Top Restaurants in Atlanta:

From Chic Cuisine to Budget Feasts

Whether you are looking for a "white linen" experience or a casual prix fixe atmosphere, Atlanta has the restaurant for you. The explosion of restaurants and cafes in Atlanta is mind-boggling. Check out some of these dining options.

Sambuca Jazz Café: Right in the middle of Buckhead, a cozy, semi-upscale restaurant catering to crowds who enjoy cocktails and light jazz.

China Inn: Don't let the understated exterior off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard fool you; the restaurant boasts a soothing, exotic décor and affordable Chinese fare.

10 Degrees South: Drive too quickly down Roswell Road in Buckhead and you'll miss it. A ritzy place featuring exotic South African cuisine, it has cushy prices.

Chequer's Seafood Grill: Next to Perimeter Center Mall. Chequer's is dark, woody, and sophisticated in a lively area. Prepare to spend anywhere from $40 or more per person.

Gordon Biersch: The stars at this midtown watering hole are the handcrafted beers. Reasonably priced cuisine ($10-$30 entrees) includes gourmet pizza, meatloaf and Chilean sea bass.

Pero's Pizza & Pasta Restaurant: Patrons of this West Paces Ferry restaurant says it comes closest to authentic Italian cuisine in Atlanta. Intimate because of a small square footage, but also casual.

Bazzaar Urban Bar: More of an urban lounge, this locale next to Fox Theater is for adults. Featuring a rather impressive (if not extensive) menu, the fare at this trendy spot has a prix fixe appeal. It's a cozy place to grab an after-show nosh.

Copeland's Famous New Orleans Restaurant and Bar: Spicy Cajun fare with moderate prices at Cumberland Mall/Galleria or Piedmont Road (Buckhead). Wide variety of signature cocktails.

Ray's on the River: Off Akers Mill Road, this restaurant prides itself on its fresh seafood. Plenty of succulent options for under $30. Business casual dress code.

Café Sunflower: Prides itself on meat-free menu inspired by Caribbean, Southwest, and even Asian cuisine. On Peachtree Road, central to the popular shopping and business districts.

By Ayanna G.