The Best Restaurants in Atlanta

Atlanta has something to satisfy every palate. Diners looking for traditional local food like fried chicken, greens, and cornbread will find it at one of the soul food restaurants close to Midtown. When looking for somewhere to celebrate a special occasion such as an anniversary, birthday, or retirement, there are several upscale restaurants in downtown Atlanta and the Buckhead neighborhood. Many of these restaurants specialize in modern local dishes in addition to Italian, French, and Spanish food. After work, stop by one of the hotel restaurants for Happy Hour. There are also numerous cocktail lounges in the city where diners can chat with the locals, listen to live music, and enjoy a trendy drink while partaking in tapas or small dinner plates.

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35 Restaurants

Updated 14 June 2022

Restaurants:	Red Phone Booth Downtown Atlanta, Woodward & Park, Amore e Amore…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Lounge, American, Italian…
Neighborhoods:	Atlanta, Grant Park, Inman Park…

Red Phone Booth Downtown Atlanta

$$$$

Lounge

Atlanta

4.9

81 reviews

Red Phone Booth is a Prohibition Era-themed cocktail bar open since 2016, with locations in Atlanta's upscale neighborhood of Buckhead and another in the heart of downtown. Its menu features a variety of classic cocktails, such as the Aviation, the Zombie, and the Old Fashioned. Popular Italian and English cocktails like the Negroni and the Bramble are also served. This speakeasy-style lounge often hosts tasting events with opportunities to sample some of the leading spirits. People can also enjoy a selection of cigars and a little friendly competition at the pool table. Small plates are served with foods like carpaccio, Neopolitan pizza, and shrimp cocktail, along with homemade desserts.

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Woodward & Park

$$$$

American

Grant Park

4.7

62 reviews

Woodward and Park has made its home in the Grant Park neighborhood since 2018. Diners with lighter appetites can order baked eggplant, a spinach salad, or shrimp dip with sourdough bread. Other popular menu items include Burgers, seafood pasta, steak frites, and desserts like banana pudding. Woodward and Park’s interior has a classic look with wooden chairs and tables, Victorian art wallpaper, and globe chandeliers. Diners can eat indoors or outdoors on the patio close to the front entrance.

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Amore e Amore

$$$$

Italian

Inman Park

4.8

356 reviews

Amore e Amore, which began serving Atlanta residents in 2000, offers a seasonal menu featuring produce from local farmers. It specializes in Italian-inspired meals with menu items like fried calamari, lobster bisque, cheese ravioli, fettuccine alfredo, filet mignon, and veal parmiagana. Amore e Amore has festive décor, with colorful paper lanterns hung throughout. Food is served on dark tables with fresh linens accompanied by chairs with leather cushions, and the brick walls are decorated with ornate mirrors and photographs of celebrities and famous athletes.

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Antica Posta

$$$$

Italian

Buckhead

4.8

1801 reviews

Antica Posta is open daily for dinner. Located in the heart of Buckhead, an upscale Atlanta neighborhood, Antica Posta was opened in 1999 by the Betti brothers, who were born and raised in Tuscany. One of the brothers serves as chef, and his specialty is Tuscan-inspired dishes made with local, fresh ingredients and meats like fish, chicken, and Italian salami made from a family recipe. Chef Marco often makes trips to Italy, where he purchases herbs and spices to add to his dishes. Antica Posta has casual but elegant décor, with a walnut wood bar, pendant lights, white table linens, and a rustic color palette with browns, reds, and oranges.

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Ziba's Bistro

$$$$

Contemporary American

Grant Park

4.7

366 reviews

Ziba's is a neighborhood bistro in Atlanta's Grant Park district. It has been around since 2010 and offers a wide variety of food choices, including small plates, salads, sandwiches, pastas, and homemade desserts. A selection of wines, beers and cocktails are also available. On warm days, diners can eat outdoors on the bistro's sidewalk patio, where bright red umbrellas provide protection from the sun . Also known as Ziba's Restaurant and Wine Bar, it has stylish, lounge-like decor with a foil ceiling, chandelier lighting, black furnishings, and crackle paint walls.

