Are you looking for a sophisticated place to celebrate a special occasion? Do you want to take your date somewhere refined? On the other hand, maybe you are simply in the mood for something fancy.
Well, whatever it is, our list of the 16 best fancy restaurants in Atlanta, GA, will likely help you with your concern! Let us not dilly-dally any further. Let us get to know our first restaurant now!
Canoe
$$$ | (770) 432-2663 | WEBSITE
Canoe is open every day, but brunch is only on Sundays, while lunch is offered only from Monday to Friday. However, they always serve dinner. Brunch starts at 10:30 AM and ends at 2:30 PM.
Their doors open for lunch from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. Finally, they always start serving dinner by 5:30 PM, but they close by 9:30 PM on Sundays to Thursdays and 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
If you are for the natural beauty of nature, Canoe is a place to consider. They offer not only culinary delights but also pleasing aesthetics.
Hal’s “The Steakhouse”
$$$$ | (404) 261-0025 | WEBSITE
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Finally, we come to our last fancy restaurant for today. Let us talk about Hal’s. This restaurant is open every day except Sundays. The Bar opens its doors as early as 4 PM. On the other hand, they serve dinner from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Hal’s menu stands out among the many other fancy restaurants on this list. However, it does not have that many sets of rules. Phones and smoking are both allowed, for one. Do not forget to try the Prime Bone-in Ribeye when you visit!
Bones Restaurant
$$$$ | (404) 237-2663 | WEBSITE
Bones is open seven days a week. They only operate for dinner. Operations start at 5:30 PM on weekdays and 5 PM on weekends, and they close by 9 PM. There is a strict dress code, and the use of cell phones is not allowed in the dining room.
You might want to consider this place if you would like some steak. Bones pride itself as one of the best steakhouses, not only in Atlanta, but in the whole of America, after all.
If you are not sure what to get, the Filet Mignon always seems to look good.
Aria
$$$$ | (404) 233-7673 | WEBSITE
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This restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 5:30 PM to 10 PM.
If you enjoy American cuisine, Aria is a place to try. You can dine in the Dining Room where reservation is recommended. On the other hand, you can enjoy yourself in the Bar where reservation is not a requirement. We suggest going to the Bar if you want a more chill environment. On the other hand, you might want to make a reservation in the Dining Room for the full experience.
Not sure what to get? The short rib of beef seems to be the favorite.
Nan Thai Fine Dining
$$$ | (404) 870-9933 | WEBSITE
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This restaurant is open every day. They serve dinner seven days a week, starting at 5:30 PM from Monday to Friday, and 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday. They close at 10 PM on most days, except Friday when they extend service for another hour. However, they only serve lunch on weekdays from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
If you are in the mood for some Thai food, Nan Thai is a place you might want to consider. Both their food and the restaurant ambiance are elegantly Thai. Include the Kung Pad Thai to your order when you visit!
Nikolai’s Roof
$$$$ | (404) 221-6362 | WEBSITE
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Nikolai’s Roof is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Their Dining Room is open from Tuesdays to Saturdays by 5:30 PM. On the other hand, the Lounge opens its doors by 5 PM. There is a dress code, and smoking is not allowed.
This restaurant is one you want to consider if you cannot decide between French and American cuisine. Additionally, it is also an option to consider if you want to take in a lovely view while you dine.
There are many lovely things on the menu, but you might want to try their Foie Gras Torchon when you visit.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
$$$$ | (404) 475-2277 | WEBSITE
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On the other hand, if you are in the mood for some seafood, this restaurant is one you might want to consider. They have been in the business since 1998. With almost two decades of serving, you can trust them with your seafood.
This restaurant opens its doors to the public every day. They start operations by 12 PM on weekdays and 5 PM on weekends. On the other hand, they close their doors by 9 PM on most days except Fridays and Saturdays, when they extend for another hour. Do not forget to try their New England Clam Chowder!
Marcel
$$$$ | (404) 665-4555 | WEBSITE
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Next up, we have Marcel. Marcel is open seven days a week from 5 PM. It closes at 10 PM from Sunday to Thursday and at 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Are you in the mood, or do you want to try some Beef Wellington? Well, this restaurant is known for this dish. While this steakhouse has tons of tasty things on the menu, diners find themselves coming back for this dish.
Aside from the food, this place is also known for its romantic feel. You might want to consider this place for date night or an anniversary.
