Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in East Atlanta

72 restaurants available nearby

1. Marcel

4.7

Exceptional(4145)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Midtown

Booked 85 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. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12061)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 46 times today

TWO urban licks is a neighborhood gem with a unique blend of modern and hip ambiance. The restaurant's food and service consistently receive rave reviews, with customers describing it as 'fantastic', 'excellent', and 'terrific'. The live music adds a lively touch, making it an enjoyable dining experience. The location, with Beltline views, is a cherry on top.

3. Beetlecat

4.7

Exceptional(3032)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 19 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.

4. The Optimist

4.8

Exceptional(9038)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 51 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.

5. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5541)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 73 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.

6. Ray's in the City

4.6

Exceptional(6846)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

Ray's in the City offers seafood flown-in-daily, prime steaks & chops, an award-winning wine list, hand-crafted cocktails, and a professional service staff. We look forward to serving you!

7. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(3610)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 46 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.

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8. La Tavola Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(4712)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Virginia Highland

Booked 31 times today

La Tavola Trattoria is a neighborhood gem in Atlanta's Virginia Highland. Known for its cozy vibe, delicious food, and excellent service, it has consistently high ratings from customers. Reviewers love the warm and inviting atmosphere, and the food, from the house-made pasta to the steak, is often described as amazing. The restaurant also offers a great selection of wine and cocktails. Its ambiance is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a romantic dinner or a Sunday dinner with the family. As one reviewer put it, 'La Tavola continues to be a neighborhood gem.'

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9. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6963)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Midtown

Booked 56 times today

South City Kitchen Midtown serves Southern classics with a sophisticated spin from an iconic bungalow in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Since opening more than two decades ago and changing the landscape of Southern cuisine and the Atlanta restaurant scene, we’ve been serving signature dishes like fried chicken and shrimp & grits alongside innovative, inspired regional cuisine.Our nationally-recognized food and wine list and service come together seamlessly for weekday lunch, weekend brunch, nightly dinner and group dining events.Whether you’re in Atlanta on business, enjoying a romantic night out on the town or meeting up with friends before a show, dine with us and enjoy the best contemporary southern food in Atlanta.

10. Agave

4.9

Exceptional(3616)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southwestern) • Cabbagetown

Booked 18 times today

Established in October of 2000 and set in the historic Cotton Mill general store, Agave has been named the Best Southwestern Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. This eclectic southwestern eatery appeals to a wide cross section of taste and styles while focusing on guest satisfaction in the high energy dining room & bar.

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Juritza
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time going there. Everything was really good! This was my first time eating chicken burger and they didn’t disappoint me. Food was very good with reasonable prices. Staff was nice and polite. We made a reservation and didn’t have to wait at all. We arrived and went straight to the table. The even took in count my request for space for the stroller. I would recommend it. The only bad thing is that brunch is only for weekends .
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Murphy'sPrice: Moderate• American• Virginia Highland
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4.8
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Noelvip
Coastal Georgia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Marcel is always on point - food is consistent and service is always great as well.
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MarcelPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• West Midtown
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4.7
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Jack
Atlanta Metro •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great meal and a pleasant experience. Neat little spot in a new development.
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BeetlecatPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Inman Park
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4.7
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Wendy
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great experience at TWO urban licks. The food was delicious, everything starter and main were right on. The Briskets are a must and the calamari and pork belly wraps are so good! Our waitress Morgan was awesome, she was knowledgeable and gave great recommendations and was very friendly. The staff were also on point. Our water was always being replenished and our table was always getting cleaned. We highly recommend and will be returning.
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.7
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Corey
Atlanta Metro •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
End of the week connection time for wifey and I over dinner at The Optimist was perfect. The ambiance, food, and the personableness of our server were all aligned for a great night out.
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The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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4.8

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72 restaurants available nearby

1. Marcel

2. TWO urban licks

3. Beetlecat

4. The Optimist

5. Murphy's

6. Ray's in the City

7. no. 246

8. La Tavola Trattoria

9. South City Kitchen Midtown

10. Agave

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