Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Atlanta

OpenTable

Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Atlanta? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mujo

4.9

4.9 (9)

$50 and over

Japanese

West Midtown

About the restaurant

Mujō is a one MICHELIN star, intimate, omakase-only tasting menu experience serving modern edomae sushi led by Executive Chef J. Trent Harris. Our menu changes daily and reflects the best seasonal ingredients available, as well as fish flown in directly from Japan. The experience consists of a series of small plates and a progression of seasonal nigiri. We are inspired by the Japanese concept of ichi-go ichi-e, 一期一会, or “one time, one meeting. Our goal is not to recreate the sushiya of Japan, but to offer an experience that represents who and where we are, while respecting and honoring the traditions of edomae sushi. Inspired by the concept of omotenashi, but rooted in southern hospitality.

Top review

JenniferVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Are you wondering if you should take the plunge and spend this much money on dinner? The answer is a resounding yes.

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Experience

Sushi Counter - Seasonal Omakase

Experience

Private Dining Room - Seasonal Omakase

Silla Del Toro - Toco Hills

4.9

4.9 (28)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

North Druid Hills

About the restaurant

Silla Del Toro, a new tapas restaurant in Toco Hills | Atlanta, invites you to experience the flavors of Spain. Sharing is encouraged over a variety of small and large plates, alongside Spanish-inspired cocktails and an extensive wine list. The restaurant caters to both intimate gatherings and larger groups, offering a private dining room. Located in the Toco Hills Shopping Center, the restaurant has a large parking area directly in front of the location.

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AndyVIP

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

Great find. Tapas are excellent, cocktails esp old fashioned are good, service is exceptional. Clearly we fell in love with Silla Del Toro. You will, too.

Fadó Irish Pub - Midtown Atlanta

4.8

4.8 (201)

$30 and under

Pub

Midtown

About the restaurant

We focus on gathering and connecting our neighborhood. The city's best pint of Guinness alongside a brilliant European and craft beer lineup, housemade cocktails and a from scratch kitchen. Your place for English Premier League soccer, NFL and College Football.

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John

Dined 6 days ago

We enjoyed a great meal--and also the lively ambiance

Campagnolo

4.8

4.8 (882)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown

About the restaurant

Conveniently located in midtown Atlanta, Campagnolo’s is a beautiful, intimate Italian restaurant with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant offers both indoor seating with private booths and an outdoor patio that spills out to the open road. The menu at Campagnolo’s features a number of Italian staples, including fantastic fresh salads,hearty pasta dishes and mouth-watering entrees. This restaurant also features an indoor bar that serves delicious cocktails and exotic drinks, as well as wine and sodas for every type of guest.

Come visit us on Wednesday nights when our bottles of wine are half price. Don't miss our superb brunch served every Saturday and Sunday at 10am. This restaurant is open Mondays through Sundays.

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Lisa

Dined 2 days ago

Have dined many times. Always an amazing experience with delicious food. Our favorite place to eat in Atlanta!

Hopstix

4.8

4.8 (625)

$30 and under

Asian

Chamblee

About the restaurant

Hopstix is a brewpub located in downtown Chamblee. Our goal is to be the first brewpub in Georgia to focus on Asian-Fusion cuisine. Hopstix boasts Robata Grill, Raw Bar and Beer Bar, a dining area that sits up to 85 people, and a 1100sf private room with a 12'x12' full view glass garage door that brings outdoor inside.

Robata originates from a centuries-old country style cooking by northern Japanese fishermen around a communal hearth (Irori) that serves both as a cooking area and a source of heat, found on the northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido.

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heather

Dined 5 days ago

Hopstix has a great menu with a wide variety of choices. Service is always friendly and it’s always fun to try several plates.

Bold Monk Brewing Co

4.8

4.8 (723)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Underwood Hills

About the restaurant

The Bold Monk Brewing Co. is a place where people are encouraged to engage, celebrate, and reflect. Our artful dining and gathering spaces, both indoor and outdoor, as well as our thoughtful food and beverage menus, are all purposely designed to promote harmony and a shared spirit of joy. We are grateful for the addition of the Bold Monk to our intimate group of restaurants, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed bringing it to reality.
— In hope and faith, Cindy and Alan LeBlanc, Brewed to Serve Restaurant Group

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mac

Dined 5 days ago

Great friendly service, deriscious food and good beer. Cool place.

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Valentine's Date Night Menu

Crust & Craft - McDonough

4.8

4.8 (100)

$30 and under

Italian

McDonough

About the restaurant

FRESH PIZZA IN THE HEART OF MCDONOUGH
Crust & Craft. Redefining how Georgians enjoy Pizza, Beer, & Cocktails in the heart of McDonough.

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LauraVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, good value, cosy atmosphere, pleasant service.

El Malo

4.8

4.8 (93)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Reynoldstown

About the restaurant

At El Malo, we take your pleasure seriously. Invited are those for whom forbidding is forbidden; sanctum for the jewels of nightlife to fluoresce – The nowhere you’d rather be

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AndreVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The food menu was very small but good! Very nice vibes!

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Experience

Late Night Table Reservations

Mikata

4.8

4.8 (33)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Dunwoody

About the restaurant

New Japanese Hot Spot Located in Dunwoody! World Class Chefs From Around The World Bringing an Exotic Flare Straight To Your Table.

Located At The State Farm Building In Dunwoody. Restaurant and Parking Are Located Off Hammond On The Back Side Of The State Farm Building. Parking Garage Located at 1111 Hammond Dr.

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SharonVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We opted to dine at the sushi bar rather than wait for our table and so glad we did. We were attended to very quickly. Our waiter was fantastic. Made recommendations and was very attentive. The sushi came out quickly and was very good. We’ll definitely be back.

Rreal Tacos - Buckhead

4.7

4.7 (38)

$30 and under

Mexican

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Catalina

Dined 5 days ago

The food and drinks were excellent! The service was outstanding, and the company we had was wonderful.