Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Virginia Highland

102 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5537)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 111 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(12054)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 90 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!

3. 9 Mile Station

4.6

Exceptional(543)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 70 times today

9 Mile Station is located right off the Atlanta Beltline on the rooftop of Atlanta's historic Ponce City Market. Offering creative American grill cuisine with regional influences, our menus change regularly based on seasonality and product availability. The 9 Mile Station dining room incorporates an open-style kitchen where you can observe our chefs during your visit. Enjoy one of the best views of the Atlanta Skyline with our unrivaled cocktails here on The Roof at Ponce City Market!

4. Ela

4.7

Exceptional(266)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Virginia Highland

Booked 37 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.

5. The Optimist

4.8

Exceptional(9035)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 99 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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6. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6958)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 105 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.

7. Whiskey Bird

4.7

Exceptional(208)

Price: Moderate

• American • Morningside-Lenox Park

Booked 48 times today

Whiskey Bird is a casual spot in Atlanta’s Virginia Highland/Morningside neighborhood serving Pacific Rim-inspired dishes and classic cocktails. What's popular? Our crispy brussels sprouts, yakitori, gyoza tacos, chopped salad, poke bowl, WB burger, panko-crusted chicken, and Thai steak and noodle salad all top the list. For brunch, our jumbo breakfast burritos, Hong Kong chicken and waffles, "bao benedict", and avocado toast always seem to hit the spot.

8. Yeppa & Co

4.7

Exceptional(663)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Buckhead

Booked 115 times today

Welcome to YEPPA & Co.! Named for a verbal exclamation expressing joy and excitement. Created by the minds behind Storico Fresco and Forza Storico, our menu draws inspiration from the sun-kissed coastal city of Rimini in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, nestled along the Adriatic Sea. Picture a culinary journey featuring cured meats and cheeses, grilled skewers, seafood dishes, focaccia pizza and panini, as well as hearty house-made pastas. Rev up the excitement in our F1-themed space, where Italian-inspired cocktails flow and the adrenaline of F1 races fills the air. Join us, and let's find YEPPA together!

9. Beetlecat

4.6

Exceptional(3030)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 40 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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10. Marcus Bar & Grille

4.5

Awesome(1203)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 64 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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Noah
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Brandon was an excellent server. He was training another server and his attention to both ensuring a quality customer experience as well as an effective employee training was apparent. The salmon was fantastic, and the spinach + artichoke dip was a great start. If you’re around during the holidays, ask about the off menu egg nog cocktail!
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9 Mile StationPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown
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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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ASPENvip
Denver / Colorado •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our first time was awesome! Great food, even better service! Shout out to Carlos (Hot Cross Buns) and the team for great recommendations and service! We will be back! Try this if you are in town. You will not be disappointed!
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.7
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David
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our server was great and very personable. The food was delicious. We had a bad experience about 9 years ago at the restaurant and we’ve never been back. We decided to try it again. We were so glad we did. We will certainly be back soon.
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The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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4.8
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Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
Ela was amazing. The service and food were outstanding. The only issue was that it was VaHi restaurant week and with only 3 items on the menu - it was disappointing that the main item, the skewer, the restaurant was out of at 7p. But, it was our first time there and other than that we had a great time! Would highly recommend!
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ElaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Virginia Highland
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4.7

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102 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

2. TWO urban licks

3. 9 Mile Station

4. Ela

5. The Optimist

6. South City Kitchen Midtown

7. Whiskey Bird

8. Yeppa & Co

9. Beetlecat

10. Marcus Bar & Grille

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