dill sauce, French fries	$18.00
Lunch Menu – Salads and Pastas
Greek Salad tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet onions, olives, feta, and pan-roasted potatoes, red-wine vinaigrette over hearts of romaine, anchovies upon request	$12.00
Salad Niçoise Grilled ahi tuna, field greens, potatoes, Niçoise olives, boiled eggs, Roma tomatoes, fresh vegetables, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. Anchovies upon request	$24.00
Orange-Blossom Salad beets, baby arugula, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, orange-blossom vinaigrette	$12.00
Gigande Bean Salad Greek broad beans, tomato, onion, cucumber, basil, feta cheese, red-wine vinaigrette	$12.00
Salmon Cæsar Salad grilled salmon atop fresh romaine hearts, traditional Cæsar dressing, Tuscan croutons and shaved grana padano cheese	$18.00
Ravioli Formaggio Di Capra Goat cheese stuffed pasta, olive oil, organic baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh garlic, toasted pine nuts, and pecorino-Romano	$15.00
Ravioli Di Zucca butternut-squash stuffed pasta, sage-brown butter sauce, pecorino Romano cheese	$14.00
Lunch Menu – Lily’s Signatures
Petto Di Pollo Alla Parmigiano hand-breaded breast of chicken, savory tomato sauce with capellini pasta, melted fontal, Grana Padano, and pecorino Romano cheese	$20.00
Fresh Salmon Steak chargrilled, served with insalata mista and a cup of soup	$20.00
Beignet De Crabe panko-breaded lump crabcakes, insalata mista, and Lily’s fresh aioli	$28.00
Steak Frites 8oz Certified Angus Beef hanger steak, pan-seared, bordelaise sauce, pommes frites	$30.00
Pinchitos our signature dish – chargrilled Spanish-spiced lamb tenderloin, sautéed white sweet potatoes and green beans, picante salsa verde, Manchego cheese	$31.00
Dinner Menu – Cold
Cold Mezze Platter hummus bi tahini, taramosalata, marinated olives, Nana’s eggplant, sweet onion, Valbreso feta, hot pickled peppers, dolmas, grilled pita	$16.00
Rum-Cured Salmon house-cured Atlantic salmon, capers, onions, diced egg, remoulade, and melba toast	$14.00
Hummus Bi Tahini pita bread and marinated olives	$11.00
Dinner Menu – Salads
Gigande Bean Salad Greek broad beans, tomato, onion, cucumber, Hawaiian sweet basil, feta cheese, red-wine vinaigrette	$9.00
Insalata Alla Griglia grilled whole Romaine heart, roasted-red pepper and caper salsa, grilled wild Georgia white shrimp, goat cheese, and fresh oregano	$16.00
Horiatiki Salata tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, olives, fresh oregano, feta, EVOO, sea salt, black pepper	$11.00
Orange-Blossom Salad beets, baby arugula, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, orange-blossom vinaigrette	$9.00
Caesar Salad shaved grana padano cheese and Tuscan croutons	$6.50
Insalata Mista field greens, Roma tomatoes, Tuscan croutons, balsamic vinaigrette	$6.50
Dinner Menu – Hot
Hot Mezze Platter beef kibbeh, Jerusalem falafel, and spanokopita, served with sweet onion, tomato, cucumber, feta-dill sauce, amba, and grilled pita	$19.00
Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels either “a la crème,” in a white-wine, basil, and garlic-cream broth, or “posillipo,” in a spicy tomato seafood broth	$15.00
Calamari A La Plancha (Not breaded and fried), served sizzling with olive oil, garlic, scallions, and lemon	$13.00
Chorizo Español sizzled in extra-virgin olive oil with a splash of red wine vinegar	$8.00
Tomato-Dill Soup
Soup Du Jour
Dinner Menu – Bistro Plates
Lily’s Lamburger Colorado lamb, on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion, fries and feta-dill sauce	$16.00
Petto Di Pollo Alla Parmigiana hand-breaded breast of chicken, baked to order in a savory tomato sauce with capellini pasta, melted fontal, Grana Padano, and pecorino Romano cheeses, Hawaiian sweet basil	$18.00
Salad Niçoise Grilled ahi tuna, field greens, potatoes, Niçoise olives, boiled eggs, Roma tomatoes, fresh vegetables, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. Anchovies upon request	$19.00
Dinner Menu – Pasta
Gamberi Alla Rossa marinated, chargrilled wild Georgia white shrimp, atop fettuccine tossed in a light tomato cream sauce, pecorino-Romano cheese, Hawaiian sweet basil	$27.00
Seasonal Gemelli Shitake mushrooms, diced Romas. Organic baby spinach, garlic, thyme, virgin olive oil, white wine, fresh lemon	$17.00
