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Tasting $135 chef's tastingModern AmericanOld Fourth WardChef Ryan Hidinger team
Staplehouse in Old Fourth Ward, Atlanta opened 2015 inside a converted carriage house. Runs a chef's tasting under the nonprofit Giving Kitchen umbrella.
OrderThe chef's tasting menu; the menu rotates with the seasons.
Book30 days ahead
TipProfits fund The Giving Kitchen, supporting Atlanta hospitality workers in crisis. Reservations on Tock 30 days out.
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Tasting $295Omakase SushiBuckheadChef Leonard Yu
Chef Leonard Yu's Omakase Table relocated to Buckhead Landing in 2025 and holds a Michelin Star since 2024 for a 20-course Edomae omakase with Koshihikari.
OrderThe 20-course chef's omakase at the eighteen-seat counter.
Book30 days ahead
TipWednesday through Sunday from 17:00-20:30; reservations required. Two seatings in two separate rooms.
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Tasting $150 omakase, a la carte availableJapaneseBuckheadChef Fuyuhiko Ito
Chef Fuyuhiko Ito's modern Japanese counter in Buckhead, Atlanta opened 2013 with sushi, robata and wagyu. Book 2 weeks ahead. Booking recommended.
OrderSushi omakase at the counter; the miso black cod from the kitchen.
Book2 weeks ahead
TipReservations on OpenTable. Dress smart casual; the room runs Buckhead-elegant.
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Tasting A la carteSeafoodDecaturChef Bryan Rackley
Kimball House in Decatur, Atlanta opened 2013 inside a converted 19th-century train station, with the city's deepest oyster selection and a James Beard.
OrderTwo dozen oysters and the absinthe drip service.
Book2 weeks ahead
TipReservations on Resy; the bar takes walk-ins until late. Sunday happy hour 17:00-18:30 is the under-the-radar bargain.
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Tasting A la carteSteakhouseWest MidtownChef Ford Fry team
Ford Fry's West Midtown steakhouse in Atlanta opened 2017 and is a Michelin Bib Gourmand pick. Order the the dry-aged ribeye, pommes anna and a martini.
OrderThe dry-aged ribeye, pommes Anna and a Martini.
Book10 days ahead
TipThe lounge takes walk-ins with the full menu. Reservations on Resy; weekend bookings fill ten days out.
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Tasting $155 to $185Modern Tasting MenuCandler ParkChef Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips
Chefs Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips' Candler Park tasting room in Atlanta opened 2019 and earned a Michelin Star in 2023 for an inventive seasonal prix-fixe.
OrderThe full chef's tasting menu with the wine pairing.
Book60 days ahead
TipThe chef's counter for six is the seat to angle for; reservations open 60 days out on Tock.