The Official Downwind Restaurant and Lounge Fan Page

06/19/2026

Imagine having lunch while watching planes take off and land right outside your window. That's every single meal at The Downwind — a restaurant right on the tarmac at PDK Airport in Chamblee. Family-owned and serving the community for 37 years. 🛫

🍹 $12 Casamigos Margaritas — served in a FREE FIFA Cup to keep!
🍺 $3 Bud Bottles all month
🍽 Fresh daily specials on the board — see what's flying today!
🎵 Live music most Friday nights
🎮 Music Bingo — next up June 26th at 6:30pm!

Come as you are. Stay for the view.
📍 2000 Airport Rd, Suite 201 · Chamblee, GA
📞 (770) 452-0973

Click the link, give us a follow, and never miss a special, a show, or a sunset over the runway. 👇

06/19/2026

🦀 Tonight's must-order — Crab Stuffed Flounder with freshly grilled seasoned asparagus. ✈️

On the board today only — don't wait too long on this one!
Open until 9pm tonight with live music from Record Party starting at 6pm. No cover charge.

Coming with a group of 6 or more? Give us a heads up!
👉 downwindrestaurant.com/reservations #

📍 2000 Airport Rd, Suite 201, Chamblee, GA
📞 (770) 452-0973

06/19/2026

We don’t know what your lunch view looks like today, but we’re pretty hard to beat. 🛩️☁️

Come see for yourself — open 11am–9pm tonight with live music from Record Party starting at 6!

06/19/2026

👔 FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND GIVEAWAY at The Downwind!

Father's Day is this Sunday, and we want to celebrate the great guys in our community with a little something special.

We're giving away a $20 Downwind Gift Card to one lucky local winner!

Here's how to enter:
1️⃣ Like this post and follow our page
2️⃣ Tag a guy in the comments who deserves a meal at The Downwind

🔥 Every separate comment = a new entry. Tag as many legends as you want — and tell us why they deserve it. Bonus points for a good story!

Celebrating Dad this weekend? Come see us Friday or Saturday. We've got live music, cold drinks, and a runway view that never gets old. 🛫

📍 Local pickup only. Winner announced Monday, June 23rd at 6pm.

Good luck! 🍻

downwindrestaurant.com

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

☀️ What a gorgeous Friday at PDK — and we've got the perfect weekend lineup to match!

Skies are clear, the planes are flying, and tonight The Downwind is the place to be. 🛩️

🎸 Tonight — Record Party · 6:00–8:30PM
Matthew Smith, Kristine Handley, and Padrick Handley bring songs you know but may have forgotten you love — 60s folk rock to 90s alternative. No cover charge. Just great music, great food, and a front-row seat to the runway.

🎶 Tomorrow — Mary Lou & Billy Davidson · 6:00–8:00PM
Folk, Country, Rock & Americana — think James Taylor, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young, and Jackson Browne. The perfect way to celebrate Dad this Father's Day weekend. No cover charge.

🍺 Bud Bottle $3 · Peach Nütrl $5 · FIFA Souvenir Glass $5

Today's board is stacked — Grilled Red Snapper, Grilled Barramundi, Crab Cakes, Crab Stuffed Flounder, Beef Stroganoff w/ Salad, Brie Blueberry Grilled Cheese + Bacon, Wings, and Sweet Landings like Key Lime Pie, Cookie Butter Banana Pie, and Limoncello Mascarpone Cake. Ask your server for the full lineup!

We're closed Sundays — so this weekend is your runway for Father's Day! 🛩️

Coming with a group of 6 or more? Give us a heads up!
👉 downwindrestaurant.com/reservations #

Full event details at downwindrestaurant.com/events
📍 2000 Airport Rd, Suite 201, Chamblee, GA
📞 (770) 452-0973

06/19/2026

🎸 Tonight at The Downwind — Record Party live at 6:00!

Songs you know but may have forgotten you love — 60s folk rock, 70s pop, 80s new wave, and 90s alternative. The perfect Friday night soundtrack with a front-row seat to the runway. ✈️

No cover charge. Just great music, great food, and cold drinks. See you tonight!

Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FuDAzpBUK/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Groups of 6 or more? Give us a heads up 👉 downwindrestaurant.com/reservations

06/18/2026

From the runway to your table — come see what's cooking at The Downwind. 🛩️

Fresh daily specials, house favorites, and Sweet Landings worth saving room for. Open 11am–8pm Thursday and Friday, 11am–8pm Saturday.

$3 Bud Bottles all month! 🍺

Groups of 6 or more? Give us a heads up 👉 downwindrestaurant.com/reservations #

06/18/2026

⛈️ It's a stormy one at PDK today — and that means it's the perfect day to come inside at The Downwind!

Rain or shine we've got you covered — literally. Our indoor dining room and covered atrium mean the weather never has to get between you and a great meal with a runway view. ✈️

Today's board is loaded — Grilled Branzino, Grilled Mahi Mahi, Meatloaf Grilled Cheese, Black Bean Burger, Chicken Wings with Fries, Egg Salad Sandwich, and Sweet Landings like Key Lime Pie, Cookie Butter Banana Pie, and Limoncello Mascarpone Cake. Ask your server for the full lineup!

🍺 $3 Bud Bottles · Peach Nütrl $5 · FIFA Souvenir Glass $5

Open today 11am–8pm. Visit us at downwindrestaurant.com for hours and upcoming events.

📍 2000 Airport Rd, Suite 201, Chamblee, GA
📞 (770) 452-0973

06/18/2026

Signing off for the night. 🌅✈️

See you tomorrow, The Downwind.

Open Mon–Sat · 2000 Airport Rd · Chamblee, GA

06/17/2026

🎵✈️ It's an action-packed weekend at The Downwind — and Dad deserves the best seat in the house!

This Father's Day weekend we've got live music both nights, great food, cold drinks, and a front-row seat to the runway. Here's your flight plan:

🎸 Friday, June 19 · Record Party · 6:00–8:30 PM
Matthew Smith, Kristine Handley, and Padrick Handley bring an acoustic three-piece set packed with songs you know but may have forgotten you love — 60s folk rock, 70s pop, 80s new wave, and 90s alternative. The perfect Friday night soundtrack.

🎶 Saturday, June 20 · Mary Lou & Billy Davidson · 6:00–8:00 PM
Folk, Country, Rock, and Americana — think James Taylor, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young, and Jackson Browne. The kind of music that just feels like home.

Celebrating Dad on Sunday? We're closed on Sundays — so make Saturday night your Father's Day celebration! We'll save you the best seat on the runway.

🛩️No cover charge either night. Just great music, great food, and cold drinks.

Coming with a group of 6 or more? Give us a heads up you're coming!
👉 downwindrestaurant.com/reservations

Full event details and upcoming shows at downwindrestaurant.com/events

📍 2000 Airport Rd, Suite 201, Chamblee, GA
📞 (770) 452-0973

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

☀️ Happy Wednesday from The Downwind @ PDK!

Skies are clearing up nicely this afternoon with a beautiful evening on the way — perfect timing to come watch the planes and enjoy a great meal!

Today's board is loaded — Grilled Branzino, Grilled Mahi Mahi, Crab Cake Sandwich or Dinner, Meatloaf, Chicken Wings with Fries, Egg Salad Sandwich, and Sweet Landings like Peach Cobbler Cheesecake, Limoncello Mascarpone Cake, and Key Lime Pie. Ask your server for the full lineup!

🍺 $3 Bud Bottles all month long!

🎵 Two nights of live music this weekend — stay tuned later today for the full lineup! ✈️

Open today 11am–8pm. Visit us at downwindrestaurant.com for hours and upcoming events.

📍 2000 Airport Rd, Suite 201, Chamblee, GA
📞 (770) 452-0973

06/16/2026

☁️ It's a great day to come inside at The Downwind!