Seafood Pasta A La Crème fresh diver scallops, wild Georgia shrimp, diced Roma tomatoes, and asparagus, simmered in a light lemon-cream sauce and tossed over fettuccine	$28.00
Dinner Menu – Entrees
Pinchitos our signature dish – chargrilled Spanish-spiced lamb tenderloin, sautéed white sweet potatoes and green beans, picante salsa verde, Manchego cheese	$31.00
Zuppa Di Mare jumbo Maine diver scallops, PEI mussels, calamari, wild Georgia shrimp, whitefish, spicy tomato seafood broth, Hawaiian sweet basil	$31.00
Moroccan Jerk Chicken marinated, chargrilled chicken breast, Casablanca sauce, pearl couscous pilaf, grilled zucchini	$20.00
Stuffed Pan-Seared Filet Mignon Certified Angus Beef, mushroom, herb, pine nut, and gorgonzola cheese stuffing. Amontillado sherry sauce, lemon-garlic mashed potatoes, mushroom pisto	$34.00
Meat And Potatoes 12oz USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef ribeye, nicely-trimmed and naturally fatty, chargrilled, French fries, herbed butter coin upon request (Don’t order this if you don’t like a fatty cut)	$33.00
Brunch Menu – Main Dishes
Italian Shrimp And Grits cheesy polenta topped with Georgia white shrimp sautéed in our signature marinara sauce with peppers, onions, and garlic, garnished with Hawaiian sweet basil and pecorino-Romano cheese	$16.00
Greek Lamb And Eggs fresh Australian lamb tenderloin, marinated and chargrilled, served with scrambled eggs, sliced tomatoes and homestyle potatoes or cheesy polenta	$16.00
Greek Omelet filled with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, imported Greek sheep’s-milk feta cheese, and fresh oregano, served with fresh fruit and homestyle potatoes or cheesy polenta	$12.00
Saucisse Fumée grilled rustic andouille sausage served with scrambled eggs, sliced Roma tomatoes, and homestyle potatoes or cheesy polenta	$12.00
Tortilla Española Traditional Spanish open-faced omelet with imported Spanish chorizo sausage, roasted red peppers, fried potatoes, onions, and garlic, topped with melted Manchego cheese. (Spicy upon request)	$12.00
Uova D’Antonio ciabatta toast topped with poached eggs and creamed spinach, served with in-house rum cured salmon and diced fresh Roma tomatoes	$13.00
Beignets De Crabe ‘Benedict’ two of our signature lump crabcakes topped with poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, and diced Roma tomatoes, served with homestyle potatoes	$22.00
Salmon And Eggs chunks of fresh salmon sautéed with scrambled eggs, onions, and herbs, served with sliced Roma tomatoes and homestyle potatoes or cheesy polenta	$13.00
Frittata Di Mare fresh eggs, Gulf shrimp, diver scallops, sweet onions, Roma tomatoes, and fresh dill, baked together in an individual casserole, topped with melted Gruyere cheese	$17.00
Brunch Menu – Lily’s Signatures
Calamari A La Plancha (Not breaded and fried), served on a sizzling platter with olive oil, garlic, scallions, and lemon	$13.00
Pinchitos our signature dish – chargrilled Spanish-spiced lamb tenderloin, sautéed white sweet potatoes and green beans, picante salsa verde, Manchego cheese	$31.00
Beignet De Crabe panko-breaded lump crabcakes, served with insalata mista and Lily’s fresh aioli	$22.00
Meat And Potatoes 12oz USDA Prime Certified Angus Beef ribeye, nicely-trimmed and naturally fatty, chargrilled, French fries, herbed butter coin upon request (Don’t order this if you don’t like a fatty cut)	$33.00
Brunch Menu – Soup, Salads, and Sandwiches
Mediterranean Grilled-Cheese Sandwich Fontal and Asiago cheeses, roasted tomatoes, grilled onions, and sliced almonds, served with insalata mista and a cup of soup	$15.00
Lily’s Lamburger grass-fed lamb, seasoned and chargrilled, on a ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion, served with French fries and feta-dill sauce	$16.00
Gyros Sandwich lamb tenderloin, (not chopped and formed), marinated Greek-style, chargrilled, served on warm pita bread with lettuce, tomato, and sweet onion, with feta-dill sauce and homestyle potatoes	$16.00
Fresh Salmon Burger fresh salmon patty, panko-breaded and pan-fried, on a toasted bun with a side of fetadill sauce, served with insalata mista and a cup of soup	$14.00
