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1. Murphy's
4.8
Exceptional(5570)
Price: Moderate
• American • Virginia Highland
Booked 77 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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2. Amore e Amore
4.7
Exceptional(1271)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Inman Park
Booked 29 times today
Amore e Amore is cozy due to its intimate, quirky atmosphere, with changing decor that adds to the fun. It's described as a place where you feel at home, treated like family, and the food is fantastic. The reviews praise the great ambiance, stunning decor, and excellent service. The owners, Professor Giovanni and Mama Gale, are known for their love and gratitude, making the restaurant feel like a home away from home.
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3. Saints + Council
4.8
Exceptional(1814)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown
Booked 63 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!
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4. The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up Bar
4.2
Awesome(641)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Buckhead
Booked 21 times today
Experience holiday magic at The Blind Elf in Buckhead this holiday season! The holly jolly bar is popping back up at The Blind Pig Parlour Bar starting November 8th to spread Christmas cheer with over-the-top décor, twinkling lights, and festive bites and bevs.
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5. Holeman and Finch Public House
4.5
Awesome(303)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Midtown
Booked 16 times today
Holeman & Finch Public House is a classic gastropub serving delicious food and libations in the heart of Midtown, Atlanta. We are proud to hold the 2024 Slow Food Snail of Approval, a 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and be a Georgia Organics Farmer Champion.Our charming space is filled with cozy booths and over 150 pieces of thoughtfully curated art. In every corner, the restaurant nods to the vibrant arts scene found in Midtown. Whether you’re grabbing a drink at the bar before heading to a show, or indulging in a Sunday Roast on a chilly evening, it’s the perfect spot for inviting food in a relaxed environment.
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6. Carmel
4.7
Exceptional(445)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Buckhead
Booked 18 times today
Carmel is often described as a cozy spot due to its inviting and intimate interior, as mentioned in multiple reviews. Customers love the 'serene, sexy, almost beach like' ambiance with its 'beautiful' and 'well dressed' crowd. It's 'beautiful inside and out', with a 'gorgeous bar area' and 'beautiful interior'. Plus, the 'cool and trendy' setting is definitely a bonus.
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7. Ela
4.8
Exceptional(282)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Virginia Highland
Booked 26 times today
Ela Mezze + Spirits is a culinary journey through the diverse tapestry of the Mediterranean, with a welcoming twist that beckons you to explore further. Situated in the vibrant neighborhood of VaHi, Ela takes patrons on a Grand Tour of flavors including charcoal-grilled meats, fresh seafood, spices, regional wines and curated cocktails influenced by travels from Morocco to Greece, Israel, Turkey and back. A testament to the region’s history of trade and cultural exchange, Ela’s offerings result in a sensory mosaic as vast and intricate as the sea itself and the lands surrounding it. At Ela everything is shareable, because to us, the best dishes spark the best stories, especially when surrounded by friends -- both old and new.
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8. The Optimist
4.8
Exceptional(9076)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Midtown
Booked 81 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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9. Igloos at 9 Mile Station
4.6
Exceptional(24)
Price: Moderate
• American • Underwood Hills
Booked 4 times today
Available November 29th - Valentine's Day, reserve one of our private 9 Mile Station igloos, for a flat rental fee of $150 Sunday - Thursday evening and Saturday and Sunday brunch, and $200 Friday and Saturday dinner, and can seat up to six guests! Igloo reservations include general admission to The Roof, 2 hours reserved in one of our heated, decorated igloos and a dedicated server. A $25 Food and Beverage minimum per person applies. Games and Ice Skating at Skyline Park can be added for $10 each person (Subject to Availability). **Prepaid experiences are non-refundable and cannot be modified or exchanged. ID and Credit Card used to book must be present at checkin.
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10. South City Kitchen Midtown
4.7
Exceptional(6989)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Midtown
Booked 43 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.
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  • michelleVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    This place is beautiful! Nice fireplace, unique bar seating ,and multiple seating areas. The food was great! The olives were to share served warmed with feta. I had the tomahawk pork chop and it was delicious. Someone else had the skirt steak with blistered Brussels and yuka fries. The presentation and taste was amazing. They had special cocktails - our server jj was the best. Save room for the banana bread pudding. You won’t want to miss it!
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    Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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    4.8
  • HayleyM
    Atlanta Metro •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great time! It’s decorated nicely with a great vibe. Staff were friendly. Drinks were very good, food quality was just okay. Fair amount of food and drinks for the price- ($150 tax and gratuity included) but the food was for sure mid quality.
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    The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up BarPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Buckhead
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    4.2
  • BuckiR
    Dallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    H&F, just might be my new favorite restaurant in Atlanta! This cozy, comfortable pub house style restaurant is tucked into the heart of Midtown. Food was incredible- they own the right to say “house-made”…try their pickles! OMG! I wanted a jar of them to go! Service was impeccable. Thank you Brandon for a wonderful experience- we will be back! Fish-n-Chips were phenomenal and one bite of their cheeseburger and you instantly know why it has been voted No. 1 for so many years!! Cocktails made the evening conversation, fun and Tasty!! Do yourself a treat…book a lunch or dinner and enjoy it as much as we did!
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    Holeman and Finch Public HousePrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Midtown
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    4.5
  • TomVIP
    Atlanta Metro •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    It is a great neighborhood location that has just the right balance of comfort food (meatloaf, pork chops, seafood, and pasta) with a step of higher class. Priced within means to enjoy a nice meal and glass of wine (or cocktail). A favorite
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    Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
    •
    4.8
  • Holly
    Orlando / Central Florida East •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    New residents to Georgia and heard great things about this restaurant and their Christmas display and did not disappoint. Great service, great Christmas energy, and large portions which make the pricing completely understandable.
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    Amore e AmorePrice: Expensive• Italian• Inman Park
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    4.7

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