5 Star Restaurants in Atlanta

5 Star Restaurants in Atlanta
Atlanta is known for its southern hospitality and numerous entertainment facilities under the city lights. Whether you are planning to jog in Piedmont Park, swim in Olympic Centennial Park or schedule a nature guided walk with the Atlanta Day Hiking company, you will need a place to dine after your outdoor activities. Atlanta consists of five-star restaurants that can accommodate your appetite.

The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille is the 2007 recipient of the ACF Achievement of Excellence Award for chain operators. This five-star restaurant is located one block from the Capital Building. As a guest, you may have a spectacular view of Atlanta's skyline, while dining in the Capital Grille. When you walk in the dining area you will notice rich African mahogany panels, softly lit art deco chandeliers, plush leather furnishings and eye-catching artwork. Wine enthusiasts are offered a wine list of more than 5,000 different bottles to complement your dinner. When you are ready to place your order from the menu, you may desire seared tenderloin with butter, poached lobster, dry aged porter steak or veal chop with roquefort butter. Top off your dinner by ordering a cheesecake with fresh berries or coconut cream pie from the dessert menu.

The Capital Grille
255 E. Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 262-1162
thecapitalgrille.com

Ruth's Chris Steak House

For over 40 years Ruth's Chris Steak House has served savoring cuisine. Ruth's Chris Steak House, located in the Embassy Suites Hotel off Peachtree Road, is the world's largest dining company. Guests can schedule events in one of the eight private dining rooms, which accommodate from 10 to 150 guests. Guests are surrounded by mahogany wood, palm-like greenery and crisp white linens. The chef serves sizzling dishes, such as a New York strip steak, petite filet, fresh lobster and ahi-tuna stack.

Ruth's Chris Steak House
3285 Peachtree Road N. E.
Embassy Suites Buckhead
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 365-0660
ruthschris.com

Taverna Plaka

Taverna Plaka, the "Neighborhood of Gods," serves authentic Mediterranean and Greek cuisine. Located in the Northeast corner of Cheshire Bridge Road, Taverna Plaka was voted "Best Appetizers," "Best Place to Take Visitors" and "Best Patio Dining" in 2008 by Creative Loafing-Atlanta. The Cafe can house 100 guests. At least 200 guests can dine in the Taverna. In addition, the covered patio accommodates 75 guests for dinner. Guests at 10 p.m., can visit Taverna Plaka to experience exotic belly dancing, Mediterranean music played by an in-house DJ and popular Greek beverages. You can taste grilled beef cakes with Tzatziki, orzo pasta in fresh tomato confit, a marinated steak with lemon roasted potatoes or grilled lamb chops served with green beans.

Taverna Plaka
2196 Cheshire Bridge Road N. E.
Atlanta, GA 30324
(404) 636-2284
Taverna Plaka
tavernaplakaatlanta.com

Article Written By Kyla Chele Cambrooke

Kyla Chele Cambrooke has written content and radio commercials since 1999. Her work appears on Real Beauty, Dexknows WEDDINGS and Bed & Breakfast Inns Online. She has been a part of "S.I. KIDS," "People en Espanol," "Association Meetings" and "Stitch." She covers beauty, footwear, weddings and accessories. Cambrooke attended the University of Maryland in the Bachelor of Arts program focusing on communication studies.

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