By Carolyn Simpkins
The Best Romantic Restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia
is a city where Southern charm mixes with urban adventure, and it's brimming with diverse restaurant options. This list of five restaurants reflects some classic favorites of the Atlanta dining scene as well as some
romantic restaurants that are off the beaten path.
Shaun's
Shaun's is tucked away near Inman Park, and the windows of the building open up to the neighborhood. Shaun Doty, the chef-owner, uses fresh, local ingredients to put a Southern spin on many classics from different cuisines. The menu rotates daily, but look for gems like the Carolina shrimp and grits or the Georgia trout almandine. The wine list is not long, but you can find something appropriate to accompany your meal. Make a reservation online or by phone.
Shaun's Restaurant
1029 Edgewood Ave., NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
(404) 577-4358
http://www.shaunsrestaurant.com/index.asp
The Sun Dial
A View of Atlanta from the Sun Dial
This restaurant located in the Westin Peachtree Plaza spins 360 degrees every 85 minutes, giving you and your dining partner an exquisite view of the Atlanta skyline. Chef Christian Messier provides seasonal, upscale American cuisine for Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. Try the bacon and horseradish salmon or the chef's daily creation. Make reservations by phone or online.
The Sun Dial
210 Peachtree St., NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 589-7506
http://www.sundialrestaurant.com/index.php
Cafe Alsace
Cafe Alsace is a cozy restaurant that makes well-priced French and Alsatian classics. The interior is quiet and close, with attentive and careful service. The spatzle is rich with butter and cream, and the choucroute garni is a delicious blend of three sausages with sauerkraut and red potatoes.Reservations are taken only for larger parties, so come early, especially for brunch.
Cafe Alsace
121 E. Ponce De Leon Ave.
Decatur, Georgia 30030
(404) 373-5622
http://www.cafealsace.net/
Canoe
Canoe overlooks the Chattahoochee River. With the warm interior of brick and wood decorated with forged-iron vines, Canoe is inviting and pleasingly different for couples who are looking to get away from the city grind. Try the house-smoked salmon appetizer or the slow-roasted rabbit. Canoe also offers an impressive wine list of more than 300 bottles of wine. Call to make a reservation.
Canoe
4199 Paces Ferry Rd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
(770) 432-2663
http://www.canoeatl.com/canoe_content.htm
Bacchanalia
Renowned for its seasonal and organic menu, Bacchanalia uses many ingredients that come straight off the farm of chef/owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison. The four-course prix-fixe menu changes constantly, but it's consistently strong, featuring dishes like a mortadella-stuffed quail served with a Swiss chard consomme. You can make reservations online or by phone, but do it early--their website notes that you can make one up to three months in advance.
Bacchanalia
1198 Howell Mill Rd.
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
(404) 365-0410
http://www.starprovisions.com/
About the Author:
Carolyn Simpkins is a freelance writer and editor specializing in food, history, health, pet care and gardening articles. She currently works as a writing center coordinator and tutor at a small liberal arts college in Atlanta, Georgia. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and women's studies from Agnes Scott College.
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