Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Atlanta, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Atlanta has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Atlanta using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

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#30. Kyma

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (499 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3085 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-2624
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#29. McKendrick's Steak House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (406 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4505 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30346
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#28. Pasta Da Pulcinella

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (407 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1123 Peachtree Walk NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3950
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#27. Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (545 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: African, Ethiopian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3086 Briarcliff Rd NE Across the street from the CDC, Atlanta, GA 30329-2654
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#26. Agave

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (507 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 242 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-2300
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#25. Barcelona Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (453 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 240 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307-5609
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#24. Lure

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (484 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1106 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3612
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#23. Poor Calvin's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (696 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 510 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-3411
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#22. Cooks & Soldiers

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (293 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: European, Spanish
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 691 14th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#21. Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,564 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3101 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-2507
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. St. Cecilia

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (357 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3455 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326-3254
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#19. Aria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (417 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 490 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-3301
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#18. Kevin Rathbun Steak

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (479 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 154 Krog St NE Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30307-2439
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#17. The Optimist

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (969 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 914 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-0518
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#16. Chops & Lobster Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (862 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 70 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305-1302
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#15. Bacchanalia

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (411 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1198 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-5626
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#14. South City Kitchen Midtown

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,952 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3649
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#13. Nan Thai Fine Dining

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (484 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Asian, Thai
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1350 Spring St NW Ste 1, Atlanta, GA 30309-2864
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#12. Eight Sushi Lounge

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (197 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Japanese, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 930 Howell Mill Rd NW Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30318-5627
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#11. La Tavola

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (371 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 992 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306-3669
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#10. Bone's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,021 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-2508
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#9. Wisteria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (377 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 471 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307-1428
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#8. Pricci

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (516 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 500 Pharr Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-3427
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#7. Nikolai's Roof

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (570 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 255 Courtland St NE Fl 30th, Atlanta, GA 30303
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#6. Ray's in the City

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,501 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 240 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303-1340
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. Blue Ridge Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (386 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1261 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327-2305
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#4. Canoe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,204 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339-5750
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#3. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (797 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 255 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#2. La Grotta Ristorante Italiano

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (408 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 2637 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305-3667
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#1. Ray's on the River

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,351 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 6700 Powers Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30339-2939
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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