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1. Amore e Amore
4.7
Exceptional(1273)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Inman Park
Booked 20 times today
- Love and More Love -​We have spent our lives creating experiences and spaces where people feel at home - where people feel loved. This next chapter for us is just that but with even more gratitude and appreciation for those who have supported us along the way.​As we open the doors to this adventure, we want you to feel what you always have but more. More food - More family - More memories - More loveAmore e Amore.​We love you and cannot wait to see you soon.-Professor Giovanni and Mama Gale
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2. TWO urban licks
4.7
Exceptional(12078)
Price: Expensive
• American • Poncey-Highland
Booked 55 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. Parker's on Ponce
4.7
Exceptional(3579)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Decatur
Booked 12 times today
Owned by brothers John-Thomas and Christopher Scott, Parker's on Ponce is Decatur's first independently owned steakhouse. The Scott family has always been extremely involved in the local community, including local government. The restaurant is named after John-Thomas' 12 year old daughter, Parker. The whole family is often seen at the restaurant - it is not a business to them, but a home - and they treat guests of the restaurant as family as well.
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4. Murphy's
4.8
Exceptional(5575)
Price: Moderate
• American • Virginia Highland
Booked 33 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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5. La Tavola Trattoria
4.8
Exceptional(4740)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Virginia Highland
Booked 12 times today
La Tavola Trattoria is a cozy, Italian restaurant that's perfect for special occasions. With its warm and inviting ambiance, consistent high-quality food, and attentive service, it's ideal for romantic dinners, anniversaries, and celebrations with friends. Reviewers frequently mention the delicious food and excellent service, with one noting the complimentary champagne for their anniversary. Another reviewer mentioned the restaurant's 'sentire' or sense of place, describing it as cozy and intimate. Overall, La Tavola Trattoria is a go-to spot for any special occasion.
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6. no. 246
4.7
Exceptional(3643)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Decatur
Booked 30 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. Beetlecat
4.7
Exceptional(3044)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Inman Park
Booked 7 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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8. The Optimist
4.8
Exceptional(9079)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Midtown
Booked 32 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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9. Ray's in the City
4.6
Exceptional(6891)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 42 times today
Ray's in the City offers seafood flown-in-daily, prime steaks & chops, an award-winning wine list, hand-crafted cocktails, and a professional service staff. We look forward to serving you!
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10. The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View
4.3
Awesome(8928)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 123 times today
The Sun Dial Restaurant is perfect for special occasions. With its stunning 360-degree views of Atlanta's skyline, it's the ultimate spot for date nights, anniversaries, or business connections. Reviewers rave about the excellent service, tantalizing contemporary-American dishes, and the 'unforgettable' ambience. It's pricey but worth it for a truly memorable dining experience.
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