Located in Buckhead, the Blue Ridge Grill offers contemporary Southern cuisine in a cozy and rustic atmosphere. The dining room features a fireplace, unrefined pillars sourced from a cotton mill, a pine wood ceiling and antique decor. Sample delicious specialties like seafood gumbo, grilled georgia trout or opt for the traditional steak. Complement your meal with a selection from their exquisite wine list. This place is a great choice for your next business lunch.
Don't let the 20-foot (six-meter) skull that serves as an entryway deter you from enjoying the best burgers and pub food in the city. When club-hopping in Atlanta, a visit to this late-night spot is a must. This fun restaurant offers big portions, good service, and good food. The award-winning Vortex Burger is a half-pound (0.22 kilograms) burger with all the trimmings, and there is also a selection of pub-style sandwiches and salads on the menu. Vegetarian alternatives and non-beef sandwiches are available, while beers from all around the world serve as the popular foundation for most guests' evenings.
Bones
Since 1979, Bones Restaurant has been serving delectable steaks to its loyal patrons. With oak walls and a brass-laden, smoky bar at the entrance, this place is a popular choice for local meals as well as business lunches. Their impeccable wait staff delivers some of the best martinis in town, along with exceptional specialties like filet mignon and aged rib eye. For a change of pace, opt for their stuffed trout with vegetables on the side, among delicious coastal fare.
Toast On Lenox stands out because it delivers more than just brunch — it creates an elevated Atlanta experience where soulful Southern flavors, luxury aesthetics, and high-energy culture all meet in one space. Unlike traditional breakfast spots, Toast blends upscale dining with the warmth of Black Southern hospitality, creating an atmosphere that feels both stylish and welcoming.
Vortex offers its award-winning burgers and contentious service from its original location in Midtown Atlanta. The funky names of their burgers belie their generally conventional nature, the Lone Star Tex Melt, for instance, an iteration of barbecue sauce and onion rings with a cheddar-topped patty. Some of the burgers verge onto novelty territory such as the Triple Coronary Bypass, featuring an overload of patties, fried eggs, cheese and bacon between two grilled cheese sandwiches. There are a number of caloric appetizers, sandwiches and sides, although the burgers are definitely the focus here. The Vortex is known for its edgy and quirky decor, which includes humorous signs, vintage movie posters, and an overall rock 'n' roll vibe.
Folk Art
Bare-bricked walls, colorful seating and vintage pop culture references lining the walls, lends Folk Art cafe a casual, laid-back folksy vibe. The restaurant features a diverse menu flaunting Southern-style comfort food favorites in a variety of tasty options. Specializing in breakfast and brunch, staples include such options as jumbo griddled biscuites, english muffin sandwiches with an assortment of fillings like fried egg and cheese, waffles, pancakes, burgers and more. A popular brunch spot, especially on weekends, the restaurant tends to get crowded, as they don't accept reservations, it's a good idea to get there early. A good place for a casual meal out with friends or family, the restaurant is kid-friendly and offers a special menu for children. For more information, visit the website.
Considered by many to be Buckhead's finest restaurant, this brick Victorian cottage sets a romantic table. Elegance pervades every inch and corner of the stylish dining room. High-end seafood is the catch of the day, with memorable offerings from the dessert cart, such as Valrhona chocolate cake with olive oil ice cream. Chef Anne Quatrano's creations - the Wild Striped Bass, the Braised Short Rib and the Foie Gras Terrine - are melt-in-your-mouth masterpieces. This place boasts a full bar and an excellent wine list.
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