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Yet another new Atlanta restaurant is set to expand the area’s dining options. Carson Kitchen is opening Thursday, February 13 in Alpharetta City Center.

The new restaurant concept comes to Georgia thanks to Woodstock-born chef/restaurateur Cory Harwell, partner in the Simon Hospitality Group.

Carson Kitchen To Open In Alpharetta City Center

With an extensive culinary background, Harwell first opened a Carson Kitchen in Las Vegas in 2014 with chef Kerry Simon.

Now it’s metro Atlanta’s turn to taste the goodness.

What’s On The Carson Kitchen Menu?

Patrons can expect Harwell’s reimagined comfort food classics. The menu is heavily inspired by the dishes Harwell’s grandmother made when he was a child.

You can expect such favorites as black rice and oxtail risotto with Parmesan cream and glazed donut bread pudding with triple rum caramel and a vanilla crème anglaise.

We all know Atlanta is a decidedly romantic place. I mean, on any given night we can enjoy a rooftop terrace meal amid the lit-up skyline. But it’s good to be nationally recognized for your dining scene.

OpenTable just released its annual list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. The list features seven Atlanta restaurants that locals and tourists already have on their must-eat list.

But first, here are some of our favorite spots to take your significant other:

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Now here are 7 Restaurants That Made OpenTable’s Most Romantic List:

Babette’s Cafe

573 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 523-9121

Here’s what one Google reviewer says about Babette’s: “I go to this unique place often as I like the special air that is characterizes this place. The crew is extraordianrillyremarkably helpful and well trained. The service is absolutely quick. Most important, the food they cook is outstanding. I visited often and I was always satisfied. The expense is decent. I suggest this restaurant to to all.”

Blue Ridge Grill

1261 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 | (404) 233-5030

Here’s what one Google reviewer says about Blue Ridge Grill: “Absolutely love this place. Busy, bustling, friendly – awesome food, equally awesome staff and service (thank you Angelica, our wonderful server). Everything is great, including a wonderful wine list.”

Bones

3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 | (404) 237-2663

Here’s what one reviewer says about Bones: “Always a great meal and a go to steak house when in the area! Staff always does a great ob and the service is top notch. Steaks are cooked to proper temperature and very high grade of meat. Sides are like any nice steakhouse they are sharable and very good. We have eaten here on several occasions and always had a fantastic meal and excellent service. I would say this is a must do if in the area. If you want to eat at a great steakhouse book this place you will not be disappointed.”

Chops Lobster Bar

70 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 |  (404) 262-2675

Here’s what one Google reviewer says of Chops: “Impeccable service! Amazing. My wife and I celebrated our one year anniversary here. I mentioned this via Open Table and we had no less than 4 staff members stop at our table to congratulate us, all using our names. It was an incredibly thoughtful touch that really made our evening. Of course, the food here is wonderful and the atmosphere warm and inviting. When we are able to go, we are always so pleased at how welcome we feel.”

LaGrotta Ristorante

2637 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 | (404) 231-1368

Here’s what one reviewer says about LaGrotta: “This is a hidden gem in Atlanta. Located in the basement of an extremely unassuming condominium tower, La Grotta is a very authentic and tasty Italian restaurant. Everything in the menu seems to be well prepared and extremely tasty.”

Marcel

1170 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 665-4555

Here’s what one reviewer says about Marcel: “What an incredible experience for a joint celebration dinner. Our waiter and an amazing voice and sang happy birthday to my sister. The food was cooked perfect. It was a wonderful ambience. 11/10 will go back.”

The Optimist

914 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 477-6260

Here’s what one Google reviewer says about The Optimist: “Took my wife to dinner for date night and we had an excellent first experience. In short, everything was perfect. The service was outstanding, our waitress was personable and thorough. We had the calamari appetizer which was fantastic.”

