The Optimist is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

1. The Optimist

9.3
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews

Samir G.Samir Gillani: Hands down the best restaurant in Atlanta! Get the She Crab Soup, Peel and Eat GA Shrimp (messy but worth it!), the duck fat swordfish (holy it's good!), and fish & chips (huge!). Valet is only $3.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Gently poached in glorious duck fat, this swordfish steak is all meaty and supple. It's surf and turf 2.0, and one of CL's 100 Dishes to eat in Atlanta before you die.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The she-crab soup is a piping hot bowl of buttery froth is packed with crabby ocean flavor. One of CL's 100 dishes, this menu item is filled with sweet and salty notes of emulsified crab roe. Read more.

Canoe is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

2. Canoe

9.3
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 101 tips and reviews

Oscar R.Oscar Ruiz: ask for an outside table for the perfect romantic date Read more.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Originally opened in 1995, Canoe has long been a favorite among Atlanta's upper crust. This food is not modern, but it's hardly old-fashioned. Read more.

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Smoked Salmon topped Potato Cakes

Krog Street Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

3. Krog Street Market

9.3
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA
Market · Inman Park · 72 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Weiss: The dumplings from Gu's are my favorite. Yalla has delicious Shwarma & Hop City=Great for brews...+ many more options in a great urban space--go for lunch with a group, everyone gets what they want!

AJCAJC: Krog Street Market Announces Three New Additions Read more.

Dali C.Dali Calicool: Opening soon(tm), Krog Street Market will feature about 6 new restaurants, including Eli Kirshtein's "The Luminary" and a brand new Hop City (craft beer); parking might be a squeeze...

Marcel is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

4. Marcel

9.2
1170 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · 27 tips and reviews

Iam J.Iam JazzyEmpire: The perfect place for a romantic date or intimate group of friends.

Yenna L.Yenna L: Portions are pretty big. Service is great. Try some of the cocktails!

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: The steak frites is delicious - no need for a more expensive entree!

Ecco Midtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

5. Ecco Midtown

9.2
40 7th St NE, Atlanta, GA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Midtown · 137 tips and reviews

Social E.Social Espionage, LLC: This is a great place for people with all palettes! Their menu is diverse enough that there is something for every foodie in your life. Mediterranean inspired wine list has plenty of choices.

Stephen H.Stephen Harlan: Fried. Goat. Cheese. Balls.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Frying makes everything better, and goat cheese is already pretty pleasing to the taste buds. Ecco takes it to the next level with this sure short from CL’s 100 Dishes to eat before you die! Read more.

Murphy's is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

6. Murphy's

9.1
997 Virginia Ave NE (at Todd Rd. NE), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Virginia Highland · 140 tips and reviews

Marcelo E.Marcelo Estrada: Without a doubt the best place in Atlanta for brunch. Bloody Mary's are to die for.

Cheryl J.Cheryl Johnson: Murphy's has one of the best brunches and wine sections in the city.

Atlanta Food Critic ..Atlanta Food Critic .com: Great food + excellent service + relaxing, comfortable place = bliss for brunch in the ATL. READ OUR FULL REVIEW! Read more.

Wrecking Bar Brewpub is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

7. Wrecking Bar Brewpub

9.1
292 Moreland Ave NE (at Austin Ave.), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Little Five Points · 156 tips and reviews

Brad H.Brad Hager: Really cool place to go with friends, family or date. GREAT craft beers, loved the barley wine. Be sure to check out The Cellar, the walls are make of rock from Stone Mountain, good for a small group.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The Butternut and Brussels sprout hash — one of CL's 100 Best Dishes — has the perfect blend of bitter, charred outer leaves, and tender, earthy hearts alongside sweet butternut squash cubes. Read more.

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Originally constructed as a residence by Victor Hugo Kriegshaber who owned several building material supply businesses. The architect also designed Rhodes Hall in Midtown. Victor rests in Oakland. Read more.

