Restaurants in Atlanta
Offering just about every type of cuisine under the sun, eating
out in Atlanta is a sensory explosion and visitors with a taste for
excitement and variety won't be disappointed. One of the fastest
growing metropolitan areas in the United States and the third
largest city in the country, there are a lot of restaurants to feed
a lot of people in Atlanta!
Atlanta locals love to dine out so visitors can expect
restaurants to be bustling and dripping with atmosphere. From
traditional Southern cooking like fried chicken, shrimp, fish and
okra to the legendary peaches, pecans, peanuts and Vidalia onions
that Georgia is known for, the food in Atlanta is second to none.
Be sure to sample some peach cobbler and a slice of pecan nut pie
for good measure.
You can't beat the hospitality of the south and the quality of
the food isn't far behind. Head to Buckhead for trendy eateries and
good home-cooked food, while Decatur, Midtown and Virginia-Highland
can't be beat when it comes to international cuisine. Most of
Atlanta's finest restaurants require reservations and it is
customary to tip waiters 15%, while in expensive restaurants,
tipping anything up to 20% is the norm.
In an ambience thick and tightly packed room the trendiest
diners in Atlanta share American cuisine with local Georgian
ingredients. An open kitchen adds to the lively setting which bills
itself rather perfectly as an 'upscale urban eatery' although a
local neighbourhood feel also persists. Reservations should be made
for daily lunch and dinner.
Address: 1441 Dresden Drive, Suite 100
Telephone: 404 969 0700
| Ann's Snack Bar |
$$$$$ | American |
Burger aficionados will literally have their hands full on Ann's
famous Ghetto Burger, a monstrous pile of ingredients consistently
chosen as the best burger in all of America. Ann herself still
churns out delicious fast food treats to locals and the lucky few
out-of-towners who catch wind of her fryer. Its all made to go as
the small establishment can't fit more than a few patrons at a
time. Monday through Saturday 11am to 9pm.
Address: 1615 Memorial Dr
Telephone: 404 687 9207
| Mary Mac's |
$$$$$ | American |
It is a classic not to be missed institution of southern dining
and a litany of celebrity patrons and their pictures on the wall
would attest to it. Hearty southern meals like fried chicken and
barbecue are big pieces of evidence that cooking doesn't need to be
fancy to be downright delicious. Open seven days a week 11am to
9pm.
Address: 224 Ponce de Leon Ave
E-mail: events@marymacs.com
Telephone: 404 876 1800
Bone's is Atlanta's most famous steakhouse; a key lunch venue
for important people, from presidents to businessmen and
celebrities, with a masculine, club setting. Bone's serves the best
prime-aged Iowa beef, prepared exactly as ordered. The lamb chops
are another delicious option, as is the Maine lobster. Decadent
desserts include Mountain-high Pie (layers of chocolate chip, rum
raisin and vanilla ice cream). The wine gallery has hundreds of
excellent wines, specialising in French and Californian bottles.
Lighter entrees are on the menu for lunch and Bone's is open daily
for lunch (except Saturday) and dinner.
Address: 3130 Piedmont Road
Telephone: (404) 237 2663
| Sotto Sotto |
$$$$$ | Italian |
At
Sotto Sotto ('hush hush' in Italian), the noise is
incredible; this is the place of the moment and an energetic crowd
all seem happy to shout at one another over their seafood risotto.
The wood-roasted fish is Sotto Sotto's specialty, and the rich
chocolate soup, with dark Belgian chocolate, hazelnut whipped cream
and sugar croutons is delectable. The bartender makes an excellent
martini and the all-Italian wine list is extensive. Sotto Sotto is
open all week from 5.30pm till late.
Address: 313 North Highland Ave
Telephone: (404) 523 6678
| Murphy's |
$$$$$ | American |
Murphy's was a wine-and-cheese shop and evolved into a
restaurant and bakery with a cozy atmosphere; one of the most
popular venues in Atlanta for brunch. The bakery/wine shop has
display cases overflowing with pastries, crusty fresh-baked breads
and luscious desserts. For dinner, Murphy's offers a variety of
entrees, including sautéed rainbow trout with sweet-potato
hash; there's also a good selection of pastas, salads, waffles and
pancakes. Murphy's is open all week till late.
Address: 997 Virginia Ave
Telephone: (404) 872 0904
| The Dining Room |
$$$$$ | French |
From service to cuisine, it doesn't get much better than the
Dining Room; they exceed all expectations with the French, Spanish
and North African influences evident in their menu. A perfect
cheese service is available, as well as a splendid variety of
desserts and luxurious chocolate treats; among the specialties is a
Cuban chocolate tart. Jackets are required for men and the Dining
Room is open all but Sunday evenings.
Address: 3434 Peachtree Road
Telephone: (404) 237 2700
Nava's earth-toned interior is gorgeous and home to truly
inventive Southwestern cuisine. Enchiladas and tostadas are stuffed
with such delicacies as rock shrimp and jalapeño honey
mustard, or mussels dry-roasted in a hot iron skillet and served in
spicy chipotle broth. For dessert, try the roasted-banana
enchilada, with warm caramel sauce. Enjoy Nava's extensive wine
list and a large selection of tequilas, beers and margaritas; the
prickly-pear margarita is a must. Nava is open all week but only in
the evenings on Saturday and Sunday.
Address: 3060 Peachtree Road
Telephone: (404) 240 1984
| Veni Vidi Vici |
$$$$$ | Italian |
This elegant theatre-district restaurant has an intimate
atmosphere and a bustling exhibition kitchen. Specialties include
piatti piccoli (small plates) such as skewers of shrimp or
prosciutto and pear, traditionally served with cocktails and fresh
handmade pastas. The house specialty is linguine with Little Neck
clams in a white or spicy red sauce. The carefully selected wine
list is almost entirely Italian. Veni Vidi Vici is open daily till
late.
Address: 41 14th Street
Telephone: (404) 875 8424
| Floataway Café |
$$$$$ | French |
Hidden on a secluded industrial street, in a renovated
warehouse, the Floataway Café opened in 1998. The menu
changes daily, with fresh and local organic produce and unusual
ingredients being the order of the day. Enjoy succulent
wood-grilled or roasted meats and seafood or homemade pastas;
grilled steak with pommes frites and red-wine shallot butter is a
house speciality. The wine list is quite international and
complements the food beautifully. Floataway Café is open
Tuesday to Saturday, from 6pm to 10pm.
Address: Suite 15, 1123 Zonolite Road
Telephone: (404) 892 1414