Here is OpenTable’s full list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America

100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America For 2020

• Aba – Chicago, IL
• Allora – Sacramento, CA
• Altius – Pittsburgh, PA
• Annie Gunn’s – Chesterfield, MO
• Arethusa al Tavolo – Bantam, CT
• Auberge du Soleil – Rutherford, CA
• Babette’s Cafe – Atlanta, GA
• Barclay Prime – Philadelphia, PA
• Barolo Grill – Denver, CO
• Blue Ridge Grill – Atlanta, GA
• BOCA – Cincinnati, OH
• Boka – Chicago, IL
• Bones – Atlanta, GA
• Bouchard Restaurant and Inn – Newport, RI
• Boulevard – San Francisco, CA
• Brewery Bhavana – Raleigh, NC
• Bull & Bear Steakhouse – Orlando, FL
• Butcher & Singer – Philadelphia, PA
• Ca Del Sole – North Hollywood, CA
• Café Ba-Ba-Reeba – Chicago, IL
• Cafe Juanita – Kirkland, WA
• Cafe Monarch – Scottsdale, AZ
• Cafe Provence – Prairie Village, KS
• The Capital Grille – Multiple Locations
• Carlo & Johnny – Cincinnati, OH
• Chef’s Table at the Edgewater – Winter Garden, FL
• Chez Billy Sud – Washington, DC
• Chimney Park – Windsor, CO
• Chops Lobster Bar – Atlanta, GA
• Collage Restaurant – St. Augustine, FL
• Crawford & Son – Raleigh, NC
• Daniel – New York, NY
• Dominick’s Steakhouse – Scottsdale, AZ
• Double Knot – Philadelphia, PA
• Eddie V’s – Multiple Locations
• Estiatorio Milos Midtown – New York, NY
• Fat Canary – Williamsburg, VA
• Fiola Mare – Washington, DC
• Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar – Memphis, TN
• Geronimo – Santa Fe, NM
• Gibsons Italia – Chicago, IL
• Girl & the Goat – Chicago, IL
• GW Fins – New Orleans, LA
• Highlands Bar & Grill – Birmingham, AL
• J-Prime Steakhouse – San Antonio, TX
• Jacques’ Brasserie at L’Auberge Chez Francois – Great Falls, VA
• Joan’s in the Park – Saint Paul, MN
• Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab – Multiple Locations
• Kokkari Estiatorio – San Francisco, CA
• L’Auberge Chez Francois – Great Falls, VA
• La Grenouille – New York, NY
• La Grotta – Atlanta, GA
• La Mer at Halekulani – Honolulu, HI
• Lahaina Grill – Lahaina, HI
• Le Colonial – Chicago, IL
• Le Diplomate – Washington, DC
• Le Yaca – Virginia Beach, VA
• Lewnes’ SteakHouse – Annapolis, MD
• Lon’s at The Hermosa – Paradise Valley, AZ
• The Love – Philadelphia, PA
• M Sushi – Durham, NC
• Mama’s Fish House – Paia, HI
• Mamma Maria – Boston, MA
• Maple & Ash – Chicago, IL
• Marcel – Atlanta, GA
• Marché Moderne – Newport Beach, CA
• Miro’s Restaurant – Palm Springs, CA
• Montalcino Ristorante Italiano – Issaquah, WA
• Ocean 44 – Scottsdale, AZ
• Ocean Prime – Tampa, FL
• The Optimist – Atlanta, GA
• Pappas Bros. Steakhouse – Houston, TX
• Parc – Philadelphia, PA
• Peninsula Grill – Charleston, SC
• Peter Shields Inn – Cape May, NJ
• Restaurant IRON – Pensacola, FL
• RL Restaurant – Chicago, IL
• Rosmarino Osteria Italiana – Newberg, OR
• RPM Italian – Chicago, IL
• RPM Steak – Chicago, IL
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Baton Rouge, LA
• The Saddle River Inn – Saddle River, NJ
• Salt at The Ritz-Carlton – Amelia Island, FL
• SINATRA – Encore at Wynn Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV
• Sorellina – Boston, MA
• Sotto – Cincinnati, OH
• Southern Social – Germantown, TN
• St. Anselm – Washington, DC
• Steak 44 – Phoenix, AZ
• Steak 48 – Chicago, IL
• Steve & Cookie’s By the Bay – Margate, NJ
• Talula’s Garden – Philadelphia, PA
• Tar & Roses – Santa Monica, CA
• Tony’s of Indianapolis – Indianapolis, IN
• Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House – Multiple Locations
• Uchi – Multiple Locations
• Uchiko – Austin, TX
• Via Reál – Irving, TX
• The Victor Cafe – Philadelphia, PA
• Virtu Honest Craft – Scottsdale, AZ

The city has some good restaurants in each quadrant of the city: East, West, North, South. All you need to do is think about what you have a taste for. Italian? Soul food? Tex-Mex? Atlanta has it all.

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