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Atlanta’s 12 most drop-dead gorgeous restaurants

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by Laura Scholz
Updated May 13, 2024

Good food tastes even better in a stunning setting. Atlanta’s best restaurants are all about Southern hospitality, exceptional dishes, and top-tier drinks, but some take it to new heights with immersive, transportive decor.

A tranquil American spot leans into its Chattahoochee River backdrop with canoe-like wooden ceilings. Cascading ivy and cherry blossom trees bring floral flair to a fairy-tale inspired date-night standby. Art by Picasso and Monet dials up the wow factor at a MICHELIN-starred hotel charmer.

These super-stylish restaurants deliver unforgettable dining experiences. Read on for a guide to the 12 most beautiful restaurants in Atlanta.

4.7 (11743)
$31 to $50
American
Vinings

Both the decor and the locally sourced food take cues from nature at this elegant, award-winning restaurant on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. The dining room features hand-forged iron vines and wooden ceilings resembling canoes. Not to mention an open kitchen framed by arches to watch executive chef Matthew Basford whip up occasion-worthy dishes like roasted Duroc pork chops and slow-braised rabbit. Snag a seat in the sunroom or outdoor patio for spectacular river and garden views.

Top review
TravisVIP
Dined 4 days ago
It was fun celebrating my birthday at Canoe. The kangaroo was something else, with flavors I had not tasted before. For the main dish, I chose the rabbit and loved the Gruyère ravioli and char that came with it. They serve the rabbit without the bone, so it was much easier to eat and more enjoyable than usual. The panna cotta for desert was tasty as well. Service was very attentive and polite, seating in our booth was comfortable and the grounds were beautiful. 10/10!

Both the decor and the locally sourced food take cues from nature at this elegant, award-winning restaurant on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. The dining room features hand-forged iron vines and wooden ceilings resembling canoes. Not to mention an open kitchen framed by arches to watch executive chef Matthew Basford whip up occasion-worthy dishes like roasted Duroc pork chops and slow-braised rabbit. Snag a seat in the sunroom or outdoor patio for spectacular river and garden views.

Top review
TravisVIP
Dined 4 days ago
It was fun celebrating my birthday at Canoe. The kangaroo was something else, with flavors I had not tasted before. For the main dish, I chose the rabbit and loved the Gruyère ravioli and char that came with it. They serve the rabbit without the bone, so it was much easier to eat and more enjoyable than usual. The panna cotta for desert was tasty as well. Service was very attentive and polite, seating in our booth was comfortable and the grounds were beautiful. 10/10!
4.5 (518)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Buckhead

Chef-owner Forough Vakili’s French culinary training and Persian heritage—she was raised on her family’s farm in Iran—are both on full display at this sophisticated all-day cafe. With cozy banquettes and handwoven rugs, the bright space is just as ideal for sipping a leisurely coffee as it is for grabbing a casual lunch with friends. At night, linger in the luxe dining room or perch at the sleek marble bar framed by dramatic saffron drapes to dig into French-inspired dishes like steak au poivre and confit duck leg.

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Christie
Dined 3 days ago
It was the first time my husband and I ate here and it was very good. Our server, Freddy, was very friendly, personable and made the experience even more enjoyable.

Chef-owner Forough Vakili’s French culinary training and Persian heritage—she was raised on her family’s farm in Iran—are both on full display at this sophisticated all-day cafe. With cozy banquettes and handwoven rugs, the bright space is just as ideal for sipping a leisurely coffee as it is for grabbing a casual lunch with friends. At night, linger in the luxe dining room or perch at the sleek marble bar framed by dramatic saffron drapes to dig into French-inspired dishes like steak au poivre and confit duck leg.

Top review
Christie
Dined 3 days ago
It was the first time my husband and I ate here and it was very good. Our server, Freddy, was very friendly, personable and made the experience even more enjoyable.
4.6 (2658)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Buckhead

With Instagrammable ivy, cherry blossom trees, and larger-than-life floral installations hanging from the ceiling, this date-night magnet is a fairytale-inspired wonderland. For sipping colorful cocktails like the Not So French, a violet liqueur-forward riff on the French 75, head to the lush garden, adorned with delicate tile mosaics. Or find a table inside the pink-and-green dining room to dig into European-inspired dishes like cavatelli with lamb ragu and jamon croquetas.

