Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Atlanta Metro

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Updated 05 December 2024

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SOHO - Atlanta

4.8

4.8 (2834)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Vinings

About the restaurant

Since 1997, we've been striving to please our guests, whether they’re looking for old favorites, seasonal creations, small plates or an introduction to new wine. We’ve adapted our style to reflect current food trends as well as the way our guests want to eat. So while there’s a selection for those who want to splurge on entrees such as the signature Ahi Tuna, New Zealand Elk or NY Strip, there are plenty of other options including gluten-free and vegetarian selections along with weekly wine features. Cheers!

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MickVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The restaurant was decorated and buzzing with the holiday spirit. Our food and drinks were great, and as usual, our waiter/bartender Tyler was terrific!

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4.8

4.8 (4873)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Sandy Springs

About the restaurant

The Brooklyn Cafe offers Contemporary Neighborhood Cuisine, with Boutique wines and friendly service. Locals rave about the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Shrimp Tacos, and Jack's Creole. There is truly something for everyone here!

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LeighVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our server Audrey was so great! And the food was delicious! Great time!!!

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

The Cellar Newnan

4.8

4.8 (967)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Newnan

About the restaurant

The Cellar is Newnan is a premier experience in casual fine dining! Try us tonight for the best local selection of hormone-and-antibiotic-free, humanely raised and butchered premium cuts of steak. We offer prairie raised lamb, pork, duck and the freshest seafood Newnan has to offer.
We are happy to accommodate our guests with special diets and allergies. For any special requests, please call ahead at 770 683 MEAT (6328). Established in March 2012.

***We are experiencing difficulty obtaining some items due to Covid-19. We apologize in advance for any outages or menu changes. Please watch our Facebook page at facebook.com thecellarnewnan for current information including daily specials and entertainment. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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Danielle

Dined 3 days ago

We had a fantastic experience. Chloe did a great job. First timers and will be back.

Atlas

4.8

4.8 (2106)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Under renowned culinary leadership, Michelin One-Star Atlas brings a fresh and innovative approach to traditional cooking. Our menu is inspired by Chef Freddy Money’s career in some of Europe’s most prestigious kitchens. Each dish tells a story, and the menu takes you on a journey that focuses on ingredients, provenance, and texture, resulting in a powerful combination of wonderful and memorable food. Our restaurant doubles as a modern art gallery with emerald green walls covered in 20th-century art from some of the world’s most recognized artists, including Foujita, Chagall, Monet, Soutine, and Picasso. The artwork is part of the noted Lewis Collection, among the largest private art collections in the world, with each piece thoughtfully selected and carefully placed for guests to enjoy.

Valet parking is available at St. Regis Atlanta. The cost is $12 after validation. Please validate your ticket at the host stand. *We are unable to validate self-parking

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SalVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Atlas has excellent service and overproduced cuisine but the beautiful surroundings and atmosphere made for a very pleasant evening. The service team is the reason to go. Our waiter Anthony was brilliant and both sommelier's were accommodating educational and a delight to deal with. The evening ended with a lovely Rhum Baba perfectly presented. Our only complaint was the completely overwhelmed food that featured an overdressed Wagyu tartare with no beef flavor, only texture, Oyster's flooded with a overly sweet mignonette and Caviar Bellinis made of Buckwheat which did not taste very good and had questionable texture. We did enjoy the "pillows" pasta dish. We will try the tasting menu next to see if it delivers a better culinary experience. In short, great staff, ok food.

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Experience

Atlas Main Dining-Chef's Tasting Menu

Experience

Tavern/Bar - Á La Carte Menu

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Christmas Day Dinner - Atlas Main Dining

Ziba's Bistro

4.9

4.9 (503)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Grant Park

About the restaurant

Grant Park's Best Kept Secret! A true neighborhood bistro located in Historical Grant Park home to Zoo Atlanta. Historic L.P. Grant Park is located in the southeast quadrant of the city approximately one mile from the gold dome of the state capitol building and six blocks south of I-20. The park is bordered by Boulevard SE on the east, Atlanta Avenue on the south, Cherokee Avenue on the west, Sydney Street on the north and Park Avenue and Berne Street on the northeast. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, Grant Park is the result of a gift of 100 acres to the City of Atlanta to be used in perpetuity as a public park. Lemuel Pratt Grant, donated the land and immediately began to subdivide and sell lots around the new park. The surrounding residential area grew up around the park and boasts more than 2,200 late 19th-century and early 20th-century homes and commercial structures.