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10 Degrees South

$$$$

Southern African

Buckhead

4.6

1669 reviews

10 Degrees South has provided luxurious dining in the Buckhead neighborhood since 1998. Its founder is a native South African whose menu includes dishes from Portugal, Greece, France, Germany, and India. Diners can also accompany their meals with celebratory cocktails like the African Sunset or the 10. At 10 Degrees South, diners will enjoy eclectic decor featuring brass animal heads, basket light pendants, ultra-chic dinnerware, and cozy seating.

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Fia Restaurant

$$$$

American

Buckhead

4.8

479 reviews

Located inside the Burgess Hotel in Buckhead, Fia serves a Mediterranean menu from executive chef Burges Jokhi. Dishes include grilled meatballs, pan-seared scallops, Moroccan chicken, and lamb chops. Like the Burgess Hotel, its dramatic decor features metallics, leather and velvet seating, marble tabletops, decorative wood ceiling panels, and chandelier lighting.

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Atlas

$$$$

Contemporary American

Buckhead

4.8

1602 reviews

Atlas is a contemporary restaurant, open since 2015, with an upscale menu that includes caviar, gazpacho, scallops, lamb rack, black truffle pasta, and lobster fettuccini. Along with a decadent food menu, it has a wide selection of some of the finest wines from all over the world; its wine cellar has been recognized by many industry leaders, such as Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. Atlas has warm decor with camel leather dining chairs, decorative ceiling, exquisite artwork on the walls, and teal curtains.

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Alma Cocina Buckhead

$$$$

Contemporary Mexican

Buckhead

4.6

476 reviews

Alma Cocina Buckhead opened its doors in 2012 in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood. It specializes in Mexican dishes, such as roasted chicken mole, street tacos, shellfish ceviche, grilled octopus, sweet friend plantains, and coffee-rubbed flat iron steak. Alma Cocina Buckhead is open for both lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and on weekdays, diners can enjoy Happy Hour with drink specials and small plate menu items.

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UMI

$$$$

Sushi

Buckhead

4.8

2426 reviews

Open since 2011 in the Buckhead neighborhood, UMI’s menu includes appetizers like spicy tuna tartare, scallop tiradito, miso soup, and avocado salad. The chef also has sashimi, nigiri, and aburi menu options, along with a variety of hot dishes. The decor at UMI includes a combination of rustic and contemporary touches, including wooden slab tables, black and white photography, white wood wall paneling, and a metallic gold bar with black leather stools.

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Ecco Midtown

$$$$

European

Midtown

4.7

4461 reviews

Ecco Midtown came on the scene in 2006 in the Midtown area of Atlanta. The menu was created by Executive Chef and Atlanta native Alan Chandonia, with dishes like pork blade steak with hazelnuts and arugula, seared swordfish with shallots and charred okra, and crispy duck breast with summer squash, using local and seasonal produce. An ideal place to host a party, Ecco serves small plates and platters for sharing, such as cured meats and cheeses, stuffed piquillo peppers, and fried goat cheese. Ecco Midtown's decor joins old-world charm with contemporary design, evident in its gold ring pendant lighting, bold curtains, leather benches, and wooden ceilings. Outdoor dining is also available. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

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Eclipse di Luna - Buckhead

$$$$

Tapas / Small Plates

Buckhead

4.7

2391 reviews

Open since 2005, Eclipse di Luna is a lively tapas restaurant in the Buckhead neighborhood. An ideal place to meet up with friends, its seasonal menu features dishes meant for sharing, like Spanish-style ribs in a vinaigrette sauce and spiced potatoes with romesco. Diners with hearty appetites can choose from entrees such as paella with seafood and vegetables. Eclipse di Luna often hosts live musicians and offers plenty of floor space for dancing.

