Best Casual Restaurants in Kirkwood

111 restaurants available nearby

1. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12087)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 85 times today

TWO Urban Licks' incredible wood-fired cuisine, live rotating rotisseries, unique 26 foot wine on tap barrel wall (the first in the country!), funky live blues, Beltline views and the "wow" design centered around the floor to ceiling Todd Murphy painting lit by a gas lamp wall make TWO truly one of a kind.The innovative, domestic and international, wine program consists solely of stainless steel barrels of wine displayed in a 26 foot, glass and steel, temperature controlled tower situated prominently in the restaurant. The Bar also boasts 4 in house draft cocktails, infusions and a state of the art beer program. TWO has garnered an abundance accolades including Conde Nast Traveler's "Hot List", Bon Appetit's "Hot 50 Tables" and one of Rachael Ray's "favorite restaurants" in the country by Instyle Magazine. Nominated locally year after year as "Best Restaurant Scene" and "best place to take an out of towner", guests keep coming back for dinner and weekend brunch!

2. Saints + Council

4.8

Exceptional(1832)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 59 times today

Saints + Council represents the highest and best in all of us - the desire to fulfill all that we were meant to be. It’s not just good friends coming together, though it is good friends coming together. It’s friends coming together to lift each other up, spurring one another on to greatness. Settle in to one of our cozy booths or relax in one of our fireside living room pods as you experience a modernly rustic approach to chef driven and always made from scratch food. Ready for a cocktail? Our in house beverage director is the best in the city, creating unique and different cocktails that are always balanced and truly refreshing. Please note-we do not allow balloons, thank you for your understanding!

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3. Marcus Bar & Grille

4.5

Awesome(1264)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 46 times today

Marcus Bar & Grille is a vibrant, funky neighborhood restaurant dreamt up by Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Out of a gorgeous open kitchen featuring a wood-fired grill and oven, Marcus B&G serves elevated comfort classics and ambitious signature dishes. Taking cues from the history of Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward, the space is built to celebrate community, music, and great food & drink.

4. Indaco - Atlanta

4.7

Exceptional(272)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Poncey-Highland

Booked 14 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.

5. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(3651)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 50 times today

No. 246 offers “OG” red sauce, classic Italian – a reimagined direction that marks a new era for the Decatur gem, paying homage to the old-school, Italian dining scenes of yesteryear. From chefs Drew Belline and Ford Fry, the menu showcases the likes of spicy rigatoni vodka and a bowl of meatballs in gravy plus remixed, throwback to classics like calamari marinara, cheesy garlic bread, Nonna-approved pizzas and pastas and secondi crowd-pleasers like chicken al limone and shrimp scampi – plus classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list of American and Italian standouts. For more information on our Chef's Counter, please visit our website.

6. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5590)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 103 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.

7. Beetlecat

4.7

Exceptional(3047)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 49 times today

Featuring raw oysters and fresh seafood with international influences from executive chef Eddie Barrett, BeetleCat is a trendy restaurant and bar in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood. The menu transports you to the New England coast at the upstairs dining room and oyster bar, while the downstairs Den lends itself to a 70s surf shack. Enjoy fresh air on one of the two patios, both upstairs and downstairs. BeetleCat is open nightly for dinner and offers brunch in the Den on Saturdays and Sundays.

8. Grana

4.6

Exceptional(1385)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Buckhead

Booked 13 times today

*Please note our rooftop and front patio seating is on a first come fist serve basis* We will do our very best to accommodate all outdoor requests based on availability. Chef Pat Pascarella crafts authentic Southern Italian dishes inspired by the home cooked meals of his childhood. Our menu features wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, meatball flights, handmade Italian pasta, wood-fired steak, fish and chicken.Join us for brunch from 11:30am to 3:00pm every Saturday & Sunday featuring specialty dishes.

9. The Optimist

4.7

Exceptional(9093)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 58 times today

The Optimist brings a seaside fish camp experience to landlocked Atlantans. The ever-changing menu features high-quality, sustainable seafood masterfully paired with fresh, local ingredients. From sophisticated, daily-catch dishes to crudos and beachside classics, chef-owner Ford Fry’s the Optimist transports guests to their favorite coastal haunts.

10. Whiskey Bird

4.7

Exceptional(231)

Price: Moderate

• American • Morningside-Lenox Park

Booked 34 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.

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James
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had the venison special, duck and steak frites and it was all fantastic. The venison and duck were absolutely next level. When ducks on the menu you have to order it, is the motto I live by and I was not disappointed. It was amazing will go back and recommend to anyone.
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.7
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Tina
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
First time dining at 256 restaurant. Truly enjoyed the experience and ambience. Waiter was excellent and the meal was great!
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no. 246Price: Moderate• Italian• Decatur
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4.8
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Rose
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had the best time! The service was phenomenal, and the food was absolutely incredible. There wasn’t a single thing our party got that wasn’t delicious. We went for my birthday and joked that our group wants to go for everyone’s birthday for the next 10 years. You won’t be disappointed!
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Saints + CouncilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.8
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Chris
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Atmosphere, food and service were excellent. Angel was our server and he was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Bartender was also super friendly. I recommend valet parking which is $6 after validation.
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Indaco - AtlantaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Poncey-Highland
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4.7
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Meleah
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Atmosphere was comfortable. Was my first time here, came for the Christmas Eve buffet and enjoyed ourselves. Service and staff was very welcoming. A little pricey for the buffet giving the amount of options but I guess the quality of the dishes made up for it. Paid $120 for 2 ppl before tax and gratuity. Will have to come in for regular service. The food was delicious enough to make me want to come back.
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Marcus Bar & GrillePrice: Moderate• American• Old Fourth Ward
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4.5

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111 restaurants available nearby

1. TWO urban licks

2. Saints + Council

3. Marcus Bar & Grille

4. Indaco - Atlanta

5. no. 246

6. Murphy's

7. Beetlecat

8. Grana

9. The Optimist

10. Whiskey Bird

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