About Us
Woodfire Grill indulges Atlantans with seasonally influenced, ingredient-focused cuisine. The menu changes daily and features fresh local ingredients.
Owner, Nicolas Quinones, keeps to his philosophy of incorporating seasonal offerings from small local farms and purveyors as well as sustainable beef, lamb, pork, poultry and seafood for thoughtfully prepared, often playful cuisine. Foods are fire-roasted and grilled with a menu comprised of first, second and main courses in addition to chef`s tasting menus.
Since opening in 2002, Woodfire Grill has been honored by critics in numerous reviews, by both local and national press. With so many restaurants doing excellent work, the staff at Woodfire Grill is especially proud to have been the focus of such acclaim by such publications as Food and Wine, Gourmet and Wine Spectator.
We invite you to come experience the delicious offerings at Woodfire Grill. Since our menu changes daily, our past customers will experience a new collection of seasonal dishes with every visit.
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We believe that to prepare great food it is essential that you begin with great ingredients. Woodfire Grill is proud to support local, sustainable, organic agriculture as well as responsible animal stewardship and sustainable fishing practices. We would like to thank all of the farmers, ranchers, and artisans that make this possible: |
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Crystal Organics |
Nursery Wholesale |
The Woodfire Team
Nicolas Quinones
Owner
Matthew Weinstein
Executive Chef
Patrick Dineen
Pastry Chef
Nicolas Quinones – Owner/Operator
As owner and operator of Woodfire Grill, Nicolas Quinones brings more than twenty-five years of restaurant industry experience. Quinones began his career at the age of fifteen at Nick’s Steakhouse in Melbourne Beach, Florida, and continued to work in various restaurants throughout high school and college. Quinones began his fine dining career in Atlanta as a server at Chops Steakhouse in Buckhead. From there he moved to Seleil Bistro in Buckhead, where he managed the wine program. He then advanced his wine knowledge as a wine steward and floor manager at Murphy’s in Virginia-Highland. In 2001, Quinones was hired as the general manager at Loca Luna, where he stayed for seven years. Quinones acquired Woodfire Grill in August of 2008.
Nicolas, a Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers, directs the “Wine Spectator Award of Excellence” wine program with a list featuring 450 wines from fourteen countries. He has visited wine making regions in California, Oregon, Italy, Spain, Germany, Chile, Argentina, and Georgia.
Quinones resides in Ansley Park with his wife, Courtney, and son, Javier. he is an avid cook and wine collector.