Home Grown is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

8. Home Grown

9.1
968 Memorial Dr SE (at Gibson St SE), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Reynoldstown · 177 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Home Grown is bridging the world of high-end artisan food with everyday middle-class America. Feel right at home while experiencing some amazing delicacies. Read more.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best evolution of farm-to-table dining. Classic Southern dishes, fluffy biscuits and the creamiest local creamed corn translated to affordable, neighborhood dining Read more.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Be prepared to loosen your belt a notch before digging into the Comfy Chicken Biscuit at Home Grown. No wonder why it's one of CL's 100 dishes to eat before you kick the bucket. Read more.

Anis Cafe & Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

9. Anis Cafe & Bistro

9.1
2974 Grandview Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
French Restaurant · Garden Hills · 42 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Order the Tartare de Tomate from Anis Bistro & Cafe. It's a French twist on the popular tomato-mozzarella dish, and it's designed to resemble a tomato confit, as they eat in Provence. Read more.

Richard B.Richard Bakare: The outside patio dining during the warm weather months is one of the best in all of Atlanta. Read more.

david s.david stewart: Great food, cool atmosphere, lots of interesting people at the bar.

Bone's is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

10. Bone's

9.1
3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Buckhead Village · 91 tips and reviews

BestOfBestOf: Bone’s, a veritable bastion of beef, rates at the top of the list for steak dining as well as a good business ambience.

J L.J L: meat entrees - rib-eye

AJCAJC: Make sure to try the grits fritters. Read more.

Georgia Aquarium is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

11. Georgia Aquarium

9.1
225 Baker St NW (at Luckie St NW), Atlanta, GA
Aquarium · Downtown Atlanta · 624 tips and reviews

Santa María M.Santa María Mazón: Everything at Georgia Aquarium is amazing! It has been one of the most wonderful places I've ever been! The big pool, the shows, the backstage tour is gorgeous, staff and everything! Love it!!!

HISTORYHISTORY: It's the world's largest aquarium housing more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species. The aquarium was built as a gift to the city of Atlanta from Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus in 2001.

Andrew N.Andrew Nevelos: My favorite part is the giant viewing window. 6.3 mil gal of water full of fish including whale sharks.

Hankook Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

12. Hankook Taqueria

9.1
1341 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Underwood Hills · 148 tips and reviews

Linda Y.Linda Yan: Must eat is the fish taco with sesame fries, and the bimbim bop! If you are hungry the bimbim bop is the way to go. Great service by amazing people.

Dan C.Dan Cho: Make sure to tip the Hankook Hotties that work the register.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: You can’t beat a great dish for about six bucks! Order the BIBIM--BOP, it's spicy to the point where it's a little fiery. As seen on Food Paradise: Manliest Restaurants 2.

Bone Garden Cantina is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

13. Bone Garden Cantina

9.0
1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Atlanta · 160 tips and reviews

Girish J.Girish Joshi: Best (only) horchata I have had in Atlanta. I mean its not dc, but it is a start

Mekenzie J.Mekenzie Jackson: OH MY GOD THIS PLACE IS THE SHIT! THEIR FOOD IS SO FREAKIN GOOD

Barclay R.Barclay Rose: OMFG the cilantro lime dressing is probably made with crack. I dream about it. Mmmmmmmmmmm

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

14. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

9.0
3101 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Brazilian Restaurant · Buckhead · 130 tips and reviews

Ansley M.Ansley Marlowe: My go to spot for celebrations and special occasions! Amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Absolutely my FAVORITE restaurant of all time!

BravoBravo: When I feel like a carnivore, I indulge in this array of slow charcoal grilled meat. Out of all the rotisserie places in town, this is the best. I go for a Malbec or a Cabernet on the side. -Hector

J. MichaelJ. Michael: These cheese filled rolls are the business!

The Albert is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Atlanta.

15. The Albert

9.0
918 Austin Ave NE (at Elizabeth St), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Inman Park · 99 tips and reviews

Intown Expert, Jennifer Kjellgren & AssociatesIntown Expert, Jennifer Kjellgren & Associates: A classic drinking spot with a healthy beer and wine selection and great food to boot. And it's open late - thank goodness!

Melanie S.Melanie Silvestri: Smoked wings are a must!

David F.David Felfoldi: If you are in Inman Park, The Albert is the place to go for a low-key nightcap.