Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Buckhead

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(445)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buckhead

Booked 17 times today

Carmel is a love letter to the coast—the ocean breeze, the freedom, the elements that make you feel so good when you’re next to the water. We serve Contemporary Seafood and embrace a gastronomic narrative centered around the celebration of premium seafood and seasonal produce. From the cozy yet elegant interior to the seasonal menu and craft cocktails, every detail reflects our passion for the oceanside experience.Our menu showcases high-quality, sustainable seafood skillfully paired with fresh, local ingredients. Whether it's sophisticated crudos, wood-fired oysters, fish, lobster, dry-aged steak, or vibrant cocktails, we would love to take you on a journey to your favorite waterfront destination. Let the ocean breeze carry you away...Weekday Lunch is served at Carmel’s Bar. We do not accept reservations for lunch, though walk-ins are always welcome at any time of day. Gratuity is applied to parties of 6+. Parties of 9+, please submit an inquiry at CarmelATL.com>Reservations.

2. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5568)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 82 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. Valenza Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3141)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brookhaven

Booked 29 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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4. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

4.6

Exceptional(1986)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 18 times today

Within the walls of Atlanta’s forthcoming Hotel Clermont lies Tiny Lou’s, a 100-seat French-American brasserie. The French-remix presents a playful approach to French favorites, utilizing Southern ingredients and complemented by a Francophile-friendly wine list.

5. Zafron Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1487)

Price: Moderate

• Persian • Sandy Springs

Booked 22 times today

Zafron Restaurant is a well-known Persian restaurant in Sandy Springs, GA, that has a passion for new tastes of Middle Eastern food. Our restaurant has put a twist in the traditional flavors you will find in the ordinary Iranian restaurant by using intoxicating spices and herbs. Whether you are stopping by for lunch or dinner, our culturally enriched menu has plenty of options for you to choose from. From our irresistible hummus and salad to our mouth-watering kebabs and saffron chicken, you are sure to find something that leaves you satisfied! Grab a friend or the whole family and head down to our unique restaurant and discover the authentic tastes created and offered by our head chef.

6. Ray's in the City

4.6

Exceptional(6888)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 51 times today

Ray's in the City offers seafood flown-in-daily, prime steaks & chops, an award-winning wine list, hand-crafted cocktails, and a professional service staff. We look forward to serving you!

7. Glenn's Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(145)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 10 times today

Glenn's Kitchen is a hidden gem in downtown Atlanta in the iconic Glenn Hotel. You cannot beat the restaurant's beautiful and relaxed vibe and living room-like bar area. Our restaurant is known for its American comfort food with a Southern twist. We offer a wide variety of appetizers, including our Deviled Eggs served with sweet and spicy jam, and entrées such as our famous Shrimp and Grits, Tender Braised Short Rib Sandwich, and Roasted Chicken with Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, grilled asparagus, and finished with a garlic herb jus. To finish your meal on a sweet note, try our Decadent Chocolate Cake. We also have an impressive selection of hand-crafted cocktails and wines that perfectly complement our dishes.

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8. Ruscello – Nordstrom Perimeter Mall

4.4

Awesome(165)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Dunwoody

Booked 3 times today

Ruscello is a full-service restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu is bold in flavor, focusing on great appetizers, salads, sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, pastas, entrées and housemade desserts. Guests can choose to sit in the dining room or enjoy a drink and food offering in the bar area. Ruscello is located on the 3rd floor of upscale super-regional Perimeter Mall in Atlanta, featuring our interpretation of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and the Nordstrom standard of customer service and food quality. Our menu is complimented by a full bar and wide selection of intriguing wines from across the globe.We are open for dine-in service and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (770) 350-4817 to place your order.Join us for Brunch on weekends

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9. Iron Hill Brewery - Dunwoody, GA

3.8

Excellent(86)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dunwoody

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, where you'll find fine handcrafted beers, creative yet informal cuisine, and friendly, attentive service in a casual, upscale atmosphere. We're passionate about producing distinctive, full-flavored handcrafted beers, accompanied by fresh–from–scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Our goal has always been to provide food and beer that is inspired, consistently crafted and presented by a knowledgeable and courteous service staff.

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BillVIP
Atlanta Metro •30 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Feast of 7 Fishes was just okay and not sure we really received 7 fishes.
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CarmelPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buckhead
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4.7
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Taylor
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We LOVED our experience this past weekend. From the host to the server (Jazz, I think his name was) to the food and the drinks, this entire dining experience was beyond 5 stars. My husband and I have had such a hard time finding a place to have a nice meal recently and I cannot gush enough about how tender the Veal was, how attentive but not clingy Jazz was, and how the hostess cared so much about making our night special. We cannot wait to return.
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Tiny Lou's - Hotel ClermontPrice: Expensive• French American• Poncey-Highland
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4.6
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Ronald
Atlanta Metro •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Really nice restaurant. Excellent service and good food. I am glad we were in the back area as it got too crowded in the main area and was far more noisy. Overall a great restaurant with really attentive hosts.
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Valenza RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brookhaven
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4.9
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TomVIP
Atlanta Metro •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It is a great neighborhood location that has just the right balance of comfort food (meatloaf, pork chops, seafood, and pasta) with a step of higher class. Priced within means to enjoy a nice meal and glass of wine (or cocktail). A favorite
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Susan
Atlanta Metro •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our server, Joseph, was wonderful and attentive without hovering. He is personable and answered what questions we had about the menu. The food was delicious and portions were more than sufficient.
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Zafron RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Persian• Sandy Springs
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4.7

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmel

2. Murphy's

3. Valenza Restaurant

4. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

5. Zafron Restaurant

6. Ray's in the City

7. Glenn's Kitchen

8. Ruscello – Nordstrom Perimeter Mall

9. Iron Hill Brewery - Dunwoody, GA

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