me

I am traveling to Atlanta for 2 nights and would like the best restaurant in town. Money is no object.

metoo

I'll make the reservations; bring your credit card & meet me there.

methree

hey, count me in on that too, but i didn't think the varsity accepts credit cards.

Terry

Does location or type of cuisine matter?

sharon

The Four Seasons in Midtown has a restaurant called Park 75 that's really nice. It's on 14th St. There is also a restaurant that was listed in Equire as the best in the US called Seegar's in Buckhead. If you're in a carnivorous mood head to Chops...also in B'head (the same area as Seegar's no less). The Food Studio which is in a warehouse near Ga Tech next to Actor's Express theatre.
Dish, Harvest, or Tavola in Virgina Highlands.
Mumbo Jumbo Downtown.
For romance Bacchnalia on Howell Mill, The Supper Club in Decatur, and Apres Diem in Midtown. There's my list.

L

Brasserie Le Coze in Lennox Square (just north of Buckhead) is decent as well ... begun 10 plus years ago by the Bernadin restaurant folks (the sister and her late brother) in NYC. BTW, I've heard some negatives about Seeger ... evidently the rating as the top USA place 2-3 years ago affected service and food, but perhaps by now they've solved their problems and deserve a second look. If you're interested in Thai, there's a good one on North Highland Avenue a few blocks from Ponce De Leon. The owner's wife has a second Thai place just north of Buckhead, Sawaddee (404-303-16680 , where I ate just after returning from Bangkok ... the food was quite comparable. Have a nice trip to Atlanta, my old stomping grounds. Ciao

T.M.

Many people like Bachanalia but do be prepared to fork over the cash. And make reservations early.

Ritz Carlton downtown also gets high marks.

For something a bit lower in the price range, I suggest Canoe. It's near Buckhead on the Chattahoochee River and serves New American cuisine. Nice atmosphere, great food, top-notch service. I go there for my birthday every year.

steve

Bachanalia, Seegers, Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton Buckhead, Blue Point and Aria are among the current top spots for dining in Atlanta. My personal favorite is Bachanalia.

RB

Another vote for Bacchanalia- cheese selection is outstanding.

Amanda

For outside dining and a modern southern taste of the south try the horseradish grill.