Best Restaurants for Foodies in Poncey-Highland

36 restaurants available nearby

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1. Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

4.7

Exceptional(122)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Poncey-Highland

Booked 12 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

2. Bones

4.8

Exceptional(10500)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Buckhead

Booked 118 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.

3. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12109)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 88 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!

4. Cooks & Soldiers

4.8

Exceptional(3855)

Price: Moderate

• Basque • West Midtown

Booked 52 times today

Cooks & Soldiers brings the cuisine and cultural experience of Spain’s Basque region to the flourishing West Midtown area. The menu is divided into “pintxos tradicionales,” or tapas-like snacks served atop toasted bread; “pinxtos especiales,” or Basque-inspired small plates; “asador” including a variety of wood-grilled fish, meats and vegetables; and a selection of unique and modern desserts. Behind the bar, Cooks & Soldiers offers guests an extensive collection of Basque and Spanish wines, txakoli and ciders, in addition to craft beer and signature cocktails. The cocktail list places a heavy emphasis on gin, offering a seasonal selection of house-infused tonics blended into gin tonics and other popular libations.

5. The Optimist

4.8

Exceptional(9104)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 143 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.

6. Serena Pastificio

4.6

Exceptional(186)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown

Booked 37 times today

With a sophisticated yet approachable nod to Italy's recipes and unforgettable hospitality, all in a chic and vibrant space, Serena Pastificio offers a refined dining experience rooted in tradition. At the core of our craft- and our restaurant- is our pastificio, a visible pasta station, where our chefs showcase the artistry, precision and passion that goes into every dish. And that same care and attention can be found in our seasonal wine and cocktail list featuring drinks that are as delicious on their own, as they are paired with your favorite Italian dish.

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7. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(7000)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 73 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.

8. Beetlecat

4.7

Exceptional(3054)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 48 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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9. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

4.6

Exceptional(1999)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 36 times today

Within the walls of Atlanta’s forthcoming Hotel Clermont lies Tiny Lou’s, a 100-seat French-American brasserie. The French-remix presents a playful approach to French favorites, utilizing Southern ingredients and complemented by a Francophile-friendly wine list.

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10. Longleaf Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2230)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Midtown

Booked 2 times today

Longleaf Restaurant, located in the heart of Atlanta's Garden District, is a foodie's paradise. Known for its fantastic food, attentive service, and beautiful ambiance, it's a top choice for a variety of occasions. Reviewers rave about the inventive menu, the fresh ingredients, and the excellent service. The restaurant's unique location, overlooking the Anne Cox Chambers Southern Seasons Garden, adds to its appeal.

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Margaret
Mobile •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The rolls they bring you are amazing! Waiter was very informative and knew her stuff. Enjoyed it
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The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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4.8
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MattVIP
Atlanta Metro •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food and excellent and attentive service. Another great experience from Cooks and Soldiers.
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Cooks & SoldiersPrice: Moderate• Basque• West Midtown
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4.8
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LeeVIP
Atlanta Metro •90 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
You got to be kidding me. Is there a Steakhouse in America better than bones in Atlanta? I think not. They are the standard that everyone else tries to Achieve in every way! From the moment you walk in the front door, you know you are in the right place, and that you are in for a meal of a lifetime. The Avions is old-school steakhouse with a heavy twist on old school. The food, appetizers, salads, entrées, and desserts over the Top! The attention to detail in the service is incredible. Can’t wait for my next meal at Bones. desserts, everything over the top outstanding
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BonesPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Buckhead
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4.8
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Todd
Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had 9 people in the party, just two had the same meal. All meals were prepared perfectly, the desserts topped the cake! The service was timely, professional and courteous!
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.7
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Victoria
Miami - Dade •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
This was one of the most amazing places I have ever eaten. The food tasted so good, and homemade—it felt like I was over someone’s house getting some comfort food. True, authentic, southern cooking. The service was amazing. Everyone was very welcoming and hospitable.
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Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland AvePrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Poncey-Highland
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4.7

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

2. Bones

3. TWO urban licks

4. Cooks & Soldiers

5. The Optimist

6. Serena Pastificio

7. South City Kitchen Midtown

8. Beetlecat

9. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

10. Longleaf Restaurant

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