Best Cozy Restaurants in East Atlanta

84 restaurants available nearby

1. Amore e Amore

4.7

Exceptional(1239)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Inman Park

Booked 23 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.

2. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5538)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 124 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. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1760)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 78 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!

4. The Optimist

4.8

Exceptional(9037)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 69 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.

5. Ruby Chow's

4.8

Exceptional(1033)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 26 times today

Welcome to Ruby Chow’s! We invite you to come in to experience Chef Guy Wong’s newest Asian restaurant, bar, and lounge.

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6. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

4.9

Exceptional(2587)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Midtown

Booked 112 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. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(3610)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 60 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.

8. Poor Calvin's

4.9

Exceptional(7599)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Downtown

Booked 51 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. Pom Court

4.5

Awesome(27)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Midtown

Booked 5 times today

Curb Your Cravings In Midtown Atlanta!Savor a distinctly Southern spin on Spanish fare at Pom Court, our signature all-day bar and restaurant located on the ground floor of Hotel Granada. Southern charm takes center stage where our guests can enjoy perfectly prepared cocktails and dine on elevated Southern fare seasoned with the spirit of Spain. Join us in the Courtyard for sunshine and small bites while sipping a refreshing cocktail.

10. 12 Cocktail Bar

4.7

Exceptional(84)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 22 times today

Experience rare spirits and handcrafted cocktails curated uniquely for your taste buds by our award-winning bartenders. 12 Cocktail is located in Atlanta's Old 4th Ward, nestled on The Roof of the historic Ponce City Market. Fitted with retro elegance and the perfect ambient lighting, guests will have a unique and unrivaled view of Atlanta while enjoying some of the best cocktails in the city! Reservations are set for a suggested time of 2 HRS to ensure enjoyment for all parties.

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Rachel
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very nice place to go have amazing drinks and food! Staff, food and at atmosphere great! Will definitely be back. Only thing I did not like was Sitting right by the door that leads out tonthe side walk. Very cold! Not sure why the staff was going in and out there? No tables or people. Think it should be assessable for fire code but not to just go out and smoke:). Amazing spot tho!!!! 5 stars
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Ruby Chow'sPrice: Moderate• Asian• Old Fourth Ward
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4.8
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Corey
Atlanta Metro •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
End of the week connection time for wifey and I over dinner at The Optimist was perfect. The ambiance, food, and the personableness of our server were all aligned for a great night out.
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The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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4.8
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Michael
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was my last day coming to Atlanta and I’m so glad I chose this restaurant to end the night with I ordered the farm house burger. It was so good from a rate from 1-15 I would say it’s a 11. I say that because I put fried hard egg on it. Now I have to come back and try again and more . The service was really good. I will comeback.
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Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.8
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Christa
Atlanta Metro •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Do not miss out on a delicous meal and the greatest Christmas ambience in Atlanta. The second you walk in, you are transported to a happy place! I almost never leave reviews, but it was so awesome... I had to do it!
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Amore e AmorePrice: Expensive• Italian• Inman Park
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4.7
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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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84 restaurants available nearby

1. Amore e Amore

2. Murphy's

3. Saints + Council

4. The Optimist

5. Ruby Chow's

6. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

7. no. 246

8. Poor Calvin's

9. Pom Court

10. 12 Cocktail Bar

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