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4.8
Exceptional(1085)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Inman Park
Booked 33 times today
We are now offering Omakase reservations at the sushi bar only. We can accommodate a maximum 6 guests per seating at the sushi bar.Friday-Saturday 6:00PM and 8:00PM. Sunday 6:00PMPlease contact us directly 678-575-7890 for Omakase reservations.
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4.4
Awesome(1662)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Thrive is an upscale casual restaurant where food, drink & lounge meet pleasing taste buds from around the world since 2007 with award winning dishes & specialty cocktails. Our salads, sandwiches, soups, sushi, steak, seafood & so much more are all prepared using the highest quality and freshest ingredients. Thrive is pleased to offer a stimulating wine list as well as a great selection of beer and sake. Join us for our After Work Mixer Monday – Friday from 4pm-7pm for $5 appetizers & specialty cocktails.Come see why Jezebel Magazine voted Thrive in their top 100 Atlanta Restaurants three consecutive years, and Restaurant and Bar Magazine voted Thrive in their top 100 venues.
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4.9
Exceptional(7756)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Downtown
Booked 53 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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4.2
Awesome(152)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 2 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.
A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Centennial Park restaurant
4.2
Awesome(3496)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 22 times today
Your first visit will tell you why serious steak lovers around the world choose to dine at Ruth's Chris Steak House. Ruth's Chris is acclaimed world-wide for its USDA Prime Midwestern beef - aged to perfection, broiled at 1800 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor and served the signature Ruth's Chris way ... SIZZLING. Chilean Seabass, a mouthwatering Ahi Tuna, crab cakes and lamb are equally as outstanding. You'll also enjoy New Orleans inspired appetizers like Barbecued Shrimp and Mushrooms Stuffed with Crabmeat. Salads, vegetables and potatoes are generous enough to share. And, to complement your dining experience select a sumptuous wine from Ruth's Chris' award-winning wine list that boasts over 200 select vintages. Top it all off with a delectable Ruth's Chris dessert - like the Warm Apple Crumb Tart or the Chocolate Sin Cake. Stunning views of Centennial Olympic Park, too. This is one big, thick juicy experience that is sure to excite all your senses.
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4.7
Exceptional(3084)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Inman Park
Booked 38 times today
Featuring raw oysters and fresh seafood with international influences from executive chef Eddie Barrett, BeetleCat is a trendy restaurant and bar in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood. The menu transports you to the New England coast at the upstairs dining room and oyster bar, while the downstairs Den lends itself to a 70s surf shack. Enjoy fresh air on one of the two patios, both upstairs and downstairs. BeetleCat is open nightly for dinner and offers brunch in the Den on Saturdays and Sundays.
A photo of Superica- Krog restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(12)
Price: Moderate
• Tex-Mex • Old Fourth Ward
Booked 21 times today
Superica – “where sunshine spends the winter” – also known as Tex-Mex cuisine served in an Old-West-inspired atmosphere alongside music inspired by Austin.The cuisine is a combination of 1950s Tex-Mex and the wood grill that has taken the food to another level by way of fajitas and more. An “evolved Tex-Mex menu,” includes the classics: tacos, nachos, tamales and enchiladas plus more intricate dishes such as wood-grilled fajitas and shrimp tacos always served with just-made flour tortillas, all while paying homage to the traditions and recipes that have been a part of the Texas culture for decades.
A photo of Hard Rock Cafe - Atlanta restaurant
3.7
Very Good(1580)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 161 times today
Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.
A photo of Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta restaurant
4.1
Excellent(1305)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 41 times today
Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Amalfi Cucina & Mercato - Downtown Atlanta is a traditional Neapolitan trattoria centered around an open kitchen featuring a 6,000 pound wood-burning brick oven imported from Italy. The 170 seat dining room also has large semicircular booths, custom wrought iron chandeliers along with Juliet balconies overlooking an Italian-inspired entryway. Originating in and the true pizza of Naples in the 1600s, Vera Pizza Napoletana is 12 inches or less in size, made from simple fresh quality ingredients from the Campania region of Italy and cooked at temperatures in excess of 900 degrees in approximately 60 seconds. Just launched, a new menu which includes many fresh pastas, salads, appetizers and desserts, including beautiful imported gelato. Enjoy a full bar with local beer on tap, exclusive wine list and specialty cocktails in beautiful Downtown Atlanta.
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4.6
Exceptional(571)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Pacific Rim Bistro specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine, specifically a variety of different menus ranging from the frozen tundra of Mongolia to the tropics of Thailand. And, if you love sushi, Pacific Rim Bistro is THE place downtown to find the freshest sushi and sashimi. Pacific Rim Bistro also has full bar service and extensive wine list.

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  • Tonia
    Atlanta •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We went to Henry's for Valentine's dinner with another couple. We got the boudin balls as an appetizer, I was pleasantly surprised! Very tasty, little spicy with sausage and kind of like a hush puppy outside batter. Really liked it dipped in the remoulade sauce. My husband had the Liam's chicken he said it was Fantastic! Really juicy and flavorful. I got the blackened catfish over spicy cheese grits and it's was so delicious! It was an enjoyable dining experience.
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    Henry's Louisiana GrillPrice: Moderate• Cajun• Acworth
    4.7
  • EvanVIP
    Atlanta •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This was my girlfriend and I’s first time to Terra Terroir. We had the best time. It was the perfect spot for Valentine’s Day. Food was delicious, ambience was great, and we will definitely be back!
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    Terra TerroirPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Brookhaven
    4.6
  • Stephanie
    Nashville •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our server, Iverson, was fantastic. Very personable and attentive. The food was great, as always. The seating was done a little awkwardly. It was a very busy holiday, and they were doing their absolute best, so kudos to their turnaround time on tables, the time it took from ordering to receiving food and drinks, and when our check was delivered and run. My only complaint was the specialty cocktail. It used a very inexpensive champagne, and I'm not bougie by any stretch, but it had the aftertaste of a cheaper champagne, and it had some strawberry puree and that was basically it. Their other cocktails are pretty amazing, so I was bummed this one seemed so out of the ordinary. Otherwise, an outstanding experience as always.
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    Nic & Norman's - SenoiaPrice: Moderate• American• Senoia
    4.8
  • Elizabeth
    Atlanta •96 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 25, 2025
    My husband and i have dined at Reel on many occasions before seeing a tribute band at Madlife and recently met Karen the owner - Her warm personality and intrinsic ability to create a positive and memorable dining experience keeps us on the hook! We will be back!!
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    Reel SeafoodPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Woodstock
    4.5
  • MarkVIP
    Atlanta •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 27, 2024
    This is and has always been our go to Indian restaurant in Atlanta. The food is always fantastic, the service is great and the ambience is wonderful. Would highly recommend this restaurant any time
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    Viceroy Royal Indian DiningPrice: Moderate• Indian• Dunwoody
    4.5
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