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Indi

Dined today

We love Ziba's! Great food and service. A little gem!

Haven Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (3099)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Brookhaven

About the restaurant

HAVEN is an upscale eatery set in a loft with exposed brick walls, warm pecky cypress woods and soft amber lighting. The cuisine is modern American influenced by French, continental and hints of new southern. HAVEN has enjoyed remarkable success during the past seven years. Voted a top ten restaurant for six years straight, HAVEN has become quite the Atlanta destination. Haven is located in the heart of Brookhaven in the wonderfully charming Village Park Place development. The restaurant is nestled in a popular historical neighborhood one mile north of Buckhead.

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Jenny

Dined on 8 Dec 2024

Our group of friends enjoyed a delicious brunch and officially started off the holiday season! Atmosphere, service, food and drinks were top notch! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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4.8

4.8 (1807)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Midtown

About the restaurant

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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Melissa

Dined 4 days ago

Loved it. Great food and great service! Great for a birthday dinner!

Restaurant 356

4.9

4.9 (1426)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hapeville

About the restaurant

356 is a contemporary restaurant, with a relaxed yet elegant feel. The restaurant is a welcome setting to reflect & reminisce about the excitement of an unforgettable day. Enjoy a perfectly crafted menu designed to delight your appetite, while enjoying incomparable views of the Porsche Experience Center. Lunch hours are Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00am - 2:30pm.

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DonovanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food was tasty. Price point is premium. Server was knowledgeable and attentive. View of the track is nice.

Canton St. Social

4.7

4.7 (399)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Roswell

About the restaurant

Located in historic downtown Roswell, Canton St Social is a place where you can eat, drink, and feel right at home. We have a great selection of craft cocktails, wine, beer, and even a non-alcoholic cocktail menu; truly something for everyone. Come join us for brunch and design-your-own Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Enjoy one of our diverse small plates, selection of salads, eclectic handhelds, brick-oven pizzas, and main dishes including the famous Cajun Chicken Pasta, Pineapple Chutney Pork Chop, and Seared Sea Scallops. Finish your meal with a dessert cocktail and Homemade Bread Pudding or a slice of Flourless Chocolate Cake. We also have room on our covered patio for you to sit, eat, drink, and relax. Follow our Instagram @cantonstsocial to get our most up-to-date information on live music, menu changes, and specials.

Please note that our kitchen shuts down 1 hour before closing time.

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BridgetVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always excellent! The only disappointment tonight was that the server never offered us dessert. Just brought us the check.

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Muss & Turner's - Smyrna

4.7

4.7 (2059)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Vinings

About the restaurant

M&T represents a shared philosophy on food, drink, hospitality and how to do business. That philosophy is straightforward: People Matter Most, Local Is Priority, Seasonal Makes Sense, Authenticity Rules, Quality Governs, Delicious Trumps, Pretense Stinks, Comfort Feels Good, Appreciation Tastes Better, Prudence Sustains It All.

For more information on special events Iike wine tastings, beer dinners, happy hour, catering and more follow us on Facebook and Instagram or email events@mussandturners.com

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Amanda

Dined 6 days ago

We are regulars of Muss & Turner's. My husband and I either dine-in or order carry-out at least once a month. But this review in particular is based on our most recent visit for their annual Santa Brunch. This is our third year going with friends and we LOVE it. The atmosphere is a little more energetic than usual, which would be expected what with Santa being there and all. We got to introduce our 1 year old to Santa for the first time! Both he and the photographer were so nice, especially considering my daughter was a bit wary of the big guy. Then on to the buffet- everything was delicious! Our server was so pleasant. 10/10 would recommend. We look forward to this every year!

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