Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Atlanta, according to Tripadvisor

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January 9, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Atlanta, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Atlanta has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Atlanta using rankings from . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

#30. Kyma

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (499 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3085 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-2624
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#29. McKendrick's Steak House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (406 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30346
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#28. Pasta Da Pulcinella

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (407 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1123 Peachtree Walk NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3950
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#27. Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (545 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: African, Ethiopian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3086 Briarcliff Rd NE Across the street from the CDC, Atlanta, GA 30329-2654
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#26. Agave

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (507 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 242 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-2300
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#25. Barcelona Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (453 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 240 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307-5609
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#24. Lure

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (484 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1106 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3612
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#23. Poor Calvin's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (696 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 510 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-3411
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#22. Cooks & Soldiers

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (293 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: European, Spanish
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 691 14th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
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#21. Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,564 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3101 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-2507
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#20. St. Cecilia

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (357 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3455 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326-3254
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#19. Aria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (417 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 490 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-3301
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#18. Kevin Rathbun Steak

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (479 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 154 Krog St NE Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30307-2439
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#17. The Optimist

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (969 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 914 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-0518
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#16. Chops & Lobster Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (862 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 70 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305-1302
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#15. Bacchanalia

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (411 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1198 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-5626
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#14. South City Kitchen Midtown

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,952 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3649
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#13. Nan Thai Fine Dining

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (484 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1350 Spring St NW Ste 1, Atlanta, GA 30309-2864
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#12. Eight Sushi Lounge

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (197 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 930 Howell Mill Rd NW Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30318-5627
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#11. La Tavola

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (371 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 992 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-3669
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#10. Bone's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,021 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-2508
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#9. Wisteria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (377 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 471 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307-1428
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#8. Pricci

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (516 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 500 Pharr Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-3427
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#7. Nikolai's Roof

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (570 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 255 Courtland St NE Fl 30th, Atlanta, GA 30303
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#6. Ray's in the City

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,501 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 240 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303-1340
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#5. Blue Ridge Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (386 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1261 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327-2305
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#4. Canoe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,204 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339-5750
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#3. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (797 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 255 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
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#2. La Grotta Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (408 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2637 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-3667
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#1. Ray's on the River

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,351 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 6700 Powers Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30339-2939
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