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Regina
Dined on Jul 4, 2025
As always had wonderful food and excellent service!

With Instagrammable ivy, cherry blossom trees, and larger-than-life floral installations hanging from the ceiling, this date-night magnet is a fairytale-inspired wonderland. For sipping colorful cocktails like the Not So French, a violet liqueur-forward riff on the French 75, head to the lush garden, adorned with delicate tile mosaics. Or find a table inside the pink-and-green dining room to dig into European-inspired dishes like cavatelli with lamb ragu and jamon croquetas.

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Regina
Dined on Jul 4, 2025
As always had wonderful food and excellent service!
4.6 (290)
$31 to $50
American
Old Fourth Ward

Restaurateur Tal Baum’s Atrium is a tropical oasis inside bustling Ponce City Market. Sip on creative cocktails like the Lacandon Swizzle—a spicy take on the margarita—in the lounge that’s decorated with hand-painted emerald-green tiles and pastel-hued birds on the wall. On the restaurant’s bistro side, get comfy in a plush pink banquette under dramatic ceiling florals (from local design studio Pinker Times) to dine on globally inspired dishes like tempura vegetables and crispy flatbreads.

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Matt
Dined today
Atrium truly never disappoints. Great atmosphere. Great food. Great service.

Restaurateur Tal Baum’s Atrium is a tropical oasis inside bustling Ponce City Market. Sip on creative cocktails like the Lacandon Swizzle—a spicy take on the margarita—in the lounge that’s decorated with hand-painted emerald-green tiles and pastel-hued birds on the wall. On the restaurant’s bistro side, get comfy in a plush pink banquette under dramatic ceiling florals (from local design studio Pinker Times) to dine on globally inspired dishes like tempura vegetables and crispy flatbreads.

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Matt
Dined today
Atrium truly never disappoints. Great atmosphere. Great food. Great service.
4.8 (1873)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown

The interiors at this rooftop legend are as striking as the revolving blue tower it calls home. Zoom up 22 stories via a glass elevator to the throwback mid century-era dining room, where low-slung sofas, angular chairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows give you a bird’s-eye view of the city’s shimmery skyline. The menu celebrates American classics like fried oysters Rockefeller and steak Oscar—don’t skip the blue-domed chocolate dessert, a shout-out to the building’s iconic exterior.

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Monica
Dined 1 day ago
Overall excellent food and service. Our waitress was great

The interiors at this rooftop legend are as striking as the revolving blue tower it calls home. Zoom up 22 stories via a glass elevator to the throwback mid century-era dining room, where low-slung sofas, angular chairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows give you a bird’s-eye view of the city’s shimmery skyline. The menu celebrates American classics like fried oysters Rockefeller and steak Oscar—don’t skip the blue-domed chocolate dessert, a shout-out to the building’s iconic exterior.

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Monica
Dined 1 day ago
Overall excellent food and service. Our waitress was great
4.8 (2228)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Buckhead

Yes, the multi-course tasting menu at this MICHELIN-starred spot inside the St. Regis Hotel delivers. But so does its ornate dining room, with a museum-worthy gallery of 20th-century art with works by Picasso and Monet, plus dark lacquered walls and stately leather chairs. As if that wasn’t enough, Atlas is also home to one of Atlanta’s most exclusive wine lists, featuring more than 90 rotating wines by the glass, plus a Madeira selection, ideal for stretching the night.

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Leonel
Dined today
One of the best food experiences in my life. Matt was very attentive. The food was divine.

Yes, the multi-course tasting menu at this MICHELIN-starred spot inside the St. Regis Hotel delivers. But so does its ornate dining room, with a museum-worthy gallery of 20th-century art with works by Picasso and Monet, plus dark lacquered walls and stately leather chairs. As if that wasn’t enough, Atlas is also home to one of Atlanta’s most exclusive wine lists, featuring more than 90 rotating wines by the glass, plus a Madeira selection, ideal for stretching the night.

