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1. Beetlecat
4.7
Exceptional(3084)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Inman Park
Booked 37 times today
Featuring raw oysters and fresh seafood with international influences from executive chef Eddie Barrett, BeetleCat is a trendy restaurant and bar in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood. The menu transports you to the New England coast at the upstairs dining room and oyster bar, while the downstairs Den lends itself to a 70s surf shack. Enjoy fresh air on one of the two patios, both upstairs and downstairs. BeetleCat is open nightly for dinner and offers brunch in the Den on Saturdays and Sundays.
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2. Pacific Rim Bistro
4.6
Exceptional(571)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Pacific Rim Bistro specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine, specifically a variety of different menus ranging from the frozen tundra of Mongolia to the tropics of Thailand. And, if you love sushi, Pacific Rim Bistro is THE place downtown to find the freshest sushi and sashimi. Pacific Rim Bistro also has full bar service and extensive wine list.
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3. The Optimist
4.7
Exceptional(9149)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Midtown
Booked 73 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.
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4. TWO urban licks
4.6
Exceptional(12147)
Price: Expensive
• American • Poncey-Highland
Booked 82 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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5. South City Kitchen Midtown
4.7
Exceptional(7038)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Midtown
Booked 75 times today
Humble foods with a surprising sophistication are exactly what South City Kitchen Midtown fries up daily. The buzz of Atlanta and the warmth of Southern hospitality combine to convey the story of the new South. As you’re welcomed around the table, their exhibition-style kitchen prepares elevated down-home classics, like she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and buttermilk fried chicken that has found itself in Yelp’s Top Five Best Fried Chicken in the nation.
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6. Murphy's
4.8
Exceptional(5659)
Price: Moderate
• American • Virginia Highland
Booked 99 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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7. Le Colonial - Atlanta
4.8
Exceptional(2816)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Buckhead
Booked 53 times today
Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Chicago, Denver, Delray Beach, Houston, Lake Forest, and Naples, the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver exquisite attention to detail in the luxurious, classic, and romantic atmosphere of Buckhead Village. For special occasions, our private dining space provides a bespoke setting for unforgettable celebrations.To enhance the experience of your visit we ask that you respect our dress code.Dress Code : Business CasualNo athletic wear or athletic attire, including designer, athletic line of any kind/brand, beach flip flops or any beach attire, tank tops (men), cut-offs, sweatpants, exposed undergarments and excessively revealing clothing for indoor and outdoor dining. No baseball caps/hats. Seasonal changes may apply.
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8. La Tavola Trattoria
4.8
Exceptional(4778)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Virginia Highland
Booked 48 times today
La Tavola, with its classic exposed brick, dark wood floors, and an open exhibition kitchen, was created to make guests feel like family. Their vast wine list highlighting Italian flavors, comforting dishes made from the finest ingredients, and approachable friendly service make for a home away from home. Whether you’re here with the family or seeking a romantic evening, you’ll always feel in place around La Tavolas’s table.
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9. La Grotta
4.9
Exceptional(3092)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Buckhead
Booked 52 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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10. Ecco Midtown
4.6
Exceptional(5010)
Price: Expensive
• European • Midtown
Booked 25 times today
Since joining the list of “Best New Restaurants in America” by Esquire in 2006, Ecco has become one of the Southeast’s most recognized and renowned restaurants. Featuring a terroir-inspired menu, they tempt with delicious charcuterie boards, hand-rolled pasta, authentic woodfired pizzas, and mouthwatering desserts. Sip on something from their nationally recognized wine list while enjoying our spacious, open-air patio or our beautiful dining room.

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From verified diners like you
  • Jessica
    Toronto / Ontario •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We were in Atlanta for a cheer competition and decided to give it a try! SO glad we did! The fried green tomatoes were tooooooo die for! We also had Caesar salads. One with grilled chicken and one with fried chicken. Absolutely delicious. There was plenty of cheese and dressing on each serving so we didn’t have to ask for anything else! Also, get the sweet tea! I probably consumed my body weight in sweet tea there. Fantastic. Additionally, our waitress was WONDERFUL. Kind, thoughtful, accommodating. We didn’t have to ask for refills a single time as she was so on top of everything! Wonderful wonderful wonderful experience! 10/10, highly recommend!
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    South City Kitchen MidtownPrice: Expensive• Southern• Midtown
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    4.7
  • Aileen
    Austin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great food. Great service. Would definitely return. Also a good diverse menus between sushi, Thai and Ramen
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    Pacific Rim BistroPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Downtown
    •
    4.6
  • Regan
    Atlanta •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Made a reservation specifically to go have oysters and ended up having a little bit of everything on the menu, and it was all delicious. Our server was so kind to answer our gazillion questions, made informed recommendations, and also talked TikTok videos with our table. Admittedly, this wasn’t a spot high on my wish list, but it’s become one of my faves after one visit!
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    BeetlecatPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Inman Park
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    4.7
  • Misty
    Los Angeles •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It was our ten year anniversary so after ordering oysters (delicious!) and cocktails, we decided to order broiled lobster, which since they hadn’t updated the menu-they were not serving it. Okay, so we decided to go somewhere else. After explaining this to our amazing Server, O.D. He spoke to the Chef, Eddie. Eddie visited our table, apologized that the lobster was not available to be served the way we like, but he said that he would accommodate us and prepare it especially for us since it was our anniversary. He also served us a few complimentary dishes and a glass of champagne, too! The food was absolutely amazing, and we gave a generous tip to O.D in appreciation for going above and beyond. Chef’s kiss to Eddie and we will be returning.
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    The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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    4.7
  • TaraVIP
    Atlanta •150 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The food at Two Urban Licks is always good and the service is friendly and prompt. We started with the chicken empanada appetizer which was delicious. My husband ordered the trout and I had the salmon. Both dishes were cooked perfectly and were delicious. We’re already talking about going back soon and bringing some friends with us!
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    TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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    4.6

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