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"Open since 1931, this historic venue has hummed at the heart of Buckhead’s nightlife for nearly 90 years. 10.5 Miles from Hotel Colee. 3110 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305"
"Hosting themed nights Wednesday through Saturday such as ladies’ night, hip-hop party and EDM shows, Opera continuously draws a fun crowd. Watch the entire club scene atop the VIP booths on the second level that mimic the authentic opera boxes from the club’s original days as an actual opera house. It is no wonder Opera was named one of the top five nightclubs in the nation by the Nightclub and Bar Association."
"One of Buckhead’s best-kept secrets opened in August 2018 in Phipps Plaza. Grand Lux Cafe is from the same people that brought us the Cheesecake Factory. The funky decor and bold menu has been a strong selling point for Buckhead’s wealthy crowds looking to find something new to eat."
"3500 Peachtree Rd NE #2093, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 504-2961. One of Buckhead’s best-kept secrets opened in August 2018 in Phipps Plaza and has been packing them in every since. Grand Lux Cafe is from the same people that brought us the Cheesecake Factory."
"3500 Peachtree Rd NE #2093, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 504-2961. One of Buckhead’s best-kept secrets opened in August 2018 in Phipps Plaza. Grand Lux Cafe is from the same people that brought us the Cheesecake Factory."
"White Windmill is a Korean bakery with locations in both Doraville and Duluth. The bakery offers an impressive array of treats, including flavored coffee and tea lattes, breads, and French and Asian pastries. Try not to over indulge in all of the samples here."
"Helmed by the estimable Chef Alexander Busch, Sear is the signature restaurant of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis hotel and specializes in fire-cooked American fare, fresh seafood, and seasonal creations. This Atlanta staple features a comfortable lounge with a fire-inspired ambiance and a creative menu of innovative cuisine that includes Low Country barbecued shrimp with tasso ham or lamb tenderloin with a lima bean-mint purée, along with freshly prepared salads and baked flatbreads. The bar offers an extensive list of handcrafted cocktails, over 100 varieties of local and international wines, and more than 20 unique and local Bourbon selections."
"265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303(404) 586-6134. Sear, located inside the Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta, offers the opulence and style to help you impress that special someone. After a fresh redesign and menu remake, Sear gives its guests reimagined dishes and an artsy atmosphere tailor made for couples."
"McKinnon’s Louisiane Restaurant has been a Cajun mainstay for over four decades. Located at , McKinnon’s is the place to go for Louisiana-style Bourbon Street Scallops, crabmeat au gratin and more. Here’s what one reviewer says about McKinnon’s: “We recently enjoyed an entertaining evening with a group an McKinnon’s."
"Billy McKinnon quit his job as a stockbroker at 35 to pursue his first true love: cooking. He apprenticed at the famous Galatoire’s in New Orleans, LA, before moving to Atlanta in 1972 to open McKinnon’s. Located in a Buckhead strip center, this unassuming restaurant has a refreshing lack of pretense."
"Five years after they opened Kimball House, the team behind the now-iconic Decatur oysters-and-cocktail depot launched a second concept. Gracefully situated in the southwest corner of Krog Street Market, Watchman’s is the lighthearted and breezy yang to Kimball House’s dark and moody yin. All the seafood, from oysters to crudo to the whole-fish entree, is sustainably sourced from the South."
"Watchman’s Seafood & Spirits is a favorite haunt at Krog Street Market. The space opened in early January 2019 and specializes in oysters and strong drinks. The people behind Watchman’s are the same ones that took Kimball House in Decatur to national prominence."
"Empire State South is an upmarket Southern eatery helmed by celebrity chef Hugh Acheson that serves a market-driven menu of farm-to-table fare and a seductive wine and cocktail program. The destination restaurant in Midtown features an elegant dining room and a charming terrace and a bocce court ringed by Adirondacks, where guests can relax while enjoying a game. This rustic-hip bistro serves imaginative New Southern fare with dishes like fried chicken, bacon marmalade and pimento cheese on a biscuit, and farm eggs on crispy rice with beef and mushroom sausage, shiitake, and corn."
"If you are looking for a bit of bocce ball and contemporary Southern dining under one roof, Empire State South is the place for you. Part of James Beard award-winning chef Hugh Acheson’s restaurant group, the food is on point. If your budget won’t stretch to the steep evening prices, visit for breakfast or lunch."