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1. Amore e Amore
4.7
Exceptional(1286)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Inman Park
Booked 36 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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2. Murphy's
4.8
Exceptional(5595)
Price: Moderate
• American • Virginia Highland
Booked 146 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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3. Saints + Council
4.8
Exceptional(1841)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown
Booked 89 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. Igloos at 9 Mile Station
4.7
Exceptional(29)
Price: Moderate
• American • Underwood Hills
Booked 6 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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5. The Optimist
4.7
Exceptional(9102)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • West Midtown
Booked 80 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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6. 9 Mile Station
4.6
Exceptional(598)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown
Booked 56 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!
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7. Polaris
4.7
Exceptional(1775)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Polaris is a cozy restaurant with a warm, comfortable atmosphere as mentioned in the reviews. It's a great place for a date night or business meetings. The unique rotating lounge and amazing panoramic views of the city create a relaxing ambience. The lounge seating with comfortable couches is also a hit. The food and service are excellent and the place is a must-try for foodies.
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8. no. 246
4.8
Exceptional(3660)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Decatur
Booked 95 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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9. Ruby Chow's
4.7
Exceptional(1049)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Old Fourth Ward
Booked 27 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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10. Poor Calvin's
4.9
Exceptional(7679)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Downtown
Booked 84 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*
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  • Whitney W
    North Georgia •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Highly recommend this fine-dining seafood experience.
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    The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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    4.7
  • Amanda
    Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We saw Saint + Council and considered trying it for our date night. We were extremely please with the food, prices were reasonable for a date night location, and the service was great. Only downfall was a table by us was EXTREMELY loud, but that’s isn’t the restaurants fault.
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    Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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    4.8
  • Maria
    Atlanta Metro •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a great waiter he was friendly and helpful. I celebrated my birthday and he made great suggestions. I would definitely recommend going for Valentine’s
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    Igloos at 9 Mile StationPrice: Moderate• American• Underwood Hills
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    4.7
  • RebaVIP
    Atlanta Metro •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Murphy’s continues to be one of the best restaurants in Atlanta. It consistently has absolutely delicious food and outstanding service.  When you go to Murphy’s you don’t just eat, you dine. It absolutely deserves a five star rating.
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    Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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    4.8
  • Heather
    Atlanta Metro •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The experience is so worth it- book the reservation! The wine, cocktails, appetizers, dishes, fun hats and music! You will not be disappointed! Service was a tad slow at first- seemed she may have been double or triple seated pretty close together but made up for it with her warmth and her knowledge of the menu! The expo runners and bussers were so kind and welcoming- the “salúd” with the delivery of cocktails was such a nice touch! The decorations are truly over the top in the most mesmerizing way! I felt like Carrie Bradshaw getting Chinese food with Miranda on Valentine’s Day! Surrounded by beautiful decorations! Will definitely return to catch more decorations for a different holiday! Brava, Mama Gale and team! Wow!
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    Amore e AmorePrice: Expensive• Italian• Inman Park
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    4.7

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