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12 romantic restaurants ideal for date night in Atlanta

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by Laura Scholz and Su-Jit Lin
Updated 24 January 2024

Atlantans know that romantic restaurants keep a flame good and hot. First dates get a kitschy tiki haven in a hotel basement. For peak privacy, there’s a decades-old steakhouse with curtained alcoves. And if you’re ringing in a special anniversary, head straight to a Mexican hotspot with a scenic rooftop bar.

This guide pairs Atlanta restaurants with romantic occasions from first dates all the way to milestone anniversaries. These are Atlanta’s 12 best date-night restaurants.

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4.5
4.5 (1834)
$31 to $50
Polynesian
Downtown
About the restaurant

Impress your date with this off-the-beaten-path tiki spot in the basement of the Hilton Atlanta. Grab a seat at the bar, order a round of renowned mai tais, and snack on tropically inspired bites including Polynesian fried chicken and crispy wontons stuffed with spiced crab and cream cheese. If things are going well, graduate to the dining area for heartier dishes like honey-ginger glazed mahi mahi and a signature kimchi burger.


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justin
Dined 4 days ago
Night 2 was just as good as night 1. HIGHLY recommend Trader Vic's. Good food, great drinks, and amazing atmosphere.
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4.8
4.8 (4739)
$30 and under
Italian
Virginia Highland
About the restaurant

La Tavola’s narrow and intimate dining room makes it easy to focus on your date. Get to know each other over housemade pasta like mushroom tagliolini, which you can order in appetizer form for a tasting-like approach. Then make way for seasonal entrees such as an Ibérico pork tenderloin with root vegetables. Bonus points for the covered and heated back patio, ideal for long, leisurely conversations.


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RobVIP
Dined 6 days ago
This is our go-to Italian restaurant in Va-Hi. The food is outstanding and so is the service! We love this place.
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4.6
4.6 (397)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Buckhead
About the restaurant

This sophisticated cafe and wine bar combo was made for rendezvousing. Grab a spot at the sleek marble bar, where leather stools and heavy, gold-colored drapes create a cozy nook for sipping Champagne and sharing snacks like caviar with housemade chips. Or settle into a table for two in the dining room with jewel-toned chairs and banquettes to linger over French-inspired mains like steak au poivre or ribeye for two.


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RochelleVIP
Dined on 17 Dec 2024
We enjoyed big as always. Great food, ambiance and service. Thank you!!
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4.8
4.8 (3909)
$31 to $50
Italian
Roswell
About the restaurant

Take your SO on a quick trip to Rome via this inviting Roswell gem. Osteria Mattone lives in a low-slung brick bungalow with picture windows and exposed brick walls, meaning it’s the kind of hideaway you can easily become a regular at. Expect food that’s just as cozy, like hearty pastas and wood-fired pizzas topped with hot honey and soppressata. Couples also come for one of the area’s best patios—heated in the cooler months and shaded by a tree canopy when it’s warm.


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Allyson
Dined 1 day ago
What a lovely night! Highly recommend the wine room experience. Everything exceeded our expectations.
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4.8
4.8 (2108)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Buckhead
About the restaurant

Atlas was made for dialing up the wow factor. The MICHELIN-starred spot at the St. Regis Hotel is renowned for a knockout multi-course tasting menu—including vegan and vegetarian options—and stunning wall art with works by Picasso and Monet. If that’s not enough, Atlas is also home to one of Atlanta’s most exclusive wine lists, featuring more than 90 rotating wines by the glass, plus a Madeira selection, ideal for stretching your special night with a post-dinner drink.


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NataliaVIP
Dined 5 days ago
The best service in Atlanta. The best food and atmosphere! The best restaurant!
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4.3
4.3 (368)
$31 to $50
Mexican
West Midtown
About the restaurant

This sexy spot from chef Santiago Gomez quickly became a special-occasion go-to after opening in 2022. Gomez turns up the heat—literally—with wood- and charcoal-cooked Mexican food like miso-caramel cauliflower, roasted on wires above open flames. Even cocktails here are a spectacle, including the espresso-based Santo Carajillo, which is combined in a moka pot and poured tableside. End your night at the rooftop bar, where unobstructed city views create date-night magic.


