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  • Agnes & Muriel’s

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    Down-home comfort food just like mom used to make, including buttermilk fried chicken, pork chops with cinnamon apple fritters and red velvet cake. Priority seating. L and D (daily). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

  • Alluvia

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    Classic American fare and a vintage wine list are served in the landmark nightclub, The Cheetah Lounge. Cigar and smoker friendly; valet parking. Dinner is served until 2:30 am. Must be 21 to enter. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

  • Aria

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    Chef Gerry Klaskala presents modernized versions of American comfort food (braised beef short rib, veal osso bucco, slow-roasted duck, etc.) in a lovely, romantic setting. Pastry chef Kathryn A. King’s desserts are to die for. D (M-Sa). (AE, DS, MC, V)

  • Atkins Park

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    Atlanta’s oldest continuously licensed tavern, Atkins Park is half bar/half family-friendly restaurant. The Virginia-Highland location has a play area for the kids and oversized booths for the grown-ups. The menu offers loads of appetizers, sandwiches and salads, plus more upscale offerings like wild Georgia shrimp and grits, pan-roasted Georgia trout and grilled beef tenderloin, and the kids’ menu can’t be beat. L&D (daily). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

  • Atlanta Grill

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    Elegant dining in the Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta. The menu specializes in grilled steaks, chops and seafood, along with Southern-inspired cuisine. A great outdoor veranda overlooks Peachtree Street, while the Cheater’s Booth accommodates up to six in a cozy table with private draperies. Fabulous weekend brunch. Live jazz Tu-Sa from 6-10 pm. B, L and D (daily), Br (Su). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

  • Bacchanalia

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    The contemporary American prix-fixe menu is first class, as are the extensive West Coast wine list and service. On-site Star Provisions has gourmet specialty items and prepared food. D (daily). (AE, DC, MC, V)

  • Blue Ridge Grill

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    Cozy restaurant with an immense stacked-stone fireplace, comfy red leather booths and painted log walls. Specialties include hickory-grilled meats and seafood. L (Su-F), D (daily). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

  • Bluepointe

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    American cuisine with Asian flavors and one of the best cocktail lounges in the city. L (M-F), D (daily). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

    • Pinnacle Building, 3455 Peachtree Rd., 404.237.9070. $$$
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  • Brick Top’s

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    Things are hopping at this Nashville-based restaurant. The menu is comprised of American favorites with a twist—panko-crusted seabass, Ahi tuna burger or BBQ chicken flatbread. Daily homemade soups are also a good bet; favorites include lobster bisque, shrimp gumbo and spicy chili. L and D (daily). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

    • Terminus Building, 3280 Peachtree St., 404.841.2212. $$
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  • Buckhead Diner

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    This glitzy diner offers modern American dining, both in attitude and food. Don’t miss the famous homemade potato chips with warm Maytag blue cheese and James Beard Award-winning white-chocolate banana cream pie. Elton John, Mick Jagger and Matthew McConaughey have all been guests. No reservations. L and D (daily). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

  • Cafe Noir

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    Designed by Jason Wertz, owner of neighboring Wertz Contemporary Gallery, the restaurant and lounge includes plush black velvet banquettes, wall-to-wall black carpet and a glowing black matrix stone bar. The menu offers coffee, spirits and small French- and American-influenced plates. Best of all, French frame film noir movies are projected on 100-year-old brick walls. Now that’s entertainment. D (Tu-Sa). (AE, DS, MC, V)

    • 264 Peters St. SW, Castleberry Hill, 404.223.2999. $$
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  • California Dreaming Restaurant and Bar

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    Quality food at modest prices including baby back ribs, “Pittsburgh-style” steak, prime rib and loads of great sides. L and D (daily). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

    • 1630 Distribution Dr. (I-85 at Old Peachtree Road, Exit 109), Duluth, 770.813.9240. $$
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  • Canoe

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    This romantic restaurant has a wonderful setting on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. Chef Carvel Grant Gould’s menu offers New American fare with a strong emphasis on seasonal specialties and game. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Su). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

  • City Grill

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    Creative cuisine is complemented by an acclaimed wine list in this Downtown stalwart. The building was once home to the Federal Reserve Bank (1912). L (M-F), D (M-Sa). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

  • Corner Café

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    This casual spot offers gourmet fare for breakfast, lunch and take-out. Adjacent Buckhead Bread Co. has fresh breads and pastries. No reservations. B and L (daily). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

  • Craft

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    Chef—and “Top Chef” judge—Tom Colicchio opens the fourth location of his New York-based restaurant that includes outposts in L.A. and Dallas. Helmed by Chef Kevin Maxey (previously the chef de cuisine at Craft Dallas), the a la carte menu is streamlined into sections including first courses, main courses and side dishes, ranging from braised wild spinach and chanterelle mushrooms to polenta and potato gratin.

  • Dailey’s

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    A favorite power lunch spot, this restaurant was voted “Best Restaurant to Visit in Atlanta” by the Major League Baseball Players Association. Dailey’s Downstairs offers entertainment and the signature “Dirty Maytag Martini.” L (M-F), D (daily). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

    • 17 Andrew Young International Blvd., 404.681.3303. $$$
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  • Einstein’s

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    The patio and the awesome location near Piedmont Park are the draws at this popular spot, an Atlanta favorite since 1991. The restaurant occupies three 1920s bungalows; the patio spans the length of the three houses and seats over 200. The first of the three bungalows is a bar and lounge; the second has booth seating, a fireplace and private dining; the third houses the kitchen. Menu favorites include cheese tortellini, tequila shrimp and parmesan-crusted salmon; don’t miss the Bloody Mary Bar at Sunday brunch. L&D (daily). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

  • Five Seasons Brewing Company

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    Seasonal fare and handcrafted beers are served in either the sprawling dining room or in the expansive beer garden at this award-winning brewpub. Pool tables and darts are available, but the real reason to go is for chef/partner David Larworthy’s food. The beer menu changes seasonally; expect to find lots of ales and Belgian-style beers. L (Tu-F), D (daily). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V)

    • The Prado, 5600 Roswell Rd., Sandy Springs, 404.255.5911
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    • 3655 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta, 770.521.5551. $$
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  • Food 101

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    Hearty and sophisticated American cuisine is served in a comfortable environment. The menu includes pot roast, fried chicken, lamb shank and mashed potatoes, plus salads, sandwiches and daily blue plate specials. Try a root beer or black cherry float for dessert. L&D (daily), Br (Sa&Su). (AE, DC, DS, MC, V) L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Su)

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