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A photo of Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant restaurant

1. Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1320)

Price: Moderate

• Hibachi • Morningside-Lenox Park

Booked 23 times today

Nakato Japanese Restaurant is Atlanta's most authentic and unique Japanese restaurant, specializing in exciting Hibachi Teppanyaki dining. Our skilled chefs take great pride in entertaining our guests, while serving delicious Japanese cuisine in this popular setting. Established in 1972, Nakato is family owned and run by the third generation of the Nakato family. In addition to Hibachi, we take great pride in serving the freshest Sushi and authentically-prepared dishes created by our chefs who were all born and trained in Japan.

2. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5542)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 90 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.

3. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1770)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 90 times today

Saints + Council represents the highest and best in all of us - the desire to fulfill all that we were meant to be. It’s not just good friends coming together, though it is good friends coming together. It’s friends coming together to lift each other up, spurring one another on to greatness. Settle in to one of our cozy booths or relax in one of our fireside living room pods as you experience a modernly rustic approach to chef driven and always made from scratch food. Ready for a cocktail? Our in house beverage director is the best in the city, creating unique and different cocktails that are always balanced and truly refreshing. Please note-we do not allow balloons, thank you for your understanding!

4. Amore e Amore

4.7

Exceptional(1244)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Inman Park

Booked 11 times today

Amore e Amore is cozy due to its intimate, quirky atmosphere, with changing decor that adds to the fun. It's described as a place where you feel at home, treated like family, and the food is fantastic. The reviews praise the great ambiance, stunning decor, and excellent service. The owners, Professor Giovanni and Mama Gale, are known for their love and gratitude, making the restaurant feel like a home away from home.

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5. The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up Bar

4.2

Awesome(589)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Buckhead

Booked 25 times today

Experience holiday magic at The Blind Elf in Buckhead this holiday season! The holly jolly bar is popping back up at The Blind Pig Parlour Bar starting November 8th to spread Christmas cheer with over-the-top décor, twinkling lights, and festive bites and bevs.

6. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(432)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buckhead

Booked 12 times today

Carmel is often described as a cozy spot due to its inviting and intimate interior, as mentioned in multiple reviews. Customers love the 'serene, sexy, almost beach like' ambiance with its 'beautiful' and 'well dressed' crowd. It's 'beautiful inside and out', with a 'gorgeous bar area' and 'beautiful interior'. Plus, the 'cool and trendy' setting is definitely a bonus.

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7. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

4.9

Exceptional(2599)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Midtown

Booked 127 times today

Chef Ali Mesghali’s love of cooking began while growing up in Esfahan, Iran and Los Angeles, California. This interest grew to become a passion and a career after Ali moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In the kitchen, as well as in the dining room, Ali is known for his pursuit of perfection, his intensity and a love for what he does. This unending aspiration for perfection has been instrumental in establishing the standard for Persian cuisine in Atlanta. His unique and flavorful touch has been wowing patrons at Rumi’s Kitchen and has created a place where people want to visit again and again. The Rumi's Kitchen at Colony Square aims to earn the hearts of those in Midtown, Atlanta.

8. Pom Court

4.5

Awesome(27)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Midtown

Booked 3 times today

Curb Your Cravings In Midtown Atlanta!Savor a distinctly Southern spin on Spanish fare at Pom Court, our signature all-day bar and restaurant located on the ground floor of Hotel Granada. Southern charm takes center stage where our guests can enjoy perfectly prepared cocktails and dine on elevated Southern fare seasoned with the spirit of Spain. Join us in the Courtyard for sunshine and small bites while sipping a refreshing cocktail.

9. Nino's - Atlanta

4.7

Exceptional(2139)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Buckhead

Booked 13 times today

Nino's is the oldest, family-owned Italian Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. We provide a true classic and authentic Italian dining experience, thoughtfully prepared and attentively served. Nino's Cucina Italiana has a warm, welcoming setting that's perfect for family meals & gatherings. Parking is by valet only. No cash is accepted for bills. Nino's, opened in 1968, has been owned and operated by Antonio Noviello since 1982. Originally from the Amalfi Coast of southern Italy, Antonio worked in Monte Carlo, then Bermuda where he met his wife Helen, an Atlanta resident. After moving to Atlanta in 1981, Antonio's life-long dream of owning his own restaurant became a reality when he purchased Nino's. For more than forty-one years, Antonio has taken pride in serving authentic Italian Cuisine made with fresh, imported ingredients and cooked to order for each guest. In 2006 Antonio's middle daughter Alessandra became the manager and has since taken over with her husband Micah. Alessandra and Micah take pride in keeping the long-standing traditions and reputation of serving exceptional Italian cuisine alive. Nino's has attracted devoted locals who return time and again, along with a long list of who had heard of Nino's reputation and stopped in to sample the fare. Many of the dishes on Nino's menu are original recipes brought from Italy by Antonio and his brother Giuseppe. Antonio's favorite dishes are those named after his daughters, Gabriella, Alessandra, and Michela; his wife Elena (Helen); his brother Giuseppe; his brother-in-law Paola, and himself and the grandchildren. The pasta dish which bears the name of Nino's is a recipe from Mama Noviello. Antonio, Alessandra and Micah invite you to relax and savor some of the great culinary treasures of Italy in a memorable dining experience, at Atlanta's Oldest Italian Ristorante!

10. The Optimist

4.8

Exceptional(9042)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 80 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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Kit
Atlanta Metro •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a GREAT experiencing dining at Nakato on Thanksgiving Day! In the 40 years we've lived in Atlanta we've never visited Nakato, but now we're planning to go there regularly to celebrate special events.
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Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Hibachi• Morningside-Lenox Park
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4.6
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Leigh
Atlanta Metro •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
First time and loved the experience. Fully decorated for Christmas and started our holiday off perfectly - even saw Santa and Mrs Claus. The food was delicious and so was the white sangria!
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Amore e AmorePrice: Expensive• Italian• Inman Park
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4.7
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Markvip
Atlanta Metro •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We have been to Saints + Council twice and both times were excellent. Our first visit was before going across the street to the Atlanta Symphony. The second was with our out of town guests. The ambiance was great. The food was excellent. Yousef, our waiter, did a very good job explaining the menu and making recommendations. We will go again.
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Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.8
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Nik
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Deciding to celebrate our 11th anniversary here did not disappoint. The decor, cocktails, munchies, and staff (shout out to Maria!) are amazing. We were sat in armchairs in front of the twinkle light fireplace which made it even more magical. 10 out of 10...highly recommend!
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The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up BarPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Buckhead
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4.2
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Juritza
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First time going there. Everything was really good! This was my first time eating chicken burger and they didn’t disappoint me. Food was very good with reasonable prices. Staff was nice and polite. We made a reservation and didn’t have to wait at all. We arrived and went straight to the table. The even took in count my request for space for the stroller. I would recommend it. The only bad thing is that brunch is only for weekends .
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8

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108 restaurants available nearby

1. Nakato 'Hibachi' Japanese Restaurant

2. Murphy's

3. Saints + Council

4. Amore e Amore

5. The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up Bar

6. Carmel

7. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

8. Pom Court

9. Nino's - Atlanta

10. The Optimist

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