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57th Fighter Group Restaurant reopens at PDK

By Janice Wood · October 21, 2009 ·

The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant has reopened at Atlanta’s DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK).

restaurantUnder the new ownership of Pat Epps of Epps Aviation, the World War II-themed restaurant has updated its menu and facilities.

The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant menu features a variety of popular American cuisines. Many of the restaurant’s long time favorite dishes, including beer cheese soup, have reappeared on the menu.

A destination for pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike, guests can enjoy watching airplanes from their tables in the dining room, lounge or the patio at the edge of the runway, according to company officials. The aviation experience is enhanced with headsets placed throughout the restaurant so guests can listen in to the PDK airport tower communications. Diners flying into the restaurant will enjoy shuttle service compliments of Epps Aviation.

For more information: The57thRestaurant.com or 770-234-0057.

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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  1. Jdculbers says

    September 22, 2011 at 11:13 am

    Ate dinner on 9/17/11 there.  Food was great, staff friendly.  Sat at window with the biplane used for flights over the area right outside.

  2. Ralph HARRISON says

    August 5, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    In the past they had a DJ and some really good dancers on certain nights.

    Are you having dances there now?

  3. Joy Hartsfield says

    April 14, 2010 at 4:19 am

    A sky full of thanks to the Epps family for reopening the 57th!
    I feel right at home! joyful

  4. Joey says

    March 5, 2010 at 5:57 am

    This is a awesome place where you can spend 3 hours dining , dancing and hanging out by the fire pits outside with friends. I’m so glad it is open again!

  5. darlena says

    December 12, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    This is the best place to eat in the world for a special dinner date or any occation. Thank you for opening back up. 🙂

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