More than just a cocktail bar serving classics and views of the city from its terrace on the third floor, Drawbar also offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week. There’s even a weekend brunch here. Dine on everything from omelettes and banana bread French toast in the morning to chimichurri ribeye and jerk grilled mahi-mahi in the evenings. Reservations highly encouraged on the weekends.

While certainly not new, the Sun Dial restaurant at the Westin Peachtree Plaza downtown continues to be a date-night destination for many Atlantans due to its breathtaking views of the skyline 723 feet above the city streets. There isn’t a bad seat in the house. Kick off a meal here with a classic Caesar salad or fried green tomato and lobster salad. Then, order the mussels mariniere with grilled sourdough bread for dipping or a juicy New York strip steak, before indulging in a slice of lemon cream cake or creme brulee for dessert. Reservations required.

By George debuted in October 2019 at the Candler Hotel on Peachtree Street. Located on the first floor of the circa 1906 building, the restaurant serves what’s described as an “American contemporary” menu with dishes like heirloom tomato salad, steamed mussels, wild mushroom ragout pappardelle, and a grilled Berkshire pork chop. Make sure to order wine and cocktails here. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations highly encouraged.

An iconic piece of the downtown Atlanta skyline (and the city’s history) roared back to life in 2022, when rotating restaurant Polaris reopened atop the Hyatt Regency hotel. The restaurant closed at the start of the pandemic in 2020, and some wondered if it would ever return. Resembling a blue flying saucer, Polaris first opened in 1967 and makes a full rotation every 45 minutes. People arrive via a glass elevator that ascends 22 floors where they step into a dining room that once played host to Sammy Davis Jr., Harry Belafonte, and Gladys Knight. Polaris has undergone more than a few reinventions over the years, including in its interior design, which now sees an updated space filled with mid-century modern furniture and an ever-changing view during dinner. Food here leans toward classics like the steak Oscar served over creamy whipped potatoes with a bone marrow bearnaise sauce, wagyu New York strip, and the blue dome chocolate mousse dessert containing a caramel honey center. It’s sprayed with a blue-tinted cocoa butter to resemble the restaurant’s distinctive domed roof. Reservations required.

Named for the iconic character of Margot from the Wes Anderson film “The Royal Tenenbaums”, Bar Margot is more than just a posh cocktail bar and lounge at the Four Seasons in Midtown. Head here for dinner in the evenings and start off the meal with a twist on the gin martini made with amontillado sherry and lime cordial and some deviled eggs topped with speck. Cleanse the palate with roasted beet poke and soba noodles, before diving into lobster thermidor or a surf and turf platter of beef tenderloin and grilled jumbo shrimp. There’s sticky toffee pudding for dessert, too. Keep an eye out for celebrities who often frequent Bar Margot while they are in town shooting movies and television shows. Reservations highly encouraged.

Atlas at the St. Regis continues to be one of the city’s destination restaurants for locals seeking a splurgy-worthy dinner. Begin a meal with the hamachi crudo or seasonal risotto. Next, order the seared duck breast, butter poached lobster, or filet mignon. For dessert, there’s a cheese course, strawberries and creme mascarpone mousse, and a hazelnut chocolate sphere. Beyond the a la carte dishes on the menu, Atlas also offers a tasting menu with wine pairings and a chef’s table experience. Need wine selection guidance? Ask the sommelier for assistance. Reservations required. Dress code.

People don’t need a reservation at Atlas to drink and dine at this cocktail bar and small plates restaurant at the St. Regis. Located within a romantic garden setting just outside of Atlas, order oysters and ceviche to start, before indulging in black truffle pasta pillows tossed in butter sauce and parmesan, crispy chicken with miso slaw, or a wagyu beef burger. For dessert, there’s the daily sorbet and even a decadent ice cream sundae on the menu. Reservations highly encouraged. Dress code.

In 2021, the W Hotel in Midtown at Colony Square received a much-needed makeover and rebranded to the Starling, becoming a Hilton property. And with the rebrand came a new restaurant for the hotel called Lantana, led by chef Cole Pate (formerly of Atlanta restaurants the Southern Gentleman and Gyspy Kitchen.) Named for the flower, which is reflected in the design through floral patterns, bold colors, and lounge furniture, expect dishes like Bang Island mussels, wings, and hassleback potatoes paired with martinis and a Mandarin ginger gin sour during dinner. Breakfast and late night drinks are also served here. Reservations highly encouraged.

The Betty at the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel on East Paces Ferry Road features mid-century supper club classics on the menu, like beef cheek stroganoff with black pepper gnocchi, linguine and clams, and head-on shrimp cocktail with preserved lime. Expect classic cocktails leaning into that mid-century vibe, too. For lighter fare and al fresco dining, check out Willow Bar at the hotel. Order a G&T or glass of rose and dine on everything from charcuterie and cheese and oysters to boquerones (white anchovies) and a cheeseburger with “fancy sauce.” Reservations highly encouraged.

Owned by chef Todd Ginsberg and the team behind Rye Restaurants group (the General Muir, Wood’s Chapel BBQ), Italian-American restaurant Dirty Rascal serves red sauce joint classics and comfort foods on the menu. Order steak Diane, lasagna, chicken scarpariello, and eggplant parmesan here during dinner or meatballs, shrimp cocktail, and hero sandwiches and paninis at lunch. Make sure to order a martini from the bar, including a steakhouse take with blue cheese stuffed olives. Reservations encouraged.

Once home to the Garner-Wallace Hotel, the Wylie breathes new life into the nearly century-old building and brings a new restaurant in Mrs. P’s to Ponce. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the menu here leans into Southern comfort foods, while also tapping into the global food influences now found at restaurants throughout Atlanta. Expect an avocado tartine with prosciutto, poached eggs, and arugula or breakfast tacos stuffed with nduja sausage, eggs, and beans at breakfast, with red beans and rice arancini at lunch, and okra “devils on horseback”, steak and eggs topped with trout roe, or barbecue lamb lollipops during dinner. Grab a seat in the dining room or in the sunroom overlooking Ponce.