Food Scene
The Optimist
914 Howell Mill RdFabulous seafood+ by the renowned restaraunteur Ford Fry
Second to none! It's very pricey during regular hours, but check out their after hours menu beginning at 11 pm. (HINT: get the Steak Frite - wowza!) Don Draper would go here for a drink with his mistress. The craft cocktails will win your heart! Cited in Bon Appetit as one of the 10 best late night menus in America. Happy dance!
63 locals recommend
Marcel
1170 Howell Mill RdSecond to none! It's very pricey during regular hours, but check out their after hours menu beginning at 11 pm. (HINT: get the Steak Frite - wowza!) Don Draper would go here for a drink with his mistress. The craft cocktails will win your heart! Cited in Bon Appetit as one of the 10 best late night menus in America. Happy dance!
Ohhh, it's just the most authentic Mexican restaurant we've ever enjoyed! Don't miss their rice and beans. (I know...but really!) Margaritas are great - go for the fancy one - it's worth it.
69 locals recommend
Nuevo Laredo Cantina
1495 Chattahoochee Ave NWOhhh, it's just the most authentic Mexican restaurant we've ever enjoyed! Don't miss their rice and beans. (I know...but really!) Margaritas are great - go for the fancy one - it's worth it.
This chef has been written up in Bon Appetit, Garden & Gun and the AJC. We love it more than words can say - have the Queso Fundido, Citrus Beer Can Chicken, The Torta (yum!) and their most famous GIGANTIC pork chop for two! Reservations recommended.
24 locals recommend
Porch Light Latin Kitchen
300 Village Green Cir SEThis chef has been written up in Bon Appetit, Garden & Gun and the AJC. We love it more than words can say - have the Queso Fundido, Citrus Beer Can Chicken, The Torta (yum!) and their most famous GIGANTIC pork chop for two! Reservations recommended.
Henri’s Bakery & Cafe
2310 Coronet Way NWYou'll love!
Go for lunch and have a bottle of red wine and the Charcuterie! Heaven.
33 locals recommend
Bistro Niko
3344 Peachtree Rd NEGo for lunch and have a bottle of red wine and the Charcuterie! Heaven.
Well, it's fabulous. Incredible dinner menu. Great brunch. Owned by an Indigo Girl!
16 locals recommend
Watershed
1820 Peachtree RdWell, it's fabulous. Incredible dinner menu. Great brunch. Owned by an Indigo Girl!
Iconic Buckhead Landmark - New York-style diner (but waaay upscale!) transplanted to the heart of the South. Start with the homemade chips with blue cheese dressing. Mmmhmm.
25 locals recommend
Buckhead Diner
3073 Piedmont Road NortheastIconic Buckhead Landmark - New York-style diner (but waaay upscale!) transplanted to the heart of the South. Start with the homemade chips with blue cheese dressing. Mmmhmm.
It doesn't get any better than their lox and bagels... yummy everything, great coffee, and don't forget to buy a souvenir mug!
7 locals recommend
Goldbergs Fine Foods - West Paces
1272 W Paces Ferry Rd NWIt doesn't get any better than their lox and bagels... yummy everything, great coffee, and don't forget to buy a souvenir mug!
It's a hole-in-the-wall you'll be happy you found! Mexican-Korean Fusion food - have the calamari and shrimp tacos!
28 locals recommend
Hankook Taqueria
1341 Collier Rd NWIt's a hole-in-the-wall you'll be happy you found! Mexican-Korean Fusion food - have the calamari and shrimp tacos!
Garden & Gun loves this place. You can smell the woodfire for miles. It's delicious - and open for breakfast, too!
8 locals recommend
B's Cracklin' Barbecue
2061 Main St NWGarden & Gun loves this place. You can smell the woodfire for miles. It's delicious - and open for breakfast, too!
Drinks & Nightlife
It's outrageously eclectic, and located in Midtown next to The Federal Reserve! (we think that's so cool...) Menu changes often and is themed - think where in the world is James Bond tonight? The service can be spotty, depending on the night, but the ambiance and decor are worth it. Don't miss the super cool men's room.
34 locals recommend
The Consulate
10 10th St NWIt's outrageously eclectic, and located in Midtown next to The Federal Reserve! (we think that's so cool...) Menu changes often and is themed - think where in the world is James Bond tonight? The service can be spotty, depending on the night, but the ambiance and decor are worth it. Don't miss the super cool men's room.