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The Consulate

$$$$

Global, International

Midtown

4.8

1299 reviews

The Consulate is an award-winning restaurant with a global menu that has been a fixture in Atlanta since 1974. The menu changes every few months to showcase dishes from different parts of the world, and there is a wide selection of wines, beers, and craft cocktails to complement every menu item. This lounge-style restaurant has an upscale, moody vibe, with blue and purple crushed velvet benches, fireplaces, dark wood furnishings, soft lighting, gold foil ceiling, and antique mirrors adorning the walls.

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La Grotta

$$$$

Italian

Buckhead

4.8

2374 reviews

LaGrotta has been serving Italian food in the Buckhead neighborhood since 2016. The menu includes dishes like grilled mushrooms with goat cheese, penne with meat sauce, grilled veal chops, and chicken parmesan. Experience fine dining in a traditional restaurant environment at LaGrotta, with waiters dressed in black vests and tables covered in crisp white linens. The interior dining room features tapestry dining chairs, sconce lighting, and a brick accent wall, and its impressive outdoor space makes for a special dining experience. The outdoor patio has tables with large umbrellas, lots of greenery, a waterfall feature, and string lights throughout.

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Petite Violette

$$$$

French

Brookhaven

4.6

2218 reviews

Diners can enjoy French-inspired cooking at Petite Violette, which opened its doors in 1974. The classic menu includes dishes like beef wellington, rack of lamb, escargot, and its popular bread pudding. The elegant dining room has tall ceilings and windows, stained glass, hardwood floors, dramatic lighting, and both booth and table seating options. Petite Violette is also known for its Murder Mystery Theater.

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South City Kitchen Midtown

$$$$

Southern

Midtown

4.8

5865 reviews

South City Kitchen Midtown, founded in 1993, is known for its traditional southern meals. The menu features traditional plates with contemporary flair, such as pork belly with a citrus glaze, fried chicken, and pork chops, served with side dishes like collard greens, roasted corn, fried green tomatoes, and grits. Sweets like banana pudding and devil's food cake are favorites at South City Kitchen. Enjoy casual dining in this spacious restaurant that features a warm color palette, brick floors, iron stair railings, wood paneling, and a long bar.

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Iberian Pig - Buckhead

$$$$

Spanish

Buckhead

4.8

1423 reviews

Located in Buckhead Village, the Iberian Pig specializes in small plates and tapas such as tacos, meatballs, empanadas, and hanger steak. Open later in the day, it has more of a bar atmosphere, with tall, industrial ceilings, a long bar with comfortable bar stools, leather bench seating, and pendant lighting. The Iberian Pig, open since 2009, has a menu of trendy cocktails, such as the creatively named “Let Bygones be Bygones,” to go with any meal.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

La Tavola Trattoria

$$$$

Italian

Virginia Highland

4.8

3820 reviews

A newer restaurant that opened in 2020, La Tavola Trattoria offers casual dining for dinner only. Executive Chef Brian Moll once managed the local farmer’s market and has a passion for farm-to-table dining. His menu uses fresh ingredients from Atlanta and includes dishes like duck breast, market fish, and pork belly served with fingerling potatoes and green beans. A variety of pasta dishes, including spaghetti with marinara sauce and squid ink spaghetti, are also house specialties. Diners can choose to sit at a table or in a booth, or grab a drink at the bar.

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Bones

$$$$

Steak

Buckhead

4.8

8650 reviews

Bones is an upscale steakhouse in the heart of Atlanta that has been around since 1979. This award-winning restaurant is known nationwide for its juicy steaks and seafood, including crab cakes, lobster, and grilled baby octopus. An exquisite and extensive wine list offers new and old wines from all over the world. Bones provides fine dining with elegant touches, like leather menu covers and custom dinnerware. Keep in mind that this restaurant has a business casual dress code.

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Nan Thai Fine Dining

$$$$

Thai

Midtown

4.8

3481 reviews

One of several Atlanta-area restaurants owned by the Niyokum family, Nan Thai Fine Dining is a four-star award-winning restaurant located in Midtown. The menu features local ingredients and Thai herbs and spices, including popular dishes like lemongrass soup, kung pad Thai, Thai sausage fried rice, and the Emerald (filet mignon). Nan Thai Fine Dining, which opened in 2003, is open for lunch on weekdays and dinner all week.

