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 |
$$$$$ | Italian |
At
Sotto Sotto ('hush hush' in Italian), the noise is
incredible; this is the place of the moment and an energetic crowd
all seem happy to shout at one another over their seafood risotto.
The wood-roasted fish is Sotto Sotto's specialty, and the rich
chocolate soup, with dark Belgian chocolate, hazelnut whipped cream
and sugar croutons is delectable. The bartender makes an excellent
martini and the all-Italian wine list is extensive. Sotto Sotto is
open all week from 5.30pm till late.
Address: 313 North Highland Ave
Telephone: (404) 523 6678
Tamarind Thai Cuisine |
$$$$$ | Thai |
For great Thai food, Tamarind is the place to go. Tamarind is a
serious, classy restaurant and the quality of the authentically
prepared, ethnic cuisine is unparalleled. The exterior is grim but
inside it's all about white tablecloths, fresh flowers,
sophisticated decor and impeccable service. The menu includes
neua yang nam tok (waterfall beef), consisting of tender
strips of steak marinated in tamarind and chilli peppers, cooked
with shallots, sesame seeds and mint leaves. Tamarind is open daily
till late but only from 5pm on weekends.
Address: 80 14th Street
Telephone: (404) 873 4888
Eno |
$$$$$ | Mediterranean |
Located in Midtown, near several theatres and within walking
distance of the Fox, Eno has a posh dining room and a wine bar,
serving small platters and appetizers. In the bar the wines are
available by the taste, glass or bottle. The cuisine ranges
includes delectable braised rabbit and goat-cheese tortellini with
fennel pollen and citrus, as well as whole roasted fish of the day
with roasted fennel, potato and singed black olives. Be sure to try
the lovely fig and apple tart. Eno's is open daily till late, but
only from 5pm on Saturday.
Address: 800 Peachtree Street
Telephone: (404) 685 3191
Murphy's |
$$$$$ | American |
Murphy's was a wine-and-cheese shop and evolved into a
restaurant and bakery with a cozy atmosphere; one of the most
popular venues in Atlanta for brunch. The bakery/wine shop has
display cases overflowing with pastries, crusty fresh-baked breads
and luscious desserts. For dinner, Murphy's offers a variety of
entrees, including sautéed rainbow trout with sweet-potato
hash; there's also a good selection of pastas, salads, waffles and
pancakes. Murphy's is open all week till late.
Address: 997 Virginia Ave
Telephone: (404) 872 0904
Set in a picturesque spot on the Chattahoochee River, Canoe's
cuisine is exceptional; the menu is American with Asian accents.
Roasted rabbit spring rolls, with fig barbecue glaze, is a great
starter and nicely followed by an innovative pasta or risotto. For
a local dish with a twist, Canoe serves seared Carolina trout with
citrus/brown-butter sauce. There is an excellent wine list, which
includes a few organic options. In good weather, ask for a table
out on the large, canopied patio. Canoe is open all week, but not
for lunch on Friday or Saturday.
Address: 4199 Paces Ferry Road
Telephone: (770) 432 2663
The Dining Room |
$$$$$ | French |
From service to cuisine, it doesn't get much better than the
Dining Room; they exceed all expectations with the French, Spanish
and North African influences evident in their menu. A perfect
cheese service is available, as well as a splendid variety of
desserts and luxurious chocolate treats; among the specialties is a
Cuban chocolate tart. Jackets are required for men and the Dining
Room is open all but Sunday evenings.
Address: 3434 Peachtree Road
Telephone: (404) 237 2700
Nava's earth-toned interior is gorgeous and home to truly
inventive Southwestern cuisine. Enchiladas and tostadas are stuffed
with such delicacies as rock shrimp and jalapeño honey
mustard, or mussels dry-roasted in a hot iron skillet and served in
spicy chipotle broth. For dessert, try the roasted-banana
enchilada, with warm caramel sauce. Enjoy Nava's extensive wine
list and a large selection of tequilas, beers and margaritas; the
prickly-pear margarita is a must. Nava is open all week but only in
the evenings on Saturday and Sunday.
Address: 3060 Peachtree Road
Telephone: (404) 240 1984
Veni Vidi Vici |
$$$$$ | Italian |
This elegant theatre-district restaurant has an intimate
atmosphere and a bustling exhibition kitchen. Specialties include
piatti piccoli (small plates) such as skewers of shrimp or
prosciutto and pear, traditionally served with cocktails and fresh
handmade pastas. The house specialty is linguine with Little Neck
clams in a white or spicy red sauce. The carefully selected wine
list is almost entirely Italian. Veni Vidi Vici is open daily till
late.
Address: 41 14th Street
Telephone: (404) 875 8424
Floataway Café |
$$$$$ | 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
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