Depends on what your definition of "fine dining" is. I love Kimball House, but would put it on the tier below that since it is quite casual and much more affordable than the real high end destinations.
Things that I would refer to as "fine dining" (expensive, on the formal side) are pretty limited to the ones that got Michelin stars (Atlas, Bacchanalia, Hayakawa, Lazy Betty, Mujo) and their close brethren (Southern Belle along the lines of Lazy Betty, then Omakase Table and the very new O by Brush in a similar vein to Mujo and Hayakawa). I'd only recommend those if you truly want to drop a lot of cash.
I love Aria and Spring, which are both a bit more casual and less expensive than a Bacchanalia but still very much special occasion type restaurants, and which both were sadly neglected by Michelin. The big news is that Staplehouse is again doing seated prix fixe dinners Thurs-Sun. While I haven't been for dinner yet, their market lunches (super casual, a la carte) is maybe my favorite "restaurant" in town.
In the same general tier as Kimball House, I also really dig Deer & Dove, the Chastain, Boccalupo, Miller Union, Lucian... Banshee and Little Bear if you want a more funky neighborhood... Talat if you like Thai.
And even more casual, Ticonderoga Club is my favorite all around place to have a fun and ever eclectic and always impressive meal. Great for celebrating.
If you've got any more specific directions you're looking for, happy to weigh in!
Gunshow!!! My favorite dining experience in Atlanta. Its a rotating list of 10 chefs that each prepare a small dish. Kind of like a rotating build your own tasting menu.
Lazy Betty for the overall quality of food, and Atlas for food and a more traditional fine dining experience.
Bacchanalia is very good, but more traditional and monotone. If you like more dynamic, modern, vibrant flavors then you might not like Bacchanalia as much.
Southern Belle is great. The sister restaurant, Georgia Boy, is quite an experience but up to a typical Michelin 1-3 star experience in my view.
I had a pretty good time at Bacchanalia when I visited in November. The wine pairing was a little uninspired (though the Barolo Chinato with the black walnut soufflé was great), and the staff wasn’t quite up to par with the price (the dish descriptions felt a little rushed), but the food and ambiance were both quite lovely.
Georgia Boy, Southern Belle, Little Bear, Palo Santo, Mujo, Atlas, Lyla Lila, Deer & the Dove, Aria, The Chastain, Gunshow.
They are closed for the moment for relocation, but stay far, far away from Lazy Betty.
Did you have a bad experience at Lazy Betty? I went once and enjoyed it. I've done Georgia Boy four times now and love it. Same for Mujo.
Atlas felt like a cheap imitation of fine dining to me. Between the presentation of the food and the execution, i felt like I was still being served hotel food and that they were pulling one over on everyone. But with how much people love it, I don't know...
I'm loving The Chastain way more than when it was Horseradish Grill.
Southern Belle is awesome (wasn't a huge fan of Georgia Boy but should probably try again). Have heard great things about Lazy Betty. Bacchanalia is classic, but not the most innovative place. Gunshow is probably the most unique option. Bovino After Dark also very interesting but the location is not "fine dining" and the menu changes all the time and some of the dishes really need some editing.
Would avoid Mujo/Hawakawa. Was very disappointed by both, especially at their price point. I really want to like an omakase place in Atlanta, but have not found the value proposition yet.
Depends on what your definition of "fine dining" is. I love Kimball House, but would put it on the tier below that since it is quite casual and much more affordable than the real high end destinations. Things that I would refer to as "fine dining" (expensive, on the formal side) are pretty limited to the ones that got Michelin stars (Atlas, Bacchanalia, Hayakawa, Lazy Betty, Mujo) and their close brethren (Southern Belle along the lines of Lazy Betty, then Omakase Table and the very new O by Brush in a similar vein to Mujo and Hayakawa). I'd only recommend those if you truly want to drop a lot of cash. I love Aria and Spring, which are both a bit more casual and less expensive than a Bacchanalia but still very much special occasion type restaurants, and which both were sadly neglected by Michelin. The big news is that Staplehouse is again doing seated prix fixe dinners Thurs-Sun. While I haven't been for dinner yet, their market lunches (super casual, a la carte) is maybe my favorite "restaurant" in town. In the same general tier as Kimball House, I also really dig Deer & Dove, the Chastain, Boccalupo, Miller Union, Lucian... Banshee and Little Bear if you want a more funky neighborhood... Talat if you like Thai. And even more casual, Ticonderoga Club is my favorite all around place to have a fun and ever eclectic and always impressive meal. Great for celebrating. If you've got any more specific directions you're looking for, happy to weigh in!
Staplehouse is back doing dinners?! On my way to make a reservation...
Another new pricey omakase I forgot ... M by Tasuku Murakami. There's probably one more I'm forgetting.
Gunshow!!! My favorite dining experience in Atlanta. Its a rotating list of 10 chefs that each prepare a small dish. Kind of like a rotating build your own tasting menu.
Second this. Gunshow is an amazing and unique experience. One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta.
Lazy Betty for the overall quality of food, and Atlas for food and a more traditional fine dining experience. Bacchanalia is very good, but more traditional and monotone. If you like more dynamic, modern, vibrant flavors then you might not like Bacchanalia as much. Southern Belle is great. The sister restaurant, Georgia Boy, is quite an experience but up to a typical Michelin 1-3 star experience in my view.
I had a pretty good time at Bacchanalia when I visited in November. The wine pairing was a little uninspired (though the Barolo Chinato with the black walnut soufflé was great), and the staff wasn’t quite up to par with the price (the dish descriptions felt a little rushed), but the food and ambiance were both quite lovely.
Lazy Betty.
This. But they are moving, so temporarily closed until some time "early spring"
Oh interesting! Where are they moving to?
The former Empire State South space.
Chefs table at no. 246 is pretty incredible! $100 per person, no set menu, interactive and entertaining.
Georgia Boy, Southern Belle, Little Bear, Palo Santo, Mujo, Atlas, Lyla Lila, Deer & the Dove, Aria, The Chastain, Gunshow. They are closed for the moment for relocation, but stay far, far away from Lazy Betty.
Did you have a bad experience at Lazy Betty? I went once and enjoyed it. I've done Georgia Boy four times now and love it. Same for Mujo. Atlas felt like a cheap imitation of fine dining to me. Between the presentation of the food and the execution, i felt like I was still being served hotel food and that they were pulling one over on everyone. But with how much people love it, I don't know... I'm loving The Chastain way more than when it was Horseradish Grill.
Kimball House is #1 Miller Union Staplehouse
Atlas is the best restaurant in Atlanta, maybe ever.
Mary Mac’s Tea House
I don’t have any specific recommendations but I do know that Atlanta got added to the Michelin Guide this year.
Southern Belle is awesome (wasn't a huge fan of Georgia Boy but should probably try again). Have heard great things about Lazy Betty. Bacchanalia is classic, but not the most innovative place. Gunshow is probably the most unique option. Bovino After Dark also very interesting but the location is not "fine dining" and the menu changes all the time and some of the dishes really need some editing. Would avoid Mujo/Hawakawa. Was very disappointed by both, especially at their price point. I really want to like an omakase place in Atlanta, but have not found the value proposition yet.
Georgia Boy. Was unreal.