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Yao, Dunwoody, GA

Yao

4.4
4.4
648 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Romantic
YAO pays culinary homage to the vibrant Yaowarat neighborhood in Bangkok, an ancient Thai-Chinese community.

As you can imagine, the neighborhood is a paradise for food lovers because this cultural blending has created some of the most delicious eats on Earth. Spicy, crunchy, tangy and delectable dishes are handed down over many generations.

We created this restaurant to have the look, feel and tastes of Yaowarat, and we cant wait to share our food with you! Once more, we welcome you and yours to YAO.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Thai, Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (770) 771-6609
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef T Denmark
  • Area
    Dunwoody
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Date night

    US$50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience YAO's Date night Dinner for two for only $99 per couple, featuring a bottle of champagne, 2 starters, 2 entrees and dessert ! Available Sunday through Thursday
    Date night photo

Offers

  • Cheers to Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 17:00 - 18:30
    Come unwind at Happy Hour every Tuesday to Friday, from 5PM to 6:30PM! Enjoy great deals on drinks and appetizers in lively atmosphere. Perfect for catching up with friends or starting your evening right. don't miss out!

    Cheers to Happy Hour! photo

What 648 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • DeKalb

    Romantic

  • DeKalb

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yao offers a dynamic dining experience with standout "great food, excellent service, and a perfect ambiance." The live music and unique cocktails enhance the intimate atmosphere, making it ideal for "date nights and special events." While service inconsistencies exist, the "delicious food and beautiful decor" frequently impress.

648 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    very disappointed in our server, when I got to almost the half way point of my salmon I noticed that the middle was raw. I notified the server who immediately said he wouldn’t do anything because I “ate too much of it.” mind you, he said this with an attitude as if I did something wrong. I explained to him that it was the middle of the salmon that was raw and reminded him that I ordered the salmon medium well. He didn’t want to offer a solution so I told him to take it as I couldn’t eat it, we’d just move to dessert after my partner was finished with his meal. The waiter eventually came back and said he’d get me a new one to go, didn’t give me the option to eat it in the restaurant. we felt like he wanted us to leave. it was my birthday and I didn’t get to complete a full meal. very disappointed in this experience

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  2. Steve

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I chose the Date Night Package for our evening out, and it was an incredible experience. At just $99, the value was unbeatable—great food, excellent service, and a perfect ambiance. Our waitress was amazing—attentive, friendly, and always on point. The food arrived hot, and the portions were just right. We highly recommend this place and are already planning our next visit!

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  3. Kesi

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great time. I loved the food and the live band. The ambience was amazing as well.

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  4. Clarence

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Menu was posted on website but when we ordered everything we came for on our Anniversary was Not available

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  5. Christina

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yao was great! Food was amazing, ambiance was excellent for a perfect date night, and our server was great!

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  6. Troy

    Atlanta

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food & atmosphere were great, but the service was poor at best, our server just never bothered to check on us. The live music was great but we only saw 2 massages given the whole time we were there.

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  7. Michael

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yao was the perfect vibe. Service was top tier. The massage was relaxing. The food was literally a chef's kiss. The live music elevated the intimate ambiance that much more.

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  8. Aukeaus

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for an intimate setting. Good food, good service!! We will be back.

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  9. tiffiney

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it we want to come back and try the full menu. It was Valentine so it was the selected choices still great.

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  10. Chavonn

    Atlanta

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our Valentine's Day experience at this restaurant was disappointing due to poor service. It took far too long for our server to greet us and take our drink order. The timing of the courses was completely off—our second course arrived before the first, and when the first course finally did come out, only half of our table received their dishes. To make matters worse, our third course was served cold and had to be sent back. The overall wait time for food was excessively long, making the evening frustrating. While the food itself tasted good and the ambiance was pleasant, the disorganized service overshadowed any positives. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning.

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FAQs

Yao offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (770) 771-6609.

Yao is rated 4.4 stars by 648 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yao

237 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE h31, Dunwoody, GA 30346

Additional information

  • Area
    Dunwoody
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Thai, Chinese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef T Denmark
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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