Best Cozy Restaurants in Brookhaven

130 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ashford

4.6

Exceptional(73)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Brookhaven

Booked 10 times today

The Ashford is a chef-driven neighborhood restaurant set in the heart of Brookhaven on Dresden Drive. Serving a selection of both shareable dishes and traditional entrees, our ever-changing menu focuses on locally-sourced ingredients and innovative takes on classic favorites and comforts. We invite you to explore a menu of sophisticated yet approachable cuisine, expertly paired with a craft cocktail or glass of wine.

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2. Valenza Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3143)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brookhaven

Booked 22 times today

Valenza is a cozy, upscale Italian eatery in Brookhaven. It takes its name from a small village in the Piedmonte region of Northern Italy. Valenza is well known throughout the world for its artisan jewelry manufacturing which has earned it the nickname “city of gold”. The cuisine at VALENZA is inspired by the diverse culture of Northern Italy. Executive Chef Matt Swickerath’s focus is on classic and modern cooking methods using fresh seasonal and local ingredients to create a classic Italian menu with an updated culinary touch. The menu features a variety of antipasti, pasta, risotto and Italian entrees. Valenza has the heart and spirit of a cozy and warm Italian village café in an upscale setting. The dining room features venetian plastered walls with rustic oak and pine woods. Experience the warmth and elegance of Valenza when dining under the antique European candle chandeliers. Valenza offers a wonderful private dining room with seating for 30 guests.

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3. The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up Bar

4.2

Awesome(657)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Buckhead

Booked 22 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.

4. The Garden Room

4.6

Exceptional(2461)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Buckhead

Booked 80 times today

Welcome to our Garden. A place to celebrate, unwind and step away from the noise of life. An unexpected escape from the routine. Experience an unforgettable chef-driven cuisine and indulge in innovative cocktails while surrounded by lush florals that warmly welcome you. The sense of community and euphoria will captivate one’s sense of belongingness. A 15 minute grace period is allocated to each reservation, before cancellation. Kindly note, all guests in your party must arrive prior to being seated. Valet parking is available at St. Regis Atlanta. The cost is $15 after validation. Please validate your ticket at the host stand. *We are unable to validate self-parking.

5. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(450)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buckhead

Booked 15 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.

6. La Grotta

4.8

Exceptional(3067)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Buckhead

Booked 42 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.

7. Haven Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3103)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Brookhaven

Booked 46 times today

HAVEN is an upscale eatery set in a loft with exposed brick walls, warm pecky cypress woods and soft amber lighting. The cuisine is modern American influenced by French, continental and hints of new southern. HAVEN has enjoyed remarkable success during the past seven years. Voted a top ten restaurant for six years straight, HAVEN has become quite the Atlanta destination. Haven is located in the heart of Brookhaven in the wonderfully charming Village Park Place development. The restaurant is nestled in a popular historical neighborhood one mile north of Buckhead.

8. Bistro Niko

4.7

Exceptional(10233)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Buckhead

Booked 92 times today

Bistro Niko is a nod to Paris, right in the heart of Buckhead. The modern French fare is authentic & simple, while the affordably priced wine list, exciting cocktails and extensive craft beer list ensure that everyone finds something to suit their tastes. Grand ceilings, art from Paris and a patio that overlooks Peachtree make Bistro Niko at once a destination and a neighborhood restaurant.

9. Le Bon Nosh

4.5

Awesome(398)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Buckhead

Booked 52 times today

Reservations are recommended for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner, and walk-ins are welcome! We offer both table service and counter service for walk-ins on a first come, first served basis. Valet available for all dinner services and all day Friday through Sunday. Le Bon Nosh is a restaurant and market celebrating the simplicity of good ingredients with a thoughtfully curated French-influenced menu. Founder & Chef Forough Vakili wanted to create a lively yet intimate gathering place to connect over delicious bites and amazing wine.Le Bon Nosh values the diligence and craft of local farmers and purveyors. Everything produced in the kitchen is made from scratch using the freshest seasonal ingredients available - we believe in the power of good food and eating well.Cancellation Policy: If you would like to reschedule or cancel, we ask you to do so within 24 hours prior to your booking. Large parties that do not provide notice may incur a no-show charge of $25 per person.

10. Terra Terroir

4.6

Exceptional(1844)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Brookhaven

Booked 12 times today

A simply amazing surprise: tucked in a Brookhaven shopping center, one would have no idea that the interior is so appealing until stepping inside--as well as the covered patio--and finally top-shelf and intimate Bar Terroir. Sommelier Chris Driollet's wine list is a ten-time Wine Spectator Award winner, and the new executive Chef Charles Zeran delivers up innovative American Fusion and Continental dishes. This neighborhood charmer keeps getting better with time. Check online reviews and you will see people don't just "like" this place: they love it. Reasonable pricing, fresh locally-sourced food and the best patio in Georgia. And if you like fireplaces, Terra is for you.

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Ashley
Caribbean •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Carmel! The food, the staff, ambience was a ten out of ten!
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CarmelPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buckhead
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4.7
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KristinVIP
Atlanta Metro •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First visit with my husband, and it couldn’t have been better! We had a fantastic Christmas night filled with amazing drinks, a cozy and festive ambiance, and delicious food. The lobster roll and oysters were my favorites—truly outstanding!
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The Garden RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Buckhead
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4.6
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Jesse
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is our 2nd year that we had a Christmas Eve Dinner here at Valenza and the experience was amazing as the first time. This has become one of our favorite restaurant to attend.
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Valenza RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brookhaven
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4.9
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Cicily
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We were seated by the front door which was very cold but the hostess was kind and moved us to an interior table. Food was good. We received our food well before our first cocktails. The server seemed to forget them and another server noticed them brought our drinks. I think the decorations were festive and perfect! The chairs are tiny like a hotel banquet. We had one other hiccup with my drink but the same server resolved it. We enjoyed our experience over all. We will look out for the next event experience because I appreciate how they design the experience and you don’t have to think about anything, just enjoy.
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The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up BarPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Buckhead
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4.2
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PickyEaterVIP
Hawaii •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
Great menu and food, unfortunately sold out of a few things I had wanted to order. A little pricey but a perfect date night spot. I brought my kids this time and they were welcome and made a delicious and inexpensive flatbread pizza for them that they loved. Great service and wine list.
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The AshfordPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Brookhaven
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4.6

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130 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ashford

2. Valenza Restaurant

3. The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up Bar

4. The Garden Room

5. Carmel

6. La Grotta

7. Haven Restaurant

8. Bistro Niko

9. Le Bon Nosh

10. Terra Terroir

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