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Raquel
Dined on 24 Nov 2024
Hands down one of the best restaurants/experiences we have had. Went with a group of four and I highly recommend you order several plates to share since everything was just SO good and worth trying. The drinks were also well done with a beautiful presentation. The whole atmosphere/vibe of this place is perfect. Bella was our server who knew the menu inside and out, we counted on her to steer us in the right direction and she succeeded for sure! As the restaurant got a bit more crowded she still didn’t miss a beat and continuously checked in on us. Will definitely be back!!
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3.7
3.7 (71)
$30 and under
American
Cumberland
About the restaurant

This sprawling, bar-meets-indoor gaming complex at The Battery is ideal for a high-energy date. Play a friendly round of ping-pong, try your luck at vintage arcade games, or belt out your favorite songs in one of the private karaoke booths. Punch Bowl also has eight bowling lanes, board games galore, and a dedicated late-night dining menu with nachos, dips, and more, plus an extensive drinks list including local beers and craft cocktails.


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Lesli
Dined on 8 Dec 2024
I would highly suggest adding this to your to do list. Especially if you're looking for a fun place to hang out with no pressure to rush and enjoy amazing food. Looking forward to visiting again very soon!!!
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4.6
4.6 (584)
$30 and under
American
Midtown
About the restaurant

You and your date can soak in skyline views on this elevated playground on top of Ponce City Market. The Coney Island-style boardwalk features a mini-golf course, a three-story slide, and nostalgic games like Skee-Ball and goblet toss—and it’s exclusive to those 21 and up after 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Make a reservation at 9 Mile Station, the neighboring beer garden that serves local craft brews, inventive cocktails, and Southern-inspired food if you want to keep the good times going.


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Guinera
Dined 3 days ago
Service was mediocre yet the ambiance and delectable menu was top tier!
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4.9
4.9 (5424)
$31 to $50
French
Buckhead
About the restaurant

It’s easy to forget you’re in Buckhead when you’re at Anis. The romantic French restaurant was modeled after a casual bistro in Provence, and the menu follows suit with dishes like salad Niçoise, mussels in a white wine sauce, and escargot. Start with a charcuterie or cheese board and a bread basket, paired with glasses from Anis’s top-notch wine list and take in the dreamy atmosphere, whether you’re sitting in the elegant dining room or the lush, covered patio.


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DavidVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Elizabeth was awesome. The food was delicious. Such a great setting.
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4.7
4.7 (332)
$30 and under
Indonesian
Buckhead
About the restaurant

A trip to Bali would be epic, but a dinner at elegant WIN is the next best thing. The transportive Buckhead restaurant serves up hard-to-find Indonesian food like a bone-in roasted lamb with a sweet soy, red pepper, shallot, and lime sauce. For something truly extraordinary, you and your date can order WIN’s tasting menu of nine small dishes and fried rice, which makes for one seriously Instagrammable display when presented on the table.


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J.VIP
Dined 7 days ago
If you like to try different foods, but are reluctant "just in case" you don't like it, this restaurant has many options for small plates tasting or try the RIJSTTAFEL with a 9 item standard menu. Everything can be shared, so it isn't as much food as it seems. What fun.
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4.8
4.8 (1817)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Midtown
About the restaurant

The shareable menu at this seasonally driven spot makes it especially good for groups. Catch up with your crew over imaginative small plates like pork belly with pepper jelly and smoked gouda arancini, then round things out with s’mores chocolate fondue. On a date? Saints + Council’s unique peninsula-style seats are especially well-suited for deep, face-to-face conversations.


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Liz
Dined 2 days ago
Food was excellent and the atmosphere was fantastic! Will definitely go back.
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4.9
4.9 (10468)
$50 and over
Steak
Buckhead
About the restaurant

Bones has been the site of many proposals since opening in 1979, drawing couples with its next-level steaks and fancy digs. Come hungry and order a parade of fixings to go with your dry-aged, bone-in ribeye, including shrimp cocktail, corn pudding, and truffle butter mashed potatoes. If you’re here to pop the big question, book one of the restaurant’s curtained alcove rooms for the ultimate privacy—and VIP factor.


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Daryl
Dined 2 days ago
Service was friendly and excellent. Food was perfect. A successful business lunch.
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