Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in DeKalb

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Lips - Atlanta

4.9

4.9 (701)

$31 to $50

American

Brookhaven

About the restaurant

Lips Atlanta, “The Ultimate in Drag Dining”
It’s Dinner theatre with a fabulous Drag Show!
Your server will also be performing in the Vegas Style Drag Show
Lots of Divas and some Dudes - Glitz and Glam Showstoppers, Torch songs, celebrity look-a-likes, Frozen drinks, Specialty Cocktails like “Kick the Bitch to the Curb”
Guests must be aged 18+

SHOW SCHEDULE

Wednesdays-Bitchy Bingo starting at 7pm

Thursdays-Dinner with the Divas AND Drag Trivia starting at 7pm
Fridays and Saturdays-Glitz and Glam Dinner Seatings
Saturday and Sunday Brunches every weekend
Saturday late night CLUB TABOO starting at 11:30pm
Sunday Night Showstoppers starting at 7pm

SHOW PACKAGES

Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday night - $32.00
3 course Dinner & Show Package

Friday and Saturday Glitz and Glam - $49.00
3 course Dinner & Show Package

Saturday and Sunday Brunches - $42.95
Brunch and Show Package including unlimited Mimosas or Bloody Marys

Club Taboo-Saturday Night - $15 show cover/$15 food or beverage min.

Top review

BARBARA

Dined 7 days ago

Great entertainment. Great food. Great pricing. Great Mimosa I attended the brunch,

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Experience

SUNDAY DRAGALICIOUS BRUNCH!

Silla Del Toro - Toco Hills

4.8

4.8 (50)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

North Druid Hills

About the restaurant

Silla Del Toro, a new tapas restaurant in Toco Hills | Emory area in Atlanta, invites you to experience the flavors of Spain. Sharing is encouraged over a variety of small and large plates, alongside Spanish-inspired cocktails and an extensive wine list. The restaurant caters to both intimate gatherings and larger groups, offering a private dining room. Located in the Toco Hills Shopping Center, the restaurant has a large parking area directly in front of the location.

Top review

FrancineVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Sillia el Toro is my go to spot for good food, service, and ambiance. Drinks are excellent! The albondigas are one of my favorite items on the menu! If you haven't been there before, check it out.

Terra Terroir

4.6

4.6 (1925)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Brookhaven

About the restaurant

An amazing surprise tucked in a Brookhaven shopping center. One would have no idea that the interior is so appealing until stepping inside only to reveal the heated and cooled covered patio with lush gardens, fireplaces, and awesome lighting (great for date night). The wine list is a 18-time Wine Spectator Award winner, and the executive Chef Charles Zeran delivers up nightly specials (sign up at www.terraterroir.com) and innovative American fusion dishes (great small dishes and hamburger as well). And a top-shelf and intimate Bar Terroir with a daily happy hour with Sam the Man. Check online reviews and you will see people don't just "like" this place: they "love" it. Reasonable pricing, fresh locally-sourced food and the best patio in Georgia. And if you like ambiance, attentive service Terra Terroir delivers. An Open Table Diner's Choice with a 4.7 rating with a neighborhood following that doesn't mind keeping it a secret. What's not to like at this gem of a restaurant!

Top review

Beverly

Dined on Jul 7, 2025

Outstanding service, beautiful setting. And delicious food—hard to beat that combination! Terra Terroir is the best!

CT Cantina & Taqueria - Dunwoody

4.6

4.6 (65)

$30 and under

Mexican

Dunwoody

About the restaurant

CT Tacos Restaurants’ mission is to deliver the ultimate experience by incorporating invigorating flavors, inviting atmospheres, and flawless customer service.

