Atlanta Restaurants With Stunning Views

A Table with a view

A beautiful city in all seasons, Atlanta is a top dining destination for food enthusiasts worldwide. Add skyline and greenspace views to the regional, seasonal cuisines, and you’ve got an entirely new dining experience. Spend a relaxing evening taking in the moonlight at one of the many Atlanta rooftop dining restaurants that feature breathtaking natural backdrops.

Restaurants with Breathtaking Skyline Views

The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

210 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Situated on the uppermost floors of The Westin Peachtree Plaza, The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View offers unparalleled views and a distinct Atlanta dining experience. A tri-level complex, The Sun Dial features an upscale restaurant offering dishes crafted with local, farm-to-table ingredients, a cocktail lounge, and an observatory level with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the magnificent skyline from 723 feet above.

Nikolai’s Roof

55 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Nikolai’s Roof, a favorite of international travelers and locals alike, specializes in fresh, modern American cuisine with a nod to the iconic restaurant’s Russian influences. Garnished with elegant décor and dramatic 180-degree views, the dining room’s glass chandeliers provide a modern, romantic ambiance atop Hilton Atlanta.

Polaris

265 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Polaris, atop Hyatt Regency Atlanta, is the city’s most famous rotating restaurant and lounge, offering stunning panoramic views of the city skyline.  Executive Chef Thomas McKeown and his culinary team partner with 70 local farms and purveyors to serve the freshest ingredients. This rotating lounge is the perfect locale for enjoying handcrafted cocktails and chef’s plates amidst a cool, retro vibe.

Skyline Park at Ponce City Market

675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Skyline Park is a beloved attraction on the roof of Ponce City Market. Enjoy food, drinks, and refreshments while partaking in old-fashioned fun. This historic building embraces its past with a Boardwalk-style amusement park located on the roof. Play a round of putt-putt or classic carnival games while taking in spectacular views of the Atlanta skyline from Downtown to Buckhead. While you’re there, feast on sausage, pork belly, or divine squash galette from the rooftop beer garden.

Restaurants with Views of Centennial Olympic Park

Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Centennial Olympic Park

267, Embassy Suites Hotel, 1626, Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Centennial Olympic Park is lauded as “the home of serious steaks.” Situated in the Embassy Suites Hotel’s lobby just across the street from Georgia World Congress Center and State Farm Arena, this downtown Atlanta location offers dramatic views of Centennial Olympic Park. Hand-cut, U.S.D.A. prime-aged beef entrées and white tablecloth service are ideal for a romantic dinner for two, an important business luncheon, a social event, or an all-day meeting. 

Marvelous Rooftop Restaurants

Der Biergarten

300 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313

Atlanta’s German beer garden is Der Biergarten, serving authentic German dishes and drinks in a 7,000-square-foot restaurant featuring indoor and outdoor seating. The festive, traditional atmosphere is complete with hand-painted trompe l’oeil murals and a model-railroad encircling the dining room. The outdoor rooftop beer garden has traditional family-style seating, and flat-screen TVs, making it the best place to watch European or American football!.

The Capital Grille

255 E. Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305

Historic Buckhead is home to the comfortably sophisticated Capital Grille steakhouse, offering fine dining, world-class wines, and valet parking. The Capital Grille surrounds diners with nothing but the finest with a relaxed, sit-and-stay-awhile ambiance complete with swanky steakhouse interiors and large windows with views of the neighborhood. Served with a penthouse view of the town, the menu is filled with steaks dry-aged in-house and fresh seafood while the wine cellar is stocked with more than 400 vintages.

Restaurants With Amazing Riverfront Views

Canoe

4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

Tucked away along the Chattahoochee River’s peaceful banks is Canoe, one of the country’s most acclaimed restaurants. Decadent decor and dishes feed all of your senses with effortless elegance. The regional, seasonal cuisine includes Southern and Lowcountry fare and sweet treats served by the river rolling past a tranquil waterfront enhanced by a natural, yet manicured landscape. The colorful gardens and meandering walkways are the perfect spot for a before or after-dinner stroll.

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