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A photo of Ray's in the City restaurant
1. Ray's in the City
4.6
Exceptional(6907)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 71 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!
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2. The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View
4.3
Awesome(8949)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 119 times today
The Sun Dial Restaurant is perfect for special occasions. With its stunning 360-degree views of Atlanta's skyline, it's the ultimate spot for date nights, anniversaries, or business connections. Reviewers rave about the excellent service, tantalizing contemporary-American dishes, and the 'unforgettable' ambience. It's pricey but worth it for a truly memorable dining experience.
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3. Polaris
4.7
Exceptional(1772)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
Polaris is a rotating rooftop restaurant in Atlanta, known for its spectacular views, exceptional ambiance, and high-quality food. It's a go-to spot for special occasions, with customers praising its 'classy and exceptional experience', 'impeccable service', and 'amazing food'. The unique and memorable dining experience, paired with the fresh ingredients and locally sourced honey for cocktails, makes Polaris a special choice for any celebration.
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4. Cuts Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(3582)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 51 times today
We are open from 11 to 10pm for a limited time. Cuts Steakhouse offers a variety of southern inspired cuisine. We offer only the best steaks, beef short ribs, southern fried lobster tail, and shrimp & grits just to name a few along with an extensive appetizer and wine list.With a variety of dining options within our restaurant, guests can choose between our main dining areas, semi-private/private areas, patio or the Bar at Cuts Steakhouse. Whether you desire an intimate dining experience at a table near the fireplace, private party for your business or personal event or an opportunity to catch the game with a group of friends, Cuts Steakhouse has you covered.Come see why Cuts Steakhouse is quickly becoming the downtown destination for a great meal and outstanding atmosphere. We look forward to providing you with an exceptional experience.
A photo of Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta restaurant
5. Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown Atlanta
4.0
Excellent(1268)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 38 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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6. Alma Cocina - Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(2459)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Downtown
Booked 30 times today
Alma Cocina introduces Atlanta to a refreshing new approach to modern Mexican cuisine. Bright, fresh ingredients and traditional regional influences come together with other Latin American flavors in a variety of vibrant fresh dishes. We also feature the most unique tequila selections and a host of innovative Latin-influenced cocktails beyond a superior margarita.We are positioned perfectly for downtown corporate and social groups and private dining.Alma is operated by Fifth Group Restaurants, owners of Atlanta favorites South City Kitchen Midtown, South City Kitchen Vinings, La Tavola, Ecco, El Taco, Lure and Bold American Events.
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7. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint
4.4
Awesome(2024)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown
Booked 41 times today
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is the continuation of a deep history of music, food, drink and socializing in the South. Located in the former Macy’s building in the heart of downtown Atlanta at the iconic 200 Peachtree St. address, Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint brings to the city a place to relax while enjoying live entertainment and exceptional cuisine. A per person entertainment fee will be applied to your bill, this does not apply on Sunday's. Historically, juke joints originated in the rural outskirts of many southern towns to give African American communities a place to kick back and unwind after a long week of work. Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint represents diverse culture, featuring music across all genres and popular hits throughout American history. An imaginative menu makes Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint a staple in Atlanta’s downtown restaurant scene and the allure of traditional juke joints is showcased in the restaurant’s design.
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8. Amore e Amore
4.7
Exceptional(1286)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Inman Park
Booked 36 times today
- Love and More Love -​We have spent our lives creating experiences and spaces where people feel at home - where people feel loved. This next chapter for us is just that but with even more gratitude and appreciation for those who have supported us along the way.​As we open the doors to this adventure, we want you to feel what you always have but more. More food - More family - More memories - More loveAmore e Amore.​We love you and cannot wait to see you soon.-Professor Giovanni and Mama Gale
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9. Marcel
4.8
Exceptional(4204)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • West Midtown
Booked 131 times today
