Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Morningside-Lenox Park

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1. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(7014)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 70 times today

Humble foods with a surprising sophistication are exactly what South City Kitchen Midtown fries up daily. The buzz of Atlanta and the warmth of Southern hospitality combine to convey the story of the new South. As you’re welcomed around the table, their exhibition-style kitchen prepares elevated down-home classics, like she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and buttermilk fried chicken that has found itself in Yelp’s Top Five Best Fried Chicken in the nation.

2. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5624)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 139 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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3. Longleaf Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2231)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Midtown

Booked 5 times today

The two-level contemporary glass structure nestled next to Garden house in the heart of the Garden, offers full-service dining, a grab-and-go café, and a flexible space for educational programs, private rentals and special events. Guests dining inside will enjoy commanding views of the Anne Cox Chambers Southern Seasons Garden and Levy Parterre. Longleaf, focusing on seasonal ingredients and technique driven preparations, is an American Brasserie influenced restaurant serving classic French dishes along with seasonally inspired dishes in a relaxed setting. Enjoy our curated bar menu alongside our extensive wine list. We look forward to serving you soon

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4. La Tavola Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(4757)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Highland

Booked 45 times today

La Tavola, with its classic exposed brick, dark wood floors, and an open exhibition kitchen, was created to make guests feel like family. Their vast wine list highlighting Italian flavors, comforting dishes made from the finest ingredients, and approachable friendly service make for a home away from home. Whether you’re here with the family or seeking a romantic evening, you’ll always feel in place around La Tavolas’s table.

5. The Optimist

4.7

Exceptional(9124)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 99 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.

6. La Grotta

4.9

Exceptional(3081)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Buckhead

Booked 37 times today

Serving the finest in Northern & Regional Italian Cuisine, La Grotta offers old world charm and friendly, first class service and is located in the heart of Buckhead. A local favorite since 1978, La Grotta has received Best of Atlanta Award from Atlanta magazine since the mid 1980’s, prestigious DiRONA and AAA Four Diamond Awards since the early 90's. La Grotta is tucked away in the heart of the Buckhead residential district and overlooks the lush gardens of the condo courtyard in which it is located. La Grotta literally means "the cave" in Italian and was named such for its cavernous and warm setting. The La Grotta staff is also well known and regarded for its vast knowledge of its customers, the food, diverse knowledge of languages (our staff speaks Italian, Spanish, French & German) and attention to detail. The menu specializes in Northern Italian cuisine with seasonal changes to reflect freshness of ingredients with a focus on locally grown produce.

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7. Le Colonial - Atlanta

4.8

Exceptional(2784)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Buckhead

Booked 81 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.

8. Bistro Niko

4.7

Exceptional(10293)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Buckhead

Booked 103 times today

Bistro Niko is a nod to Paris, right in the heart of Buckhead. The modern French fare is authentic & simple, while the affordably priced wine list, exciting cocktails and extensive craft beer list ensure that everyone finds something to suit their tastes. Grand ceilings, art from Paris and a patio that overlooks Peachtree make Bistro Niko at once a destination and a neighborhood restaurant.

9. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12126)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 124 times today

TWO Urban Licks' incredible wood-fired cuisine, live rotating rotisseries, unique 26 foot wine on tap barrel wall (the first in the country!), funky live blues, Beltline views and the "wow" design centered around the floor to ceiling Todd Murphy painting lit by a gas lamp wall make TWO truly one of a kind.The innovative, domestic and international, wine program consists solely of stainless steel barrels of wine displayed in a 26 foot, glass and steel, temperature controlled tower situated prominently in the restaurant. The Bar also boasts 4 in house draft cocktails, infusions and a state of the art beer program. TWO has garnered an abundance accolades including Conde Nast Traveler's "Hot List", Bon Appetit's "Hot 50 Tables" and one of Rachael Ray's "favorite restaurants" in the country by Instyle Magazine. Nominated locally year after year as "Best Restaurant Scene" and "best place to take an out of towner", guests keep coming back for dinner and weekend brunch!

10. Whiskey Bird

4.7

Exceptional(243)

Price: Moderate

• American • Morningside-Lenox Park

Booked 88 times today

Whiskey Bird is a casual spot in Atlanta’s Virginia Highland/Morningside neighborhood serving Pacific Rim-inspired dishes and classic cocktails. What's popular? Our crispy brussels sprouts, yakitori, gyoza tacos, chopped salad, poke bowl, WB burger, panko-crusted chicken, and Thai steak and noodle salad all top the list. For brunch, our jumbo breakfast burritos, Hong Kong chicken and waffles, "bao benedict", and avocado toast always seem to hit the spot.Our outdoor seating is on an enclosed and heated patio.

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Maya
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This restaurant was absolutely amazing! Even before the appetizers arrived, the buttered fluffy bread was incredible—such a great start to the meal! I ordered the fried oysters, which were a perfect 10/10, and the chowder soup, which was off the charts (100/10). It was so flavorful and delicious! If you’re considering the she-crab soup, skip it—the chowder is far superior. For my main course, I had the redfish, and it was phenomenal—every bite was packed with flavor! The drinks were well-balanced rather than overly sweet, which was a nice touch. Our server, CJ, was exceptional. He gave us fantastic recommendations and delivered excellent customer service throughout the meal. I would absolutely return!
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The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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4.7
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DougVIP
Atlanta •56 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delano very attentive server. The fried chicken and the fried green tomatoes are always so good I have a hard time choosing something else from the menu.
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South City Kitchen MidtownPrice: Expensive• Southern• Midtown
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4.7
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Robert
Tampa / Central Florida West •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
An overall great dining experience. A little chilly seated at the table closest to the front door but tolerable. I’m sure when the weather is more cooperative the experience would be even better.
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La Tavola TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Anne
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Staff tried hard to accommodate the crowd as many folks did not have a reservation always a good meal !
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Lynn
Atlanta •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 7, 2025
Maddie was our server. She made suggestions for dinner and we followed her lead. The food was delicious and her service was amazing. It was very cold outside and the hostess sat us next to the fireplace which was awesome. We have eaten here multiple times and have never been disappointed.
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Longleaf RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French American• Midtown
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4.4

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64 restaurants available nearby

1. South City Kitchen Midtown

2. Murphy's

3. Longleaf Restaurant

4. La Tavola Trattoria

5. The Optimist

6. La Grotta

7. Le Colonial - Atlanta

8. Bistro Niko

9. TWO urban licks

10. Whiskey Bird

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