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1. Marcel
4.8
Exceptional(4330)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Midtown
Booked 97 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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2. Ray's in the City
4.5
Awesome(7006)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 57 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!
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3. TWO urban licks
4.6
Exceptional(12169)
Price: Expensive
• American • Poncey-Highland
Booked 66 times today
TWO urban licks is a neighborhood gem with a unique blend of modern and hip ambiance. The restaurant's food and service consistently receive rave reviews, with customers describing it as 'fantastic', 'excellent', and 'terrific'. The live music adds a lively touch, making it an enjoyable dining experience. The location, with Beltline views, is a cherry on top.
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4. The Optimist
4.7
Exceptional(9179)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Midtown
Booked 96 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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5. La Tavola Trattoria
4.8
Exceptional(4802)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Virginia Highland
Booked 38 times today
La Tavola Trattoria is a neighborhood gem in Atlanta's Virginia Highland. Known for its cozy vibe, delicious food, and excellent service, it has consistently high ratings from customers. Reviewers love the warm and inviting atmosphere, and the food, from the house-made pasta to the steak, is often described as amazing. The restaurant also offers a great selection of wine and cocktails. Its ambiance is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a romantic dinner or a Sunday dinner with the family. As one reviewer put it, 'La Tavola continues to be a neighborhood gem.'
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6. Alma Cocina - Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(2487)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Downtown
Booked 20 times today
Alma Cocina’s refreshing new approach to contemporary Mexican cuisine has delighted guests since 2011 while continuing to evolve today. Traditional Latin American ingredients make for vibrant and flavorful dishes that showcase a familiar yet always new dining experience. Beyond a superior menu, they offer a unique range of tequila and cocktails with Atlanta’s Best Margarita. You won’t find this anywhere else but Alma. We are positioned perfectly for downtown corporate and social groups and private dining.
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7. Ecco Midtown
4.6
Exceptional(5023)
Price: Expensive
• European • Midtown
Booked 25 times today
Since joining the list of “Best New Restaurants in America” by Esquire in 2006, Ecco has become one of the Southeast’s most recognized and renowned restaurants. Featuring a terroir-inspired menu, they tempt with delicious charcuterie boards, hand-rolled pasta, authentic woodfired pizzas, and mouthwatering desserts. Sip on something from their nationally recognized wine list while enjoying our spacious, open-air patio or our beautiful dining room.
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8. Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta
4.1
Excellent(1317)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 34 times today
Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Amalfi Cucina & Mercato - Downtown Atlanta is a traditional Neapolitan trattoria centered around an open kitchen featuring a 6,000 pound wood-burning brick oven imported from Italy. The 170 seat dining room also has large semicircular booths, custom wrought iron chandeliers along with Juliet balconies overlooking an Italian-inspired entryway. Originating in and the true pizza of Naples in the 1600s, Vera Pizza Napoletana is 12 inches or less in size, made from simple fresh quality ingredients from the Campania region of Italy and cooked at temperatures in excess of 900 degrees in approximately 60 seconds. Just launched, a new menu which includes many fresh pastas, salads, appetizers and desserts, including beautiful imported gelato. Enjoy a full bar with local beer on tap, exclusive wine list and specialty cocktails in beautiful Downtown Atlanta.
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9. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont
4.5
Awesome(2025)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Poncey-Highland
Booked 22 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.
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10. no. 246
4.8
Exceptional(3726)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Decatur
Booked 80 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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