Marcel is a first-rate steakhouse and bar in Atlanta’s Westside Provisions District. Named after Marcel Cerdan, the iconic French fighter and romantic, Marcel transports guests to the days when people appreciated every moment, when dull care was forgotten, when love lingered over the best meals – including, pound-for-pound, the best steaks money can buy. Indulge in our award winning wine list, recognized by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as one of America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants.
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10. TWO urban licks
4.7
Exceptional(12100)
Price: Expensive
• American • Poncey-Highland
Booked 110 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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  • samantha
    Central Texas •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    3rd time in month. Visiting from Tx for football. Food and service unmatched!
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    Ray's in the CityPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Colleen
    Phoenix / Arizona •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Everyone was amazingly accommodating. The game ran late and we had to move our reservation and they were great about helping us to get a table for our whole family. The food was out of this world. The building itself is beautiful. Thank you for a great experience.
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    Amalfi Cucina + Mercato / Downtown AtlantaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown
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    4
  • Donald
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 27 Dec 2024
    For our 33rd anniversary, we visited Cuts in downtown Atlanta for the first time. The restaurant has a charming, classic steakhouse ambiance with a quiet and inviting atmosphere. Our waiter, David, was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and well-versed in the menu and preparation of the dishes. The spinach dip paired with homemade chips was outstanding. My Prime Ribeye was incredibly tender, practically melting in my mouth, while my wife's salmon was quite good. We finished the meal with their Peach Cobbler, which was fantastic. Overall, it was an excellent experience with amazing food.
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    Cuts SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Sara
    Las Vegas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 27 Dec 2024
    The food and ambiance were a one of a kind experience. Very rarely do I experience food that brings out an emotion of such joy and surprise and this place brought that without any hype or expectation. Our server was fun, friendly, and read the table perfectly with great timing and great knowledge of the food and place. This place is worth the trip from half way across the country. Well worth the price as well. The complementary valet parking was a lovely surprise for us as well. Spent around $100 to $150 for each person but had 2 to 3 cocktails each to go with each part of our meal. The menu apparently changes with the season. I cannot wait to return again!
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    PolarisPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Gregory
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Dec 2024
    We had an amazing time! The decor, the view, the elegance, the service was all spectacular! When you arrive to the elevator up , you are warnly greated by a hostess. Once you arrive upstairs, you are once again greated by a warm friendly smile. Once seated the people that serve are all warm and friendly. They made our visit truly unforgettable. We were dining with 2 children 6, 12. They made us all feel like we were family. The highlight of the visit was the waitress. I cannot remember her name, she had curly hair and siad she worked there for 41 years. What an amazing asset to this restaurant. She was entertaining, friendly, funny and really good at what she does! We will return just to see her! The food was PHENOMENAL. We ordered the filet mignion which was delicious. My wife ordered the Keto dish and left the plate empty. The kids ordered pizza, and us being native New Yorkers were amazed how good it tasted! We will be returning for sure. Yes the price was rather high but worth every penny!
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    The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & ViewPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.3

Discover best special occasions restaurants in Downtown

Discover the best dining spots in Downtown Atlanta for your special occasions, from intimate anniversaries to grand celebrations. Downtown Atlanta, a vibrant hub of culinary delights, offers a diverse array of restaurants that cater specifically to making your special events memorable. Each venue in this bustling area combines a unique ambiance with exquisite menus, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Whether you're seeking breathtaking city views, luxurious interiors, or a cozy, romantic atmosphere, there's a place to fulfill every desire. These restaurants are renowned not only for their exceptional service and high-quality cuisine ranging from classic American to sophisticated Italian but also for their ability to create a perfect setting for any celebratory moment. Patrons consistently praise these establishments for their attentive staff, expertly crafted dishes, and overall celebratory vibe, making them top choices for any landmark event in your life. Experience the richness of Atlanta's dining scene where every meal is served with a touch of elegance and a dash of Southern charm, perfect for making your special occasions truly extraordinary.

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