Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Druid Hills

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(428)

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. Ray's in the City

4.6

Exceptional(6845)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 65 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!

3. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5538)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 119 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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4. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

4.5

Awesome(1975)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 24 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. Brunch is back starting March 4, 2023. To celebrate this special occasion, we are welcoming brunch patrons with a complimentary mimosa. Available for a limited time.

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5. Valenza Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3133)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brookhaven

Booked 34 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.

6. Glenn's Kitchen

4.2

Awesome(144)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 5 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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7. Crispina Ristorante & Pizzeria

4.7

Exceptional(1828)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Vinings

Booked 23 times today

We opened on May 20 2015, with the mission to share our Italian heritage and delight our guests with exceptional cuisine. Our pizza dough is naturally leavened, never frozen, and our pastas are made freshly every day.Out of many pizza restaurants in Atlanta to choose from, we intend ours to be the one chosen for quality.

8. Zafron Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1475)

Price: Moderate

• Persian • Sandy Springs

Booked 13 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.

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9. Ruscello – Nordstrom Perimeter Mall

4.4

Awesome(165)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Dunwoody

Booked 1 time 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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10. Iron Hill Brewery - Dunwoody, GA

3.8

Excellent(85)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dunwoody

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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Mariana vip
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Super clean and comfortable. Higher recommended to stop here during your trip
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Tiny Lou's - Hotel ClermontPrice: Expensive• French American• Poncey-Highland
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4.5
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Lauravip
Atlanta Metro •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We make it to Valenza every month or two and always have a great experience. The pasta is exceptional and I usually enjoy their specials. Last night we tried the tiramisu for the first time and I regret knowing about that. It was so good! I feel like I will have to order it every time we return now. I asked and they said they make it fresh everyday. We always start with the bread, I think the focaccia is the best. Either way you won’t be disappointed!
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Valenza RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Brookhaven
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4.8
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peyton
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We dine at Rays in the city anytime we’re in town for a convention. The food and service are always wonderful. Their seafood is the best, IMO. Calamari is to die for and although they charge for the bread basket now, you must have it. So good!
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Ray's in the CityPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.6
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Debbi
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Oh my! The sweet potato soup is fab! The lobster Cobb salad was fresh and so good. Thank you Mikala for great suggestions, service, and friendliness!
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Valencia
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Oh my gosh one of the best experience I've had in a long time. Oh and the food mmm mmmm delicioso, magnefique. Just an awesome night overall.
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CarmelPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buckhead
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4.7

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Carmel

2. Ray's in the City

3. Murphy's

4. Tiny Lou's - Hotel Clermont

5. Valenza Restaurant

6. Glenn's Kitchen

7. Crispina Ristorante & Pizzeria

8. Zafron Restaurant

9. Ruscello – Nordstrom Perimeter Mall

10. Iron Hill Brewery - Dunwoody, GA

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