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What’s the best restaurant in and around Atlanta to impress your date?

When it comes to impressive dining spots, Atlanta is blessed.

Despite the abundance of wow-appeal among area restaurants, the readers agreed with dining critic Meridith Ford Goldman on the restaurant that takes the top spot in this category. The No. 1 destination is the only restaurant to appear on both lists, though.

Have a look at the your picks for the best restaurant in and around Atlanta to impress a date. Then take a look at our critic’s picks for date-dazzling dining.

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By JT

January 20, 2009 8:20 AM | Link to this

Bones - In my opinion, still one of the classiest restaurants in Atlanta.

By Tina

January 20, 2009 11:32 AM | Link to this

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and I am taking my someone special to Maxim Prime. It is the FABULOUS steakhouse inside The Glenn Hotel in Downtown. We are going to spend the night being pampered while we feast on a delicious meal and relax with the cool music and atmosphere. Then we are going to stay in one of their luxury suites for the night. I cannot think of a better way to spend an evening with the love of my life!

By RBJ

January 20, 2009 2:40 PM | Link to this

Krystals is good and cheap for Valentines Day! Me and Samm use to go there alot..I miss her so much. She wanted to go to Pappadeaux’s but I wasn’t even trying to spend that much! UMHM Who wants to party on Vday with me and my daddy? Let’s kut the rug at Velvet Room VIP ..daddy and son style

By JB

January 20, 2009 5:49 PM | Link to this

Chowbaby, Babettes, Nam, Oriental Express (Vinings in the train)

By Rhonda

January 20, 2009 7:26 PM | Link to this

Red Snapper is one of the best restaurants in town. The food is always hot and deliciously fresh and the atmosphere is quaint and romantic. If you need a place to impress your gal or guy this Valentine Day, this is the place to be

By Cassie

January 20, 2009 10:25 PM | Link to this

Fogo de Chao is the best choice if you want to impress someone. But if you cannot afford to keep it up. You may need to look for an alternative.

By RBJ

January 21, 2009 9:15 AM | Link to this

Foga da Choa is way too expensive for a first date or Valentine’s. Plus, who wants to eat tons of meats when you are trying to get to know someone. I told this girl I liked alot and you know she doesn’t talk to me anymore! UMMHMMM LIKE I SAID, Krystals Checkers, or American deli for some buffalo wings. If she can deal with that, you know she loves yo cheap self!

By RGB

January 21, 2009 5:07 PM | Link to this

The Original Dwarf House. Hot Browns, stick fries, Coca-colas. Need I say more?

By kennedy

January 22, 2009 9:25 AM | Link to this

I would have to saw Two Urban Licks, this would be a good one for Valentine Day as well.

By brandon

January 22, 2009 12:47 PM | Link to this

Two Urban Licks!!! by far!!

By Ross

January 22, 2009 2:35 PM | Link to this

Eclipse de Luna. Good Spanish Tapas. Intimate lighting. Often live unintrusive music, its nice to be able to talk to your date.

By Ross

January 22, 2009 3:09 PM | Link to this

I forgot to add that your date will not feel like a fattened calf about to be led to sloughter when you leave Eclipse, however the tastebuds will be satisfied.

By Tomzzzzz

January 23, 2009 9:16 AM | Link to this

Aquaknox - Stunning atmosphere, great food, fab service. Must like fish and go for the mussels! (Remember, most woman don’t want a huge slab of meat!)

By Debbie Webster

January 23, 2009 12:17 PM | Link to this

It will definitely be Provino’s. They have the best Italian food. It just a real nice romantical place to go for dinner on Valentine’s Day.

By Ari

January 23, 2009 1:07 PM | Link to this

For good food, and a great price, try One Midtown Kitchen. The burgers and calamari are the best, plus you don’t have to spend a lot. They have 2 courses for $20.

By GK

January 23, 2009 5:47 PM | Link to this

Joel - best restaurant in Atlanta, hands down.

By albert

January 24, 2009 9:33 AM | Link to this

The best date place is Ruth’s Chris in Buckhead. The interior dining room is quit and cozy. The service is impeccable. I always ask for Frank. He has been there 20 or so years…very professional

By virginia

January 24, 2009 9:39 AM | Link to this

Cooks Warehouse is an interseting cooking store with every cooking gadget, cookware, accessories, specialty foods, etc. I love receivng gifts from here. I’m even going to take one of their cooking classes.

By art

January 24, 2009 12:13 PM | Link to this

Thai Lotus restaurant on Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. SUPERB FOOD! And you’ll be greeted and receive individual attention from owner/chef Song. Your date may think-judging from the attention you receive-that you are a celebrity. Also, you may custom order yoour meals, which only adds to the impression that you’re a very special patron.

By cam

January 24, 2009 11:01 PM | Link to this

One of my favorite restaurants is ‘FISHBONZ’…THE BEST.

By Jed

January 25, 2009 6:52 PM | Link to this

When we arrived in ATL in 2006, we went to all the “must eat” restaurants and were very underwhelmed. So we’ve established our own list of Best of Atlanta…we nominate four of them

-HOME -Holeman & Finch -Panita Thai Kitchen -Nam

 

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