49 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in North Druid Hills

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1. Le Colonial - Atlanta

4.8

Exceptional(3273)

$$$$

• Vietnamese • Buckhead

Booked 70 times today

Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Chicago, Denver, Delray Beach, Houston, Lake Forest, and Naples, the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver exquisite attention to detail in the luxurious, classic, and romantic atmosphere of Buckhead Village. For special occasions, our private dining space provides a bespoke setting for unforgettable celebrations.To enhance the experience of your visit we ask that you respect our dress code.Dress Code : Business CasualNo athletic wear or athletic attire, including designer, athletic line of any kind/brand, beach flip flops or any beach attire, tank tops (men), cut-offs, sweatpants, exposed undergarments and excessively revealing clothing for indoor and outdoor dining. No baseball caps/hats. Seasonal changes may apply.

2. Whiskey Bird

4.8

Exceptional(455)

$$$$

• American • Morningside-Lenox Park

Booked 49 times today

Whiskey Bird is a casual spot in Atlanta’s Virginia Highland/ Morningside neighborhood, serving Pacific Rim–inspired dishes and classic cocktails. Drawing from our founder’s childhood spent in Hong Kong, Japan, South East Asia and along the West Coast of North America, our brunch and dinner menus range from vibrant, citrus-forward, herbaceous plates—like our spicy miso-herb Caesar salad, ahi tuna gyoza tacos, and Thai steak and noodle bowl—to rich, umami-packed dishes with layers of bold flavor, like our okonomiyaki-style crispy Brussels, spiced cauliflower esquites, and brunch bao Benedict.The atmosphere? Coastal vibes to match the menu—thanks to our friendly staff and murals by Atlanta artist Christina Kwan, spanning the dining room, covered front patio, and enclosed, heated back patio.

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3. Little Alley Steak - Buckhead

4.8

Exceptional(5557)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Buckhead

Booked 69 times today

A top-notch charcuterie. A full decanting service with an impressive wine list. A bourbon collection you wouldn’t believe. The newest edition to Buckhead, Little Alley Steak, rivals the greatest of steakhouses including Peter Luger’s in New York or Bern’s in Tampa. Creators of top OTP hotspots, Hicham Azhari and Fikret Kovac are digging into the past to create a relaxed, late 1800′s-inspired space.

4. Yebo Beach Haus

4.7

Exceptional(2466)

$$$$

• Southern African • Buckhead

Booked 75 times today

Yebo Beach Haus is a trendy beach bungalow restaurant that provides a fresh take on New American Coastal Cuisine. Situated in the heart of Buckhead, the restaurant derives decor inspiration from various beach locations around the world, where diners often comment on feeling as though they have escaped to places like Los Angeles, Miami and Cape Town upon entry. Popular dishes like the Tuna Tataki, Red Butter Curry Halibut and Ostrich Bolognese showcase Yebo's unique and boldly flavorful twist on global dishes. The space includes a serene courtyard patio, large private dining room and plentiful indoor and outdoor bar seating. To enhance the dining experience for all of our guests, we ask that you respect our elegant dining dress code. We encourage that sweatpants, athletic attire, flip flops, shorts and cropped tops not be worn.Baseball hats are not permitted.

5. Haven Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3348)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Brookhaven

Booked 35 times today

HAVEN is an upscale eatery set in a loft with exposed brick walls, warm pecky cypress woods and soft amber lighting. The cuisine is modern American influenced by French, continental and hints of new southern. HAVEN has enjoyed remarkable success during the past seven years. Voted a top ten restaurant for six years straight, HAVEN has become quite the Atlanta destination. Haven is located in the heart of Brookhaven in the wonderfully charming Village Park Place development. The restaurant is nestled in a popular historical neighborhood one mile north of Buckhead.

6. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(6064)

$$$$

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 133 times today

For over 40 years, Murphy's has ranked among Atlanta's best restaurants, famous for best brunch and creative lunch and dinner cuisine. Chef Matt McCarthy creates seasonal American menus with small plates to share, salads, and favorite entrees: Brisket, Salmon, Roasted Chicken, and Steaks. Our in-house Pastry Chef Kassie Ruffin, creates fresh pastries and desserts. Our retail wine shop provides outstanding wines to diners by the glass or bottle at value prices, with wine tastings, wine flight happy hours and wine dinners weekly and monthly. The decor combines exposed-brick walls with French café doors to divide tables among quiet spaces ideal for conversation, either inside the cozy dining room or outside on the patio. Valet parking during peak hours. Private dining available. Our Patio seating is first come, first served and seats only parties of 4 or less. Requests for patio seating are not guaranteed. Inclement weather will also cause us to close all patio seating.

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7. Divan Restaurant and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1790)

$$$$

• Persian • Midtown

Booked 19 times today

At Divan, dining is meant to be shared and savored. Located in Midtown Atlanta across from the Woodruff Arts Center, we offer an elevated yet welcoming experience centered on the timeless flavors of Persian and Mediterranean cuisine. Our menu features charcoal-grilled meats, fresh seafood, aromatic spices, regional wines, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails that honor both tradition and innovation.Dress Code is strictly enforced.No Torn / Baggy ClothingNo T Shirts / Tank TopsNo SportswearNo HatsNo flip-flops / Slids / House ShoesThe ideal dress is Smart Casual.Jeans are Ok. Jackets are preferred.

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8. Valenza Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3332)

$$$$

• Italian • Brookhaven

Booked 49 times today

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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9. Canoe

4.7

Exceptional(12053)

$$$$

• American • Vinings

Booked 111 times today

Canoe is located in Atlanta's historic Vinings area on the Chattahoochee River where Buckhead meets Vinings.Canoe's beautiful historic riverside setting makes it the perfect spot for weddings, receptions and private celebrations.Its original cuisine and distinctive design have already been featured in Bon Appetit, Food And Wine, Gourmet, The Wine Spectator and The New York Times. Canoe, recipient of the prestigious Mobil 4 Star Award, was also selected as one of the "Best New Restaurants" in the country by the James Beard Foundation.

10. no. 246

4.7

Exceptional(4274)

$$$$

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 82 times today

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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1. Le Colonial - Atlanta

2. Whiskey Bird

3. Little Alley Steak - Buckhead

4. Yebo Beach Haus

5. Haven Restaurant

6. Murphy's

7. Divan Restaurant and Bar

8. Valenza Restaurant

9. Canoe

10. no. 246

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