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AJC | Comforting dish to try this January
AJC | January 2026 | “4 comforting dishes to try this January”
To eat the North Georgia trout dish at Joey D’s Oak Room is to experience the power of restraint. There is no need for sauces, foams or even garnish. Instead, the focus is on the trout’s own quiet virtues — the pristine, flaky white flesh and the skin seared to a delicate crackle. It is grilled simply, so its natural oils baste the fish from the inside out. The skin releases a toasted nuttiness that complements the faint sweetness of the tender flesh, which breaks into small, moist flakes. Along with the smoky char, it tastes clean, like wet stones after a rain. The parchment-like crisp skin is the best part. A squeeze of grilled lemon adds acidity, cutting any richness and emphasizing the incredibly fresh flavor. A heap of simply dressed peppery arugula is a perfect match to the hot, bright and savory fish.
Best Power Lunch
Atlanta Magazine
December 2021
“Best Power Lunch”
Joey D’s Oak Room in Dunwoody sets the tone for a power lunch with a bar so impressive it requires the use of a built-in ladder. Dress to impress and enjoy charbroiled oysters, Kansas City strip steak and warm croissants in an elegant setting
AJC “FROM THE MENU OF”…
From the Menu Of… Joey D’s, New Orleans Spicy Shrimp
AJC, March 4, 2021
By C.W. Cameron
The sauce that comes with the New Orleans barbecue shrimp appetizer at Joey D’s Oak Room is absolutely divine. It includes a mixture of spices with a smoky taste to it. I would love to have the recipe for that dipping sauce! It would pair well with other fish recipes as well. — Viviana Fernandez, Sandy Springs
This spicy shrimp appetizer has been on the menu at Joey D’s Oak Room since the restaurant opened more than 30 years ago. It’s a classic New Orleans preparation that is messy to eat but worth the mess. This is the first time the restaurant has been willing to share this recipe, so we’re glad to be able to feature it.
AJC Dish of the Week
Dish of the Week, New Orleans Spicy Shrimp
AJC, February 2020
By Henri Hollis
Dunwoody spot’s shrimp are messy, but worth it
The menu at Joey D’s describes the New Orleans spicy shrimp as, “a mess to eat, but worth it!” It’s hard to disagree with that assessment, although it doesn’t do justice to the degree of messiness you’ll experience when you come face to face with this bowlful of crustaceans. And, you will be face to face, because these large, beautiful shrimp are served with heads and shells intact.
Photo: contributed by Henri Hollis