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Marcel

$$$$

Steakhouse

West Midtown

4.8

2785 reviews

Marcel offers upscale dining in Atlanta's Westside Provisions neighborhood, opening in 2016. The menu includes dishes like oysters, beef wellington, escargot, lump crab, and roasted mushrooms in wine, along with casual favorites like burgers and fries. Marcel's has a chic art deco design, with features like gold mirrors, antique leather benches, chandelier lights, ornate wallpaper, and bulb lights. Outdoor dining is also available.

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Blue Ridge Grill

$$$$

American

Buckhead

4.9

5049 reviews

Blue Ridge Grill, a mainstay since 1994, is recognized as a top restaurant in Atlanta. Its cozy, rustic-chic environment features stone fireplaces, table lamps, wood ceiling panels, and red leather banquettes. An enclosed porch provides a homey look and feel. This Buckhead restaurant specializes in traditional meals with a modern twist, with dishes including sandwiches, entrees like fried lobster and grilled rack of lamb, and side dishes like zucchini fries, grilled asparagus, and collard greens. Blue Ridge Grill is open for both lunch and dinner.

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St. Cecilia

$$$$

European

Buckhead

4.8

3461 reviews

St. Cecilia has been serving Italian favorites like pasta and seafood dishes since 2014. The cocktail menu offers popular drinks like "Leaving on a Jet Plane," which features jalapeno-infused mexcal and Aperol 15. A variety of wines and bottled beer is also available. Located on Peachtree Road in Buckhead, this restaurant offers both inside and outside dining. The sophisticated decor includes tall ceilings, large columns, a white and gold color palette, white leather furniture, marble accent tiles, and metallic pendant lights.

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Canoe

$$$$

American

Vinings

4.7

9414 reviews

Located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Canoe boasts picturesque surroundings in an isolated area of the city with many trees, a beautiful flower garden, and a quiet waterfront. Inside, its rustic decor includes brick walls, wood paneled ceiling, and brown tile floors. Canoe has been open for brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert since 1995, serving fresh-baked pastries, salads, soups, sandwiches, salmon, beef tenderloin, and braised rabbit.

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Poor Calvin's

$$$$

Fusion / Eclectic

Midtown

4.8

5918 reviews

Poor Calvin's in Downtown Atlanta fuses Vietnamese recipes with a touch of the South. Chef Phan, who is from Vietnam but trained in Germany, created the menu, with dishes including small bites like lobster macaroni and cheese, tom yum soup, and seafood spring rolls; and entrees such as pan-seared sea bass, fried chicken, and smoked duck. Poor Calvin's dining room features wood floors, starburst lights, sheer room dividers, and granite tabletops. This restaurant has been serving Atlanta since 2012.

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Crispina Ristorante & Pizzeria

$$$$

Italian

Vinings

4.5

1386 reviews

Crispina Ristorante and Pizzeria offers casual dining in the Riverview Shopping Center, serving Italian dishes like pasta and Neopolitan-style pizzas. This family-friendly restaurant, which opened in 2015, features rustic decor like wheel pendant lights, wood floors, wheelbarrow tables, and wood tables. Crispina, which also serves beer, wine, cocktails, and coffee drinks, is open for both lunch and dinner.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Casi Cielo Mexican Cuisine

$$$$

Mexican

Sandy Springs

4.8

1325 reviews

Casi Cielo Mexican Cuisine, open since 2018, is located in the suburb of Sandy Springs. Diners can enjoy classic Mexican food, such as tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and Mexican bowls. Its ultra-modern decor includes a decorative paneled ceiling, stylish hanging lights, a backlit bar, and wooden tables. With string lights adorning the outdoor area, diners can eat outside day or night.

