Best Atlanta cocktail bars to start with.

Sleek Southern outpost of famed NY-based steakhouse chain with cocktails & grilled meats.

American rotisserie fare & live blues are draws at this restaurant in a warehouse with city views.

Contemporary bar with made-to-order sangrias, plus Spanish & Catalan small plates.

Fish are flown in daily for an evolving menu at this lively eatery in an airy, loftlike setting.

Quaint cafe serving South American eats such as empanadas, ceviche, and sandwiches, plus coffee and wine.

No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.

Rooftop beer garden with local brews, creative pub fare & city views from atop Ponce City Market.

Mediterranean fare, cocktails & hookah in a homey, multiroom, multihued space with couches.

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

Stylish modern restaurant featuring shareable Spanish snacks & plates with Moroccan & Indian hints.

Buzzy, relaxed eatery featuring traditional sourdough thin-crust pizza, plus pasta & small plates.

Mexican food & margaritas are accompanied by vibrant decor & gift shop stocked with handmade goods.

Lobster rolls, gumbo, wood-fired oysters & more in a lofty, country-modern space with a raw bar.

Casual pub grub like fish 'n' chips is served at this beer-focused tavern with upstairs Belgian Bar.

Casual bar & restaurant specializes in oysters, lobster bisque & seafood meals, with outdoor dining.

Vibrant, contemporary restaurant serving creative Persian cuisine alongside cocktails & wine.

Old-school chophouse with a dark-wood dining room serving USDA prime aged beef & fresh seafood.

A rotating lineup of beers on tap pairs with hearty American grub at a relaxed tavern with a patio.