Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Atlanta

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Superica - Buckhead

4.9

4.9 (2)

$30 and under

American

Buckhead

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 24 July 2019

Great drinks and consistently outstanding food with a nice atmosphere. Sometimes there's a long wait, so book ahead. (a testament to the good food)

Blue Ridge Grill

4.9

4.9 (6529)

$50 and over

American

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Blue Ridge Grill is an American Grill in a mountain lodge setting - specializing in fresh seafood and prime hickory-grilled steaks, with a focus on local farm-to-table ingredients and an award winning wine cellar.

Sit back and relax in the enclosed porch area before dining or after dinner. Enjoy full bar service & appetizers in the comfort of cozy, antique, black wicker furniture adorning the porch.

We kindly ask that you respect our dress code.

Ladies
Business casual, please. Comfortable, but polished dress slacks or jeans, no shorter than mid-thigh dress/skirts (no casual shorts, sweatpants, or gym attire) and no low-cut revealing tops. No baseball hats.

Men
Business casual, please. Collared shirts. Comfortable, but polished, long pants or jeans (no casual shorts, sweatpants, or gym attire). No flip flops or hats.

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MaryVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Outstanding Holiday luncheon for my team. We loved having Shannon as our Server. He was five star as well as his support team. Food and ambiance over the top!! Thank you so much!!

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4.7

4.7 (1013)

$30 and under

American

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Inspired by the Mediterranean coast, Executive Chef, Burges Jokhi created Fia, a neighborhood restaurant, centered around a wood-fired grill. Fia serves Prime steaks, seafood, house-made pastas, seasonal vegetables and more. Each unique dish is carefully crafted with robust flavors, influenced by Chef Jokhi’s cultural heritage and world travels.

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GwenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The ambience is lovely and the food is outstanding!

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Spicy Pork Sausage Spaghetti

NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus - Atlanta

4.8

4.8 (205)

$30 and under

American

Buckhead

About the restaurant

THE NM CAFE located in Neiman Marcus ATLANTA is open to socially distanced seating, in accordance with local jurisdiction guidelines.

Laid-back luxe. Experience delightful dishes in a casual, contemporary atmosphere at the NM Café® ATLANTA. Muted lighting and understated, modern decor create the perfect environment for a midday retreat. Whether dining with a group or simply ordering upscale take-out, expect delectable food and exceptional service that is synonymous with Neiman Marcus.

Let The NM Cafe® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We have the perfect atmosphere and menu for your guests.

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Shayla

Dined 6 days ago

Always enjoy the food, service and atmosphere at NM Cafe. It's my annual bday treat of choice. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Food is always on point... and my fave, the popover bread with strawberry butter is ALWAYS top tier.

Park 82

4.9

4.9 (147)

$30 and under

American

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Atlanta's Best New Restaurant, WELCOME TO PARK 82! Escape the stress and headache of the busy life and enjoy this relaxed beautiful atmosphere. Know as "Atlanta' Best Kept Secret", we pride ourselves on excellent food and service in an environment that feels like a vacation. Located 2 miles south of the Braves Stadium, enjoy the best that Chef Aaron, a TWO TIME winner of the Atlanta Chili Cookoff, has to offer. We have free parking directly behind the restaurant. Full wrap around bar, open dining room, garden patio seating with fountain, and TWO separate private dining rooms, we are the answer to all of your dining out needs. Don't miss items: Brussels & Artichoke Dip to start, Peach & Pecan Trout or Braised Short Ribs, and finish with our signature homemade Peach Turnover! See you soon!

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Debby

Dined 3 days ago

We love this restaurant! The food is always excellent and so is the service. Great wine! It is a top choice among my friends. Great bar! Table service is also excellent.

Murphy's

4.8

4.8 (5565)

$30 and under

American

Virginia Highland

About the restaurant

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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TomVIP

Dined 2 days ago

It is a great neighborhood location that has just the right balance of comfort food (meatloaf, pork chops, seafood, and pasta) with a step of higher class. Priced within means to enjoy a nice meal and glass of wine (or cocktail). A favorite

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4.7

4.7 (224)

$30 and under

American

Morningside-Lenox Park

About the restaurant

Whiskey Bird is a casual spot in Atlanta’s Virginia Highland/Morningside neighborhood serving Pacific Rim-inspired dishes and classic cocktails. What's popular? Our crispy brussels sprouts, yakitori, gyoza tacos, chopped salad, poke bowl, WB burger, panko-crusted chicken, and Thai steak and noodle salad all top the list. For brunch, our jumbo breakfast burritos, Hong Kong chicken and waffles, "bao benedict", and avocado toast always seem to hit the spot.

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DianaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Another lovely group dinner. The food was wonderful. Service prompt and gracious and so grateful for your help when I host events for my business. Thx again!!!

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A McCallister Family Christmas

Little Sparrow

4.7

4.7 (798)

$50 and over

American

West Midtown

About the restaurant

Helmed by Executive Chef Bob Ryan, Little Sparrow is a neighborhood "continental" restaurant from Ford Fry. Inspired by Parisian bistros and Brooklyn’s favorite taverns, Little Sparrow picks up the mantle from its beloved predecessor, JCT Kitchen and Bar to serve the Westside in a new incarnation. Named in honor of superstar French chanteuse Edith Piaf (Fry’s Howell Mill Road steakhouse, Marcel, is named after Piaf’s lover, boxer Marcel Cerdan) the menu presents timeless Brasserie classics and simple, indulgent fare including an entire section dedicated to extraordinary "Frites." Dinner is framed by a top-flight cocktail program and a superbly curated wine list, as well as tableside service meant to make every guest feel pampered.

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Kacie

Dined 2 days ago

Hands down one of the best restaurants in Atlanta!

Local Three

4.7

4.7 (3398)

$30 and under

American

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Using one the best kitchens in the country, Local Three presents a neighborhood spot with really good food, beverage and service! Join us for a come-as-you-are atmosphere and "foie gras in your flip flops" ambiance with the best quality cuisine at affordable prices alongside intriguing wine and beer lists and a full bar. Chef Chris Hall was formerly Chef de Cuisine at Canoe and most recently helped Jay Swift open 4th & Swift. The bottom line: Real, honest food served by people who care - at a fair price in a comfortable atmosphere.

For more info on happy hour, catering, private events, private dining, whiskey tastings and more visit us at localthree.com or email events@localthree.com

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 6 days ago

One of our most favorite places to eat. The food is always excellent, the staff is always attentive. Such a comfortable place to have a great meal.

TWO urban licks

4.7

4.7 (12073)

$31 to $50

American

Poncey-Highland

About the restaurant

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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Sarah

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service and fantastic food. At peak times it does get quite loud in the dining room depending on where you are sitting but that’s life for a popular spot. For just 2 people getting drinks, apps, and dinner it was about $200. My only complaint is that is a bit steep but on the other hand we loved everything we ordered and were pleased with the service. Our waters were always full, our server was knowledgable, friendly, and attentive, the bar kindly remade my drink when the first was too sweet for me, and as I said our meals were delicious!

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