Best Cozy Restaurants in Morningside-Lenox Park

121 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5603)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 59 times today

For over 40 years, Murphy's has ranked among Atlanta's best restaurants, famous for best brunch and creative lunch and dinner cuisine. Chef Matt McCarthy creates seasonal American menus with small plates to share, salads, and favorite entrees: Brisket, Salmon, Roasted Chicken, and Steaks. Our in-house Pastry Chef Kassie Ruffin, creates fresh pastries and desserts. Our retail wine shop provides outstanding wines to diners by the glass or bottle at value prices, with wine tastings, wine flight happy hours and wine dinners weekly and monthly. The decor combines exposed-brick walls with French café doors to divide tables among quiet spaces ideal for conversation, either inside the cozy dining room or outside on the patio. Valet parking during peak hours. Private dining available. Our Patio seating is first come, first served and seats only parties of 4 or less. Requests for patio seating are not guaranteed. Inclement weather will also cause us to close all patio seating.

2. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1844)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 61 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!

3. Amore e Amore

4.7

Exceptional(1287)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Inman Park

Booked 45 times today

Amore e Amore is cozy due to its intimate, quirky atmosphere, with changing decor that adds to the fun. It's described as a place where you feel at home, treated like family, and the food is fantastic. The reviews praise the great ambiance, stunning decor, and excellent service. The owners, Professor Giovanni and Mama Gale, are known for their love and gratitude, making the restaurant feel like a home away from home.

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4. The Blind Cupid Pop-Up Bar

4.2

Awesome(663)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Buckhead

Booked 130 times today

Experience holiday magic at The Blind Elf in Buckhead this holiday season! The holly jolly bar is popping back up at The Blind Pig Parlour Bar starting November 8th to spread Christmas cheer with over-the-top décor, twinkling lights, and festive bites and bevs.

5. The Garden Room

4.6

Exceptional(2471)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Buckhead

Booked 60 times today

Welcome to our Garden. A place to celebrate, unwind and step away from the noise of life. An unexpected escape from the routine. Experience an unforgettable chef-driven cuisine and indulge in innovative cocktails while surrounded by lush florals that warmly welcome you. The sense of community and euphoria will captivate one’s sense of belongingness. A 15 minute grace period is allocated to each reservation, before cancellation. Kindly note, all guests in your party must arrive prior to being seated. Valet parking is available at St. Regis Atlanta. The cost is $15 after validation. Please validate your ticket at the host stand. *We are unable to validate self-parking.

6. Ela

4.8

Exceptional(293)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Virginia Highland

Booked 27 times today

Ela Mezze + Spirits is a culinary journey through the diverse tapestry of the Mediterranean, with a welcoming twist that beckons you to explore further. Situated in the vibrant neighborhood of VaHi, Ela takes patrons on a Grand Tour of flavors including charcoal-grilled meats, fresh seafood, spices, regional wines and curated cocktails influenced by travels from Morocco to Greece, Israel, Turkey and back. A testament to the region’s history of trade and cultural exchange, Ela’s offerings result in a sensory mosaic as vast and intricate as the sea itself and the lands surrounding it. At Ela everything is shareable, because to us, the best dishes spark the best stories, especially when surrounded by friends -- both old and new.

7. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(456)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buckhead

Booked 7 times today

Carmel is often described as a cozy spot due to its inviting and intimate interior, as mentioned in multiple reviews. Customers love the 'serene, sexy, almost beach like' ambiance with its 'beautiful' and 'well dressed' crowd. It's 'beautiful inside and out', with a 'gorgeous bar area' and 'beautiful interior'. Plus, the 'cool and trendy' setting is definitely a bonus.

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8. Igloos at 9 Mile Station

4.7

Exceptional(30)

Price: Moderate

• American • Underwood Hills

Booked 1 time today

Available November 29th - Valentine's Day, reserve one of our private 9 Mile Station igloos, for a flat rental fee of $150 Sunday - Thursday evening and Saturday and Sunday brunch, and $200 Friday and Saturday dinner, and can seat up to six guests! Igloo reservations include general admission to The Roof, 2 hours reserved in one of our heated, decorated igloos and a dedicated server. A $25 Food and Beverage minimum per person applies. Games and Ice Skating at Skyline Park can be added for $10 each person (Subject to Availability). **Prepaid experiences are non-refundable and cannot be modified or exchanged. ID and Credit Card used to book must be present at checkin.

9. The Optimist

4.8

Exceptional(9104)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 81 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. La Grotta

4.8

Exceptional(3076)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Buckhead

Booked 41 times today

Serving the finest in Northern & Regional Italian Cuisine, La Grotta offers old world charm and friendly, first class service and is located in the heart of Buckhead. A local favorite since 1978, La Grotta has received Best of Atlanta Award from Atlanta magazine since the mid 1980’s, prestigious DiRONA and AAA Four Diamond Awards since the early 90's. La Grotta is tucked away in the heart of the Buckhead residential district and overlooks the lush gardens of the condo courtyard in which it is located. La Grotta literally means "the cave" in Italian and was named such for its cavernous and warm setting. The La Grotta staff is also well known and regarded for its vast knowledge of its customers, the food, diverse knowledge of languages (our staff speaks Italian, Spanish, French & German) and attention to detail. The menu specializes in Northern Italian cuisine with seasonal changes to reflect freshness of ingredients with a focus on locally grown produce.

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RichardVIP
Atlanta Metro •137 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A celebratory dinner with my best friends here in Atlanta. Such a great way to spend a special evening. Delicious, special dishes for every course. Perfect, attentive service. And the best atmosphere to spend a fun time with loved ones. Always a pleasure.
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Amore e AmorePrice: Expensive• Italian• Inman Park
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4.7
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DebraVIP
Atlanta Metro •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We loved the food and the service. Such a great place for a family gathering. There is something for everyone!
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a very nice experience taking my 83 year old mother for brunch. It is rather loud in there. I asked if they always have a DJ playing house music and they confirmed yes indeed there is always a DJ playing music. So if you want a quiet place for Sunday brunch, this is not the place.
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The Garden RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Buckhead
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4.6
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Amanda
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
We saw Saint + Council and considered trying it for our date night. We were extremely please with the food, prices were reasonable for a date night location, and the service was great. Only downfall was a table by us was EXTREMELY loud, but that’s isn’t the restaurants fault.
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Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.8
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NequitaVIP
Atlanta Metro •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
First time here. Perfectly tucked away at the back of Chido and Padres. It’s still decorated with the Christmas/holiday theme which was amazing. Great music going, extra friendly staff from the time you go in until you leave. Definitely a hidden gem for a unique experience. I got the Mistletoe Margarita, a little too tart and bland for me but presentation was great. Great energy Ave vibe here. Overall great experience!!
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The Blind Cupid Pop-Up BarPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Buckhead
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4.2

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121 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

2. Saints + Council

3. Amore e Amore

4. The Blind Cupid Pop-Up Bar

5. The Garden Room

6. Ela

7. Carmel

8. Igloos at 9 Mile Station

9. The Optimist

10. La Grotta

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