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Aria Contemporary
17/20
Dining Room at Aria, Atlanta, GA 490 E. Paces Ferry Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-233-7673 | Menu
A talented chef working with quality ingredients and a frisky wine list elevate the dining experience at this Buckhead restaurant. More...

Atlanta Grill Contemporary
No Rating
Dining Room at Atlanta Grill, Atlanta, GA The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
181 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-659-0400 | Menu
Atlanta Grill is worthy of locals' attention, especially for its notable bar and refined ambience. More...

Babette's Cafe French
14/20
Dining Room at Babette 573 N. Highland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-523-9121 | Menu | Photo
Cozy and romantic, this country French spot also is a gourmet's delight. More...

Bishoku Japanese
14/20
Parkside Plaza Shopping Center
5920 Roswell Rd.
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
404-252-7998 | Menu
Bishoku, which means “beautiful dining” in Japanese, shows its true definition at this contemporary restaurant. More...

Bistro Niko French
14/20
Dining Room at Bistro Niko, Atlanta, GA Sovereign
3344 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-261-6456 | Menu
Savannah-born Pano Karatassos brings a touch of classic Paris to Atlanta. More...

Cafe Alsace French
13/20
121 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-373-5622 | Menu
Café Alsace is reminiscent of a cozy French neighborhood bistro. More...

Cafe Lily Mediterranean
13/20
The Shops at 308 West Ponce
308B W. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-9119 | Menu
Mediterranean fare is the focus at this popular neighborhood establishment. More...

Elizabeth on 37th Southern
16/20
Dining Room at Elizabeth on 37th, Savannah, GA 105 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401
912-236-5547 | Menu
This longtime Savannah restaurant features a contemporary take on Southern dishes, served in a turn-of-the-twentieth-century mansion. More...

4th & Swift Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at 4th & Swift, Atlanta, GA Southern Dairies, Bldg. B
621 North Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
678-904-0160 | Menu
Contemporary American cuisine using seasonal ingredients and novel presentations. More...

Georgia's Bistro Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Georgia The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation
One Lake Oconee Tr.
Greensboro, GA 30642
706-467-7135 | Menu
Fine farm-to-table dining courtesy of executive chef James Balster. More...

Georgian Room Contemporary
17/20
Dining Room at Georgian Room, Sea Island, GA The Cloister
100 Cloister Dr.
Sea Island, GA 31561
800-732-4752; 912-638-3611
Distinctive all around, from the painterly presentations to the simple, balanced flavors of the striking contemporary cuisine. More...

Imperial Fez Moroccan
13/20
Peachtree Battle Condominium
2285 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-351-0870 | Menu
To the strains of traditional music, the multi-course Moroccan meal is a cultural, and culinary, experience. More...

Jekyll Island Club Hotel Grand Dining Room Southern
13/20
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
371 Riverview Dr.
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
912-635-5155 | Menu
A nineteenth-, early twentieth-century millionaires’ club provides a luxurious setting for contemporary Southern cuisine. More...

La Fourchette Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at La Fourchette, Atlanta, GA 3133 Piedmont Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-748-1229 | Menu
A North African approach to Mediterranean cooking emerges here and there among more traditional dishes, such as paella. More...

La Grotta Italian
16/20
Dining Room at La Grotta, Atlanta, GA Peachtree House Condominium
2637 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-231-1368 | Menu
Romance and business dining both find a comfort zone in this classic Italian restaurant. More...

La Petite Maison French
12/20
6510 Roswell Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
404-303-6600 | Menu
A true bistro atmosphere and a French chef in the kitchen make for an authentic Gallic dining experience. More...

La Pietra Cucina Italian
15/20
Dining Room at La Pietra Cucina, Atlanta, GA One Peachtree Pointe
1545 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-888-8709 | Menu
Although difficult to find, this restaurant points the way to some of Atlanta's finest contemporary Italian fare. More...

Livingston Restaurant + Bar American
15/20
Dining Room at Livingston Restaurant + Bar, Atlanta, GA The Georgian Terrace
659 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-897-5000 | Menu
This fine hotel restaurant honors former Atlanta Mayor Livingston Mims, famous for his hospitality and love of food and wine. More...

Medici Italian
12/20
Renaissance Waverly Hotel
2450 Galleria Pkwy. SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
770-953-4500 | Menu
With its modern Italian design, Medici is becoming more comfortable with that country’s culinary spirit. More...

Nikolai's Roof Contemporary
16/20
Dining Room at Nikolai Hilton Atlanta
255 Courtland St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-221-6362 | Menu
Warm but professional old-style service combines with classic yet contemporary French cuisine to make a remarkable dining experience. More...

Paces 88 American Bistro American
No Rating
Dining Room at Paces 88 American Bistro, Atlanta, GA The St. Regis Atlanta
88 W. Paces Ferry Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-563-7910 | Menu
Elegant interior design and snappy professional service. More...

Peasant Bistro French
14/20
Centennial Park West Condominium
250 Park Ave. West NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-230-1724 | Menu
Lovely for romantic or business dining, Peasant Bistro is among Atlanta’s noteworthy restaurants. More...

Restaurant Eugene New American
17/20
Dining Room at Restaurant Eugene, Atlanta, GA Aramore Condominium
2277 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-355-0321 | Menu | Photo
This classy establishment is an Atlanta gastronomic enclave. More...

Starfish Sushi
14/20
The Aramore Condominium
2255 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. E-F
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-350-0799 | Menu
Sushi and sashimi take a couple of twists at this contemporary Japanese restaurant. More...

Steel Restaurant & Lounge Pan-Asian
14/20
Plaza Midtown
950 W. Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 255
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-477-6111 | Menu
Steel focuses on Asian-influenced flavors and a convivial atmosphere. More...

The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View, Atlanta, GA The Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-589-7506 | Menu
Turning its way around the city skyline, this dramatic dining space offers fine dining, views and music (on selected evenings). More...

Valenza Restaurant Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Valenza Restaurant, Atlanta, GA Village Parkplace Brookhaven
1441 Dresden Dr. NE, Ste. 100
Atlanta, GA 30319
404-969-3233 | Menu
Atlanta’s classic Italian dining constellation includes Valenza. More...

Villa Christina Italian
13/20
Perimeter Summit Office Park
4000 Summit Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30319
404-303-0133 | Menu
Set among business and high-rise residential buildings, Villa Christina is an oasis in a bustling suburban office park. More...

Violette French
13/20
Dining Room at Violette, Atlanta, GA 2948 Clairmont Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-633-3363 | Menu
Basic, home-style French fare, such as coq au vin, comes in substantial portions and with modest price tags. More...

Woodfire Grill Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Woodfire Grill, Atlanta, GA 1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-347-9055 | Menu
Locally grown products shine in dishes that reflect a California approach to fresh fine dining. More...

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