Buckhead AquaKnox Celebrated Chef William Sigley's menu sets a new standard of culinary excellence, boasting Global water cuisine: fresh seafood flown in daily from around the world, including stone crab claws and a superb raw bar. Even the walk-in wine tower is encased in water.
Atlanta Fish Market
On the patio of Atlanta Fish Market, enjoy a wide variety of seafood fare such as the raw oysters, baby lobster tail or smoked mango-glazed salmon.
Dantanna's Catch a game with friends while eating chilled Maine lobster salad or filet mignon. Dantanna's patio is located near the bar area where large-screen televisions capture everyone's attention.
JOEL
JOEL is one of Atlanta's most acclaimed upscale French restaurants. Using a blend of contemporary style with rustic flavors, Chef Cyrille Holota pleases the masses. The restaurant has won many awards and accolades, including in September 2008 a 5 star review from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Kyma Stop by Kyma for Greek wine and fresh and healthy appetizers while sitting on the welcoming patio, complete with plush and comfortable furniture.
La Grotta Ristorante Italiano Relax on the patio overlooking a beautiful garden at this fine Italian restaurant. La Grotta's specialties include veal cutlet, breaded and sautéed, topped with prosciutto, roasted peppers and mozzarella.
Lola Bellini Bar & RestaurantDine at the home of Atlanta's first antipasto & bellini bar, with an Italian Style menu. Two outdoor patios are reserved for dining and the other is perfect for sipping bellinis and crunching on ultra-thin crust pizza.
Nava Sip signature margaritas and sample bold Southwestern cuisine on the fountain-side patio.
Nino's Cucina Italiana Visit Nino's for fine Italian dining on their enclosed deck in front of the restaurant. Try a signature dish such as lobster fra diavolo with a combination of spicy tomato sauce and tender lobster tails.
Roy's RestaurantRoy's serves innovative and exciting Hawaiian fusion-style cuisine with a cutting-edge wine list and famous friendly aloha style service.
Sambuca
Try Sambuca's eclectic cuisine of sizzling seafood and Middle Eastern appetizers while listening to the soothing sounds of live jazz music.
Seasons 52 With a menu so delicious, you will have no idea that Seasons 52 actually serves healthy fare, and isn't afraid to tell you the calories. The best part of the seasonally inspired meal is when servers bring around mini desserts such as key lime or red velvet cake that are pretty hard to resist.
Taverna Plaka Atlanta's only true Greek Taverna with "Opa!" for everyone. Come for fabulous authentic cuisine, belly dancers, flaming cheese and award-winning martinis.
Twist Restaurant & Tapas Bar When shopping at Phipps Plaza in Buckhead, make a pit stop at Twist for tasty satay, seafood, tapas and salads.
Downtown Agave Stop by Cabbagetown, minutes from downtown to visit Agave's patio for Southwestern cuisine and an extensive tequila bar. This restaurant is known as a neighborhood favorite for its eclectic fare and great service.
Atlanta Grill Taste a Southern-inspired menu on the veranda under gas-lit lamps at Atlanta Grill at The Ritz Carlton, Atlanta.
F.A.B. (French American Brasserie)
Feast on classic French cuisine and American chops in the main dining room or take the stately grand spiral staircase to the private dining floor and enjoy a cocktail on the canopied rooftop terrace overlooking the skyline.
Max Lager'sTaste the flavors of Georgia's oldest independent brewery restaurant, located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. Enjoy sandwiches, burgers and specialty pizzas on the outdoor patio.
No Mas! Cantina Visit Castleberry Hill's newest Mexican restaurant and enjoy special drinks from the tequila bar on the covered patio of this festive restaurant.
Pacific RimPacific Rim's Pan Asian menu features the foods and flavors of the entire Continent along with a sushi and satay bar.
Room at TWELVE Hotel
Come for drinks, stay for steaks and sushi. On the ground floor of TWELVE Centennial Park, Room elevates the typical steakhouse standards, providing an extraordinary dining experience.
Ruth's Chris Steak House This downtown location of Ruth's Chris Steak House features a patio overlooking Centennial Olympic Park, perfect for evening cocktails and within walking distance of the Georgia Aquarium, CNN and Imagine it! The Children's Museum of Atlanta.
STATSThis multi-floor sports bar is within walking distance of Philips Arena and is housed unexpectedly in an old warehouse. Pour your own beer at the table from specially made Table Taps and experience entrees, appetizers and desserts beyond typical sports bar fare.
Taco Mac (Philips Arena) Taco Mac offers a delicious, chef-inspired menu & a family-friendly sports bar atmosphere; the largest draft and bottle selection around.
TWO. urban licksHip, urban & imaginative, TWO's executive chef Scott Serpas expertly performs show-stopping skills at the stove. Step into a lush, open-air garden alight with sparkling fountains and beyond the bar, find a massive Wine Wall housing 42 barrels of wine produced exclusively for the restaurant.
Midtown Avra Greek Tavern Avra serves both modern and traditional fare set in a classic southern home revamped with a modern Mediterranean flair.
Baraonda Swing by Baraonda after seeing a play at The Fox Theatre to munch on wood-brick oven pizzas and savory pastas.
