Romantic restaurants are one of Atlanta’s best-kept secrets in its dining scene.
Atlanta has a number of restaurants that cater to date nights or couples in love and the food reflects that: Hued lighting, soft music and dishes inspired from cultures around the world, these eateries are for lovers.
20 Most Romantic Restaurants in Atlanta
No matter if it’s the ambiance, menu or location, these places offer some of the most romantic culinary experiences in Atlanta.
Bone’s Restaurant
3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 237-2663
If you come for the king, you best not miss. This Buckhead institution is the defacto king of the city. With its succulent prime beef and seafood, it’s hard to beat. But you’d better get a reservation.
Chops Lobster Bar
70 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 262-2675
If Bones is the king, then Chops is the president: confident, immaculate and sure in its power. Don’t be surprised to see a who’s who of old-school Atlanta in this classic chophouse.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Chops: “I was very impressed by this establishment. Upon arrival the valet was pretty hectic but worked out. Thank goodness I had reservations, my cousin and I were immediately seated and greeted by our waite team. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and was especially warm and welcoming. The Lump crab cake and Chilean sea bass was outstanding and the old fashion cocktail nice and strong. I knew it was time to go when they stopped filling our water glasses. Overall great experience.”
The Consulate
10 10th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Interior designer Douglas Hines and his wife Mei Lin, a chef with global influences, teamed up to open The Consulate in 2016 in Midtown. Before that, the Atlanta power couple opened Honey Bubble Tea in Poncey-Highland.
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If you want to experience different cultures through food, this couple has you covered. They plan to open as many as eight restaurants across the city.
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE Atlanta, Georgia 30308 (770) 999-1532
Entrepreneur Kelvin Slater and wife Mandy have a hit on their hands with 9 Mile Station. Described as an “elevated beer garden,” 9 Mile Station is located on the rooftop of Ponce City Market in Midtown Atlanta.
Hal’s Steakhouse
30 Old Ivy Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342 (404) 261-0025
This place is built for entertaining: Open-design lounge, live music, rooftop patio — oh did we mention how good the steaks are?
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A Yelper says: “”Oh and if you get there before 6 they have free appetizers during their happy hours.” Address: 30 Old Ivy Rd Atlanta, GA 30342.
The Lawrence
905 Juniper St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 961-7177
The Lawrence restaurant in Midtown has proven to be a reliable spot for romantic evenings. The menu lends itself to romance.
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It doesn’t hurt that The Lawrence has one of the best beverage programs in all of the city.
Lazy Betty
1530 DeKalb Ave NE Ste F, Atlanta, GA 30307 |(404) 975-3692
Lazy Betty is a cozy space with lots of wood grain furniture and awesome food.
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about Lazy Betty: “My wife and I dined at Lazy Betty’s recently. We sat at the Chef’s Table and and had the 10 course tasting menu. It was excellent! Every course had a unique and delicious burst of flavors with beautiful presentation. Aaron Phillips spoke with us frequently throughout the meal. He described each dish, answered questions, was very personable and engaging. The staff was excellent, friendly, helpful, and engaging. Both my wife and I agreed it was the best overall dining experience and food we have had in Atlanta. I strongly recommend trying them out!”
South City Kitchen
1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 873-7358
One of the best restaurants in Midtown Atlanta is South City Kitchen. So it’s no wonder that their chicken and waffles are in the upper echelon!
Read more: The best chicken & waffles restaurants in Atlanta
Two other locations in the metro area make South City Kitchen hands down the most romantic dining empire in Atlanta.
Make a reservation at South City Kitchen: Midtown
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about South City Kitchen: Midtown: “Most of the weekend I was pretty underwhelmed by the food in Atlanta. Until I ate at this place. This place is a amazing small little restaurant. It feels like a small house and the food is of the highest quality. Our server Gabriel provides 5 star service and the manager even greeted us. You have to try the cornbread. It was the best I’ve ever had so far.”
Sear
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 586-6134
Sear, located inside the Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta, offers the opulence and style to help you impress that special someone.
After a fresh redesign and menu remake, Sear gives its guests reimagined dishes and an artsy atmosphere tailor made for couples. Yes, every single time.
