Best Lunch Restaurants in Atlanta

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1. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5537)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 116 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.

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2. True Food Kitchen - Atlanta

4.5

Awesome(2293)

Price: Moderate

• American • Buckhead

Booked 24 times today

True Food Kitchen was founded in 2008 by Dr. Andrew Weil, world renowned Doctor of integrated medicine and creator of the anti-inflammatory food pyramid, with one simple purpose – to create a restaurant that serves delicious food and drinks without compromising on taste for health, or health for taste. Each carefully selected ingredient is crafted by a passionate culinary team to create meaningful food and drinks that are intentionally delicious and intentionally healthy. So you can cultivate your own food journey and trust that what you’re putting in your body is doing something good for you. True Food serves a variety of chef-driven dishes, craft cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch made with ingredients from top purveyors who help reconnect the natural bounty of the planet with the food that’s on your plate. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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3. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6958)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 107 times today

South City Kitchen Midtown serves Southern classics with a sophisticated spin from an iconic bungalow in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Since opening more than two decades ago and changing the landscape of Southern cuisine and the Atlanta restaurant scene, we’ve been serving signature dishes like fried chicken and shrimp & grits alongside innovative, inspired regional cuisine.Our nationally-recognized food and wine list and service come together seamlessly for weekday lunch, weekend brunch, nightly dinner and group dining events.Whether you’re in Atlanta on business, enjoying a romantic night out on the town or meeting up with friends before a show, dine with us and enjoy the best contemporary southern food in Atlanta.

4. STK - Atlanta

4.0

Excellent(7384)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Midtown

Booked 97 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices. STK Atlanta is located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of Peachtree & 12th. STK Atlanta also offers a variety of private dining rooms.

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5. AG, Modern Bar and Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1120)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

AG, Modern Bar & Steakhouse offers a modern steakhouse experience inspired by Southern hospitality. Open seven days a week and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner as well as classic and creative cocktails. For dinner, the menu of grilled steaks and seafood features food sourcing that is sustainable and responsible. AG, Modern Bar & Steakhouse is located on the second level at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta (downtown) at the corner of Peachtree & Ellis streets, within easy walking distance of many of the downtown hotels & the major office buildings.

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6. Truva - Virginia Highlands

4.8

Exceptional(801)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Virginia Highland

Booked 19 times today

Enjoy a traditional Mediterranean meal with family and friends at Truva Turkish restaurant in Virginia Highland, one of the city’s hidden gems. Serving a variety of flavorful, authentic dishes in a warm, vibrant setting, our Turkish restaurant is the perfect place to get together for a business lunch, dinner date, or drinks. We offer a full bar and an extensive wine list.Lunch - Reservations AcceptedMonday through Friday 11:00am-4:00pm Dinner- Reservations AcceptedSunday through Saturday 4:00pm-11:00pmBrunch- Saturday and Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm First Come First Serve Basis, No Reservations AcceptedIf you're looking for a place to enjoy authentic Turkish food in an upscale and beautifully decorated setting, come to Truva and we'll show you a good time.

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7. Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta

4.1

Excellent(1253)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Amalfi Cucina & Mercato - Downtown Atlanta is a traditional Neapolitan trattoria centered around an open kitchen featuring a 6,000 pound wood-burning brick oven imported from Italy. The 170 seat dining room also has large semicircular booths, custom wrought iron chandeliers along with Juliet balconies overlooking an Italian-inspired entryway. Originating in and the true pizza of Naples in the 1600s, Vera Pizza Napoletana is 12 inches or less in size, made from simple fresh quality ingredients from the Campania region of Italy and cooked at temperatures in excess of 900 degrees in approximately 60 seconds. Just launched, a new menu which includes many fresh pastas, salads, appetizers and desserts, including beautiful imported gelato. Enjoy a full bar with local beer on tap, exclusive wine list and specialty cocktails in beautiful Downtown Atlanta.

