Best Cozy Restaurants in Druid Hills

119 restaurants available nearby

1. Amore e Amore

4.7

Exceptional(1273)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Inman Park

Booked 10 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(5575)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 24 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. The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up Bar

4.2

Awesome(647)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Buckhead

Booked 7 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. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1819)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 30 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!

5. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(448)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buckhead

Booked 5 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. no. 246

4.7

Exceptional(3644)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 28 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.

7. Ela

4.8

Exceptional(284)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Virginia Highland

Booked 20 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. Igloos at 9 Mile Station

4.7

Exceptional(24)

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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9. La Tavola Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(4740)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Highland

Booked 14 times today

La Tavola Trattoria is a cozy spot with an authentic Italian trattoria feel. The exposed brick, dark wood floors, and rustic colors create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Reviews frequently highlight the cozy vibe, with one reviewer stating, 'Charming neighborhood restaurant. Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend for a night out.' Another mentioned the 'cozy seating,' which doesn't make you feel cramped. It's perfect for a romantic evening or a night out with friends.

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10. Holeman and Finch Public House

4.5

Awesome(306)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Midtown

Booked 7 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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AmyVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was a perfect evening. The restaurant was so festive and we were there on Christmas Eve and enjoyed the feast of 7 fishes. Food was outstanding!!! Hoping to make this a Christmas tradition.
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Amore e AmorePrice: Expensive• Italian• Inman Park
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4.7
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mark
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My favorite lunch spot in midtown. Terrific service staff – helpful, knowledgable, attentive. A professionally run restaurant with excellent food at a reasonable price point.
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Christa
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had the best experience. The decorations, menu choices and excellent service was exactly perfect. Megan was the best bartender and Lilly was so helpful sorting out my scheduling mess up. Great experience!
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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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PaulVIP
Atlanta Metro •118 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
We went for The Feast of Seven Fishes (only counted 6). Started with cocktails, but the 1st course came ahead of them, so we waited. Both (different) cocktails were mostly nugget ice and heavily citrused. Won’t order cocktails again. Small plates were decent, but confidently small. The lobster tortellini plate made up for the total meal and was generous. Basque cheesecake is an interesting less-sweet option but I wouldn’t opt for it.
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CarmelPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buckhead
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4.7
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Liz
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent and the atmosphere was fantastic! Will definitely go back.
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Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.8

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119 restaurants available nearby

1. Amore e Amore

2. Murphy's

3. The Blind Elf Holiday Pop-Up Bar

4. Saints + Council

5. Carmel

6. no. 246

7. Ela

8. Igloos at 9 Mile Station

9. La Tavola Trattoria

10. Holeman and Finch Public House

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