Best Casual Restaurants in West Midtown

125 restaurants available nearby

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1832)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 59 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!

4. Bastone!

4.6

Exceptional(792)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • West Midtown

Booked 32 times today

Chef / Owner Pat Pascarella of The Porchetta Group welcomes you to his third restaurant, Bastone. Bastone is home to an Italian wine focused mozzarella bar featuring handcrafted pastas and craft cocktails. The star of the show is Bastone’s mozzarella bar offering charcuterie and hand pulled mozzarella to order. With 60 indoor seats, over 100 outdoor and a 10-40 person private dining room, Bastone offers experiences from an intimate date night to large gatherings for friends, family, and business.

5. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(450)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buckhead

Booked 23 times today

Carmel is a love letter to the coast—the ocean breeze, the freedom, the elements that make you feel so good when you’re next to the water. We serve Contemporary Seafood and embrace a gastronomic narrative centered around the celebration of premium seafood and seasonal produce. From the cozy yet elegant interior to the seasonal menu and craft cocktails, every detail reflects our passion for the oceanside experience.Our menu showcases high-quality, sustainable seafood skillfully paired with fresh, local ingredients. Whether it's sophisticated crudos, wood-fired oysters, fish, lobster, dry-aged steak, or vibrant cocktails, we would love to take you on a journey to your favorite waterfront destination. Let the ocean breeze carry you away...Weekday Lunch is served at Carmel’s Bar. We do not accept reservations for lunch, though walk-ins are always welcome at any time of day. Gratuity is applied to parties of 6+. Parties of 9+, please submit an inquiry at CarmelATL.com>Reservations.

6. Sea Salt

4.3

Awesome(372)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 44 times today

Our vibrant, upscale casual atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for any occasion. Our booths and tables add an air of elegance to our dining room, while our bar buzzes with the perfect balance of energy. Whether you’re planning for a night out with your friends or an intimate dinner for two, we’re ready to host your occasion.*Full party MUST be present to be seated. Firm 15 minute grace period. Due to popular demand there is a 90 minute table sitting. *21 years and over establishment after 9pm** Small children aren't permitted. All Credit Card payment's will require ID, Credit Cards must have a chip to be accepted. No apple or tap to pay accepted.**Kitchen closes an hour before restaurant operations**

7. Atlas

4.7

Exceptional(2116)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Buckhead

Booked 16 times today

Under renowned culinary leadership, Michelin One-Star Atlas brings a fresh and innovative approach to traditional cooking. Our menu is inspired by Chef Freddy Money’s career in some of Europe’s most prestigious kitchens. Each dish tells a story, and the menu takes you on a journey that focuses on ingredients, provenance, and texture, resulting in a powerful combination of wonderful and memorable food. Our restaurant doubles as a modern art gallery with emerald green walls covered in 20th-century art from some of the world’s most recognized artists, including Foujita, Chagall, Monet, Soutine, and Picasso. The artwork is part of the noted Lewis Collection, among the largest private art collections in the world, with each piece thoughtfully selected and carefully placed for guests to enjoy.Valet parking is available at St. Regis Atlanta. The cost is $12 after validation. Please validate your ticket at the host stand. *We are unable to validate self-parking

8. Bones

4.9

Exceptional(10486)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Buckhead

Booked 75 times today

Zagat rates Bones with the highest marks for food and service over all steakhouses in America. Bones has also been awarded by Zagat Survey as the # ONE rated restaurant over all types in Atlanta. By providing the finest quality food with an acclaimed wine cellar, there is no wonder why Bones has been recognized for the last 40 years as the benchmark of style in Atlanta.LADIES DRESSCODEBusiness casual please, comfortable but polished. Dress slacks or no shorter than mid-thigh dress (no shorts, sweatpants or gym attire) and no low-cut revealing tops.GENTLEMENS DRESSCODEBusiness casual please. Long pants, comfortable but polished collared shirts. No sweat pants or gym attire, flip flops or hats.Ages 6-106.Wheelchair access is available on the upper and lower levels, please let us know if one is needed.If your desired reservation time is not available, please call the restaurant to see if there have been any cancellations.

9. Blue Ridge Grill

4.9

Exceptional(6551)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Buckhead

Booked 71 times today

Blue Ridge Grill is an American Grill in a mountain lodge setting - specializing in fresh seafood and prime hickory-grilled steaks, with a focus on local farm-to-table ingredients and an award winning wine cellar. Sit back and relax in the enclosed porch area before dining or after dinner. Enjoy full bar service & appetizers in the comfort of cozy, antique, black wicker furniture adorning the porch.We kindly ask that you respect our dress code.LadiesBusiness casual, please. Comfortable, but polished dress slacks or jeans, no shorter than mid-thigh dress/skirts (no casual shorts, sweatpants, or gym attire) and no low-cut revealing tops. No baseball hats.MenBusiness casual, please. Collared shirts. Comfortable, but polished, long pants or jeans (no casual shorts, sweatpants, or gym attire). No flip flops or hats.

10. 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!

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MarkVIP
Atlanta Metro •70 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful first time dining here, and we will certainly be back! The Happy Hour special appetizer, with a combination of speck, a small sample of mozzarella and foccaccia slices, was fantastic. We also enjoyed some of the small plates including the Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Seared Halloumi, and Salmon alla Piastre. The Campanelle pasta was also very good, along with the special Sunday Rigatoni pasta. The Cacio e pepe and Carbonara could have been better; however, there are still many more items on the menu that look delicious, so we will return as soon as possible!
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Bastone!Price: Expensive• Italian• West Midtown
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4.6
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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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Ashley
Caribbean •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Carmel! The food, the staff, ambience was a ten out of ten!
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CarmelPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buckhead
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4.7
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Annie
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We came to celebrate my fiancé’s birthday. They were able to accommodate us with a booth request. They had a special menu with the words ‘happy birthday’ on his menu, cute touch. Our server, Brett, was phenomenal. Every dish we ordered he explained to the T, so no unknown surprises. He saw I was taking photos and grabbed another candle for me! Great experience once again. We love coming here and can’t wait for next years new menu! Cheers!
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The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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4.7
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Rose
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had the best time! The service was phenomenal, and the food was absolutely incredible. There wasn’t a single thing our party got that wasn’t delicious. We went for my birthday and joked that our group wants to go for everyone’s birthday for the next 10 years. You won’t be disappointed!
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Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.8

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125 restaurants available nearby

1. Marcel

2. The Optimist

3. Saints + Council

4. Bastone!

5. Carmel

6. Sea Salt

7. Atlas

8. Bones

9. Blue Ridge Grill

10. TWO urban licks

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