9 top date night restaurants in Atlanta

There are only a handful of Trader Vic’s, the iconic tiki restaurant chain, left in the world, and one of them is in the basement of the Hilton Atlanta. If you’re looking for an off-the-beaten-path date night, look no further.

When you really want to impress your date, you take them to Atlas. Located in the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead, Atlas is a sophisticated American restaurant complete with an exquisite chef’s menu executed by chef Freddy Money and art on the walls from the Lewis collection. It’s also home to one of Atlanta’s most exclusive wine lists (request to see the Madeira cart for a post-dinner drink).

It’s easy to forget that you’re in Buckhead when you’re at Anis. The romantic French restaurant is located on a quiet neighborhood street in a former home. Expect dishes reminiscent of Provence, such as salad Niçoise and beef au poivre.

For couples looking for a staycation situation, The Betty located at the Kimpton Sylvan should be on the itinerary. You don’t have to stay at the hotel, of course, but your visit could include stops at the Willow Bar (think garden party) and St. Julep (think rooftop drinks).

A trip to Bali would be great, but a dinner at WIN might be the next best thing. The Buckhead restaurant serves up Indonesian fare such as Bali-style grilled fish with mahi-mahi, cherry tomato salsa, shallots, and seasonal veggies.

You don’t have to be part of the “in” crowd to dine at Bones, located in Buckhead, but your date will think you are if you bring them here. Bones opened in 1979 and has since been luring people in with the promise of succulent steak in a plush atmosphere that now reads as upscale vintage.