Dolce Enoteca E Ristorante Dolce is sexy by design: plush leather booths and lighting create a glamorous space for a quality meal. The menu is a contemporary mix of Northern and Southern Italian cuisine representing the most classic parts of Italian cooking, as well as an Enoteca-style menu featuring small bites for sharing.
Geisha HouseGeisha House is futuristic Japanese fusion with a sushi bar and sake lounge serving sushi, sashimi and hot and cold cooked dishes. The theme is Tokyo 2050 with graphics and visuals to convey the sensuality of modern day Japan.
Gordon Biersch Brewery RestaurantCelebrate with international flavors and unique dishes complimented by world-class authentic German-style lagers brewed on premises.
NAM NAM offers an outdoor patio on which guests can taste flavorful Vietnamese cuisine with exotic ingredients for an authentic menu.
ONE. Midtown Kitchen Sit on the patio at ONE. and try specials such as port-anise poached pear with blue cheese and candied walnuts while gazing at sweeping views of the Midtown skyline.
Rosa Mexicano Try Rosa Mexicano's signature guacamole or the house specialty, frozen pomegranate margarita on its Atlantic Station patio.
Shout RestaurantFind tapas with Mediterranean influence, signature pizzas from wood burning pizza ovens and an Asian dining experience in the Bamboo Room with a full sushi bar and noodle bowls. The rooftop bar is the Atlanta socials scene hot spot.
South City Kitchen
Swing by South City Kitchen for new south cuisine and try the tasty Maryland crab cakes with a fine glass of wine on their patio in the Midtown arts district.
Steel Restaurant and Lounge
Steel is a stylish Indochine restaurant representing the best regional specialties from Southeast Asia. Dine on sizzling multi-course meals, exotic entrees or selections from the expansive sushi menus.
Strip Steaks and SushiThis multilevel steak house with lively bars and patios on each level takes on a new meaning in the world of steak houses. Enjoy a great steak in a super hip environment.
Tierra – Flavor of the Americas Listed by Zagat as one of its "Top Restaurants in America," Tierra is an upscale Latin American and Caribbean bistro. Enjoy the popular Tres Leches cake on the restaurant's charming patio.
Veni Vidi Vici Stop by Veni Vidi Vici's patio and sample flavorful Tuscan cuisine before continuing on to a show at nearby theaters in the urban arts district of Atlanta.
Virginia-Highland
D.B.A. Barbecue D.B.A. is a casual neighborhood restaurant and bar in Virginia Highland, the charming in-town walking neighborhood. DBA features regional barbecue, chef created Southern comfort food, signature cocktails and draft and bottle beers. Take a load off on the covered 60 seat patio anytime of the year.
La Tavola Trattoria For reasonably priced wine and Italian fare such as delectable baked manicotti with beef, veal, pancetta, spinach and mozzarella, unwind on La Tavola's covered balcony and experience exceptional service.
Murphy's Enjoy upscale comfort food on Murphy's patio under beautiful birch trees and sample tasty fare from this 25-year-old neighborhood favorite such as spinach and sausage meatloaf or Guinness braised beef brisket.
Other Atlanta Areas Aqua blue (Roswell)
Offering cuisine from all over the world, Aqua blue's menu is heavy on the seafood (think Asiago crusted scallops and tempura Australian rock lobster tail) and has the best sushi in Atlanta, voted by Atlanta Citysearch.
Bhojanic Indian Restaurant (Decatur)
Bhojanic is a restaurant, bar and music venue. Their goal is to keep people full of good food and good music!
Canoe (Vinings)
Voted by Atlanta Magazine for having the "Best View," Canoe's panoramic views of the Chattahoochee River and renowned cuisine and wine selection offer a delicious meal and delightful evening.
Eddie's Attic (Decatur)
This Decatur live music venue and listening room for performing songwriters also serves a full menu. Enjoy drinks on the outdoor patio while listening to the live performances piped in.
La Grotta Ristorante Italiano (Crowne Plaza Ravinia)
Relax on the patio overlooking a beautiful garden at this fine Italian restaurant. La Grotta's specialties include veal cutlet, breaded and sautéed, topped with prosciutto, roasted peppers and mozzarella.
Rathbun's (Inman Park)
Taste specialties such as Thai rare beef and red onion salad on Rathbun's covered and heated patio situated in Inman Park.
Ray's on the River (Sandy Springs)
Ray's features a stylish new look, an outdoor patio and succulent steaks all on the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
Seasons 52 (Perimeter Mall)
With a menu so delicious, you will have no idea that Seasons 52 actually serves healthy fare, and isn't afraid to tell you the calories. The best part of the seasonally inspired meal is when servers bring around bite-sized mini desserts such as key lime or red velvet cake that are pretty hard to resist.
Wildfire (Perimeter Mall)
Wildfire is a 1940's style steakhouse featuring a dinner club atmosphere. Sink into high-back booths to savor steaks, barbeque ribs, a stuffed burger of the day, huge chopped salads overflowing with ingredients and the Wildfire Ice Cream Sandwich: a fudge brownie, Snickers® ice cream, caramel sauce and hot fudge.