Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Druid Hills

91 restaurants available nearby

1. La Grotta

4.8

Exceptional(3046)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Buckhead

Booked 29 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.

2. Bones

4.9

Exceptional(10404)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Buckhead

Booked 76 times today

Zagat rates Bones with the highest marks for food and service over all steakhouses in America. Bones has also been awarded by Zagat Survey as the # ONE rated restaurant over all types in Atlanta. By providing the finest quality food with an acclaimed wine cellar, there is no wonder why Bones has been recognized for the last 40 years as the benchmark of style in Atlanta.LADIES DRESSCODEBusiness casual please, comfortable but polished. Dress slacks or no shorter than mid-thigh dress (no shorts, sweatpants or gym attire) and no low-cut revealing tops.GENTLEMENS DRESSCODEBusiness casual please. Long pants, comfortable but polished collared shirts. No sweat pants or gym attire, flip flops or hats.Ages 6-106.Wheelchair access is available on the upper and lower levels, please let us know if one is needed.If your desired reservation time is not available, please call the restaurant to see if there have been any cancellations.

3. Marcel

4.8

Exceptional(4140)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Midtown

Booked 78 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.

4. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5538)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 121 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.

5. Hal's - Buckhead

4.8

Exceptional(6865)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Buckhead

Booked 94 times today

A restaurant that triumphs in taste over trend, Hal's is not the typical highbrow restaurant so often equated with food of this quality. It is a place of white table cloths, flowers, warm brick, & candlelight.DRESS CODE: To ensure a quality experience for all of our guests and to meet our standard of service, our dress code will be strictly enforced. NOT ALLOWED: Beach Flip Flops & Slides, Baseball Caps, Beanies, T-Shirts (only collared-shirts allowed), Sweat Pants & Jogging Pants, Baggy Pants, Shorts with Sneakers, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Sport Leggings, Athletic / Active Wear, Clothing that is overly exposing, Extreme Short Shorts/Dresses/Skirts.Your comfort is our priority; however, we do not feel that overly casual attire is acceptable for our restaurant. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Thank you, Management

6. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(3608)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 69 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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7. La Tavola Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(4708)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Highland

Booked 31 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.'

8. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12054)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 82 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.

9. Whiskey Bird

4.7

Exceptional(209)

Price: Moderate

• American • Morningside-Lenox Park

Booked 63 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.

10. Yebo Beach Haus

4.8

Exceptional(1976)

Price: Expensive

• Southern African • Buckhead

Booked 48 times today

Yebo Beach Haus is a trendy beach bungalow restaurant that provides a fresh take on New American Coastal Cuisine. Situated in the heart of Buckhead, the restaurant derives decor inspiration from various beach locations around the world, where diners often comment on feeling as though they have escaped to places like Los Angeles, Miami and Cape Town upon entry. Popular dishes like the Tuna Tataki, Red Butter Curry Halibut and Ostrich Bolognese showcase Yebo's unique and boldly flavorful twist on global dishes. The space includes a serene courtyard patio, large private dining room and plentiful indoor and outdoor bar seating. To enhance the dining experience for all of our guests, we ask that you respect our elegant dining dress code. We encourage that sweatpants, athletic attire, flip flops, shorts and cropped tops not be worn.Baseball hats are not permitted.

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Jasonvip
Atlanta Metro •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Bones once again proves it’s the best steakhouse in the entire Southeastern US. 5 star service accompanied by the highest quality, tastiest food. Our party of 5 each had steaks. Each one was perfectly prepared, tender and melted in our mouths. The corn soufflé, Mac n cheese & spinach sides were on point as usual. The warm pecan pie for dessert was a show stopper. Can’t wait to go back again and again.
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BonesPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Buckhead
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Donald
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A must when in Atlanta! Highly recommend, more than a dinner…..wonderful experience! Service was exceptional!
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Hal's - BuckheadPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Buckhead
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4.8
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Geri
Asheville / Western North Carolina •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We trully enjoyed our experience. The staff was completely professional and helpful. The staff was polite and $49 a month. The only thing was the restaurant was a little cold
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MarcelPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Midtown
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4.8
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Debbi
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Oh my! The sweet potato soup is fab! The lobster Cobb salad was fresh and so good. Thank you Mikala for great suggestions, service, and friendliness!
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Mallikavip
Washington, D.C. Area •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Except for valet (upon arrival, he just looked at us, zero greeting or communication...), our experience was excellent all around. Caviar service, veal mousse, carpaccio, gnocchi, lobster pasta, clam pasta, and halibut. Clam pasta was just okay. Everything else was perfect. Thank you, La Grotta.
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La GrottaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Buckhead
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91 restaurants available nearby

1. La Grotta

2. Bones

3. Marcel

4. Murphy's

5. Hal's - Buckhead

6. no. 246

7. La Tavola Trattoria

8. TWO urban licks

9. Whiskey Bird

10. Yebo Beach Haus

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