Best Lunch Restaurants in Kirkwood

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1. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5581)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 144 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(12078)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 96 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. Longleaf Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2206)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Midtown

Booked 42 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. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1821)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 100 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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5. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6992)

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.

6. Poor Calvin's

4.9

Exceptional(7652)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Downtown

Booked 68 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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7. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

4.9

Exceptional(2658)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Midtown

Booked 142 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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8. Marcus Bar & Grille

4.4

Awesome(1255)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 54 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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9. By George - Atlanta

4.6

Exceptional(806)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 33 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-

10. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(3646)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 74 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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Rose
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had the best time! The service was phenomenal, and the food was absolutely incredible. There wasn’t a single thing our party got that wasn’t delicious. We went for my birthday and joked that our group wants to go for everyone’s birthday for the next 10 years. You won’t be disappointed!
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Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.8
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Rush
Atlanta Metro •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very nice interesting and unusual atmosphere, excellent food and service. All appetizers and main courses were delivered surprisingly quickly.
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.7
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Cindy
Atlanta Metro •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The restaurant was lovely. It was great place to eat before the light show at the gardens.
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Longleaf RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French American• Midtown
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4.4
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JanieVIP
Atlanta Metro •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
WHAT A FANTASTIC DINING EXPERIENCE ON CHRISTMAS EVE!! The food was soooo exceptional in every way! The service was superior and attentive! The entire dining experience was a "CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK" kinda evening!
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South City Kitchen MidtownPrice: Expensive• Southern• Midtown
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4.7
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mark
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My favorite lunch spot in midtown. Terrific service staff – helpful, knowledgable, attentive. A professionally run restaurant with excellent food at a reasonable price point.
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8

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155 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

2. TWO urban licks

3. Longleaf Restaurant

4. Saints + Council

5. South City Kitchen Midtown

6. Poor Calvin's

7. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

8. Marcus Bar & Grille

9. By George - Atlanta

10. no. 246

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