Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Atlanta

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

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Café Momentum - Atlanta

4.9

4.9 (21)

$50 and over

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Café Momentum is an award-winning restaurant and nonprofit that transforms young lives by equipping Atlanta’s justice-involved youth with life skills, education, and employment opportunities to help them achieve their full potential.

Top review

Wanda

Dined 3 days ago

Great dining experience! Service was excellent from the Valet parking to the meal and departure. The concept is transformative for the interns, which adds value to the overall dining experience. The meals we ordered were absolutely delicious. I gave it 4 stars instead of five because no one in the ATL puts pork in the greens. Hopefully they catch up and go with turkey or broth.😊

Blue Ridge Grill

4.9

4.9 (6818)

$50 and over

American

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Blue Ridge Grill is an American Grill in a mountain lodge setting - specializing in fresh seafood and prime hickory-grilled steaks, with a focus on local farm-to-table ingredients and an award winning wine cellar.

Sit back and relax in the enclosed porch area before dining or after dinner. Enjoy full bar service & appetizers in the comfort of cozy, antique, black wicker furniture adorning the porch.

We kindly ask that you respect our dress code.

Ladies
Business casual, please. Comfortable, but polished dress slacks or jeans, no shorter than mid-thigh dress/skirts (no casual shorts, sweatpants, or gym attire) and no low-cut revealing tops. No baseball hats.

Men
Business casual, please. Collared shirts. Comfortable, but polished, long pants or jeans (no casual shorts, sweatpants, or gym attire). No flip flops or hats.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Service was excellent. Food was very good.

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Popular dish

Blue Ridge Grill Salad

Popular dish

Blue Ridge Grill Ice Cream Pie

Popular dish

Lobster Club

Cooks & Soldiers

4.9

4.9 (3987)

$30 and under

Basque

West Midtown

About the restaurant

Cooks & Soldiers brings the cuisine and cultural experience of Spain’s Basque region to the flourishing West Midtown area. The menu is divided into “pintxos tradicionales,” or tapas-like snacks served atop toasted bread; “pinxtos especiales,” or Basque-inspired small plates; “asador” including a variety of wood-grilled fish, meats and vegetables; and a selection of unique and modern desserts. Behind the bar, Cooks & Soldiers offers guests an extensive collection of Basque and Spanish wines, txakoli and ciders, in addition to craft beer and signature cocktails. The cocktail list places a heavy emphasis on gin, offering a seasonal selection of house-infused tonics blended into gin tonics and other popular libations.

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Brendan

Dined 3 days ago

Joe was our server again and he’s absolutely amazing. He makes sure that you feel comfortable and taken care of!

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4.9

4.9 (1064)

$30 and under

Thai

Virginia Highland

About the restaurant

According to Zagat, This "excellent" local spot where Va-Highlanders meet is known for its "great patio" and "good, reasonably priced sushi and Thai food"; it's a mystery why it's "rarely crowded", but "those who love it" and want to keep it all to themselves "hope it stays that way."

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Suzanne

Dined on Jul 15, 2025

We have dined at Mali many times over the years. Unfortunately, our food last night did not live up to the normal quality. Each of us (party of 6) had the same impression. Very disappointing. I’m sure we will go back in the future (we live in the neighborhood) but won’t continue to go if the food quality doesn’t improve.

Mujō

4.9

4.9 (68)

$50 and over

Japanese

West Midtown

About the restaurant

Mujō is a one MICHELIN star, intimate, omakase-only tasting menu experience serving modern edomae sushi led by Executive Chef J. Trent Harris. Our menu changes daily and reflects the best seasonal ingredients available, as well as fish flown in directly from Japan. The experience consists of a series of small plates and a progression of seasonal nigiri. We are inspired by the Japanese concept of ichi-go ichi-e, 一期一会, or “one time, one meeting. Our goal is not to recreate the sushiya of Japan, but to offer an experience that represents who and where we are, while respecting and honoring the traditions of edomae sushi. Inspired by the concept of omotenashi, but rooted in southern hospitality.

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Kate

Dined 2 days ago

Customer service was better than any other Michelin starred restaurant I’ve been to. From the moment I walked in, the way the foh treated you felt warm and genuine, not forced and robotic. I knew the food would be stellar, but the hospitality made the experience perfect.

