Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown

36 restaurants available nearby

1. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12061)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 46 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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2. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6963)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 57 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.

3. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5541)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 75 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.

4. Ecco Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(4994)

Price: Expensive

• European • Midtown

Booked 26 times today

Ecco explores the depth and diversity of bold European flavors from the comfort of our contemporary, upscale Midtown restaurant. Dine with us and enjoy our beloved fried goat cheese drizzled with honey, award-winning wood oven flatbreads, inspired pastas and inventive European-inspired mains that make the most of what’s local.

5. Beetlecat

4.7

Exceptional(3032)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 18 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.

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6. La Tavola Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(4712)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Highland

Booked 31 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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7. Bulla Gastrobar - Atlanta

4.6

Exceptional(1861)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Midtown

Booked 25 times today

Bulla (boo-ya), which is slang for chatter and what people are talking about, is devoted to delight you by serving your favorite Spanish dishes such as “Patatas Bravas," "Huevos Bulla," "Buñuelos de Bacalao," and other tapas, as well as tantalizing daily specials from our kitchen to bed shared amongst friends.We select only the finest and freshest ingredients, accented in our authentic, savory cuisine. Our ambiance is created to stir the senses and stimulate your appetite. We invite you to join us to indulge in a celebration of good taste!

8. O-Ku - Atlanta

4.8

Exceptional(1832)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • West Midtown

Booked 25 times today

O-Ku Atlanta provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The Midtown restaurant offers rare and unique dining options along with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, sourcing seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrées and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space. Located in West Midtown's Westside Ironworks development, the bustling restaurant is positioned on the east side of the main building and features a spacious rooftop and bar overlooking the Midtown skyline.

9. Lure - Atlanta

4.4

Awesome(3568)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Midtown

Booked 8 times today

From the coast to our kitchen, Lure offers a bounty of fresh seafood and relaxing coastal charm right in the beating heart of the city. Here, our vibrant patio and alluring cocktails are the perfect metro-coastal escape. Inviting you to celebrate the ocean's offerings, simply crafted with the knowledge that each and every one is unique and finite, often familiar and yet never quite the same.

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10. Pasta da Pulcinella

4.7

Exceptional(4405)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown

Booked 26 times today

Pasta da Pulcinella strives to maintain a comfortable, cozy venue with cuisine that is unmatched in quality and care. This small, independent, quintessentially Italian restaurant embraces a unique clientele all looking for a place to eat, drink, relax, and, on occasion, order one more bottle of Chianti. Whether it’s a young couple or a group event, theater patrons or traveling business persons, everyone basks in the romantic charm of our little yellow house hidden in the shadow of skyscrapers.

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Juritza
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time going there. Everything was really good! This was my first time eating chicken burger and they didn’t disappoint me. Food was very good with reasonable prices. Staff was nice and polite. We made a reservation and didn’t have to wait at all. We arrived and went straight to the table. The even took in count my request for space for the stroller. I would recommend it. The only bad thing is that brunch is only for weekends .
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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mathernevip
Atlanta Metro •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service is always great. The service are very knowledgeable and the food is always great.
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La Tavola TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Wendy
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great experience at TWO urban licks. The food was delicious, everything starter and main were right on. The Briskets are a must and the calamari and pork belly wraps are so good! Our waitress Morgan was awesome, she was knowledgeable and gave great recommendations and was very friendly. The staff were also on point. Our water was always being replenished and our table was always getting cleaned. We highly recommend and will be returning.
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.7
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Greg
Atlanta Metro •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My wife and I went to South City Kitchen Midtown for the first time. Had a wonderful experience. Food was hot and delicious. Crab cake and fried green tomatoes were awesome. Service was outstanding, all of the staff were friendly and attentive. We both would recommend that everyone check out South City Kitchen Midtown!!! You will not be disappointed.
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South City Kitchen MidtownPrice: Expensive• Southern• Midtown
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4.7
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Dan
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Not your run of the mill menu, the menu options are interesting and very tasty.
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Ecco MidtownPrice: Expensive• European• Midtown
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4.7

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. TWO urban licks

2. South City Kitchen Midtown

3. Murphy's

4. Ecco Midtown

5. Beetlecat

6. La Tavola Trattoria

7. Bulla Gastrobar - Atlanta

8. O-Ku - Atlanta

9. Lure - Atlanta

10. Pasta da Pulcinella

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