Kevin Rathbun Steak
$$$$ | (404) 524-5600 | WEBSITE
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This restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays. They open at 5 PM from Tuesdays to Saturdays while they close at 9 PM on Tuesdays to Thursdays and 10 PM on Fridays to Saturdays.
Are you thinking of taking out the gang for dinner? Well, you might want to consider this one. They have tons of things on the menu. There is a little bit of everything and everyone will likely find something to fill their tummy. Yes, even our friends on a vegetarian, vegan, or keto diet.
You might want to try the Lobster Fritters when you visit!
La Grotta Ristorante
$$$ | (404) 231-1368 | WEBSITE
Over here, we have La Grotta. This restaurant is open from Mondays to Saturdays. Their operation hours are 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM from Monday to Thursday, and 5 PM to 9:45 PM on Friday and Saturday. There is a dress code.
Are you in the mood for some Italian cuisine? Well, this place is one to check out. After all, for 18 consecutive years, Atlanta Magazine has hailed them the Best Italian Restaurant! Some of the things you might want to try are the beef carpaccio, veal chops, and sacchetti.
Blue Ridge Grill
$$$ | (404) 233-5030 | WEBSITE
This restaurant is open every day. They only serve lunch on weekdays from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. However, they serve dinner seven days a week from 5 PM to 9 PM.
Are you in the mood for some traditional American cuisine? Well, this restaurant is one you might want to consider. They offer three spots where you can dine, the Dining Room, the Poarch, or the Bar.
They have many tasty things on the menu, but some of the things you might not want to miss out on are the Crab Cakes and the Grilled Georgia Trout!
The Palm
$$$$ | (404) 814-1955 | WEBSITE
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This restaurant is open every day, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is one of the few restaurants that serve lunch or breakfast, at that.
They always start serving breakfast at 7 AM and stop by 10 AM (Mondays to Fridays) or 11 AM (Fridays to Saturdays). Operations always resume by 11:30 AM and close by 9 PM (Sundays to Thursdays) or 10 PM (Fridays to Saturdays).
Are you looking to take the family out? You might want to consider this place. They pride themselves on being a place to enjoy a memorable meal with the family, after all.
Atlas
$$$$ | (404) 600-6471 | WEBSITE
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Next up, we have Atlas. This restaurant is open every day except Sundays from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Are you a fan of art, and do you like seeing beautiful things? Well, Atlas might be the place for you then. They have two lovely rooms (The Garden Room and the Papillion Room) where you can dine, and their place is decorated with modern art. It does not end there, though. Even their food looks like art!
Some of the things you might want to get when you visit are the Golden Caviar and the Hamachi Crudo.
STK Steakhouse
$$$$ | (404) 793-0144 | WEBSITE
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Do you feel like having a fancy meal in the wee hours of the night? Well, this next restaurant we have might be able to help you with that. This restaurant is open every day. Their opening and closing would depend on the day.
They could open as early as 10 AM (Saturdays and Sundays) and close as late as 12:30 AM (Fridays and Saturdays). While many others are already closing, they are still serving.
Some of the things you might want to try out on their menu are the filet or the lobster!
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
$$$$ | (404) 365-0660 | WEBSITE
This restaurant is open every day, from 4 PM to 10 PM on most days except Fridays and Saturdays, when they extend for another hour.
If you are looking for a place to satisfy your cravings for some steak, you might want to look at giving this place a shot. They are one of the oldest steakhouses on this list. If it is steak, you can trust them with it. Some of the things you might want to try out here are the filet and the ribeye.
Le Bilboquet
$$$$ | (404) 869-9944 | WEBSITE
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This next restaurant is open every day. Their doors always open at 11:30 AM and close at 10 PM on most days except Fridays and Saturdays, where they extend for another hour. There is a strict dress code, and smoking of any type or kind is not allowed.
Do you want some French cuisine? This restaurant is one to check out. The place, the food, the wine? All very fancy and French. You might want to try their La Terrine de Foie Gras if you are not sure what to get when you visit!
Final Words
Today, we laid out our list of the 16 best fancy restaurants in Atlanta, GA. Whether you want a luxurious place for a birthday or an opulent spot to impress a date, we hope we got to help you find the place for you!
Are you looking to add more restaurants and food places to your rotation? You might want to give our other discussions a visit then!
Daniela Hall lives in Berkley, California. She’s a graduate of Fine Arts. At Birch Restaurant, she layout each page and provides excellent graphic visuals to make our food blog appealing to everyone. Daniela spends most of her free time getting the most out of every food experience.
