Those new to Atlanta will find there simply aren’t enough meals in the day once they realize how many wonderful restaurants the city has to offer. We’ve described some of the more sophisticated options here, and grouped them by areas where the HIMSS10 conference hotels are located.
Near Buckhead
Aria
Refined dishes and romantic furnishings make dinner feel like a real event. www.aria-atl.com
Bones
Diners who’ve visited this Atlanta institution won’t be surprised to hear that Zagat ranked it the highest steakhouse in the nation for both food and service in 2009. www.bonesrestaurant.com
Justin’s
Features Southern and Caribbean cuisine, plus a celebrity owner: musician and business personality Sean “P. Diddy” Combs; the restaurant is named after his son. www.justinsrestaurant.com/justinsatl
Canoe
Superb New American menu, creative wine list and charming setting on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. www.canoe-atl.com
Chops Lobster Bar
Clubby ambience and top-notch service paired with excellent steaks and seafood. http://chopslobsterbar.com
Restaurant Eugene
The menu at this foodie favorite utilizes locally farmed ingredients with a touch of Southern flare. http://restauranteugene.com
Near Downtown and Midtown
Babette’s Cafe
Rustic European dishes, friendly service and a cozy atmosphere, all wrapped up in a renovated historic bungalow. www.babettescafe.com
Bacchanalia
Contemporary American cuisine, personal attention and elegant decor give this culinary gem top billing on almost any list of city favorites. www.starprovisions.com
Rathbun’s
Opened in 2004 in a former industrial space transformed into Chef Kevin Rathbun’s namesake restaurant. The popular menu features plates listed in categories such as small, raw, big or “second mortgage.” www.rathbunsrestaurant.com
The Sun Dial
Some say it’s a little outdated but pretty much everyone agrees the views are fantastic in this rotating restaurant perched on top of the Westin Peachtree Plaza, the tallest hotel in the Western Hemisphere. www.sundialrestaurant.com
Near the Perimeter
Goldfish
One of the Perimeter Mall’s restaurants, but the unique interior and tasty steak, seafood and sushi won’t remind you of a food court. Also features a 600-gallon salt water aquarium and live entertainment in the evenings. www.h2sr.com/goldfish
Ray’s on the River
Lodge-like atmosphere with views of the Chattahoochee River. Seafood is their specialty but many other tempting choices are available. www.raysrestaurants.com/rotr
Seasons 52
Seasonal cuisine, warm ambience and no menu item over 475 calories. There’s another location in Buckhead. www.seasons52.com/locations/perimeter2.asp
Honorable Mention: Many popular chains can also be found in this area, including Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, McCormick & Schmick’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, McKendrick’s Steakhouse and Wildfire.
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