Here are the best tasting menus in Atlanta for all your culinary desires!
Lazy Betty's roasted dry-aged duck; photo by Andrew Thomas Lee Photography
1. Lazy Betty
Located in Candler Park, this family-owned restaurant was built around the tasting menu experience. Named after the Hsu siblings’ mother, Lazy Betty allows diners to choose between a six-course and eight-course experience, with optional Champagne and caviar service available. The open-concept kitchen affords the chance to watch as your meal is carefully prepared, giving the ultimate culinary experience. Expect to see dishes such as roasted dry-aged duck with apple cider, foie gras pithivier and fermented apple mostarda this month. 1530 DeKalb Ave. NE, Ste. F, 404.975.3692, @lazybettyatl
Georgia Boy's Just-Now Smoked Salmon with Scandinavian Dip-n-Dots; photo courtesy of Georgia Boy
2. Georgia Boy
Tucked behind a bookcase inside sister restaurant Southern Belle sits Georgia Boy, an ultra-chic eatery dedicated to executive chef and owner Joey Ward’s whims. A library-esque waiting room greets diners before they are ushered inside, where four seatings are available nightly. The 16-course tasting is created inside the open kitchen, allowing guests to watch as the magic happens. Beverage pairings are available to complement dishes such as “A trip down Buford Highway,” complete with a trio of A5 wagyu pho, hot and numbing “beef” jerky and birria croquette. 1043 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, 404.698.3961, @georgiaboyatlanta
Storico Fresco’s Kitchen Table experience includes a pasta dish and a salad; photo courtesy of Storico Fresco
3. Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante
As one of the city’s best Italian restaurants, it comes as no surprise that Storico Fresco Alimentari e Ristorante knows how to create an incredible family-style meal. The restaurant’s Kitchen Table experience is a prix fixe meal ranging from four to five family-style courses. With a minimum group size of six, the Kitchen Tables are a great option for a celebratory dinner. Guests can expect dishes such as appetizers, salads, pastas, a main course and dessert, with the option to pair a wine with each course available. 3167 Peachtree Road NE, Ste. S, 404.500.2181, @storicofresco
O-Ku is known for its ultrafresh nigiri; photo by Heidi Harris
4. O-Ku
An Atlanta favorite, O-Ku offers incredible nigiri, sashimi, sushi and hot dishes. The Charleston import sources its fish-forward bites from premium seafood markets in Tokyo and Hawaii, as well as local specialties. Its omakase, a collection of five to six courses of the chef’s favorites, is the combination of all the best offerings, consisting of nigiri and composed plates, plus a dessert course. The beverage pairing also presents more options, with full glasses and half pours available. 1080 Howell Mill Road NW, Ste. A3, 404.500.2383, @okuatlanta
Local Three Kitchen & Bar’s marinated beets; photo by Layla Ritchey
5. Local Three Kitchen & Bar
Tucked into West Paces Ferry/Northside sits Local Three Kitchen & Bar, a contemporary American eatery with menus that highlight local and seasonally available ingredients. The Chef’s Table experience is no different, and consists of approximately eight courses, including beverage pairings. The Chef’s Table rests in a nook of the kitchen, with the menu including dishes such as seared duck breast with mustard jus, winter vegetables and lavender honey, and the Linz prime dry-aged Kansas City strip with thin beans. 3290 Northside Parkway, 404.968.2700, @localthree
Southern Belle's Gallo Pinto; photo courtesy of Southern Belle
6. Southern Belle
Southern Belle holds its own among the great restaurants in Poncey-Highland through incredible dishes such as crispy guinea hen with green tomato relish and curry ketchup, and the butter-poached lobster, complete with braised lettuces, baby fennel, sea beans, toasted bread, lemon and caviar. Both of these plates can be found on the chef’s four-course tasting menu, which packs in all the care and expertise of an excellent tasting menu in just four courses, giving diners a world-class dining experience uber-efficiently. Optional wine and nonalcoholic beverage pairings are available as well. 1043 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, 404.698.3961, @southernbelleatlanta
Kyma's tasting menu spread; photo by Cameron Greene
7. Kyma
Known for its beautiful patio that transports guests straight to Mykonos, Kyma’s incredible cuisine celebrates the fresh produce and meats of a Greek diet. Chef Pano Karatassos curates three different tasting menus, each with a different focus. The Mykonos tasting features an assortment of mezzes and meats, while the Santorini tasting highlights mezzes and fresh seafood. Finally, the third tasting takes a traditional approach, in which Karatassos creates a culinary tour of Greece with his favorite selections from the Mykonos and Santorini tastings. 3085 Piedmont Road, 404.262.0702, @kymaatlanta
Bacchanalia’s famed Maine lobster; photo by Treebird Branding
8. Bacchanalia
You can hardly discuss Atlanta prix fixe dining without Bacchanalia being top of mind, as its tasting menu has reigned supreme in the city for years. Luckily for us, Bacchanalia knows not to fix what isn’t broken, and fan favorites such as the Maine lobster and dry-aged New York strip still grace the four-course tasting menu. Bacchanalia updates the offerings seasonally so as to offer the best ingredients available. This month, expect to see dishes such as a Nantucket Bay scallop with satsuma and green tomato and profiterole with delicata squash, spiced gelato, warm maple and crispy pepitas. Insider tip: Don’t skip the optional caviar service and fruits de mer. 1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW, Ste. 1, 404.365.0410, @starprovisions
Atlas’ caviar with roasted sunchoke, smoked eel and stone crab; photo by Vanessa Boy
9. Atlas
Sophistication is the name of the game at this high-end restaurant tucked inside The St. Regis Atlanta. Between the incredible collection of priceless 20th century modern art and delicious cuisine created with the utmost care, a night at Atlas is time well spent. Inspired by relationships with world class partners from local farms to international purveyors, the seasonal chef’s tasting menu includes dishes such as foie gras with nance gelee; caviar with roasted sunchoke, smoked eel and stone crab; and Westholme wagyu with mushroom ketchup, turnip and bok choy this winter. 88 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, 404.6006471, @atlasbuckhead
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