Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in College Park

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSeafoodMexicanSpanishTapas / Small Plates

Regions

Atlanta

Neighbourhoods

DowntownInman ParkMidtownPoncey-HighlandWest Midtown

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

10 restaurants available nearby

1. The Optimist

4.7

Exceptional(9160)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 86 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.

2. TWO urban licks

4.6

Exceptional(12148)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 80 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!

3. Forza Storico

4.6

Exceptional(2180)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Midtown

Booked 89 times today

Forza Storico is a traditional Italian restaurant focused on typical Roman dishes such as Amatriciana and Cacio e Pepe and may more. Our Italian wine list is comprised of 25 labels, 24 of which by the glass and all chilled to perfection. Half of the restaurant is a central bar with additional high top seating available first come first served. Our extensive beverage program includes 12 cocktails and 4 Italian beers. Just like our sister restaurant Storico Fresco in Buckhead, we believe in great food, simple service, and giving our patrons a fun experience...When in Rome!!

4. Beetlecat

4.7

Exceptional(3089)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 66 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.

5. Lure - Atlanta

4.5

Awesome(3584)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Midtown

Booked 20 times today

Lure playfully explores and celebrates the ocean’s unpredictable provisions in familiar yet exciting ways. Featuring the city’s freshest fish, Lure delivers saltwater spirits to the heart of Midtown Atlanta. With their line-caught and wood-fired fresh catches, Lure has a sophisticated yet casual vibe that fluidly bridges the gap between a well-loved seaside eatery and a fine seafood restaurant. Taste fresh catches served up and shelled out as the ocean intended

A photo of Bulla Gastrobar - Atlanta restaurant

6. Bulla Gastrobar - Atlanta

4.7

Exceptional(1915)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Midtown

Booked 62 times today

Bulla (boo-ya), which is slang for chatter and what people are talking about, is devoted to delight you by serving your favorite Spanish dishes such as “Patatas Bravas," "Huevos Bulla," "Buñuelos de Bacalao," and other tapas, as well as tantalizing daily specials from our kitchen to bed shared amongst friends.We select only the finest and freshest ingredients, accented in our authentic, savory cuisine. Our ambiance is created to stir the senses and stimulate your appetite. We invite you to join us to indulge in a celebration of good taste!

A photo of Pasta da Pulcinella restaurant

7. Pasta da Pulcinella

4.7

Exceptional(4478)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown

Booked 40 times today

Pasta da Pulcinella strives to maintain a comfortable, cozy venue with cuisine that is unmatched in quality and care. This small, independent, quintessentially Italian restaurant embraces a unique clientele all looking for a place to eat, drink, relax, and, on occasion, order one more bottle of Chianti. Whether it’s a young couple or a group event, theater patrons or traveling business persons, everyone basks in the romantic charm of our little yellow house hidden in the shadow of skyscrapers.

A photo of Pacific Rim Bistro restaurant

8. Pacific Rim Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(572)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Pacific Rim Bistro specializes in Pan-Asian cuisine, specifically a variety of different menus ranging from the frozen tundra of Mongolia to the tropics of Thailand. And, if you love sushi, Pacific Rim Bistro is THE place downtown to find the freshest sushi and sashimi. Pacific Rim Bistro also has full bar service and extensive wine list.

9. Zocalo

4.6

Exceptional(214)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Midtown

Booked 17 times today

Zocalo, Midtown Atlanta’s Mexican Kitchen & Cantina, invites you to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, famous margaritas and handcrafted Latin cocktails in a casual, welcoming space with open-air dining.

10. New Realm Brewing

4.5

Awesome(346)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 11 times today

Welcome thirst seekers, hop gazers, palate pushers and style defiers. This is the New Realm. Where tradition is not lost on innovation. Nor is quality sacrificed for the sake of experimentation. Here, our Radegast welcomes you to seek what you thirst (whatever that might be). So, come one, come all, and find your place in the New Realm.

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NotQuiteVegVIP
Atlanta •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The warm dinner rolls alone are worth going back for! Everything was delicious, from the cocktails to apps to main to dessert . It’s a vibe w/ a side of phenomenal.
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The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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4.7
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SteveVIP
Atlanta •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The meal at La Grotta was one of the finest meals that we’ve had in recent memory. From the soup to the panna cotta and coffee, everything was perfection. I recommend this establishment without hesitation or qualification.
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La GrottaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Buckhead
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4.9
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RobertVIP
Atlanta •75 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very good French Bistro. Excellent service and very good wine selections and good variety on menu selections.
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Bistro NikoPrice: Very Expensive• French• Buckhead
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4.7
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LisaVIP
Atlanta •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our waitress was outstanding and our food was delicious
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Yebo Beach HausPrice: Expensive• Southern African• Buckhead
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4.7
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Faheed
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Sat on a wall and had the chicken, my date had brisket. The ambiance, food, and service were all delightful. Would return. Carlos was our server and he was outstanding.
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.6

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