Top review
Leonel
Dined today
One of the best food experiences in my life. Matt was very attentive. The food was divine.
4.7 (4681)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Sandy Springs

More is more at The Select, named after the famed Parisian brasserie. The restaurant’s elaborate ceiling displays change seasonally—think florals and colored lanterns in the spring and evergreens and holiday-themed ornaments in the winter. Ever-changing wall and ceiling projections, like twinkling stars and mosaic tiles, add artistic swagger and ambiance throughout the year. Expect food that’s as lavish as the decor, with European-accented dishes including steak frites and oysters.

Top review
WilliamVIP
Dined 4 days ago
A friend and I ate at the bar, and were served by Daniel. Daniel was managing both drink orders and was also serving food and he did so with great organization, amazing skill, and with a good deal of humor, he's a real asset to the restaurant!

More is more at The Select, named after the famed Parisian brasserie. The restaurant’s elaborate ceiling displays change seasonally—think florals and colored lanterns in the spring and evergreens and holiday-themed ornaments in the winter. Ever-changing wall and ceiling projections, like twinkling stars and mosaic tiles, add artistic swagger and ambiance throughout the year. Expect food that’s as lavish as the decor, with European-accented dishes including steak frites and oysters.

Top review
WilliamVIP
Dined 4 days ago
A friend and I ate at the bar, and were served by Daniel. Daniel was managing both drink orders and was also serving food and he did so with great organization, amazing skill, and with a good deal of humor, he's a real asset to the restaurant!
4.7 (1354)
$31 to $50
Lebanese
Buckhead

Named for partners Ryan, Tony, and Jonathan Akly’s Lebanese grandmother, this airy Buckhead restaurant is a love letter to all things Mediterranean with sweeping columns, black velvet chairs, and opulent chandeliers. Lebanon also plays a starring role on the menu, where favorites include grilled branzino with herbed tahini and minced beef and lamb kebabs. The arak service, which highlights the traditional Lebanese anise-flavored liquor, adds to the Middle Eastern mood.

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TerryVIP
Dined 4 days ago
The best food and service and overall a fantastic experience as usual.

Named for partners Ryan, Tony, and Jonathan Akly’s Lebanese grandmother, this airy Buckhead restaurant is a love letter to all things Mediterranean with sweeping columns, black velvet chairs, and opulent chandeliers. Lebanon also plays a starring role on the menu, where favorites include grilled branzino with herbed tahini and minced beef and lamb kebabs. The arak service, which highlights the traditional Lebanese anise-flavored liquor, adds to the Middle Eastern mood.

Top review
TerryVIP
Dined 4 days ago
The best food and service and overall a fantastic experience as usual.
4.8 (2167)
$31 to $50
Global, International
Midtown

At The Consulate, the sexy mid-century decor includes vintage cognac leather sofas, half-moon booths, artwork by Andy Warhol and Radcliffe Bailey, and a bar made from a repurposed hand-carved bed. International fare like Ethiopian lamb tibs and chef-owner Mei Lin’s Thai okra comes on ceramic plates sourced from all over the world. Travel the globe without a passport with “The Visa,” a rotating quarterly menu that highlights the cuisine of a single focus country, like India or Paraguay.

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Kimberly
Dined today
The experience was amazing. Awesome place to celebrate my birthday. Our server. Deja was amazing. She made the experience so much worth it my new favorite spot.

At The Consulate, the sexy mid-century decor includes vintage cognac leather sofas, half-moon booths, artwork by Andy Warhol and Radcliffe Bailey, and a bar made from a repurposed hand-carved bed. International fare like Ethiopian lamb tibs and chef-owner Mei Lin’s Thai okra comes on ceramic plates sourced from all over the world. Travel the globe without a passport with “The Visa,” a rotating quarterly menu that highlights the cuisine of a single focus country, like India or Paraguay.

Top review
Kimberly
Dined today
The experience was amazing. Awesome place to celebrate my birthday. Our server. Deja was amazing. She made the experience so much worth it my new favorite spot.
4.6 (391)
$31 to $50
Mexican
West Midtown

This sultry Mexican-Japanese spot from chef Santiago Gomez features a moody dining room with dark wooden furniture, feathery light fixtures, and an open kitchen known for hits like miso-caramel cauliflower roasted on open flames. Even cocktails here are a spectacle, including the espresso-based, which is combined in a moka pot and poured tableside. End with a nightcap at the copper bar under white pendant lights or on the rooftop terrace, with sweeping city views.

