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1. CHR Steak
new
4.7
Exceptional(94)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Gainesville
Booked 10 times today
great menu, from the typical to upscale unusual. All prepared exquisitely and delivered right on que. My wife had a fillet and mushrooms (delicious!). I had the Elk-outstanding! Our server was readily available without being overly present and really helpful and pleasant. Dinner was excellent. We'll be back.
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2. Antebellum
4.8
Exceptional(3075)
$$$$
• Southern • Flowery Branch
Booked 8 times today
Been coming for quite some years and never disappoints, will continue to come.
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3. Little Alley Steak - Buckhead
4.8
Exceptional(5707)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Buckhead
Booked 75 times today
Food was delicious. They have the best steak on town by far.
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4. Cotton Calf Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(2862)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Braselton
Booked 24 times today
the food is always great, the service is outstanding. However, I am disappointed that the green beans have not been put back on the menu - they are my favorite.
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5. Le Colonial - Atlanta
4.7
Exceptional(3399)
$$$$
• Vietnamese • Buckhead
Booked 80 times today
Incredible dinner! Staff was amazing and every dish was better than the next. Very lively yet warm. Couldn’t recommend more!
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6. STK - Atlanta
4.2
Awesome(8588)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Midtown
Booked 100 times today
Great food, great drinks, great server, and most importantly a Great time. Will be back.
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7. Marc Bar & Restaurant
4.1
Excellent(1665)
$$$$
• Steak • Braselton
Booked 17 times today
Food was amazing. Steaks cooked exactly like we wanted. Taste was great. Collin was the best.
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8. Divan Restaurant and Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1820)
$$$$
• Persian • Midtown
Booked 9 times today
I had an amazing time at Divan! I have dined at this establishment several times but this time was different and very memorable. Chavon provided excellent service from beginning to end. She was friendly, attentive, and professional. Her food recommendations for my entree were top tier. I had the Beets Salad and the Duck Confit as my starters. Yum! Harris provided phenomenal service for the Hookah he prepared as apart of our dining experience as well. If you plan to frequent Divan, please ask for Chavon to be your server. She won't disappoint. And Chavon also surprised me with a special birthday dessert that made my day even more magical. 10 out of 10 experience!
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9. Overstory Rooftop Bar. - The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett
4.3
Awesome(510)
$$$$
• International • Duluth
Booked 20 times today
For 2 straight weeks dodging inclement weather I planned to visit again Overstory. Being 1+ hour away. Ms. Ana through the OpenTable messaging provided me with quite simply white glove customer service and communication. When I arrived I thanked her personally as well as the MOD. While at the bar the Alisha, Nina and Kurtis continued the VIP treatment to me as I dined. The food selections were seasoned perfectly and egregiously delicious. I will definitely “run it back” even being 1+hour away. Bravo Zulu ALLCON at Overstory.
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10. Bones
4.9
Exceptional(11199)
$$$$
• Steak • Buckhead
Booked 100 times today
We love Bones and make it a point to visit when in town! Excellent white table service and atmosphere! Always great food and beverage selections! Everything is great and enjoyable!

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  • Emily
    Atlanta •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Damani, Damani, Damani! I can’t say it enough, Damani was amazing! He brought amazing suggestions and all the energy. Request Damani when you come.
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    Rumi's Kitchen - Sandy Springs$$$$• Persian• Sandy Springs
    •
    4.8
  • Margaret
    Atlanta •25 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    the food is always great, the service is outstanding. However, I am disappointed that the green beans have not been put back on the menu - they are my favorite.
    More info
    Cotton Calf Kitchen$$$$• Steakhouse• Braselton
    •
    4.8
  • LisaGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Incredible dinner! Staff was amazing and every dish was better than the next. Very lively yet warm. Couldn’t recommend more!
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    Le Colonial - Atlanta$$$$• Vietnamese• Buckhead
    •
    4.7
  • Robin
    Atlanta •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 29, 2026
    Been coming for quite some years and never disappoints, will continue to come.
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    Antebellum$$$$• Southern• Flowery Branch
    •
    4.8
  • Trent
    Atlanta •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 28, 2026
    I don't write reviews often, but CHR earned this one. We had a birthday celebration, and the staff was extremely warm and inviting throughout the entire experience. Many high-end steakhouses in Atlanta are slacking, and CHR pays attention to every detail. It's not stuck up, but it's extremely nice. Food was fantastic, staff were incredible. Highly recommend and look forward to going back soon.
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    CHR Steak$$$$• Steakhouse• Gainesville
    •
    4.7

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