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Latoya

Dined 7 days ago

Loved it. Great addition to the area. Would recommend

Valenza Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3218)

$31 to $50

Italian

Brookhaven

About the restaurant

Valenza is a cozy, upscale Italian eatery in Brookhaven. It takes its name from a small village in the Piedmonte region of Northern Italy. Valenza is well known throughout the world for its artisan jewelry manufacturing which has earned it the nickname “city of gold”. The cuisine at VALENZA is inspired by the diverse culture of Northern Italy. Executive Chef Matt Swickerath’s focus is on classic and modern cooking methods using fresh seasonal and local ingredients to create a classic Italian menu with an updated culinary touch. The menu features a variety of antipasti, pasta, risotto and Italian entrees. Valenza has the heart and spirit of a cozy and warm Italian village café in an upscale setting. The dining room features venetian plastered walls with rustic oak and pine woods. Experience the warmth and elegance of Valenza when dining under the antique European candle chandeliers. Valenza offers a wonderful private dining room with seating for 30 guests.

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BruceVIP

Dined 5 days ago

A regular dining spot. Food is delicious and great service.

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McKendrick's Steakhouse - Perimeter Center

4.8

4.8 (4242)

$50 and over

Steak

Dunwoody

About the restaurant

For more than 20 years, McKendrick’s Steak House has been regarded as one of Atlanta’s best fine dining restaurants. Serving prime aged steaks and the freshest seafood, paired with savory sides and an award-winning wine list, mouth-watering flavors and consistent personal service keep locals and visitors alike coming back to this locally owned establishment.

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MichaelSVIP

Dined 6 days ago

McKendrick’s is of the better steakhouses in the Atlanta area. The steak is delicious and well seasoned. The crabcake tuna app was delicious.

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4.5

4.5 (104)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Brookhaven

About the restaurant

The Ashford is a chef-driven neighborhood restaurant set in the heart of Brookhaven on Dresden Drive. Serving a selection of both shareable dishes and traditional entrees, our ever-changing menu focuses on locally-sourced ingredients and innovative takes on classic favorites and comforts. We invite you to explore a menu of sophisticated yet approachable cuisine, expertly paired with a craft cocktail or glass of wine.

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Damon

Dined on Jul 5, 2025

Great, service and ambiance. The food was delicious.

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Experience

Live Music every Thursday!

The Capital Grille - Atlanta - Dunwoody Perimeter Mall

4.7

4.7 (3098)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Dunwoody

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

Top review

Robin

Dined 4 days ago

Dree was just a fabulous server!!! We love spending birthdays at the capital grille

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon 10oz

Experience

The Generous Pour Summer Wine-Tasting Event

Arnette's Chop Shop

4.8

4.8 (2526)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Brookhaven

About the restaurant

ARNETTE'S Chop Shop is a modern take on the traditional American steakhouse and features a contemporary, chef-driven menu, extensive wine list and a well-curated craft cocktail program.

The restaurant’s interior was created to compliment the industrial modern design movement, exposing the natural character of the reclaimed warehouse while blending vintage, classic and modern design influences.

The restaurant is split into two levels. The dining room is appointed with custom wood and leather booths, banquettes and tables. The main level also boasts an open kitchen complete with a custom built wood burning and open flame hearth and charbroiler.

The lavish upscale bar is positioned on the second level above the main entrance and dining room. The bar has a contemporary yet warm den style ambiance with a open air terrace. The ceilings are low and the walls are adorned with paintings of famous musicians of past and present.

Top review

MonicaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always an excellent meal and outstanding service at Arnette’s!

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4.8

4.8 (3848)

$30 and under

Italian

Decatur

About the restaurant

No. 246 offers “OG” red sauce, classic Italian – a reimagined direction that marks a new era for the Decatur gem, paying homage to the old-school, Italian dining scenes of yesteryear. From chefs Drew Belline and Ford Fry, the menu showcases the likes of spicy rigatoni vodka and a bowl of meatballs in gravy plus remixed, throwback to classics like calamari marinara, cheesy garlic bread, Nonna-approved pizzas and pastas and secondi crowd-pleasers like chicken al limone and shrimp scampi – plus classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list of American and Italian standouts. For more information on our Chef's Counter, please visit our website.

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Khymorah

Dined 4 days ago

We had a wonderful evening. The service was wonderful, and the food was great especially the tiramisu. I brought a friend, who is a new mother, and they made her feel really special!

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