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Brin
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Loved our server Bella! Will definitely request her section every time I go.

This sultry Mexican-Japanese spot from chef Santiago Gomez features a moody dining room with dark wooden furniture, feathery light fixtures, and an open kitchen known for hits like miso-caramel cauliflower roasted on open flames. Even cocktails here are a spectacle, including the espresso-based, which is combined in a moka pot and poured tableside. End with a nightcap at the copper bar under white pendant lights or on the rooftop terrace, with sweeping city views.

Top review
Brin
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Loved our server Bella! Will definitely request her section every time I go.
4.2 (670)
$30 and under
Asian
Dunwoody

This two-level Thai-Chinese sprawler (from the owners of Tum Pok Pok in Chamblee) has nearly 4,000-square-feet of dining space. Wood paneling, dramatic light fixtures, and red-and-pink colored chairs and banquettes evoke its vibrant namesake, Yaowarat Road—the main drag in Bangkok’s Chinatown. That lively neighborhood also inspired Yao’s excellent versions of Asian dishes including chicken satay, crab fried rice, and jumbo prawn pad Thai.

Top review
Amine
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Yao is one of my favorite spots in Atlanta metro. However, today I noticed a lot of changes to their menu. For example, they used to serve some of the best sushi in town and I was surprised that they removed it from the menu. I also ordered special dish of the day “fried snapper”. They did not have it priced on the menu because it depends on MP, but I was not expecting it to cost $75. The dish was very tasty, but the cost is super high for snapper. Lastly, this is the fourth time in row, I came to this restaurant and we were the only table in the entire restaurant so I really think they should revisit the menu, adjust the prices to make it more reasonable then they will get tons of business. In summary, it is a great spot for instagram photos and drinks. Food is tasty but over priced.

This two-level Thai-Chinese sprawler (from the owners of Tum Pok Pok in Chamblee) has nearly 4,000-square-feet of dining space. Wood paneling, dramatic light fixtures, and red-and-pink colored chairs and banquettes evoke its vibrant namesake, Yaowarat Road—the main drag in Bangkok’s Chinatown. That lively neighborhood also inspired Yao’s excellent versions of Asian dishes including chicken satay, crab fried rice, and jumbo prawn pad Thai.

Top review
Amine
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Yao is one of my favorite spots in Atlanta metro. However, today I noticed a lot of changes to their menu. For example, they used to serve some of the best sushi in town and I was surprised that they removed it from the menu. I also ordered special dish of the day “fried snapper”. They did not have it priced on the menu because it depends on MP, but I was not expecting it to cost $75. The dish was very tasty, but the cost is super high for snapper. Lastly, this is the fourth time in row, I came to this restaurant and we were the only table in the entire restaurant so I really think they should revisit the menu, adjust the prices to make it more reasonable then they will get tons of business. In summary, it is a great spot for instagram photos and drinks. Food is tasty but over priced.
4.6 (380)
$31 to $50
Sushi
West Midtown

“Hush-hush” most definitely describes the vibe at this cozy-chic Interlock sushi spot. Black-and-gold decor, striking floral arrangements, and a back-lit bar make great companions to specialty rolls, like a square-shaped lobster tempura maki, or robata-style marinated black cod by chef Alex Kinjo (of MF Sushi fame). Pro-tip: there are just 10 tables, so book well in advance to score a seat at this intimate Japanese gem.

Top review
Luis
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
The bar was awesome, staff was friendly and the sushi was great!

“Hush-hush” most definitely describes the vibe at this cozy-chic Interlock sushi spot. Black-and-gold decor, striking floral arrangements, and a back-lit bar make great companions to specialty rolls, like a square-shaped lobster tempura maki, or robata-style marinated black cod by chef Alex Kinjo (of MF Sushi fame). Pro-tip: there are just 10 tables, so book well in advance to score a seat at this intimate Japanese gem.

Top review
Luis
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
The bar was awesome, staff was friendly and the sushi was great!
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