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Experience

Sushi Counter - Seasonal Omakase

Experience

Private Dining Room - Seasonal Omakase

Poor Calvin's

4.9

4.9 (8013)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Downtown

About the restaurant

We know the word "fusion" has been wielded about to justify everything from Hula Burgers to Mexican lasagna. But the East-meets-South brand of fusion happening at Poor Calvin's? It's creative; it's innovative; and it's probably unlike anything you've tasted in the ATL. After working in kitchens around the world, Calvin Phan wanted to shake things up a little. And so, into the mac 'n cheese, the Thai spices went. Now, Calvin's giving Southern staples, like sea bass and fried chicken, a decidedly creative Asian-inspired twist (and a nip of spice, too). He has created innovative dishes, approached in much the same way, leave the hands of Calvin Phan day in and day out. His dedication and attention to detail are evident in each dish and dessert. You won't be disappointed.

*Last seating 1 hour before close*

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BrittanyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Ariel & Dylan was great! Ariel knew the menu and explained each dish in detail and also made some bomb recommendations! Food was delish and service was amazing. It was my Mom bday and She enjoyed! Thanks Ariel & Dylan!

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4.9

4.9 (86)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Midtown

About the restaurant

At Agora Midtown we strive to create a refined casual dining experience, cultivated within a diverse, professional and hospitality driven environment. We feature carefully curated lunch, dinner and brunch menus that capture traditional Mediterranean dishes along with grilled kebabs. The craft cocktail bar is an experience all on its own. The bar program features hand crafted cocktails that reflect the flavors of the Mediterranean and a wine featuring wine from across Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. We invite you to join us to experience true Mediterranean hospitality at Agora Midtown.

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Houda

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

Great experience! The food was delicious and the service was great. We sat upstairs.

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Experience

Monday Night 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine

Experience

Turkish Breakfast

Ziba's Bistro

4.9

4.9 (550)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Grant Park

About the restaurant

Grant Park's Best Kept Secret! Ziba's Bistro & Wine Bar, a modern gathering space where mouthwatering flavors dance with lively ambiance, has been the epicenter for unforgettable occasions since 2010. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Grant Park, Atlanta, culinary treasures intertwine with an extensive wine list. Whether it's a captivating date night, a joyous birthday celebration or an intimate family dinner, Ziba's meticulously crafted menu promises a unique dining experience.

A true neighborhood bistro located in Historical Grant Park which is 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.

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JohnVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful ambience, great food, we had a great time !

Antica Posta

4.9

4.9 (2139)

$31 to $50

Italian

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Antica Posta is an authentic Tuscan style restaurant located in the heart of the Buckhead entertainment district of Atlanta. Antica Posta combines fresh ingredients with traditional recipes for a dining experience that until now, was only available in our first restaurant in San Casciano, Italy. Marco and Alessandro Betti, owners, proudly invites you to taste the simple, flavorful dishes that have made Italian and Tuscan cooking the most appreciated cuisine in the world.
The Antica Posta of Buckhead, brings to our community the same genuine, sincere cuisine of Tuscany. Enjoy the delicate blend of meats, fish, vegetables, spices, and condiments that for centuries have pleased the palate of the most demanding Florentines.
Welcome to the first authentic Tuscan Restaurant in Georgia.

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Jovito

Dined 6 days ago

Nice ambience. Food is delicious. Polpo is so tender. Will order it again. Roast chicken is a great deal on Sunday. Need better parking situation. Bathroom needs an upgrade.

Bones

4.9

4.9 (10809)

$50 and over

Steak

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Zagat rates Bones with the highest marks for food and service over all steakhouses in America. Bones has also been awarded by Zagat Survey as the # ONE rated restaurant over all types in Atlanta. By providing the finest quality food with an acclaimed wine cellar, there is no wonder why Bones has been recognized for the last 40 years as the benchmark of style in Atlanta.

LADIES DRESSCODE
Business casual please, comfortable but polished. Dress slacks or no shorter than mid-thigh dress (no shorts, sweatpants or gym attire) and no low-cut revealing tops.
GENTLEMENS DRESSCODE
Business casual please. Long pants, comfortable but polished collared shirts. No sweat pants or gym attire, flip flops or hats.

Ages 6-106.
Wheelchair access is available on the upper and lower levels, please let us know if one is needed.
If your desired reservation time is not available, please call the restaurant to see if there have been any cancellations.

Top review

MARIANVIP

Dined 1 day ago

As always, we were treated as guests in someone’s home. Warm, welcoming, fun staff and terrific food!

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