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8. Bulla Gastrobar - Atlanta

4.6

Exceptional(1856)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Midtown

Booked 58 times today

Bulla (boo-ya), which is slang for chatter and what people are talking about, is devoted to delight you by serving your favorite Spanish dishes such as “Patatas Bravas," "Huevos Bulla," "Buñuelos de Bacalao," and other tapas, as well as tantalizing daily specials from our kitchen to bed shared amongst friends.We select only the finest and freshest ingredients, accented in our authentic, savory cuisine. Our ambiance is created to stir the senses and stimulate your appetite. We invite you to join us to indulge in a celebration of good taste!

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9. Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

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4.5

Awesome(114)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Poncey-Highland

Booked 4 times today

Sweet Auburn BBQ is located in the historic Poncey-Highland neighborhood, near the Fox Theatre, Ponce City Market, and Fernbank Museum. The well designed dining space features reclaimed antiques and custom lighting, making it the ideal place for a dinner date or business lunch. Their sidewalk patio is a dog friendly too. Sweet Auburn Barbecue offers traditional style barbecue with an Asian twist. Chef Cam Floyd's menu items, such as Pimento cheese wontons, Gulf Coast Shrimp & Grits and Smoked Brisket Eggrolls, demonstrate the perfect marriage of traditional and innovative styles that Sweet Auburn Barbecue has become known for. Accolades include Best BBQ from AJC.com and Atlanta Magazine, and features in Thrillist, Eater, the Washington Post and Huffington Post. Most of the menu is sourced from local, Georgia farms and features many vegetarian options too. The full-service bar serves unique craft cocktails and beers, and features large selection of whiskey & b

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10. Corner Cafe - PRIORITY SEATING

4.4

Awesome(1158)

Price: Moderate

• American • Buckhead

Booked 14 times today

The smells of bread baking and freshly brewed coffee welcome guests to Corner Café and Buckhead Bread Company. Corner Cafe is a full service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and weekend Brunch. Delivery is now available via Doordash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates. Online ordering is also available through our website.Corner Cafe accepts RESERVE AHEAD PRIORITY SEATING , which allows you to reduce your wait time should there be a waiting list.To ensure a quality experience for all of our guests and to meet our standard of service, we kindly ask that guests respect our dress code.NOT PERMITTED:Midriff TopsShorts that are too shortClothing that is overly exposingClothing with inappropriate writing or graphics

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Jacqueta
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was really good. I thoroughly enjoyed the surprise desert and loved the fact that we could pay from their app and separate the checks! This was truly a great birthday dinner!
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South City Kitchen MidtownPrice: Expensive• Southern• Midtown
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4.7
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Aamir
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server, Max, made our night special. My wife and I came to celebrate our anniversary and he made sure this was our best STK experience yet. He set us up with the best table and made sure we were having a blast. The entire staff was very friendly and ready to help. The food was amazing, the ribeye spinalis is my new favorite steak period. You can’t go wrong with some Parmesan truffle fries either. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or just want a great meal I highly recommend dining here. If you’re lucky enough to get Max as a server you’re in for a special experience.
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STK - AtlantaPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Midtown
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Jasonvip
Indiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I apologize for not remembering the name of our server. Hopefully you can look this up under our reservation. But that gentleman, overheard me discussing my birthday and the birthday of my daughter. He brought us free dessert, wished me a happy birthday, knowing my daughter was not at the dinner with us, and wish both of us a wonderful birthday and a happy life. He was wonderful.
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AG, Modern Bar and SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.6
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Debbi
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Oh my! The sweet potato soup is fab! The lobster Cobb salad was fresh and so good. Thank you Mikala for great suggestions, service, and friendliness!
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Jude A Garyvip
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Good quality food and great service. Our waiter was attentive and excellent at checking on us. He explained the menu and seasonality of the food choices. Overall, we felt very catered to and I will return during my brief stay in Atlanta.
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True Food Kitchen - AtlantaPrice: Moderate• American• Buckhead
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4.5

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

2. True Food Kitchen - Atlanta

3. South City Kitchen Midtown

4. STK - Atlanta

5. AG, Modern Bar and Steakhouse

6. Truva - Virginia Highlands

7. Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta

8. Bulla Gastrobar - Atlanta

9. Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

10. Corner Cafe - PRIORITY SEATING

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