Dinner & Drinks

Find out what we think about local restaurants, bars and clubs by reading our venue reviews. We'll tell you which locations are great for taking a date, meeting a date, special occasions, and nights out with friends.

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April 28, 2013
Landon Johnson

Atlanta Braves’ baseball is finally here and the crew at RA Sushi is bringing back a fan-favorite to help ring in the new season. The Tomahawk Chop Roll features eight pieces of spicy lobster made with avocado and fresh cucumber, all wrapped in white rice and seaweed. It’s topped with tasty tuna tataki, red beet tempura bits, and a light...

February 27, 2013
Landon Johnson

For years, Fadó Irish Pub has offered Atlanta patrons the complete pub experience: hearty Irish dishes, pints of strong beer and a friendly ambiance inspired by Celtic culture. While traditional menu favorites aren’t going anywhere, Fadó is serving up a new assortment of lighter, sharable snacks perfect for dates or small groups. Want a bite or...

December 12, 2012
Jaime Luckey

Bantam + Biddy, located in Ansley Mall shopping center, blends slow southern cooking with casual, quick service. The result: fast gourmet food – just the ticket for casual first dates or drinks and snacks.

K and I dined a week or so after Bantam & Biddy opened and ordered at the counter. The experience was a tad awkward. We weren’t...

November 12, 2012
Nancy Larksukthom

Ammazza, located in Old Fourth Ward, is a new Italian Neapolitan-style eatery that stays open late, until midnight Monday through Thursday and 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Perfect for late-night cravings. My sister and I were eager to see what the restaurant has to offer.

Although the outside of Ammazza isn’t anything special – a...

August 19, 2012
DN

If you like sushi, you know RA Sushi. If you've enjoyed a meal at RA, you'll enjoy another. It's just that good.

To elevate your sushi + dating experience, RA recently spruced up their dinner and drink menus with new creations from Chef Tai Obata.

New additions include Black Pepper Teriyaki Asian Chicken Wings, Bonfire Shrimp,...

July 05, 2012
Jaime Luckey

JCT Kitchen remains one of my favorite restaurants, so I expected nothing less than perfection from The Optimist, Chef Ford Fry’s newest dining concept. The seafood restaurant exceeded my expectations.

The Optimist shares JCT’s simple understated style, but The Optimist’s dining...

April 30, 2012
Jaime Luckey

My new favorite Italian restaurant is Cucina Asellina located in the 12th & Midtown development on Peachtree Street. The high-top tables. The stuffed olives. The high-energy music. The prosciutto flatbread. The high ceiling. The flavor-rich pasta. So many reasons to return to Cucina Asellina time and again, and return I have several times...