Best Lunch Restaurants in Candler Park

157 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5590)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 84 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.

2. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12093)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 67 times today

TWO Urban Licks' incredible wood-fired cuisine, live rotating rotisseries, unique 26 foot wine on tap barrel wall (the first in the country!), funky live blues, Beltline views and the "wow" design centered around the floor to ceiling Todd Murphy painting lit by a gas lamp wall make TWO truly one of a kind.The innovative, domestic and international, wine program consists solely of stainless steel barrels of wine displayed in a 26 foot, glass and steel, temperature controlled tower situated prominently in the restaurant. The Bar also boasts 4 in house draft cocktails, infusions and a state of the art beer program. TWO has garnered an abundance accolades including Conde Nast Traveler's "Hot List", Bon Appetit's "Hot 50 Tables" and one of Rachael Ray's "favorite restaurants" in the country by Instyle Magazine. Nominated locally year after year as "Best Restaurant Scene" and "best place to take an out of towner", guests keep coming back for dinner and weekend brunch!

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3. Longleaf Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2216)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Midtown

Booked 20 times today

The two-level contemporary glass structure nestled next to Garden house in the heart of the Garden, offers full-service dining, a grab-and-go café, and a flexible space for educational programs, private rentals and special events. Guests dining inside will enjoy commanding views of the Anne Cox Chambers Southern Seasons Garden and Levy Parterre. Longleaf, focusing on seasonal ingredients and technique driven preparations, is an American Brasserie influenced restaurant serving classic French dishes along with seasonally inspired dishes in a relaxed setting. Enjoy our curated bar menu alongside our extensive wine list. We look forward to serving you soon

4. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1835)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 58 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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5. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

4.9

Exceptional(2683)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Midtown

Booked 104 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.

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6. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6996)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 42 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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7. Marcus Bar & Grille

4.5

Awesome(1265)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 43 times today

Marcus Bar & Grille is a vibrant, funky neighborhood restaurant dreamt up by Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Out of a gorgeous open kitchen featuring a wood-fired grill and oven, Marcus B&G serves elevated comfort classics and ambitious signature dishes. Taking cues from the history of Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward, the space is built to celebrate community, music, and great food & drink.

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8. La Tavola Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(4743)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Highland

Booked 33 times today

La Tavola translates to “the table” in Italian—a place where friends and families can gather anytime. Simple yet elegant dishes, classic sauces and creative entrees emphasize the true taste of Italy’s premier ingredients, complemented by a carefully chosen and extensive wine selection.La Tavola’s exposed brick, dark wood floors and rustic colors give the restaurant its authentic trattoria feel, while progressive touches hint at its innovative cuisine. And with indoor seating for 60 guests, a small bar and an outdoor covered patio for 40 or more, the space is just right for celebrating any occasion together.

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9. By George - Atlanta

4.6

Exceptional(811)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

The Candler Hotel's restaurant, By George, is located on famed Peachtree Street and offers a Contemporary American menu and wine program for curious palettes-

10. STK - Atlanta

4.0

Excellent(7466)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Midtown

Booked 114 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices. STK Atlanta is located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of Peachtree & 12th. STK Atlanta also offers a variety of private dining rooms.

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Terry
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
If you plan to visit, it's always a good idea to call ahead, especially if you plan to visit during the holidays, when the light displays are going strong. The food is prepared, freshly cooked and assembled, one by one, per table, so be prepared to wait your turn. If it's in season, and the market price isn't too bad, I highly recommend trying the giant seared lobster, which can be served as an appetizer, or eaten aa a main course.
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Longleaf RestaurantPrice: Expensive• French American• Midtown
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4.4
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John
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
An excellent dining experience and the staff was superb. They are committed to quality. We visited for brunch and had the chicken and waffles which exceeded expectations. The vegetables and rice and the king biscuit rounded out our experience and were delicious. Highly recommend.
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South City Kitchen MidtownPrice: Expensive• Southern• Midtown
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4.7
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James
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had the venison special, duck and steak frites and it was all fantastic. The venison and duck were absolutely next level. When ducks on the menu you have to order it, is the motto I live by and I was not disappointed. It was amazing will go back and recommend to anyone.
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.7
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Rose
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had the best time! The service was phenomenal, and the food was absolutely incredible. There wasn’t a single thing our party got that wasn’t delicious. We went for my birthday and joked that our group wants to go for everyone’s birthday for the next 10 years. You won’t be disappointed!
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Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.8
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mark
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
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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157 restaurants available nearby

1. Murphy's

2. TWO urban licks

3. Longleaf Restaurant

4. Saints + Council

5. Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

6. South City Kitchen Midtown

7. Marcus Bar & Grille

8. La Tavola Trattoria

9. By George - Atlanta

10. STK - Atlanta

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