Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Sweet Auburn

49 restaurants available nearby

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1. Marcus Bar & Grille

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 65 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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2. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

4.5

Awesome(1975)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 21 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. Brunch is back starting March 4, 2023. To celebrate this special occasion, we are welcoming brunch patrons with a complimentary mimosa. Available for a limited time.

3. The Optimist

4.8

Exceptional(9037)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 75 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.

4. Ray's in the City

4.6

Exceptional(6845)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 59 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!

5. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12057)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 79 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!

6. Marcel

4.8

Exceptional(4140)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Midtown

Booked 78 times today

Marcel is a first-rate steakhouse and bar in Atlanta’s Westside Provisions District. Named after Marcel Cerdan, the iconic French fighter and romantic, Marcel transports guests to the days when people appreciated every moment, when dull care was forgotten, when love lingered over the best meals – including, pound-for-pound, the best steaks money can buy. Indulge in our award winning wine list, recognized by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as one of America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants.

7. Beetlecat

4.7

Exceptional(3031)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 51 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.

8. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5538)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 113 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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9. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

4.5

Awesome(1999)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is the continuation of a deep history of music, food, drink and socializing in the South. Located in the former Macy’s building in the heart of downtown Atlanta at the iconic 200 Peachtree St. address, Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint brings to the city a place to relax while enjoying live entertainment and exceptional cuisine. A per person entertainment fee will be applied to your bill, this does not apply on Sunday's. Historically, juke joints originated in the rural outskirts of many southern towns to give African American communities a place to kick back and unwind after a long week of work. Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint represents diverse culture, featuring music across all genres and popular hits throughout American history. An imaginative menu makes Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint a staple in Atlanta’s downtown restaurant scene and the allure of traditional juke joints is showcased in the restaurant’s design.

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10. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6961)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 65 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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ToryR
Atlanta Metro •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
OM goodness this restaurant’s was fantastic! The buffet was plentif and delicious! Atmosphere was very nice and our service and server Jonathan was excellent! We plan on going again soon!
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Marcus Bar & GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Old Fourth Ward
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4.5
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Mariana vip
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Super clean and comfortable. Higher recommended to stop here during your trip
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Tiny Lou's - Hotel ClermontPrice: Expensive• French American• Poncey-Highland
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4.5
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Corey
Atlanta Metro •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
End of the week connection time for wifey and I over dinner at The Optimist was perfect. The ambiance, food, and the personableness of our server were all aligned for a great night out.
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The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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4.8
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peyton
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We dine at Rays in the city anytime we’re in town for a convention. The food and service are always wonderful. Their seafood is the best, IMO. Calamari is to die for and although they charge for the bread basket now, you must have it. So good!
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Ray's in the CityPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.6
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ASPENvip
Denver / Colorado •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 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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49 restaurants available nearby

1. Marcus Bar & Grille

2. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

3. The Optimist

4. Ray's in the City

5. TWO urban licks

6. Marcel

7. Beetlecat

8. Murphy's

9. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

10. South City Kitchen Midtown

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