Susan M. wrote: > I'll be in Atlanta April 13 - 16 ... any suggestions? > > susan > --------------------------------------------------------- > [email removed] A few of my favorite places are: Indigo's -- Carribean (more or less) seafood. Informal, moderately priced (entrees $8.95 - 15.95). Dinner only. Go very early or very late, or count on spending 30 min - 1 hour at the bar or on the sidewalk outside waiting for a table; don't worry, this is actually fun (and you *can* take drinks out on the sidewalk). (Or go next door to Partner's Pantry, which has take-out of several of the items on Indigo's and their sister restaurant Partner's menus, plus wine, good beers, etc., and go have a picnic in a park somewhere). Morningside area, just past Virginia Highlands on N. Highland Ave. Camille's -- neighborhood Italian place, also informal and moderately priced. Good, rib-sticking Italian; this is *not* diet food -- they do not fear olive oil, butter, cream, mascarpone, etc. Virginia Higlands. Nino's -- better (and slightly more expensive, but not bad) Italian. A little less informal than Camille's, but nobody will turn up their nose at jeans and a sweater here, either. To-die-for tiramisu. Also, a small (8 or so) but well-chosen selection of single malt scotches at the bar. Sundial -- food's only so-so, but the elevator ride up (72 stories in an exterior glass elevator) is worth the trip. Revolving restaurant; great view. Buckhead Diner -- actually, I've never been here, but I hear it's much like Fog City Diner in San Francisco which, despite being almost too trendy for words, is actually quite good and lots of fun. Eat Your Vegetables -- (mostly) vegetarian place in Little Five Points area. They have one or two fish dishes as well as vegetarian entrees. Pretty good eats, especially if you lean that way, and not bad on the wallet. Broadway (?) Grill -- I think that's the name. Carribean/Mexican. Very informal, reasonably inexpensive. (At least) 2 locations -- Little Five Points and Peachtree St. just past the Fox theater. Larry Owen p.s. Two other places I can think of that come highly recommended by friends, but which I have never patronized, are Hanto's (Chinese) and Phuket Thai.
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Here are a few suggestions: 1. The Buckhead Diner. In almost every list I've ever seen of the top restaurants in Atlanta, this restaurant has been included. IMHO, it's the best restaurant in Atlanta. Dishes include lamb, chicken, etc. This is a *very* upscale diner: dinner for two (last time I ate there) was about $35-$40. Valet parking is available (yes, for a diner!). 2. Pittypat's Porch. Nice atmosphere. Named after one of the characters in "Gone with the Wind". Right smack in the middle of downtown Atlanta. Good food. I love the pewter mugs they serve beverages in (you can buy one on the way out). 3. Dante's Down the Hatch. This is an underground restaurant serving fondue dinners. You go down a flight of stairs into a huge room that has a small "dock" with a boat moored to it (you can eat on the boat -- I think there's a small charge for the privilege). There are two in town: one is in Underground Atlanta, and the other is across from Lenox Square Mall. Underground Atlanta is a great place to visit, although the best restaurants aren't there any more (Pilgreen's moved out, Buck's got bought out by Mick's, etc.). Plus, commercial franchises have been creeping in. I thought one of the best things about Underground was the fact that they kept places like McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King OUT. 4. The Abbey. I haven't been to this one (yet), but it sounds intriguing. The ad I saw for it says that the place has a 40-foot ceiling and is decorated like a cathedral. The waiters are dressed like monks (sackcloth, etc.). Looks high-priced (lots of awards from dining clubs, etc.). 5. The Crab House in Northwest Atlanta. Great seafood! They're doing some renovation (I was there last Sunday). The tables are covered with brown wrapping paper, so you know they know crabs! :) 6. For dessert, try Wynfield's at the Galleria. *yum* 7. Other restaurants I've seen good reviews for: The Coach & Six; Veni Vidi Vici (italian, of course); Nikolai's roof ($$$$$ -- a $49.95 buffer???); Pricci's (owned by the same people as the Buckhead diner); I.W. Pilgreen's. And of course, there's the new Hard Rock Cafe' if you're into franchises. *yawn* Finally, for a late night fast food snack, onion rings at the Varsity (across from Georgia Tech) are a must. One of the best parts about the Varsity is hearing the lingo the workers use (e.g., "I need a naked dawg walking!"). :) Hope this helps! -----> kell
Kelly M. wrote: >|Here are a few suggestions: To update your Atlanta files... >| Underground Atlanta is a great place to visit, although the best >|restaurants aren't there any more (Pilgreen's moved out, Buck's got bought >|out by Mick's, etc.). Actually both Buck's and Micks were owned by the same owners. They both had the same menus, just different names. They just decided to consolidate their restaurant names. They also own Dailey's, City Grill, The Peasant restaurants, and The Country Place in Colony Square. >| 7. Other restaurants I've seen good reviews for: The Coach & Six; Veni >|Vidi Vici (italian, of course); Veni Vidi Vici is no more as it's previous self. It had been bought by one of the local italian restaurant groups. They still call it the same name, but the menu and decor are substantially different. >| And of course, there's the new Hard Rock Cafe' if you're into franchises. *yawn* >| >| Finally, for a late night fast food snack, onion rings at the Varsity >|(across from Georgia Tech) are a must. One of the best parts about the Varsity >|is hearing the lingo the workers use (e.g., "I need a naked dawg walking!"). :) >| As a Tech student, I have gone there twice in all my time here, I was constipated both times, and the V worked its cure on me... 8^) >| Hope this helps! >| -----> kell >|
Rio Bravo (several locations, incl. Buckhead) - good (if not authentic) Mex Rocky's Brick Oven Pizzeria (Peachtree St, close to downtown) - they make their own cheese ! Tortillas (on Ponce de Leon) - it's a dive, but the food's good Mick's (several locations, there are 2 on Peachtree St, one in Lenox Square Mall) - good desserts The Varsity (near Ga. Tech) - if you're in the mood for good & greasy onion rings) Haveli (the street name changes several times, it's Northside at least part of the way) - Indian; they have a tandoori oven Happy eating,
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Susan M. wrote:
>I'll be in Atlanta April 13 - 16 ... any suggestions?
If you don't mind spending money, I highly recommend Ciboulette.. a very nice French place. No reservations.. not cheap, but great food. Also, from the same folks who own the Buckhead DIner (also good), Pano & Paul's and Pricci. Not as expensive as Ciboulette, but very good. Oh yes, Buckhead DIner takes no reservations, either.. expect a long wait unless you go before 5:30.
-- Bill [email removed]For a good cheap southern lunch, check out Deacon Burton's Grill in Inman Park. There are plenty of more tourist oriented places, but this is where real people eat. Strangely enough, there is a good chinese restaurant north of town called HONTO (or something like that). They serve real chinese food -- somewhat different than what you get at the typical chinese restaurant.