Great Restaurants for Large Groups in Atlanta
Published April 10, 2025
Last Updated May 28, 2025
Atlanta is a great place to meet new friends and connect with old ones. What better way to hang with friends than at restaurants that cater to large groups? Party of five? No problem. How about 20? Ditto.
Check out some of the best Atlanta restaurants for large groups, no matter the occasion.
5Church Midtown
Located at Colony Square in Midtown, 5Church can handle an intimate dinner party or a gala for 250. Known for its dishes such as hazelnut crushed salmon, lamb burgers and filet mignon, the 5Church menu offers elevated bites to enjoy. The restaurant’s inviting bar and picturesque decor is a great backdrop for any occasion. There is a private room and a bar upstairs with a rooftop view.
Where: 1197 Peachtree St. NE
Bones
A local favorite for business lunches and dinner parties with a plethora of accolades, Bones Restaurant is located in Buckhead. The staff makes you feel at home right away. Private dining options can accommodate groups from 8 to 65 people. The variety of private rooms and spaces are perfect to seal the deal, toast a promotion or just get together with friends for some of the best steak in town.
Where: 3130 Piedmont Road NE
Brasserie Margot
Located inside the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta in Midtown, this restaurant is all about French elegance, making it a great choice for a special celebration. The space available for private events pairs Parisian sophistication with Atlanta’s vibrant energy. With oysters, filet mignon and caviar on the menu, it’s easy to make memories here.
Where: 75 Fourteenth St. NE
Capolinea
Capolinea at the Signia by Hilton Atlanta Hotel provides a sleek and modern dining experience. You’ll find elevated Italian dishes and even a martini trolley. Capolinea offers a private dining room that seats up to 18 guests, perfect for celebrating a major milestone. Take over the outdoor patio with up to 36 guests for views you won’t forget.
Where: 159 Northside Dr. NW
City Winery
City Winery is the perfect place to have a glass of wine, listen to live music and relax. It’s also a popular place for a party, whether it’s for nine or several hundred of your pals. The winery is Atlanta’s only fully functioning winery and offers wine experiences guided by City Winery’s wine experts. From corporate events to galas to bar and bat mitzvahs, City Winery is ready to host events of all sizes. You can choose from a full buyout (500 reception), the Main Venue (225 seated, 300 reception), Barrel Aging Room (60 seated, 80 reception) and the Tasting Room (35 reception).
Where: 650 North Ave. NE
Der Biergarten
Nestled between Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame and Georgia Aquarium, Der Biergarten is an old-fashioned German beer garden, which means it’s the perfect place for large parties to sit back, munch on a pretzel and raise a stein. Der Biergarten features a white tablecloth dining room, an alley with Foosball and table shuffleboard, and an indoor/outdoor beer garden. It’s located near Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena in Downtown so it is perfect for start or ending an evening.
Where: 300 Marietta St. NW
Miller Union
Miller Union has a rustic but modern vibe, which is perfect for a gathering of friends for fun or work. The restaurant is heavy on Southern cooking with a wine list that focuses on producers with sustainable farming practices. When you walk in, the restaurant features a large bar and several tables, and there are a few rooms in the back for groups to enjoy the outstanding cuisine and each other’s company. Bring a large group here for a variety of reasons.
Where: 999 Brady Ave. NW
Nan Thai Buckhead
As one of Atlanta’s top Thai restaurants, this upscale and welcoming restaurant offers family-style portions perfect for sharing. Chef’s selection menu items include Panang wagyu beef cheeks, khao mok ped featuring slow-cooked duck leg and pad Thai kung with sautéed shrimp.
Where: 3050 Peachtree Road
Neighbors Pub
Neighbors Pub couldn’t be better named. This Virginia Highland restaurant is perfect for neighbors, friends and soon-to-be-friends to sit outside on the patio and watch the world go by – while sipping beer and munching on nachos and wings. Get a group of friends and play Skee-Ball, shuffleboard and darts, watch TV on 18 sets or play trivia on Thursdays. Or just relax on the people — and pet-friendly — patio that accommodates 250 people – or dogs.
Where: 752 North Highland Ave. NE
No Mas! Cantina
Located in the Castleberry Hill area near Mercedes-Benz Stadium, No Más! Cantina is perfect for any type of get-together. The Mexican eatery features an artisan market and lots of rooms to enjoy great food. The restaurant can handle gatherings of up to 500 people. No Mas! is an excellent choice for family gatherings, retirement parties, life celebrations, rehearsal dinners and corporate events.
Where: 180 Walker St. SW
The Optimist
The Optimist is Ford Fry’s seaside fish camp that has garnered international acclaim. With fresh oysters from the Alabama coast and Maine sea scallops, the Optimist, located on the Westside, has much to offer. The Optimist has an open floor plan and private rooms. Or you and your party can eat on the picnic table outside.
Where: 914 Howell Mill Road
TWO Urban Licks
TWO Urban Licks is located on the Atlanta Beltline and offers an amazing view of the city. What a lot of people don’t know is that it has a private room – with a table-long water feature – where friends can have a great time in private. You can’t go wrong ordering the salmon chips or wood charred Spanish octopus, smoked pork belly lettuce wraps and smoked brisket.
Where: 820 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Yebo Beach Haus
The cozy atmosphere at Yebo Beach Haus is great for a group of friends hanging out or celebrating. Serving New American Coastal Cuisine, Yebo features dishes that blend American flavors with international influences. The private dining room, seating up to 20, transports guests to a chic beach bungalow. Or takeover the courtyard patio surrounded by lush greenery.
Where: 56 East Andrews Dr. NW
Your 3rd Spot
Your 3rd Spot makes for a fun and entertaining experience, no matter who you’re with. With more than 100 games available, along with bowling, darts and corn hole, you’ll find time flies when you’re here. Your 3rd Spot is great for corporate events to create a new form of team building. There’s a cabana-style space in the center of the 27,000-square-foot venue, which is great for smaller groups. Or buyout the whole space for up to 2,000 guests. There are sharable bites, along with cocktail towers to enjoy.
Where: 400 Chattahoochee Row NW
Looking for restaurants that can host even larger groups? Click here for a full list of the best Atlanta restaurants for parties of 20 or more.
Journalist Mary Welch writes business and lifestyle stories for local and national publications.
A Chicago transplant, Taylor loves exploring what makes Atlanta the place to be. Name a popular festival, food hall or brewery to check out and she will be there.
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