Best Lunch Restaurants in East Atlanta

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1. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5594)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 89 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. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12096)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 79 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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3. Marcus Bar & Grille

4.5

Awesome(1268)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 29 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.

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4. Longleaf Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2218)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Midtown

Booked 40 times today

The two-level contemporary glass structure nestled next to Garden house in the heart of the Garden, offers full-service dining, a grab-and-go café, and a flexible space for educational programs, private rentals and special events. Guests dining inside will enjoy commanding views of the Anne Cox Chambers Southern Seasons Garden and Levy Parterre. Longleaf, focusing on seasonal ingredients and technique driven preparations, is an American Brasserie influenced restaurant serving classic French dishes along with seasonally inspired dishes in a relaxed setting. Enjoy our curated bar menu alongside our extensive wine list. We look forward to serving you soon

5. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1837)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 81 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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6. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6999)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 53 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.

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7. By George - Atlanta

4.6

Exceptional(814)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

The Candler Hotel's restaurant, By George, is located on famed Peachtree Street and offers a Contemporary American menu and wine program for curious palettes-

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8. AG, Modern Bar and Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(1139)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 19 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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9. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

4.9

Exceptional(2686)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Midtown

Booked 146 times today

Chef Ali Mesghali’s love of cooking began while growing up in Esfahan, Iran and Los Angeles, California. This interest grew to become a passion and a career after Ali moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In the kitchen, as well as in the dining room, Ali is known for his pursuit of perfection, his intensity and a love for what he does. This unending aspiration for perfection has been instrumental in establishing the standard for Persian cuisine in Atlanta. His unique and flavorful touch has been wowing patrons at Rumi’s Kitchen and has created a place where people want to visit again and again. The Rumi's Kitchen at Colony Square aims to earn the hearts of those in Midtown, Atlanta.

10. Ray's in the City

4.6

Exceptional(6906)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 82 times today

Ray's in the City offers seafood flown-in-daily, prime steaks & chops, an award-winning wine list, hand-crafted cocktails, and a professional service staff. We look forward to serving you!

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Claire
Utah •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing ambience and incredible food, 10/10. Lots of Gluten free options labeled on the menu too.
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.7
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Evonte
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience! It was my guest and I first time dining here and it was exceptional. The food was immaculate and our server Haley was incredible with her recommendations. 10/10
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Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.8
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RebaVIP
Atlanta Metro •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Murphy’s continues to be one of the best restaurants in Atlanta. It consistently has absolutely delicious food and outstanding service. When you go to Murphy’s you don’t just eat, you dine. It absolutely deserves a five star rating.
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Cassondra
Minneapolis - St. Paul •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is the restaurant I've been dying to find since moving to Atlanta 3 years ago. This is officially the best brunch PERIODT. The vibe is so cool, so O4W. The hostess has the mostest and our server was so sweet and fun. Our new years day brunch was the total package. We're already planning our second meal later this week. I will be a regular.
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Marcus Bar & GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Old Fourth Ward
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4.5
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Terry
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
If you plan to visit, it's always a good idea to call ahead, especially if you plan to visit during the holidays, when the light displays are going strong. The food is prepared, freshly cooked and assembled, one by one, per table, so be prepared to wait your turn. If it's in season, and the market price isn't too bad, I highly recommend trying the giant seared lobster, which can be served as an appetizer, or eaten aa a main course.
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Longleaf RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French American• Midtown
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4.4

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154 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

2. TWO urban licks

3. Marcus Bar & Grille

4. Longleaf Restaurant

5. Saints + Council

6. South City Kitchen Midtown

7. By George - Atlanta

8. AG, Modern Bar and Steakhouse

9. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

10. Ray's in the City

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