Best Lunch Restaurants in Atlanta

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1. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5547)

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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2. True Food Kitchen - Atlanta

4.5

Awesome(2294)

Price: Moderate

• American • Buckhead

Booked 12 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. Longleaf Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2165)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Midtown

Booked 66 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

4. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12060)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 43 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!

5. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1778)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 78 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!

6. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(3615)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 80 times today

No. 246 offers “OG” red sauce, classic Italian – a reimagined direction that marks a new era for the Decatur gem, paying homage to the old-school, Italian dining scenes of yesteryear. From chefs Drew Belline and Ford Fry, the menu showcases the likes of spicy rigatoni vodka and a bowl of meatballs in gravy plus remixed, throwback to classics like calamari marinara, cheesy garlic bread, Nonna-approved pizzas and pastas and secondi crowd-pleasers like chicken al limone and shrimp scampi – plus classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list of American and Italian standouts. For more information on our Chef's Counter, please visit our website.

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7. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6974)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 59 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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8. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

4.9

Exceptional(2609)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Midtown

Booked 119 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.

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9. Anis Cafe and Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(5396)

Price: Expensive

• French • Buckhead

Booked 55 times today

Tucked away in a sleepy side street in the heart of Buckhead, Anis is located in a converted house that has been renovated to look and feel like one of many little charming restaurants that you are likely to find in the Provence region in the south of France. The menu is deeply rooted in the ingredients and aromas that give dishes from the French Mediterranean region their unique flavors. Anis is comprised of an inside dining room and an outside patio area that is available for seating year round, and a charming little bar where you may enjoy a meal if you wish. Widely known as one of the most romantic dining spots in the city, Anis is a great place to meet up with friends and can cater to large parties with ease. Reservations are accepted and encouraged.

10. Poor Calvin's

4.9

Exceptional(7609)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Downtown

Booked 67 times today

We know the word "fusion" has been wielded about to justify everything from Hula Burgers to Mexican lasagna. But the East-meets-South brand of fusion happening at Poor Calvin's? It's creative; it's innovative; and it's probably unlike anything you've tasted in the ATL. After working in kitchens around the world, Calvin Phan wanted to shake things up a little. And so, into the mac 'n cheese, the Thai spices went. Now, Calvin's giving Southern staples, like sea bass and fried chicken, a decidedly creative Asian-inspired twist (and a nip of spice, too). He has created innovative dishes, approached in much the same way, leave the hands of Calvin Phan day in and day out. His dedication and attention to detail are evident in each dish and dessert. You won't be disappointed.*Last seating 1 hour before close*

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keisha
Atlanta Metro •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and customer service has never failed us. Carlos was attentive to our table and he didn’t miss anything we needed. Thank you another lovely Sunday dinner
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.7
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Destiny
Seattle / Eastern Washington •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We decided to give our favorite breakfast/brunch spot a visit on a Saturday after thanksgiving which could have been a risk but to our luck it wasn’t busy at all. Our waitress was as very attentive and our food came out fresh. The starter biscuits and muffins were a hit per usual. The sweet tea needs some work because it tasted like water and let’s be honest we’re in the south we love our sweet tea. Also I want to shout out to Brian for checking in on us and making sure our food and service was going well.
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Hallevip
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
If you’re looking for a place that combines elevated dining with a laid-back atmosphere, Saints + Council is a must-visit. From the moment you step inside, the warm ambiance and attentive staff make you feel at home. The star of the show? The Goody Burger. It’s not just a burger; it’s a culinary experience. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The balance of flavors is exceptional— Whether you’re stopping by for a casual lunch or a relaxed dinner, Saints + Council delivers on all fronts. Great service, an inviting atmosphere, and the best burger in town make this spot a new favorite. Don’t sleep on the Goody Burger—you’ll thank me later!
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Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.8
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Margaret
Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had a delightful experience here. The service was superb, the food was really great and the people watching was top-notch. For a very nice restaurant inside of a tourist attraction in ATL we thought the prices were good. For two apps that were filling enough to be dinner and two glasses of good wine we were under $100 with tip.
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Longleaf RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French American• Midtown
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4.4
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Jude A Garyvip
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Nov 2024
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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164 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

2. True Food Kitchen - Atlanta

3. Longleaf Restaurant

4. TWO urban licks

5. Saints + Council

6. no. 246

7. South City Kitchen Midtown

8. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

9. Anis Cafe and Bistro

10. Poor Calvin's

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