Rain or shine, we've got you covered — literally. Our indoor dining room, covered atrium, and deck mean you never have to let a little Georgia weather get between you and a great meal with a runway view. ✈️

🌍 FIFA World Cup 2026 action continues all month and we're watching every match! Atlanta hosts again on Saturday June 27 — come watch with us!

🍺 $3 Bud Bottles all month long!

Today's specials include Grilled Branzino, Grilled Mahi Mahi, Grilled Pork Chop Vera Cruz, Summer Salad with Feta, Beets, Berries & Mushrooms, and sweet landings like Cookie Butter Banana Pie and Limoncello Mascarpone Cake. Ask your server for the full board!

Open today 11am–8pm. Visit us at thedownwindrestaurant.com for hours, events, and to give us a heads up if you're coming with a group of 6 or more!

See you soon! 🛩️
📍 2000 Airport Rd, Suite 201, Chamblee, GA
📞 (770) 452-0973

06/15/2026

🛩️⚽🎈 PDK is ALIVE today — come see it from the best seat in the house!

FlightAware is showing PDK absolutely BUZZING right now — one of the busiest days we've seen at the airport! And if that wasn't enough, Wingfoot Two (N2A) — the Goodyear Blimp — is parked right here at PDK today!

🎈 Fun fact: Despite what everyone calls it, Wingfoot Two isn't technically a blimp at all — it's a Zeppelin NT semi-rigid airship with an internal aluminum and carbon-fiber skeleton. The more you know!

🌍 FIFA World Cup 2026 has come to Atlanta! Spain vs. Cabo Verde is on our screens LIVE today starting at 12:00pm — come watch it with us!

🍺 $3 Bud Bottles all day to celebrate!

✈️ Grilled Branzino, Grilled Mahi Mahi, Grilled Pork Chop, Cuban Sandwich and more on today's board — ask your server for the full lineup!

Open 11am–8pm. Visit us at thedownwindrestaurant.com for hours, events, and to give us a heads up if you're coming with a group of 6 or more!

We'll see you soon! 🏟️⚽✈️
📍 2000 Airport Rd, Suite 201, Chamblee, GA
📞 (770) 452-0973

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

Help us pick the next Sweet Landings flavor! ✈🍰

We're working with Black Lab Bakery on the next Sweet Landings cake jar flavor and we want YOUR vote!

Drop a number in the comments for your pick:

1️⃣ Vanilla cake with Oreo buttercream
2️⃣ Chocolate cake with Biscoff cookie butter
3️⃣ Funfetti cake with strawberry buttercream
4️⃣ Lemon cake with lime curd buttercream

Whichever gets the most votes could be landing on our specials board soon. ✈🍰

Check out more from Black Lab Bakery: https://blacklabbakery.net

06/13/2026

🛩️ Good morning from PDK! ✈️

What a gorgeous Saturday to come hang out with us — high of 91°, mostly cloudy, and only a 10% chance of rain. Perfect day to grab a seat, watch the planes climb, and enjoy some great food and drinks.

🅿️ Quick heads up: if the lot fills up, overflow parking is available at the playground!

Today's specials are buzzing — Grilled Branzino, Jambalaya, Summer Salad with Beets, Berries, Feta, Mushrooms & Salmon, Sweet Landings like Blueberry Cobbler Cheesecake and Banana Pudding, and more. Ask your server for the full lineup!

🚨 Heads up — only 3 orders of the Crab Stuffed Flounder left today, so if that's calling your name, don't wait too long!

🎶 Big thanks to Hall Pass Music for an awesome show last night — y'all brought the energy!

✈️ Want to know what's coming up this month? We've got our full June lineup of live music and events posted — tap the link below to see what's on the runway!

👉 https://downwindrestaurant.com/events

Open today 11am–8pm. Coming with a group of 6 or more? Give us a heads up you're coming:

👉 https://downwindrestaurant.com/reservations #

See you soon! 🛩️

06/12/2026

Did you know we're on Instagram too? ✈️ Follow for live music updates, daily specials, and front-row runway views you won't want to miss!