Best Casual Restaurants in Morningside-Lenox Park

135 restaurants available nearby

1. Marcel

4.8

Exceptional(4139)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Midtown

Booked 76 times today

Marcel is a first-rate steakhouse and bar in Atlanta’s Westside Provisions District. Named after Marcel Cerdan, the iconic French fighter and romantic, Marcel transports guests to the days when people appreciated every moment, when dull care was forgotten, when love lingered over the best meals – including, pound-for-pound, the best steaks money can buy. Indulge in our award winning wine list, recognized by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as one of America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants.

2. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(427)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buckhead

Booked 26 times today

Carmel is a love letter to the coast—the ocean breeze, the freedom, the elements that make you feel so good when you’re next to the water. We serve Contemporary Seafood and embrace a gastronomic narrative centered around the celebration of premium seafood and seasonal produce. From the cozy yet elegant interior to the seasonal menu and craft cocktails, every detail reflects our passion for the oceanside experience.Our menu showcases high-quality, sustainable seafood skillfully paired with fresh, local ingredients. Whether it's sophisticated crudos, wood-fired oysters, fish, lobster, dry-aged steak, or vibrant cocktails, we would love to take you on a journey to your favorite waterfront destination. Let the ocean breeze carry you away...Weekday Lunch is served at Carmel’s Bar. We do not accept reservations for lunch, though walk-ins are always welcome at any time of day. Gratuity is applied to parties of 6+. Parties of 9+, please submit an inquiry at CarmelATL.com>Reservations.

3. Hal's - Buckhead

4.8

Exceptional(6862)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Buckhead

Booked 108 times today

A restaurant that triumphs in taste over trend, Hal's is not the typical highbrow restaurant so often equated with food of this quality. It is a place of white table cloths, flowers, warm brick, & candlelight.DRESS CODE: To ensure a quality experience for all of our guests and to meet our standard of service, our dress code will be strictly enforced. NOT ALLOWED: Beach Flip Flops & Slides, Baseball Caps, Beanies, T-Shirts (only collared-shirts allowed), Sweat Pants & Jogging Pants, Baggy Pants, Shorts with Sneakers, Sweatshirts & Hoodies, Sport Leggings, Athletic / Active Wear, Clothing that is overly exposing, Extreme Short Shorts/Dresses/Skirts.Your comfort is our priority; however, we do not feel that overly casual attire is acceptable for our restaurant. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Thank you, Management

4. The Garden Room

4.7

Exceptional(2413)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Buckhead

Booked 86 times today

Welcome to our Garden. A place to celebrate, unwind and step away from the noise of life. An unexpected escape from the routine. Experience an unforgettable chef-driven cuisine and indulge in innovative cocktails while surrounded by lush florals that warmly welcome you. The sense of community and euphoria will captivate one’s sense of belongingness. A 15 minute grace period is allocated to each reservation, before cancellation. Kindly note, all guests in your party must arrive prior to being seated. Valet parking is available at St. Regis Atlanta. The cost is $15 after validation. Please validate your ticket at the host stand. *We are unable to validate self-parking.

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5. Le Colonial - Atlanta

4.8

Exceptional(2722)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Buckhead

Booked 70 times today

Le Colonial is a celebration of the seductive spirit and vivid flavors of 1920’s French Colonial Southeast Asia, located in the heart of Atlanta, one of America’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. Designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. A lavish dining room boasts of period photography, overhead fans, leather banquettes, and is flanked by a veranda with Parisian-Style sidewalk café seating. To enhance the experience of your visit we ask that you respect our dress code.Dress Code : Business CasualNo athletic wear or athletic attire, including designer, athletic line of any kind/brand, beach flip flops or any beach attire, tank tops (men), cut-offs, sweatpants, exposed undergarments and excessively revealing clothing for indoor and outdoor dining. No baseball caps/hats. Seasonal changes may apply.

