Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Downtown

96 restaurants available nearby

1. Ray's in the City

4.6

Exceptional(6952)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 97 times today

Ray's in the City offers seafood flown-in-daily, prime steaks & chops, an award-winning wine list, hand-crafted cocktails, and a professional service staff. We look forward to serving you!

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2. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

4.3

Awesome(2041)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint is the continuation of a deep history of music, food, drink and socializing in the South. Located in the former Macy’s building in the heart of downtown Atlanta at the iconic 200 Peachtree St. address, Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint brings to the city a place to relax while enjoying live entertainment and exceptional cuisine. A per person entertainment fee will be applied to your bill, this does not apply on Sunday's. Historically, juke joints originated in the rural outskirts of many southern towns to give African American communities a place to kick back and unwind after a long week of work. Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint represents diverse culture, featuring music across all genres and popular hits throughout American history. An imaginative menu makes Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint a staple in Atlanta’s downtown restaurant scene and the allure of traditional juke joints is showcased in the restaurant’s design.

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3. Hard Rock Cafe - Atlanta

3.6

Very Good(1567)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 149 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

4. The Optimist

4.7

Exceptional(9121)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 83 times today

The Optimist brings a seaside fish camp experience to landlocked Atlantans. The ever-changing menu features high-quality, sustainable seafood masterfully paired with fresh, local ingredients. From sophisticated, daily-catch dishes to crudos and beachside classics, chef-owner Ford Fry’s the Optimist transports guests to their favorite coastal haunts.

5. TWO urban licks

4.7

Exceptional(12124)

Price: Expensive

• American • Poncey-Highland

Booked 53 times today

TWO Urban Licks' incredible wood-fired cuisine, live rotating rotisseries, unique 26 foot wine on tap barrel wall (the first in the country!), funky live blues, Beltline views and the "wow" design centered around the floor to ceiling Todd Murphy painting lit by a gas lamp wall make TWO truly one of a kind.The innovative, domestic and international, wine program consists solely of stainless steel barrels of wine displayed in a 26 foot, glass and steel, temperature controlled tower situated prominently in the restaurant. The Bar also boasts 4 in house draft cocktails, infusions and a state of the art beer program. TWO has garnered an abundance accolades including Conde Nast Traveler's "Hot List", Bon Appetit's "Hot 50 Tables" and one of Rachael Ray's "favorite restaurants" in the country by Instyle Magazine. Nominated locally year after year as "Best Restaurant Scene" and "best place to take an out of towner", guests keep coming back for dinner and weekend brunch!

6. 9 Mile Station

4.6

Exceptional(609)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 23 times today

9 Mile Station is located right off the Atlanta Beltline on the rooftop of Atlanta's historic Ponce City Market. Offering creative American grill cuisine with regional influences, our menus change regularly based on seasonality and product availability. The 9 Mile Station dining room incorporates an open-style kitchen where you can observe our chefs during your visit. Enjoy one of the best views of the Atlanta Skyline with our unrivaled cocktails here on The Roof at Ponce City Market!

7. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(5624)

Price: Moderate

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 81 times today

For over 40 years, Murphy's has ranked among Atlanta's best restaurants, famous for best brunch and creative lunch and dinner cuisine. Chef Matt McCarthy creates seasonal American menus with small plates to share, salads, and favorite entrees: Brisket, Salmon, Roasted Chicken, and Steaks. Our in-house Pastry Chef Kassie Ruffin, creates fresh pastries and desserts. Our retail wine shop provides outstanding wines to diners by the glass or bottle at value prices, with wine tastings, wine flight happy hours and wine dinners weekly and monthly. The decor combines exposed-brick walls with French café doors to divide tables among quiet spaces ideal for conversation, either inside the cozy dining room or outside on the patio. Valet parking during peak hours. Private dining available. Our Patio seating is first come, first served and seats only parties of 4 or less. Requests for patio seating are not guaranteed. Inclement weather will also cause us to close all patio seating.

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8. Marcus Bar & Grille

4.5

Awesome(1284)

Price: Moderate

• American • Old Fourth Ward

Booked 54 times today

Marcus Bar & Grille is a vibrant, funky neighborhood restaurant dreamt up by Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Out of a gorgeous open kitchen featuring a wood-fired grill and oven, Marcus B&G serves elevated comfort classics and ambitious signature dishes. Taking cues from the history of Atlanta and the Old Fourth Ward, the space is built to celebrate community, music, and great food & drink.

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9. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(7010)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 51 times today

Humble foods with a surprising sophistication are exactly what South City Kitchen Midtown fries up daily. The buzz of Atlanta and the warmth of Southern hospitality combine to convey the story of the new South. As you’re welcomed around the table, their exhibition-style kitchen prepares elevated down-home classics, like she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and buttermilk fried chicken that has found itself in Yelp’s Top Five Best Fried Chicken in the nation.

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10. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Atlanta (CNN Center)

4.0

Excellent(4408)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Visit McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks in Atlanta's exclusive and interactive entertainment venue, the CNN Center, also home to the luxurious Omni Hotel and Cable News Network's global headquarters. Visitors and locals can visit the 21 acre Centennial Olympic Park - home to the 1996 World Olympics, the World Congress Center, the State Farm Arena, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coke Museum, and the Georgia Dome, all conveniently located next to McCormick & Schmick's.From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations.As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes.

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Lana
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Definitely recommend, food was fantastic and service was excellent
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The OptimistPrice: Expensive• Seafood• West Midtown
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4.7
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Margaret
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always fantastic dining experience. Truly unique ATL experience. They were in the O4W / Poncey Highlands before it was the coolest place to be. The salmon chips are delicious!
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TWO urban licksPrice: Expensive• American• Poncey-Highland
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4.7
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Kareem
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Rays in the city is one of my favorite spots in Atlanta. The service is great, even on the weekends when busy. You are always treated as if you matter to the business which is rare in Atlanta. Food is always great, this is my go to for a really good steak in the city, everyone else over prices and serves horrible cuts of meat. Our server was absolutely patient, professional, and accommodating in every way. Can’t wait to return!
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Ray's in the CityPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.6
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tiffany
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing dining experience! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our food was amazing and the music was the cherry on top of our overall experience. Highly recommended
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Sweet Georgia's Juke JointPrice: Moderate• Southern• Downtown
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4.3
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TomVIP
Vancouver / British Columbia •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 6, 2025
Waited a long time between drinks, server no where to be found, and it was not busy. The fresh vegetables choice was green beans, I personally, would have preferred anything else.
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Hard Rock Cafe - AtlantaPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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3.6

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1. Ray's in the City

2. Sweet Georgia's Juke Joint

3. Hard Rock Cafe - Atlanta

4. The Optimist

5. TWO urban licks

6. 9 Mile Station

7. Murphy's

8. Marcus Bar & Grille

9. South City Kitchen Midtown

10. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Atlanta (CNN Center)

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