Best Casual Restaurants in Downtown

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1. Atalian

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

We offer a fine dining experience with full table service in a business-casual setting. Atalian is also available for private events and include a large bar & lounge area with sofas & plentiful niche seating. This hidden gem features traditional Italian cuisine and seafood in a setting that is ideal for families, business luncheons & dinners as well as date nights or just drinks at the bar. Atalian offers an extensive wine menu handpicked to perfectly pair with any of the Italian entrée dishes offered. We aim to please you with the finest, traditional, Italian cuisine & seafood prepared with the freshest ingredients. We believe that dining out should be a joyous celebration. That’s why we’ve made it our goal to give each customer a complete cultural presentation with each plate, where you will experience aromatic and flavorful delicacies. We look forward to having each and every one of you dine with us soon and becoming an important part of the community.

2. Big Kahuna

3.9

Excellent(123)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

If you don't find any availability online for small or large parties please text us on: (404) 644-0909Big Kahuna combines the the surf and south by offering a creative menu featuring fresh ingredients and eclectic flavors. This California Mexican restaurant in Atlanta overlooks the downtown skyline with amazing crafted tacos, juicy burgers, tasty burritos and refreshing cocktails like margaritas, moscow mules, numerous draft beers and an 80 inch to watch all your favorite games.Our coastal setting allows the customer to be comfortable in Atlanta while envisioning the crashing waves of the Pacific Coast. Big Kahuna brings Southern California surf inspired Baja-mex and classic American food prepared with a coastal flair.Big Kahuna is the perfect location for business luncheons and dinners, convention events, students and large parties. Contact us to set up a great meeting or event for your group.

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3. Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery

4.2

Awesome(1596)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Max Lager's was one of the first restaurants to bring the fresh and natural wood-fired menu concept to Atlanta. The art of cooking with wood enhances the Max Lager's experience with bold flavors simply not found with alternative cooking methods. We feel that the investment made in the wood-fired grill is an investment that pays great dividends to our guests.All Max Lager's menu items are prepared daily from scratch. Wood-fired steaks, burgers, seafood, ribs, and pizza are Max Lager's signature items. An inspired selection of entrée salads and pastas add variety to the American menu.

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4. Margaritaville - Atlanta

3.2

Good(63)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Escape to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, located at Centennial Park surrounded by Atlanta's most popular attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, College Football Hall of Fame, and the SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel. From photo-worthy views to a suspended airplane, Margaritaville is more than a restaurant; it's a state of mind. Margaritaville has everything you need to have a good time with great island-inspired food, several unique bars, live music, and two levels of seating overlooking the dynamic downtown Atlanta entertainment district. Chill out with a margarita at the Tiki Bar, License To Chill Bar, or 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar.

5. Marcel

4.8

Exceptional(4196)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Midtown

Booked 73 times today

Marcel is a first-rate steakhouse and bar in Atlanta’s Westside Provisions District. Named after Marcel Cerdan, the iconic French fighter and romantic, Marcel transports guests to the days when people appreciated every moment, when dull care was forgotten, when love lingered over the best meals – including, pound-for-pound, the best steaks money can buy. Indulge in our award winning wine list, recognized by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as one of America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants.

6. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1832)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 60 times today

Saints + Council represents the highest and best in all of us - the desire to fulfill all that we were meant to be. It’s not just good friends coming together, though it is good friends coming together. It’s friends coming together to lift each other up, spurring one another on to greatness. Settle in to one of our cozy booths or relax in one of our fireside living room pods as you experience a modernly rustic approach to chef driven and always made from scratch food. Ready for a cocktail? Our in house beverage director is the best in the city, creating unique and different cocktails that are always balanced and truly refreshing. Please note-we do not allow balloons, thank you for your understanding!

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7. Marcus Bar & Grille

4.5

Awesome(1264)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 47 times today

Marcus Bar & Grille is a vibrant, funky neighborhood restaurant dreamt up by Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Out of a gorgeous open kitchen featuring a wood-fired grill and oven, Marcus B&G serves elevated comfort classics and ambitious signature dishes. Taking cues from the history of Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward, the space is built to celebrate community, music, and great food & drink.

8. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12087)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 85 times today

TWO Urban Licks' incredible wood-fired cuisine, live rotating rotisseries, unique 26 foot wine on tap barrel wall (the first in the country!), funky live blues, Beltline views and the "wow" design centered around the floor to ceiling Todd Murphy painting lit by a gas lamp wall make TWO truly one of a kind.The innovative, domestic and international, wine program consists solely of stainless steel barrels of wine displayed in a 26 foot, glass and steel, temperature controlled tower situated prominently in the restaurant. The Bar also boasts 4 in house draft cocktails, infusions and a state of the art beer program. TWO has garnered an abundance accolades including Conde Nast Traveler's "Hot List", Bon Appetit's "Hot 50 Tables" and one of Rachael Ray's "favorite restaurants" in the country by Instyle Magazine. Nominated locally year after year as "Best Restaurant Scene" and "best place to take an out of towner", guests keep coming back for dinner and weekend brunch!

9. The Optimist

4.7

Exceptional(9093)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 57 times today

The Optimist brings a seaside fish camp experience to landlocked Atlantans. The ever-changing menu features high-quality, sustainable seafood masterfully paired with fresh, local ingredients. From sophisticated, daily-catch dishes to crudos and beachside classics, chef-owner Ford Fry’s the Optimist transports guests to their favorite coastal haunts.

10. Indaco - Atlanta

4.7

Exceptional(272)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Poncey-Highland

Booked 15 times today

Indaco Atlanta on the BeltLine offers a blend of elevated and casual dining with a modern, Italian menu. Enjoy house-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas along with classic piatti, a fresh cocktail menu and an Italian-forward wine list.

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Avery
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had to wait about 20 minutes past our reservation time for a table, but once we got down the food and our waiter were amazing. They comp’d a couple drinks for us and even sent us home with a few gifts.
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MarcelPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Midtown
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4.8
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Allison
Atlanta Metro •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Fantastic! Service impeccable. Marcus our server was outstanding.
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AtalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.5
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Seileen
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
For a pub, the food was surprisingly very good. My grouper was excellent and my colleague’s salmon was the same. Another mate had the wings which were crispy with a hit of spice in the coating. We chose this spot due to location as our hotel was less than a block away. We were all very pleased with the food. Service was friendly and attentive.
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Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & BreweryPrice: Moderate• Steak• Downtown
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4.2
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TamaraVIP
Atlanta Metro •16 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Margaritaville is a convenient location to eat when staying at the Wyndom suites. Service was good and food options are varied. We enjoyed our evening.
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Margaritaville - AtlantaPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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3.2
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Art
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
4.0
Dined on Aug 23, 2024
Ok. They had an event had to sit outside. No prior notification so we stayed. Loud music and event people cursing everywhere.
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Big KahunaPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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3.9

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1. Atalian

2. Big Kahuna

3. Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery

4. Margaritaville - Atlanta

5. Marcel

6. Saints + Council

7. Marcus Bar & Grille

8. TWO urban licks

9. The Optimist

10. Indaco - Atlanta

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