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1. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5730)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 73 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.

2. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(3767)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 92 times today

No. 246 offers “OG” red sauce, classic Italian – a reimagined direction that marks a new era for the Decatur gem, paying homage to the old-school, Italian dining scenes of yesteryear. From chefs Drew Belline and Ford Fry, the menu showcases the likes of spicy rigatoni vodka and a bowl of meatballs in gravy plus remixed, throwback to classics like calamari marinara, cheesy garlic bread, Nonna-approved pizzas and pastas and secondi crowd-pleasers like chicken al limone and shrimp scampi – plus classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list of American and Italian standouts. For more information on our Chef's Counter, please visit our website.

3. TWO urban licks

4.6

Exceptional(12177)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 68 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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4. La Tavola Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(4836)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Highland

Booked 47 times today

La Tavola, with its classic exposed brick, dark wood floors, and an open exhibition kitchen, was created to make guests feel like family. Their vast wine list highlighting Italian flavors, comforting dishes made from the finest ingredients, and approachable friendly service make for a home away from home. Whether you’re here with the family or seeking a romantic evening, you’ll always feel in place around La Tavolas’s table.

5. Ela

4.7

Exceptional(364)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Virginia Highland

Booked 39 times today

Ela Mezze + Spirits is a culinary journey through the diverse tapestry of the Mediterranean, with a welcoming twist that beckons you to explore further. Situated in the vibrant neighborhood of VaHi, Ela takes patrons on a Grand Tour of flavors including charcoal-grilled meats, fresh seafood, spices, regional wines and curated cocktails influenced by travels from Morocco to Greece, Israel, Turkey and back. A testament to the region’s history of trade and cultural exchange, Ela’s offerings result in a sensory mosaic as vast and intricate as the sea itself and the lands surrounding it. At Ela everything is shareable, because to us, the best dishes spark the best stories, especially when surrounded by friends -- both old and new.

6. Whiskey Bird

4.8

Exceptional(289)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Morningside-Lenox Park

Booked 31 times today

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.Our outdoor seating is on an enclosed and heated patio.

7. Amore e Amore

4.7

Exceptional(1399)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Inman Park

Booked 32 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

8. Beetlecat

4.6

Exceptional(3116)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 33 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.

A photo of Iberian Pig - Decatur restaurant

9. Iberian Pig - Decatur

4.7

Exceptional(5385)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Decatur

Booked 27 times today

The Iberian Pig is a modern Spanish tapas restaurant matching bold flavors with a warm convivial environment. Our culinary team strives to offer a menu combining the traditional tastes of Spain with fresh and eclectic creativity. In addition to tapas, we boast one the most expansive selections of imported cheeses and cured meats in the country, which includes various cuts of the prized Jamón Ibérico. Our wine list is a focused selection from Spain, Chile, and Argentina and our cocktail list consists of faithful classics and a number of seasonally rotating signature combinations. We look forward to serving you!

10. Parker's on Ponce

4.8

Exceptional(3628)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Decatur

Booked 12 times today

Owned by brothers John-Thomas and Christopher Scott, Parker's on Ponce is Decatur's first independently owned steakhouse. The Scott family has always been extremely involved in the local community, including local government. The restaurant is named after John-Thomas' 12 year old daughter, Parker. The whole family is often seen at the restaurant - it is not a business to them, but a home - and they treat guests of the restaurant as family as well.

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Updated on 4/23/2025

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DavidVIP
Atlanta •40 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The meal was tasty and presented nicely. The cocktails and wine were good. The service could have been better.
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ElaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Virginia Highland
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4.7
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Trentton
Atlanta •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Dee was our server and was terrific. Providing good food recommendations and service. Loved music but could keep volume a tad lower on early dinner weekday nights. After 7pm weekdays & weekends it’s an appropriate vibe.
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.6
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Mike
Atlanta •25 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
If it's brunch you are seeking, Murphy's is the best! l
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Richard
Atlanta •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
As always La Tavola was excellent and a good value
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La Tavola TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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TanishaVIP
Atlanta •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Adam was our server and he was so polite and professional from the moment we walked in restaraunt. He knew the menu and actually made some wonderful suggestions!! Fabulous food and had a really nice time
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no. 246Price: Moderate• Italian• Decatur
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4.8

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