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9 top date night restaurants in Atlanta

When it comes to impressing a date, Atlantans prioritize southern hospitality. And they know that romantic restaurants keep a flame good and hot.

In Buckhead, a decades-old steakhouse is lined with curtained alcoves for the ultimate privacy. A sexy Mexican supper club in West Midtown is one of the hottest date night venues in town thanks to inventive, fire-roasted entrees.

Whether you’re after a laid-back or life-changing night, these places are ready for you. Read on for a guide to 9 Atlanta restaurants, ripe for all kinds of romance.

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Lia Picard
9 Restaurants
Updated January 31, 2023
Restaurants:Trader Vic's, La Tavola Trattoria, Atlas
Price Range:$$ - $$$$
Cuisines:Unspecified, Italian, Contemporary American
Neighborhoods:Downtown, Virginia Highland, Buckhead
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Trader Vic's

Price: Moderate
Unspecified
Downtown
4.5
1649 reviews

There are only a handful of Trader Vic’s, the iconic tiki restaurant chain, left in the world, and one of them is in the basement of the Hilton Atlanta. If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path date night, look no further.



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La Tavola Trattoria

Price: Moderate
Italian
Virginia Highland
4.9
4274 reviews
Overall excellent dining experience. Antipasti ordered included calamari, olives, burrata and Caesar salad. Each of these was the best we have ever had. The olives are whole and pitted, a selection they marinate themselves and were simply delicious. The burrata was light and fluffy, served over an incredible pistachio butter never before experienced. The calamari is not battered but sautéed crispy. The Caesar is their own take with a light tang that adds a welcome twist. Entrees included the mushroom tagliolini and veal saltimbocca. The pasta was creamy without being heavy and the mushroom flavor resonates. The veal was good, a little well done for me but the flavor more than made up for it. The sauces on all dishes really make this restaurant stand apart and make you want to come back. For dessert we had an olive oil cake that you might not order from the name or description but was a surprisingly perfect finish. The cake was dense without being dry and bursting with flavor. This was a birthday treat for a family member and we would definitely take others to experience this gem again. It is a very small restaurant so I highly advise a reservation. They pack in quickly and the noise level is louder than the music playing but not so loud that you can’t carry your own conversation. Parking may be tough on your own but they do have a valet in the evening across the street.

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Atlas

Price: Very Expensive
Contemporary American
Buckhead
4.7
1854 reviews

When you really want to impress your date, you take them to Atlas. Located in the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead, Atlas is a sophisticated American restaurant complete with an exquisite chef’s menu executed by chef Freddy Money and art on the walls from the Lewis collection. It’s also home to one of Atlanta’s most exclusive wine lists (request to see the Madeira cart for a post-dinner drink).



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Palo Santo

Price: Expensive
Mexican
West Midtown
4.4
290 reviews
I am Mexican and constantly on the search for the delicious tastes of my home country. Chef Santiago Gomez always nails the flavors and ambiance that remind me of Mexico. We flew from Miami specifically to dine here and it did not disappoint.

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Saints + Council

Price: Expensive
Contemporary American
Midtown
4.6
1027 reviews
Great cocktails and food, fun outdoor area in the new Colony Square courtyard.

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Anis Cafe and Bistro

Price: Expensive
French
Buckhead
4.8
4997 reviews

It’s easy to forget that you’re in Buckhead when you’re at Anis. The romantic French restaurant is located on a quiet neighborhood street in a former home. Expect dishes reminiscent of Provence, such as salad Niçoise and beef au poivre.



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The Betty

Price: Expensive
Continental
Buckhead
4.6
537 reviews

For couples looking for a staycation situation, The Betty located at the Kimpton Sylvan should be on the itinerary. You don’t have to stay at the hotel, of course, but your visit could include stops at the Willow Bar (think garden party) and St. Julep (think rooftop drinks).



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WIN - Taste of Bali

Price: Moderate
Indonesian
Buckhead
4.6
269 reviews

A trip to Bali would be great, but a dinner at WIN might be the next best thing. The Buckhead restaurant serves up Indonesian fare such as Bali-style grilled fish with mahi-mahi, cherry tomato salsa, shallots, and seasonal veggies.



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Bones

Price: Very Expensive
Steak
Buckhead
4.8
9553 reviews

You don’t have to be part of the “in” crowd to dine at Bones, located in Buckhead, but your date will think you are if you bring them here. Bones opened in 1979 and has since been luring people in with the promise of succulent steak in a plush atmosphere that now reads as upscale vintage.



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