Atlanta's 4 best spots to splurge on New American food

Atlanta's 4 best spots to splurge on New American foodBacchanalia | Photo: Sean G./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on March 20, 2020

Looking to satisfy your appetite for New American fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end New American restaurants around Atlanta, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Bacchanalia

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Topping the list is Bacchanalia. Located at 1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd., Suite A, the bar and New American spot, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated high-end New American restaurant in Atlanta, boasting 4.5 stars out of 661 reviews on Yelp. 

If you're curious for more, we found these details on Yelp about Bacchanalia.

As to what the business is known for, "Chef Clifford Harrison hand selects each wine bottle for both quality and value for Bacchanalia's guests," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Our staff artfully pairs the wines to enhance the flavors of the daily menu."

2. STK Atlanta

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Next up is STK Atlanta, situated at 1075 Peachtree St. NE. With four stars out of 1,080 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse, cocktail bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.  

Yelper Rai A., who reviewed STK Atlanta on Feb. 26, wrote, "Antonio was our server for the night. The ambiance was lovely, even in spite of a few loud guests. I have absolutely not one bad thing to say about this establishment. Everything we ordered tasted better than I imagined."

3. Wisteria

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Wisteria, located at 471 N. Highland Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy New American and Southern spot four stars out of 571 reviews.  

Curious to know more?

In terms of signature items, "Our contemporary American cuisine incorporates a Southern twist, which is sure to please every palate," the business notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.  

4. Rathbun's

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Rathbun's, a New American and traditional American spot in Inman Park, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 494 Yelp reviews. Head over to 112 Krog St. to see for yourself. 

If you're wanting more, we found these details on Yelp about Rathbun's.

As to what the business is known for, "Modern American cuisine by chef Kevin Rathbun," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.


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