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Little Alley Steak - Buckhead

$$$$

Steakhouse

Buckhead

4.8

2674 reviews

Little Alley Steak-Buckhead is a retro steakhouse in North Buckhead that opened its doors in 2018. This fine dining restaurant serves only the best cuts of beef, such as filet mignon, porterhouse, ribeye, and center-cut filet. Seafood dishes like oysters, lobster cocktail, and tuna tartare are also on the menu, and diners can add savory side dishes like truffle fries or sweet potato casserole. A grand chandelier, red leather banquettes, and mirrored walls create a retro feel in the restaurant.

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Restaurant 356

$$$$

Contemporary American

Airport / College Park

4.8

1101 reviews

Restaurant 356 offers elegant dining inside the Porsche Experience Center. The restaurant’s contemporary decor and modern menu have been impressing diners since 2015. Executive Chef Chef David Connolly, who was born and raised in Spain, uses his background and interest in using new ingredients and modern cooking techniques to create a distinct menu. The seasonal menu includes Spanish octopus, wiener schnitzel, truffle burgers, and brick chicken. Diners can enjoy the view from its floor-to-ceiling windows at the bar, seated at a dining room table, or in a booth.

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Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

$$$$

French American

Virginia Highland

4.6

1419 reviews

Tiny Lou's offers sophisticated French meals during the dinner hour. Named for a 1950's dancer, it is both charming and elegant, with a menu that includes a variety of French and Italian dishes like steak tartare, housemade pasta with tomato sauce, truffle frites, and French onion soup, plus a wide selection of wines, beers and cocktails. Located inside Hotel Clermont, this restaurant also provides room service for hotel guests. Although the hotel has been around since the 1920s, Tiny Lou's opened in 2018, featuring retro décor with pink accents.

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Beetlecat

$$$$

Seafood

Inman Park

4.7

2199 reviews

Beetlecat is an oyster bar in Atlanta's Inman Park neighborhood, open since 2015. The menu features oysters and other seafood dishes, such as lobster, crab legs, mussels, and monkfish. Along with its daily dinner service, this gastropub has a weekday Happy Hour and a weekend donut brunch. Long wooden tables are available for large groups, and the restaurant’s lakehouse décor theme is accented by wood floors and a large bar with pendant lighting.

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Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante

$$$$

Italian

Buckhead

4.7

2293 reviews

Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante is an Italian restaurant established in 2012. All of its pasta is made fresh daily using a traditional recipe. The menu includes popular dishes like lasagna, ravioli, panini sandwiches, and meat and cheese boards that can be shared. Storico Fresco offers a casual dining environment with wooden tables and chairs, concrete floors, and pendant lights. This restaurant also hosts wine tasting events and sells take-home foods from its deli.

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Le Bilboquet - Atlanta

$$$$

French

Buckhead

4.6

2390 reviews

Le Bilboquet - Atlanta has been serving French meals in the heart of Buckhead since 2014. The restaurant’s interior has a blue and white color scheme, lots of natural light, white tablecloths, and sconce lighting, in addition to a beautiful outdoor dining space. Open for both lunch and dinner, Le Bilboquet serves upscale dishes like beef tartare, lobster, NY strip steaks, and Australian lamb loin.

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Cooks & Soldiers

$$$$

Basque

West Midtown

4.8

3158 reviews

Cooks and Soldiers is an award-winning Spanish restaurant in Atlanta's Westside Provisions neighborhood. Open since 2014, it specializes in casual foods meant for sharing while hanging out with friends. The menu includes tapas, such as flash-fried potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, and sausage in a blanket, and desserts like cheesecake and lemon bars. Diners at Cooks and Soldiers can also order wine by the glass, cocktails, spirits, or hard ciders.

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Rumi's Kitchen - Sandy Springs

$$$$

Persian

Sandy Springs

4.7

5143 reviews

Enjoy Iranian food at Rumi's Kitchen in the suburb of Sandy Springs, established in 2006. This restaurant celebrates its international roots with special decor touches, such as pendant lights, brass lanterns, water pots, fabric-covered seats, and lots of greenery. All of its dishes are made from fresh ingredients, with popular items like kabobs, hummus, vegetable stew, spicy wings, and homemade bread.

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