Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Blair Villa/Poole Creek

26 restaurants available nearby

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1. Marcus Bar & Grille

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 18 times today

Marcus Bar & Grille is a vibrant, funky neighborhood restaurant dreamt up by Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Out of a gorgeous open kitchen featuring a wood-fired grill and oven, Marcus B&G serves elevated comfort classics and ambitious signature dishes. Taking cues from the history of Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward, the space is built to celebrate community, music, and great food & drink.

2. The Optimist

4.8

Exceptional(9039)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 56 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.

3. Marcel

4.7

Exceptional(4147)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Midtown

Booked 62 times today

Marcel is a first-rate steakhouse and bar in Atlanta’s Westside Provisions District. Named after Marcel Cerdan, the iconic French fighter and romantic, Marcel transports guests to the days when people appreciated every moment, when dull care was forgotten, when love lingered over the best meals – including, pound-for-pound, the best steaks money can buy. Indulge in our award winning wine list, recognized by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as one of America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants.

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4. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

4.5

Awesome(1975)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 24 times today

Within the walls of Atlanta’s forthcoming Hotel Clermont lies Tiny Lou’s, a 100-seat French-American brasserie. The French-remix presents a playful approach to French favorites, utilizing Southern ingredients and complemented by a Francophile-friendly wine list. Brunch is back starting March 4, 2023. To celebrate this special occasion, we are welcoming brunch patrons with a complimentary mimosa. Available for a limited time.

5. Ray's in the City

4.6

Exceptional(6849)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 35 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!

6. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12062)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 37 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!

7. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5542)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 75 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.

8. Beetlecat

4.7

Exceptional(3032)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 9 times today

Featuring raw oysters and fresh seafood with international influences from executive chef Eddie Barrett, BeetleCat is a trendy restaurant and bar in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood. The menu transports you to the New England coast at the upstairs dining room and oyster bar, while the downstairs Den lends itself to a 70s surf shack. Enjoy fresh air on one of the two patios, both upstairs and downstairs. BeetleCat is open nightly for dinner and offers brunch in the Den on Saturdays and Sundays.

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9. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6965)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 37 times today

South City Kitchen Midtown serves Southern classics with a sophisticated spin from an iconic bungalow in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Since opening more than two decades ago and changing the landscape of Southern cuisine and the Atlanta restaurant scene, we’ve been serving signature dishes like fried chicken and shrimp & grits alongside innovative, inspired regional cuisine.Our nationally-recognized food and wine list and service come together seamlessly for weekday lunch, weekend brunch, nightly dinner and group dining events.Whether you’re in Atlanta on business, enjoying a romantic night out on the town or meeting up with friends before a show, dine with us and enjoy the best contemporary southern food in Atlanta.

10. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(3613)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 56 times today

No. 246 offers “OG” red sauce, classic Italian – a reimagined direction that marks a new era for the Decatur gem, paying homage to the old-school, Italian dining scenes of yesteryear. From chefs Drew Belline and Ford Fry, the menu showcases the likes of spicy rigatoni vodka and a bowl of meatballs in gravy plus remixed, throwback to classics like calamari marinara, cheesy garlic bread, Nonna-approved pizzas and pastas and secondi crowd-pleasers like chicken al limone and shrimp scampi – plus classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list of American and Italian standouts. For more information on our Chef's Counter, please visit our website.

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Gustavusvip
Atlanta Metro •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and service!! The food we ordered was fresh and very flavorful.
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Ray's in the CityPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.6
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Jillvip
Greater Boston •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Spectacular! Magical evening dining at Marcel! From the moment we entered - from start to finish, impeccable service, attention to every detail! We were seated in the beautiful dining room, nice ambiance and decor, attractive lighting! Nick was our server and he was the best! Knowledgeable, articulate, funny, and always there at the right times! He made our dining experience so enjoyable! Salads were prepared well, Steaks, Chicken, Lobster Risotto all cooked to perfection! Nice presentation of sides - lots of Potato selections to choose from as well as other options to complement the Meal. Great Wine selection - Place is Fabulous!!!
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MarcelPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Midtown
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4.7
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Marilyn
Pittsburgh / Western PA •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The Optimist is always on our list when visiting Atlanta! Great food, great service and all around a wonderful experience each and every time
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The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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4.8
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ToryR
Atlanta Metro •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
OM goodness this restaurant’s was fantastic! The buffet was plentif and delicious! Atmosphere was very nice and our service and server Jonathan was excellent! We plan on going again soon!
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Marcus Bar & GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Old Fourth Ward
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4.5
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Mariana vip
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Super clean and comfortable. Higher recommended to stop here during your trip
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Tiny Lou's - Hotel ClermontPrice: Expensive• French American• Poncey-Highland
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4.5

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Marcus Bar & Grille

2. The Optimist

3. Marcel

4. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

5. Ray's in the City

6. TWO urban licks

7. Murphy's

8. Beetlecat

9. South City Kitchen Midtown

10. no. 246

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