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich Chef Anthony’s special recipe, on grilled Panini bread with lettuce and tomato. Side – insalata mista and a cup of soup	$13.00
Hickory-Smoked Turkey piled high on grilled Tuscan bread with Italian fontal cheese, served with apple cranberry sauce and French fries	$11.00
Falafel Sandwich Jerusalem-style falafel, warm pita, lettuce, tomato, sweet onion. Side – insalata mista, fetadill sauce, and amba	$12.00
The ‘PLP’– Pancetta, Lattuga, E Pomodoro an Italian version of the BLT – crisped pancetta, lettuce and tomato on a toasted ciabatta roll with a side of aioli, served with insalata mista and a cup of soup	$14.00
Salad Niçoise grilled fresh yellowfin tuna atop a medley of fresh vegetables, field greens, potatoes, and Niçoise olives, tossed in balsamic vinaigrette, with boiled eggs and Roma tomatoes, anchovies upon request	$19.00
Insalata Alla Griglia grilled Gulf shrimp and a grilled whole-romaine heart, dressed with a caper and roasted-red-pepper salsa, Montrachet goat cheese, and fresh oregano	$16.00
Salmon Cæsar Salad fresh salmon fillet, chargrilled, served atop fresh romaine hearts tossed in Cæsar dressing, garnished with puff-pastry croutons and shaved grana padano cheese	$16.00
Albacore Tuna Salad on field greens with tomato, onion, cucumber, boiled egg, and asparagus	$13.00
Lily’s Orange-Blossom Salad fresh beets served with wild baby arugula tossed in an orange-blossom vinaigrette, garnished with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and candied walnuts	$9.00
Insalata Mista mixed baby field greens, balsamic vinaigrette, Roma tomatoes, Tuscan croutons	$6.50
Cæsar Salad garnished with shaved grana padano cheese and Tuscan croutons	$6.50
Tomato-Dill Soup
Soup Du Jour
Brunch Menu – Sides
French Fries	$4.00
Homestyle Potatoes	$4.00
Fresh Fruit	$4.00
Cheesy Polenta	$4.00
One Scrambled Or Poached Egg	$3.00
Side Hollandaise Sauce	$3.00
Serrano Ham	$6.00
Sausage	$6.00
Pancetta	$6.00
House-Cured Salmon	$6.00
Grilled Asparagus	$6.00
Basket Of 4 Fresh Biscuits	$6.00
Single Biscuit	$2.00
Dessert Menu – Homemade Tiramisu
Homemade Tiramisu Italian savoiardi ladyfingers dipped in Lavazza espresso, layered with fresh imported mascarpone cream and sweet Ghirardelli cocoa
Torta Cioccolato Bittersweet chocolate is combined with toasted hazelnuts to create a light but intensely rich flourless cake, served warm, garnished with fresh whipped cream	$8.00
Lemon-Sponge Custard A Lily signature – Fresh lemon custard and light lemon-sponge cake, served warm and topped with fresh whipped cream and raspberry sauce	$8.00
Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Dense and intense, served warm and garnished with whipped fresh cream	$8.00
Coconut Cream Pie With toasted coconut and fresh whipped cream	$8.00
Vanilla-Bean Ice Cream	$6.00
Homemade Bread Pudding Made with raisins and cinnamon, served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and drizzled with caramel-bourbon sauce	$9.00
Carrot Cake Made with raisins and walnuts, cream cheese icing	$8.00
Sorbet Or Gelato Du Jour Ask your Server for today’s flavor	$6.00
Angelo’s Ice Cream Vanilla bean ice cream served with a shot of Pedro Ximenez Sherry for drizzling	$13.00
Dessert Menu – Signature Dessert Cocktails
Tiramisu Martini Absolut Vanilia vodka, Khalua, Godiva white chocolate liqueur, amaretto, and cream, dusted with sweet cocoa
Raspberry Truffle Absolut Vanilia vodka, Crème de Cacao, Raspberry puree, and cream
Lily’s Angel Absolut Vanilia vodka, Fratello Hazelnut, and cream
Lady Godiva Godiva dark chocolate liqueur, vodka, splash of cream
Espresso Martini Pearl vodka, Kahlua, shot of espresso, splash of cream. Can be made with decaf espresso
Dessert Menu – Dessert Wines
Kiona Ice Wine
Moscato D’Asti – Marsilio Marco Negri
Royal Tokaji – Mad Cuvee
2013 La Fleur D’Or Sauternes
Mavrodaphne Of Patras
Dessert Menu – Ports
Sandeman 10 Year Tawny
Terra D’Oro Zinfandel Port
Dessert Menu – Sherries
Bodega Toro Albala – Amontillado
Bodega Toro Albala – Fino
Bodega Toro Albala – Oloroso
Bodege Toro Albala – Don PX Gran
Reserva 1987
Dessert Menu – Brandy
Courvoisier Cognac VS
Kelt Tour Du Monde Cognac VSOP
Kelt Tour Du Monde Cognac XO
Chateau De St. Aubin Bas – Armagnac
Busnel Calvados VSOP
Bertagnoli Grappa Di Moscato
Dessert Menu – Rum
Ron Zacapa 23 Year “Centenario”
Santa Teresa 1796

