Après Diem

Since 2000, Après Diem has occupied a Midtown corner where a late start can turn into brunch and then dinner without changing tables. The restaurant describes itself as a European-American bistro and belongs to a locally owned restaurant group that grew out of Café Diem. Its patio and proximity to the Eastside BeltLine Trail make it easy to pair a walk with a long meal; the restaurant is inside Midtown Promenade, not directly on the trail.

Saturday and Sunday brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the regular menu returning in the afternoon. The official brunch menu combines breakfast preparations with bistro dishes; selections can change, so check the current menu online before heading over. During the week, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and the kitchen closes before the dining room. For a meal that stretches, the menu covers European-American staples, seafood and pasta; Maps highlights crab cakes and salmon farfalle among popular dishes. House-made desserts are also part of the restaurant group’s stated tradition.

Après Diem is the choice in this group when coffee should give way to a full meal. Its bistro menu, weekend brunch and position near Midtown Promenade make it easy to pair a walk with a proper sit-down stop—a more relaxed finish for anyone seeking more than a drink and a snack.

Reviews frequently mention the patio (84), bartenders (29), crab cakes (19) and movies or cinema (18). The current menu gives the bistro’s character more definition, with crab cakes, salmon farfalle, mussels and lobster crostini alongside house-made desserts. Customer accounts also suggest that service pace can change at busy times.

Sources: Après Diem: Official website · Après Diem: Brunch menu · Après Diem: Menu · Après Diem: Guest information · Après Diem on Google Maps