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EXPLORE ATLANTA | | | | | | | 931 Monroe Dr
Atlanta,
GA
30308
404-872-3333 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. This chic eatery offers soft lighting, modern art, the whir of espresso machines, and the tempting aromas of coffee and baked items. Sip a mocha au lait or indulge in a soothing White Gold (steamed milk with honey) as you listen to live music or the rhythms of a poetry reading. If the weather's mild, head for the patio and enjoy the paper or quiet conversation. A comfortable place to recharge after a day of work or play.
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| 490 E Paces Ferry Rd NE
Atlanta,
GA
30305
404-233-7673 | | | | | Description: BUCKHEAD. Owner-chef Gerry Klaskala earned his culinary stripes at the celebrated Hedgerose, known for its traditional ambiance and cuisine. These days his Aria, which has been receiving rave reviews since its 2000 debut, has become a fixture on the Buckhead dining scene thanks to its creative "slow food" and sleek atmosphere. Menu highlights include Georgia mountain trout with crab smashed potatoes and haricots vert, and zinfandel braised beef short ribs with celery whipped potatoes and sugar snap peas. Kudos go to the pastry chef whose desserts are fittingly decadent and artfully presented.
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| Atlanta Fish Market Restaurant265 Pharr Rd NE
Atlanta,
GA
30305
404-262-3165 | | | | | Description: BUCKHEAD. The extensive menu at this casual Southern restaurant features only the freshest seafood. Although the menu changes daily, typical entrees include seafood brochette with orzo, potato-crusted cod, broiled fresh-water lobster tails, and cashew swordfish. The enormous copper fish out front is a popular Buckhead landmark, and the bustling bar is a fun place to wait for a table. Reservations recommended.
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| 1198 Howell Mill Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30318
404-365-0410 | | | | | Description: WESTSIDE. This elegant restaurant is considered one of Atlanta's perhaps even the South's finest and is a superb setting for romantic, intimate dinners, special occasions and celebrations. The innovative menu changes daily. Begin with gourmet specialties such as steak tartare with shallots and capers, or foie gras terrine with brioche toast and onion jam. Selecting a main dish poses an even tougher question: will it be wood-grilled breast of squab with potato gratin, or braised red snapper with caramelized turnips? Going wrong is just short of impossible at Bacchanalia.
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| 870 N Highland
Atlanta,
GA
30306
404-897-3463 | | | | | Description: VIRGINIA HIGHLAND. This former Virginia Highlands gas station has been converted into a slick, urbane eatery offering a creative dining experience. Appetizers like rosemary pine nut popcorn or crab beignets make an excellent prelude to mussels with goat cheese or pan-roasted skate wing. The well-chosen wine list lets you find the perfect vintage to complement your meal. Reservations are not accepted but you may call ahead to have your name placed on a waiting list. Onsite parking is limited.
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| 3060 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta,
GA
30305
404-240-1984 | | | | | Description: BUCKHEAD. Shimmering Southwestern colors and nature-themed touches make dining at Nava a pleasure for all five senses. The interior is airy and neutral-toned, with Native American art and plenty of rustic wood. But taste is the favored sense, of course, with fantastic offerings like peach margaritas, green chile lobster soft tacos, and corn-crusted sauteed snapper. The wine list was chosen to enhance the spicy flavors. Smart casual attire. Reservations recommended.
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| 1232 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
Atlanta,
GA
30327
404-261-3662 | | | | | Description: BUCKHEAD. This landmark Atlanta dining spot sets the standard for luxury dining in the city. The creative American-Continental cuisine is among the best in the country, and the posh gilt-and-velvet setting makes the restaurant an ideal locale for a celebration dinner, special occasion or first-class business dinner. Try Dover sole with kippers and brown butter or battered lobster tails with Chinese honey mustard, and finish with Kahlua ice cream pie in an Oreo crust. Perfect service and an excellent wine list. Reservations highly recommended.
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| 112 Krog St
Atlanta,
GA
30307
404-524-8280 | | | | | Description: INMAN PARK. Since opening this sleek eatery, owner-chef Kevin Rathbun has fielded countless interview requests from rags all around the US. The restaurant's post-industrial decor provides the perfect backdrop for Rathbun's singularly innovative New American fare. Dazzling are "Big Plates" (tarragon-roasted chicken) and "Second Mortgage Plates" (Maine lobster and roasted green-chile soft tacos). Despite all the press and hoopla, the place maintains a neighborhood feel, and the patio dining area welcomes nightly walk-in traffic. To land a table inside, however, reservations are a must.
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| Table 1280 Restaurant and Tapas Lounge1280 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta,
GA
30309
404-897-1280. | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. Located in the Woodruff Arts Center, this sleek, minimalist-inspired dining room is a glamorous spot to dine after catching an exhibit at the High Museum next door. Designer Renzo Piano's crisp, contemporary space certainly leaves a lasting impression, and the views of the main piazza are certain to be conversation topics. The lounge area is a fun, cosmopolitan place to gather with friends over wine and tapas, and the bar staff has created several evocative cocktail choices. In the main dining room, you'll find brasserie-inspired dishes like wild boar ragu and skate wing with butternut squash highlighting the dinner menu.
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| 887 W Marietta St
Atlanta,
GA
30318
404-815-6677 | | | | | Description: WESTSIDE. Located in the King Plow Arts Center in a chic, factory-turned-restaurant setting, this trendy dining spot serves American regional cuisine with international influences. The industrial-style decor grabs your attention, but the menu soon takes over, offering artfully prepared entrees that include veal chops, lamb loin, rabbit and seafood. Delicious breads, appetizers and desserts round out the fare. A local favorite for special occasions. Reservations required. Dressy casual attire.
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