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1. TWO urban licks
4.6
Exceptional(12214)
Price: Expensive
• American • Poncey-Highland
Booked 72 times today
TWO urban licks is a buzzing spot with a vibrant bar scene. The reviews highlight the lively atmosphere, live music, and energetic vibe. It's a popular spot for dates and gatherings, with a great selection of wines on tap and craft cocktails. The ambiance is praised as cool, hip, and cosmopolitan.
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2. Bulla Gastrobar - Atlanta
4.6
Exceptional(1972)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Midtown
Booked 30 times today
Bulla (boo-ya), which is slang for chatter and what people are talking about, is devoted to delight you by serving your favorite Spanish dishes such as “Patatas Bravas," "Huevos Bulla," "Buñuelos de Bacalao," and other tapas, as well as tantalizing daily specials from our kitchen to bed shared amongst friends.We select only the finest and freshest ingredients, accented in our authentic, savory cuisine. Our ambiance is created to stir the senses and stimulate your appetite. We invite you to join us to indulge in a celebration of good taste!
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3. The Optimist
4.7
Exceptional(9309)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Midtown
Booked 54 times today
The Optimist brings a seaside fish camp experience to landlocked Atlantans. The ever-changing menu features high-quality, sustainable seafood masterfully paired with fresh, local ingredients. From sophisticated, daily-catch dishes to crudos and beachside classics, chef-owner Ford Fry’s the Optimist transports guests to their favorite coastal haunts.
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4. Ray's in the City
4.6
Exceptional(7092)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 30 times today
Ray's in the City offers seafood flown-in-daily, prime steaks & chops, an award-winning wine list, hand-crafted cocktails, and a professional service staff. We look forward to serving you!
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5. STK - Atlanta
4.0
Excellent(7799)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Midtown
Booked 70 times today
STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices. STK Atlanta is located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of Peachtree & 12th. STK Atlanta also offers a variety of private dining rooms.
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6. Alma Cocina - Downtown
4.6
Exceptional(2509)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Downtown
Booked 21 times today
Alma Cocina’s refreshing new approach to contemporary Mexican cuisine has delighted guests since 2011 while continuing to evolve today. Traditional Latin American ingredients make for vibrant and flavorful dishes that showcase a familiar yet always new dining experience. Beyond a superior menu, they offer a unique range of tequila and cocktails with Atlanta’s Best Margarita. You won’t find this anywhere else but Alma. We are positioned perfectly for downtown corporate and social groups and private dining.
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7. Ecco Midtown
4.6
Exceptional(5058)
Price: Expensive
• European • Midtown
Booked 17 times today
Ecco Midtown has been an Atlanta institution since being named Esquire’s "Best New Restaurant in America" in 2006. Since then, Ecco has built a reputation on serving up handcrafted and artisan flavors like hearth-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, and mouthwatering charcuterie boards to pair with an adventurous cocktail list and expertly curated cellar. With its open air patio, stylish yet unpretentious vibe, and enviable location in the heart of Atlanta, Ecco Midtown is the kind of place where every meal feels special.
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8. Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta
4.1
Excellent(1365)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 11 times today
Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Amalfi Cucina & Mercato - Downtown Atlanta is a traditional Neapolitan trattoria centered around an open kitchen featuring a 6,000 pound wood-burning brick oven imported from Italy. The 170 seat dining room also has large semicircular booths, custom wrought iron chandeliers along with Juliet balconies overlooking an Italian-inspired entryway. Originating in and the true pizza of Naples in the 1600s, Vera Pizza Napoletana is 12 inches or less in size, made from simple fresh quality ingredients from the Campania region of Italy and cooked at temperatures in excess of 900 degrees in approximately 60 seconds. Just launched, a new menu which includes many fresh pastas, salads, appetizers and desserts, including beautiful imported gelato. Enjoy a full bar with local beer on tap, exclusive wine list and specialty cocktails in beautiful Downtown Atlanta.
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9. The Consulate
4.7
Exceptional(2165)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Midtown
Booked 15 times today
The Consulate's vibrant bar scene is praised by customers in reviews, with comments such as 'great ambiance' and 'cool vibe and atmosphere'. The drinks are described as 'top-notch' and 'incredible', with the bar staff being 'knowledgeable' and 'attentive'. The menu is said to change regularly, adding to the exciting atmosphere of the bar. It's a place where you can 'hang with your friends, or professional dinner' and enjoy 'great cocktails and food'.
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10. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint
4.3
Awesome(2108)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown
Booked 28 times today
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is the continuation of a deep history in Atlanta at the iconic 200 Peachtree St. address, Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint brings to the city a place to relax while enjoying live entertainment and exceptional cuisine. A per person entertainment fee is applied to your bill Thursday - Saturday, and on some Sunday's. Historically, juke joints originated in the rural outskirts of many southern towns to give African American communities a place to kick back and unwind after a long week of work. Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint represents diverse culture, featuring music across all genres and popular hits throughout American history. An imaginative menu makes Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint a staple in Atlanta’s downtown restaurant scene and the allure of traditional juke joints is showcased in the restaurant’s design.
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