Best restaurants near me in Poncey-Highland, GA

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1. Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

4.8

Exceptional(133)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Poncey-Highland

Booked 2 times today

Sweet Auburn BBQ is located in the historic Poncey-Highland neighborhood, near the Fox Theatre, Ponce City Market, and Fernbank Museum. The well designed dining space features reclaimed antiques and custom lighting, making it the ideal place for a dinner date or business lunch. Their sidewalk patio is a dog friendly too. Sweet Auburn Barbecue offers traditional style barbecue with an Asian twist. Our menu items, such as Pimento cheese wontons, Gulf Coast Shrimp & Grits and Smoked Brisket Eggrolls, demonstrate the perfect marriage of traditional and innovative styles that Sweet Auburn Barbecue has become known for. Accolades include Best BBQ from AJC.com and Atlanta Magazine, and features in Thrillist, Eater, the Washington Post and Huffington Post. Most of the menu is sourced from local, Georgia farms and features many vegetarian options too. The full-service bar serves unique craft cocktails and beers, specializing in whiskey & beer.

2. Murphy's

4.7

Exceptional(5678)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 89 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. 9 Mile Station

4.6

Exceptional(674)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 54 times today

9 Mile Station is located right off the Atlanta Beltline on the rooftop of Atlanta's historic Ponce City Market. Offering creative American grill cuisine with regional influences, our menus change regularly based on seasonality and product availability. The 9 Mile Station dining room incorporates an open-style kitchen where you can observe our chefs during your visit. Enjoy one of the best views of the Atlanta Skyline with our unrivaled cocktails here on The Roof at Ponce City Market!

4. TWO urban licks

4.6

Exceptional(12167)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 64 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!

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5. La Tavola Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(4802)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Highland

Booked 43 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.

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6. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

4.8

Exceptional(2807)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Persian • Midtown

Booked 161 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.

7. Amore e Amore

4.6

Exceptional(1362)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Inman Park

Booked 67 times today

- Love and More Love -We have spent our lives creating experiences and spaces where people feel at home - where people feel loved. This next chapter for us is just that but with even more gratitude and appreciation for those who have supported us along the way.As we open the doors to this adventure, we want you to feel what you always have but more. More food - More family - More memories - More loveAmore e Amore.We love you and cannot wait to see you soon.-Professor Giovanni and Mama Gale

8. Poor Calvin's

4.9

Exceptional(7795)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

We know the word "fusion" has been wielded about to justify everything from Hula Burgers to Mexican lasagna. But the East-meets-South brand of fusion happening at Poor Calvin's? It's creative; it's innovative; and it's probably unlike anything you've tasted in the ATL. After working in kitchens around the world, Calvin Phan wanted to shake things up a little. And so, into the mac 'n cheese, the Thai spices went. Now, Calvin's giving Southern staples, like sea bass and fried chicken, a decidedly creative Asian-inspired twist (and a nip of spice, too). He has created innovative dishes, approached in much the same way, leave the hands of Calvin Phan day in and day out. His dedication and attention to detail are evident in each dish and dessert. You won't be disappointed.*Last seating 1 hour before close*

9. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1949)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 77 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!

10. Marcel

4.8

Exceptional(4328)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Midtown

Booked 113 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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Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Travelled from Chicago to Atlanta for a golf outing and made a special detour to Murphys. Never disappoints. Great food, fabulous atmosphere in a very cool part of Atlanta.
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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April
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I was pleasantly surprised at Sweet Auburn's ambience. It has a very cozy vibe. The surprise Freak Me Bae Bae cocktail was delicious. Although the main courses were excellent, I highly recommend the pimento cheese wontons & brisket egg rolls. They are delicious*
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Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland AvePrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Poncey-Highland
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4.8
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Asheville / Western North Carolina •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love the experience, food and Luna was a wonderful server!!
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9 Mile StationPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown
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4.6
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Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had a great experience, my waitress Laura was excellent. She was attentive, and provided great suggestions.I will be back!
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Rumi's Kitchen - Colony SquarePrice: Expensive• Persian• Midtown
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4.8
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HEATHER
Atlanta •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We celebrated a friends birthday and the service was friendly and amazing. The sommelier Emma recommended a great Spanish wine. We loved it. And of course the food was amazing. Always try the salmon chips.
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.6

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305 restaurants available nearby

1. Sweet Auburn BBQ - Highland Ave

2. Murphy's

3. 9 Mile Station

4. TWO urban licks

5. La Tavola Trattoria

6. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

7. Amore e Amore

8. Poor Calvin's

9. Saints + Council

10. Marcel

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