The wine bar is operated in partnership with Neal McCarthy and Tim Willard
Popular Atlanta chef Steven Satterfield has opened his first restaurant since the debut of his groundbreaking Miller Union in 2009.
Madeira Park debuted last week on the ground floor of Otto’s Apartment Hotel, formerly The Highland Inn, in Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood, which had previously been known as Madeira Park.
Satterfield partnered with Neal McCarthy, who is also his partner at Miller Union, and sommelier Tim Willard, who has more than three decades of experience in hospitality, including his popular Dive Wine Bar pop-up that he has been operating since 2023.
It’s primarily a wine bar, with a food menu developed by Satterfield and chef de cuisine Ollie Honderd focusing on shared plates and snacks. Highlights include dressed oysters, ham and cheese beignets, and butterscotch pear with blue cheese and pecans, as well as a daily cheese and charcuterie board developed in collaboration with local shop Capella Cheese.
Satterfield has long been an advocate for using local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, and that’s reflected in the Georgia shrimp tempura that’s on the menu, as well as bouillabaisse featuring grouper from the Gulf of Mexico.
That fish dish is one of several entrées on Madeira Park’s menu, which also includes a bistro steak and a heritage half chicken with Armagnac jus.
“At Madeira Park, we created a menu designed to complement the wine and encourage conversation,” Satterfield said in a statement. “We leaned into shareable plates that are delicious on their own or can be mixed and matched to preference and occasion. It’s reflective of how we like to eat.”
Willard said the wine bar was designed to suit guests’ varied needs.
"We envisioned a space that is welcoming for all to linger with a great glass of wine,” he said. “You can choose your own adventure, whether that’s snacks and conversation or a full dining experience.”
AI3 Architects designed Madeira Park’s interior to be lively, bright, and airy with a bank of windows at the front and hanging globe pendants. The space includes a 14-seat bar as well as communal tables.
The blue-and-white wallpaper displays a map of the neighborhood.
A pass-through window extends from the bar to the patio, allowing guests to order, eat and drink outside.
The wine list, developed by McCarthy, Willard, and general manager and sommelier Jade Palmer, includes more than 25 wines by the glass including rarer options and fortified wines available in 2.5-ounce pours.
"Working with Tim to create this wine list was really exciting,” McCarthy said. “We share an affinity for a wide variety of wines, and have similar sensibilities, but we still remain curious and are always interested in trying something new and sharing exciting selections with the community.”
Madeira Park also has a full bar, headed by bar manager Philip Weltner, with draft beers and signature cocktails focused on lower-alcohol options made with fortified wine. It’s currently open Tuesday through Friday starting at 3 p.m. and beginning at noon on weekends.
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