This is the most perfect old-timey romantic outdoor concert/entertainment venue ever. Book a table, pack a picnic basket and bring a bottle of wine. Oh, and your cutest tablecloth - people really do it up. We uber there and highly recommend that! PS We have lots of cute tablecloths if you need one!
47 locals recommend
State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
4469 Stella Dr NWThis is the most perfect old-timey romantic outdoor concert/entertainment venue ever. Book a table, pack a picnic basket and bring a bottle of wine. Oh, and your cutest tablecloth - people really do it up. We uber there and highly recommend that! PS We have lots of cute tablecloths if you need one!
Arts & Culture
If you're an art lover, it'll make you quiver. Exhibits change-right now featuring a really good Civil RIghts Photography exhibit.
1458 locals recommend
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NEIf you're an art lover, it'll make you quiver. Exhibits change-right now featuring a really good Civil RIghts Photography exhibit.
It's really a good representation of the history of the South. And, frankly my dear, it's a good deal - admission includes passes to the Margaret Mitchell House!
250 locals recommend
Atlanta History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NWIt's really a good representation of the history of the South. And, frankly my dear, it's a good deal - admission includes passes to the Margaret Mitchell House!
Parks & Nature
It's simply a beautiful Atlanta must-see with fabulous seasonal delights!
1221 locals recommend
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastIt's simply a beautiful Atlanta must-see with fabulous seasonal delights!
Ansley Park
I love the homes in this area - it's fun to drive through and gawk.
Entertainment & Activities
Tabernacle
152 Luckie St NWTicketed venue for music and concerts
Our fav - art films and film series. Love! Older, not cushy, but so what?
111 locals recommend
Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema
931 Monroe Dr NEOur fav - art films and film series. Love! Older, not cushy, but so what?
Located in Centennial Olympic Park - it's pricey but so fun. You can take GREAT selfies and even sip on a cocktail while you smooch over Atlanta.
497 locals recommend
SkyView Atlanta
168 Luckie St NWLocated in Centennial Olympic Park - it's pricey but so fun. You can take GREAT selfies and even sip on a cocktail while you smooch over Atlanta.
Shopping
Into home decor? Honey, you won't get out of there without a purchase that'll make your heart sing. Trust me. It's next to Anthropologie, too!
Peridot West
1240 Chattahoochee Ave NWInto home decor? Honey, you won't get out of there without a purchase that'll make your heart sing. Trust me. It's next to Anthropologie, too!
Another Home Decor Mecca. If you are a newby to the catalogue - just go! It's so fun.
Ballard Designs
1235 Chattahoochee Ave NWAnother Home Decor Mecca. If you are a newby to the catalogue - just go! It's so fun.
Waterworks
1 W Paces Ferry Rd NWHome decor, bathrooms, etc. on your mind? You can't miss it. Mean it. Swoon.
It's an extraordinary education in authentic mid-century modern furniture. Like, the real deal.
Design Within Reach
1210 Howell Mill Rd NWIt's an extraordinary education in authentic mid-century modern furniture. Like, the real deal.
I used to drive here from Chattanooga for fabric and trims for my home - drapery, upholstery, you name it.
Lewis And Sheron Textiles
1017 Collier Road NorthwestI used to drive here from Chattanooga for fabric and trims for my home - drapery, upholstery, you name it.
French antiques? Oui! Jaw-dropping warehouse tucked out of sight full of Baroque armoires, gilded mirrors, country farm tables, chandeliers and so much more.
Provenance Antiques
1190 Huff Rd NWFrench antiques? Oui! Jaw-dropping warehouse tucked out of sight full of Baroque armoires, gilded mirrors, country farm tables, chandeliers and so much more.
Only designers can buy here, but anyone can browse. It's where to go to create your dream home interiror. Everything and anything - from rugs to riches!
ADAC - Atlanta Decorative Arts Center
351 Peachtree Hills Ave NEOnly designers can buy here, but anyone can browse. It's where to go to create your dream home interiror. Everything and anything - from rugs to riches!
Everything Else
This is where several scenes from "Hidden Figures" were filmed. It's charming and lovely! Their service on Sunday is at 11 am.
Collins United Methodist Church
4290 Hartland Center RdThis is where several scenes from "Hidden Figures" were filmed. It's charming and lovely! Their service on Sunday is at 11 am.