Best Hot Spot Restaurants in College Park

19 restaurants available nearby

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1. Marcus Bar & Grille

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 31 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.

2. The Optimist

4.8

Exceptional(9038)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 59 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.

3. Marcel

4.7

Exceptional(4145)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Midtown

Booked 85 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.

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4. 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.

5. Ray's in the City

4.6

Exceptional(6846)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 37 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!

6. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12061)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 45 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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7. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6963)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 57 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.

8. Beetlecat

4.7

Exceptional(3032)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 18 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.

9. The Consulate

4.7

Exceptional(2031)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Midtown

Booked 31 times today

ZAGATS Top 10 Sexiest New Restaurants. '22 James Beard Grant Recipients. OT diners choice 5 years straight.Travel with us nightly as we visit Asian, Latin, European, and African countries cuisines. A lucky guest spins our globe every 90 days to decide menu focus.Owner & Executive Chef; Mei Lin has again proven her ability to dance around the globe and deliver excellence. Beverage Director: Greg Karnes. A sleek Mid Century Modern lair filled with noted works of art and iconic antiques. Works by Warhol, Haring, Radcliffe Bailey, and Matisse all share court. The Interior design by owner, HGTV alum designer, Doug Hines.VALIDATED DECK PARKING location:Deck entrance is on West Peachtree St. 15 Feet from the 10th corner, on the right hand side.Enter The Consulate parking courtyard and circle the water fountain into the garage. No tows, no boots, ever.Walk under the office building overhang towards the Federal Reserve.Walk down stairs and turn right. Enjoy!

10. STK - Atlanta

4.0

Excellent(7393)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Midtown

Booked 73 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices. STK Atlanta is located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of Peachtree & 12th. STK Atlanta also offers a variety of private dining rooms.

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Noelvip
Coastal Georgia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Marcel is always on point - food is consistent and service is always great as well.
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MarcelPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Midtown
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4.7
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ToryR
Atlanta Metro •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days 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 4 days 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 5 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 7 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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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Marcus Bar & Grille

2. The Optimist

3. Marcel

4. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

5. Ray's in the City

6. TWO urban licks

7. South City Kitchen Midtown

8. Beetlecat

9. The Consulate

10. STK - Atlanta

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