6. Atlas

4.8

Exceptional(2083)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Buckhead

Booked 28 times today

Under renowned culinary leadership, Michelin One-Star Atlas brings a fresh and innovative approach to traditional cooking. Our menu is inspired by Chef Freddy Money’s career in some of Europe’s most prestigious kitchens. Each dish tells a story, and the menu takes you on a journey that focuses on ingredients, provenance, and texture, resulting in a powerful combination of wonderful and memorable food. Our restaurant doubles as a modern art gallery with emerald green walls covered in 20th-century art from some of the world’s most recognized artists, including Foujita, Chagall, Monet, Soutine, and Picasso. The artwork is part of the noted Lewis Collection, among the largest private art collections in the world, with each piece thoughtfully selected and carefully placed for guests to enjoy.Valet parking is available at St. Regis Atlanta. The cost is $12 after validation. Please validate your ticket at the host stand. *We are unable to validate self-parking

7. Bones

4.9

Exceptional(10402)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Buckhead

Booked 85 times today

Zagat rates Bones with the highest marks for food and service over all steakhouses in America. Bones has also been awarded by Zagat Survey as the # ONE rated restaurant over all types in Atlanta. By providing the finest quality food with an acclaimed wine cellar, there is no wonder why Bones has been recognized for the last 40 years as the benchmark of style in Atlanta.LADIES DRESSCODEBusiness casual please, comfortable but polished. Dress slacks or no shorter than mid-thigh dress (no shorts, sweatpants or gym attire) and no low-cut revealing tops.GENTLEMENS DRESSCODEBusiness casual please. Long pants, comfortable but polished collared shirts. No sweat pants or gym attire, flip flops or hats.Ages 6-106.Wheelchair access is available on the upper and lower levels, please let us know if one is needed.If your desired reservation time is not available, please call the restaurant to see if there have been any cancellations.

8. Whiskey Bird

4.7

Exceptional(208)

Price: Moderate

• American • Morningside-Lenox Park

Booked 41 times today

Whiskey Bird is a casual spot in Atlanta’s Virginia Highland/Morningside neighborhood serving Pacific Rim-inspired dishes and classic cocktails. What's popular? Our crispy brussels sprouts, yakitori, gyoza tacos, chopped salad, poke bowl, WB burger, panko-crusted chicken, and Thai steak and noodle salad all top the list. For brunch, our jumbo breakfast burritos, Hong Kong chicken and waffles, "bao benedict", and avocado toast always seem to hit the spot.

9. Indaco - Atlanta

4.7

Exceptional(256)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Poncey-Highland

Booked 26 times today

Indaco Atlanta on the BeltLine offers a blend of elevated and casual dining with a modern, Italian menu. Enjoy house-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas along with classic piatti, a fresh cocktail menu and an Italian-forward wine list.

10. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5537)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 115 times today

For over 40 years, Murphy's has ranked among Atlanta's best restaurants, famous for best brunch and creative lunch and dinner cuisine. Chef Matt McCarthy creates seasonal American menus with small plates to share, salads, and favorite entrees: Brisket, Salmon, Roasted Chicken, and Steaks. Our in-house Pastry Chef Kassie Ruffin, creates fresh pastries and desserts. Our retail wine shop provides outstanding wines to diners by the glass or bottle at value prices, with wine tastings, wine flight happy hours and wine dinners weekly and monthly. The decor combines exposed-brick walls with French café doors to divide tables among quiet spaces ideal for conversation, either inside the cozy dining room or outside on the patio. Valet parking during peak hours. Private dining available. Our Patio seating is first come, first served and seats only parties of 4 or less. Requests for patio seating are not guaranteed. Inclement weather will also cause us to close all patio seating.

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Syed
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
For appetizers, the tuna tartare, beef ravioli & beet salad were outstanding. I enjoyed the shaken beef & garlic noodles. My family had the duck & chicken, they loved it. Great ambience although a bit pricey. They validate parking.
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Le Colonial - AtlantaPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Buckhead
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Isis
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very cool and great experience for a first timer! The atmosphere was great and very relaxing but energetic! We went on a Thursday night and the place was very packed in a good way! There was a live saxophone musician and a singer. The food was really good and the table side carbonara was fantastic!
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The Garden RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Buckhead
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4.7
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Iravip
Atlanta Metro •177 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always good food; always crowded and noisy, and always overpriced. Staff (bartenders) are superb and highly service oriented and make dining at bar a genuine pleasure.
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Hal's - BuckheadPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Buckhead
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4.8
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Valencia
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Oh my gosh one of the best experience I've had in a long time. Oh and the food mmm mmmm delicioso, magnefique. Just an awesome night overall.
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CarmelPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Buckhead
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4.7
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Natashavip
Atlanta Metro •64 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time here, why did I wait so long? What a fabulous place!!!
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MarcelPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Midtown
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4.8

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135 restaurants available nearby

1. Marcel

2. Carmel

3. Hal's - Buckhead

4. The Garden Room

5. Le Colonial - Atlanta

6. Atlas

7. Bones

8. Whiskey Bird

9. Indaco - Atlanta

10. Murphy's

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