Sun Dial
210 Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 589-7506
The Sun Dial atop the Westin Hotel offers brilliant views of the city and is probably the most romantic ambiance in downtown Atlanta. Is kind of hard to beat a spinning restaurant that shows you 360 degree views of the Atlanta skyline.
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about Sun Dial: ” The atmosphere is incredible and the view is to die for! We had a full three course meal and loved all of it. Then we went up to the observation deck and took in the live music and the sites. I love how they give you a history of Atlanta with their interactive digital tour..”
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint
200 Peachtree St. NW L05, Atlanta, 404-230-5853
Housed in a former Macy’s department store in downtown Atlanta, Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is a favorite spot for tourists and business travelers.
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Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is owned by Terry Harps, a former CPA who also presides over Global Concessions Inc., a multi-concept operator involved in dining options at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The restaurant opened in 2011 and is known for its live music on weekends.
New York Prime
3424 Peachtree Rd NE #100, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 846-0644
This is the place you take your out-of-town guests to impress them. The steak is awesome, but the sides are out of this world.
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A Yelper says: “”The bar area is cigar friendly- which I love, but they have great ventilation if you don’t. The steaks have a great char.” Address: Monarch Tower 3424 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30326.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
3101 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 | (404) 266-9988
If you want to gorge on flavorful meat, this venerable spot has an all-you-can-eat option that makes it a city favorite.
Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.
2 Urban Licks
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
2 Urban Licks is a great date night restaurant for a number of reasons: It’s a chi chi spot, the drinks are amazing and it’s a people-watching place.
Here is what one Google reviewer says about 2 Urban Licks: “It was a great casual place to celebrate our anniversary! Food was great! Beware though, the quantities are large! We decided to share 3 apps and an entree…even that was too much food.”
Coalition Food & Beverage
Coalition Food and Beverage is spread across 3,331-square-feet of space and seats approximately 150 diners, including a bar, outdoor dining and private dining.
While not as stiff and contemporary-looking as many of the restaurants you’d see in Midtown, Coalition at 50 Canton Street in Alpharetta strives for a more urban aesthetic and community feel.
White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails
270 Peachtree St NW, 100, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 524-7200
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about White Oak Kitchen: “I was staying in a hotel adjacent to this restaurant and went in for a late night bite and drink with my wife. We just wanted an appetizer and drinks but, what a creative selection, it was hard to choose just a few things. We got some wine and a couple of cocktails and the charred broccoli and carrots.”
Paschal’s
180 Northside Dr SW #B, Atlanta, GA 30313
Intl Airport, Concourse B, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, N Terminal Rd Suite T120, Atlanta, GA 30320
Known as the kitchen of the civil rights movement, Paschals has had the most continuous success of any soul food joint in the city.
Founded by the Paschal brothers, James and Robert in 1947, this CastleberryHill eatery has long enjoyed strong support from Atlanta’s black community. Since 1947, James and Robert Paschal, The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph David Abernathy and Hosea Williams all planned protests in the back room while collard greens and corn bread baked only feet away from them.
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Today, Elby Marshall Slack is the only original member of the staff still there. Paschal’s has morphed into a mid-upscale eatery with a cosmopolitan clientele. But it still has some of the meanest soul food in the ATL. Best dishes include Gulf shrimp, chicken and Andouille as well as the Caribbean Fish Tacos.
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
1133 Huff Rd NW #D, Atlanta, GA 30318
This West Midtown eatery has quickly stolen the hearts of soul food lovers in the city. Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours is run by Executive Chef and Owner Deborah VanTrece has become a culinary force in Atlanta. She also runs her own catering company Catering by VanTrece.
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One of the best restaurants for couples in Atlanta, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours has become known as an eatery that offers creative versions of Southern classics such as Jack Daniels Pecan Honey Chicken Wings and Sweet Tea Baby Back Ribs. Their Blue Plate Specials are great.
Final Bite
If you’re looking for a romantic restaurant to take a loved one, Atlanta’s dining scene is up to the taste. The most romantic spots don’t have to have red roses or fine china, but the atmosphere must be relaxed and subdued.
Fast-casual is also the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 20+ essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?