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Reviews

Thomas Boyd

It’s been at least 10 years since I’ve been to Café Lily…shame on me. I don’t remember having a better meal anywhere in downtown Decatur. The risotto was cooked perfectly, infused with perfectly seared scallop essence. The calamari presentation was wonderful, continuing to cook on a sear plate at the table. Tuna was a perfect medium/medium rare, and the crab cake, while a bit small, was one of the best I’ve ever had.

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Tarik Mahmood

Great food & service. It was our first time & certainly will not be the last one.

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Tara Noorani

I’ve always enjoyed their classy dining experience. You feel so well taken care of and all the meals I’ve eaten have been made with care. My favorite is their lunches but they are also a wonderful spot for date night! Forgot to take a picture of the salmon and mashed potatoes that slapped!! It’s also nice they do half and full portions.

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jaye- jay

First time at Cafe Lily, it’s nice little place for a quiet brunch, the atmosphere was pleasant you could actually have a conversation with your party. Great service. My only complaint was with the food, the Shrimp and Grits was extremely salty. The combination of salt from the sausage, bacon and cheese was overpowering. Please see the description below.

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rodney social

Both the food and the staff were great. I guess I’ll start with the staff.

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Arkeitha Prince

I highly recommend! Hubby and I went on a date very nice atmosphere. From the time we walked in until we left the service was top notch. The hostess friendly we had an hour wait which was fine we sat at the bar ordered drinks. Was served by Teresa extremely friendly my husband speaks Spanish so they had a great conversation! Our drinks were tasty a little strong lol… our table was ready in 30 minutes the hostess came over and directed us to our table. Then our waitress Brielle was so a joy extremely friendly offered great suggestions and made the experience so enjoyable. Our food delicious… we ordered the falafel and calamari for apps… oh my goodness the bread another level I have to call and find out about the bakery… our entrees he ordered the lamb chops I ordered the salmon of course we could not finish had to box so we could have dessert. The tiramisu delectable the slice was huge we couldn’t split. Also during our dinner we met one of the owners Katie she is such a delight… full of energy and such a pleasure to talk to… she offered us an apple Brandy from Du Nord black owned distillery. Very flavorful… needless to say we will be going back for brunch by the end of the month… a must go to in Decatur!

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Madhuri Mehta

Beautiful relaxed place to enjoy lunches and dinners. We went on Wednesday night for dinner and Sarah, our server was amazing. Our table was wobbly and the moment she noticed it, she fixed it right away. The best gesture of hospitality which I never got at any other place for same situation. Sarah informed us about the daily special options however we chose other items from menu. Their cold maze platter was delicious with all types of appetizers in it. We also tried Gamberi Alla Rossa which was full of flavors and yummy. Their bread and olive oil sauce was great too. But what I like the most was their non alcoholic drink named Orange Cardamon. Although I’m wine person but I just loved this drink and ordered repeat for it. I’ll definitely be going back to try more dishes and drinks.

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Kevin Hagler

The perfect dinner experience. We had the halibut, arancini, calamari, and AMAZING cocktails that the sommelier recommended.

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Laura Peaden

This was my first time here. The food was delicious and our server was excellent. By the time we left the restaurant was pretty full, but the noise level was not bad at all. It was still easy to hear and carry on a conversation as our table.

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John Appleseed

Pretty solid, but nothing really stood out, also didn’t feel super authentic. Servers were pretty nice and food for both me and my partner was decent to okay. I’d give it a chance if I came across it again.

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