Ultimate Guide to Restaurants in Buckhead Atlanta

By Muriel Vega

Published May 22, 2026

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Buckhead has a well-earned reputation as Atlanta’s upscale dining destination — steak houses, white tablecloth restaurants and business dinners are all part of the territory here. But there’s more to the neighborhood than that. Alongside the classic fine dining, you’ll find award-winning newcomers, casual neighborhood spots and genuinely exciting dining that doesn’t require a jacket or an expense account. Whether you’re stopping in after a visit to the Atlanta History Center or just passing through, here are a few places worth adding to your list.

Atlas

Atlas is the kind of restaurant that makes a night out feel like a genuine occasion. Located inside the St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead, this One MICHELIN Star restaurant, led by chef Freddy Money, offers one of the city’s most elegant dining experiences. The menu offers both an à la carte option and an eight-course tasting menu for $250, and the kitchen changes with the seasons. No matter what you order, make sure the black truffle gnocchi is part of the meal — it’s small, buttery and one of the best bites in Buckhead.

The Chastain

One of the best ways to start a morning in Buckhead is on the patio at The Chastain, with views of Chastain Memorial Park right across the street. The restaurant holds a MICHELIN Green Star and recommendation, and the atmosphere is relaxed and neighborhood-friendly rather than formal. Coffee and a pastry from acclaimed pastry chef Christian Castillo is a solid morning move — the baked goods are influenced by the chef’s Argentine roots and whatever is in season locally. If Atlanta is in peach season, the fruit-stuffed croissants are a must. The TC Cheeseburger is worth the visit on its own — two thin patties, shredded lettuce, house pickles and caramelized onions on a soft buttery bun.

Delbar Buckhead

The best thing about Delbar is how communal the atmosphere feels inside this Middle Eastern restaurant. The roasted carrot salad, exclusive to the Buckhead location, is one of the more interesting starters on the menu — rainbow carrots, bulgur, feta, candied pistachios and pickled raisins come together in a perfect bite. If you’re coming for brunch, don’t miss the kookoo sabzi, a Persian-style herb frittata.

Le Bon Nosh

Le Bon Nosh is one of those restaurants that works at any hour of the day, and the setting — warm and very French — makes every visit feel a little more special. In the morning, come for coffee, freshly baked pastries and breakfast dishes. In the evening, the restaurant shifts into a more formal dinner service with an elegant French-influenced menu — think beef tartare, crudite, beautiful wines and frites that are worth ordering regardless of what else you get.

Lucian Books & Wine

Lucian Books & Wine is one of those spots that’s easy to love, whether you’re coming in solo or with a friend. The combination of a bookstore and a wine bar works really well here — the space is warm and intimate, with books lining the shelves and a genuinely outstanding wine list. The food holds its own, too, with dishes like a French omelet topped with caviar and creme fraiche, seasonal seafood and a risotto that rotates with the seasons and is consistently worth ordering. Grab a seat at the bar if you’re on your own or settle into one of the booths for a longer evening. 

Omakase Table

Omakase Table’s recent move to a larger Buckhead space has made the omakase experience even more special. Chef Leonard Yu sources Koshihikari rice from Niigata and fish directly from Tokyo’s Toyosu market, and the quality shows throughout the 20-course meal. The dining room of the Michelin one-star restaurant is warm and personal, filled with ceramics and kumiko panels collected from the chef’s travels. The egg custard with cod milt and uni rice with grilled toro are among the favorites.

Toast on Lenox

Toast on Lenox offers one of the most quintessential brunches in Buckhead. Once you visit, the memory will have you craving the Biscoff French Toast — thick slices drenched in caramel rum sauce and topped with mascarpone chantilly and vanilla cream. The Country Fried Chicken Biscuit, stacked with juicy fried chicken, creamy sausage gravy and scrambled eggs on a soft buttery biscuit, is equally hard to pass up. If you’re leaning more toward lunch, the whole fried red snapper with crispy skin, Creole sauce, dirty rice and collards is a very good choice. 

Umi

Umi has been one of Buckhead’s most respected sushi restaurants for more than a decade. The dining room is sleek with impeccable service, and the sushi bar is a great spot to request if you want a more personal omakase experience. Umi sources ingredients directly from Japan, and you can see that top quality throughout the menu. The black cod misoyaki is a standout — buttery and delicate with a sweet, glazed exterior — and the non-traditional rolls, like the wagyu surf and turf and foie gras roll, are among the most memorable dishes on the menu.

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Yeppa & Co.

Yeppa & Co. brings modern Italian to Buckhead with a solid bar program — the frose sgroppino, a frozen cocktail combining lemon sorbet, vodka and Prosecco, is a good place to start. The cacio e pepe, ricotta-and-pork-filled tortellini, and beef skewers with salsa verde all are consistently good and worth ordering. The broader menu offers polenta fries, fried lasagna bites, grilled seafood skewers and focaccia. Enjoy the weather outside on the patio if you get the chance.

Yebo Beach Haus

Yebo is a Cape Town-inspired restaurant in Buckhead that’s a good option when you want something a little different. The beach house-style setting — wicker dome lighting, water-themed artwork and comfortable bench seating — is relaxing. The seafood is solid, but the bobotie crepes stuffed with ground beef curry, apples and raisins are the must-order starter. The ostrich bolognese is worth trying if you’ve never had it. Pair it all with a glass of South African wine. 

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Muriel Vega is an Atlanta-based bilingual freelance writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience covering technology, culture and innovation. Previously, she served as managing editor at Hypepotamus, and her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Eater, Dwell, Outside, Atlanta Magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Bitter Southerner, among others.