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