St. Cecilia is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

1. St. Cecilia

9.0
3455 Peachtree Rd NE (Lenox Rd), Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Lenox · 70 tips and reviews

Marina M.Marina Milton: Food is outstanding!!! It's expensive, but really fresh local food and great for a special occasion!

Alex R.Alex Ravenel: Lovely space. Great drinks. Unexpectedly great spot for Buckhead.

Meredith M.Meredith McGuire: Don't be surprised if you become completely overwhelmed by the number of amazing choices on the menu!

Canoe is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

2. Canoe

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

AJCAJC: Canoe continues its reign as the queen of special occasions in the Atlanta area, whether it's a birthday or just Sunday brunch. Read more.

Ty A.Ty Autry: Great service and beautiful view. I highly recommend everyone come eat here.

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.

Cooks & Soldiers is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

3. Cooks & Soldiers

8.5
691 14th St NW (Howell Mill Rd NW), Atlanta, GA
Basque Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Lynn Marie F.Lynn Marie Franco: Great atmosphere for a special occasion.... And the food will not disappoint! Can't wait to come back :)

Olof B.Olof Bull: Fantastic wine selektion. Friendly Staff. Great drinks

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The menu consists of smaller, tapas-style dishes and larger racciones, created by Landon Thompson, from the restaurant group's other outpost, the Iberian Pig.

Aria Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

4. Aria Restaurant

8.6
490 E Paces Ferry Rd NE (at Maple St), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Buckhead Village · 48 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The elegant cuisine at Gerry Klaskala's lovely Buckhead restaurant make it perfect for special occasions. Desserts from talented pastry chef Kathryn King only add to the experience. [Eater 38 Member]

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: Good for a special occasion. All the dishes are pretty reliable, but standouts include the lobster salad, octopus, trout, lamb chops and sorbets.

Erin P.Erin Perkins: Absolutely unbelievable dinner! Every course was phenomenal, delicious, and beautifully presented.

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

5. 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!

Hien T.Hien T: The lamb ribs and bacon wrapped filet mignon are the best

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

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

6. The Capital Grille

8.5
255 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Buckhead Village · 33 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kelner: Great for special occasions. Delmonico is the perfect steak. Went with my wife's family for my father-in-law's 50th. They brought roses for the ladies at the table and made great wine suggestions!

Tyler G.Tyler Gleason: Steak au poivre, twice baked cheddar and bacon potatoes, French green beans with heirloom tomatoes.

Dali C.Dali Calicool: Lunch will run you $18 minimum but they'll have you in and out in under 45 minutes.

Sotto Sotto is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

7. Sotto Sotto

8.7
313 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Inman Park · 68 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If one Atlanta Italian restaurant must be crowned supreme, this deserves the title. List of pastas made with care is the menu’s centerpiece and will ensure a successful night on any special occasion. Read more.

EaterEater: A long list of pastas made with care is the menu’s centerpiece and will ensure a successful night on any special occasion. Read more.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: One of CL's 100 best dishes, the Tagliatelle ai Funghi features ribbons of tagliatelle entwined with a blend of Hen of the Woods, baby portobello, and cremini mushrooms bathed in delicate cream. Read more.

Staplehouse is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

8. Staplehouse

8.7
541 Edgewood Ave SE (at Howell St SE), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 23 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Weiss: VERY special occasion place. Book early! Expensive and hard to get in, but earns every bit of its praise. LOVE the fixed menu--no choices, you eat the courses they bring and they're all delicious.

IrmaZandl Z.IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: LOVE this restaurant. Beautiful space, great staff and service and DELICIOUS food

Alex R.Alex Ravenel: Wine pairing was 100% the right choice.

Marcel is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

9. Marcel

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

Lucille B.Lucille Butler: Steak, Shrimp Appetizer, Dessert Tea, lobster risotto

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!

Anis Cafe & Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

10. Anis Cafe & Bistro

9.2
2974 Grandview Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
French Restaurant · Garden Hills · 42 tips and reviews

SuprachibbySuprachibby: Really good service. The duck leg confit is very good, large portion also. Offers free valet. My friend enjoyed the veal.

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.

Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

11. Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft

8.7
1745 Peachtree St NE (corner of 25th and Peachtree), Atlanta, GA
Thai Restaurant · Brookwood Hills · 68 tips and reviews

Ven C.Ven Campos: If you're celebrating a special occasion with a dinner at this restaurant, make sure you tell the staff when you set up the reservation. We got complimentary bottle of white wine for our anniversary!

Rebecca M.Rebecca Morrow: This is a must place to visit - especially for the views on this roof top restaurant. The food is amazing and shared much like you would tapas.

KarmKarm: Request a seat outside on the patio for a fantastic view of downtown Atlanta.

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

12. Maggiano's Little Italy

8.2
3368 Peachtree Road (Buckhead MARTA Station), Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · North Buckhead · 81 tips and reviews

President R.President Riddle: Haven't been as many times as I should but definately the most bang for your buck. amazing ambiance, elegant and romantic. I save this place for special occasions. Use Open Table to book tables.

Kostas D.Kostas Donuts: The Eggplant Rollini and the chicken picatta are out of this world people! And please make sure you try their Tiramisu!

AtlantaAtlanta: Bring a big appetite!

Bone's is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

13. Bone's

8.9
3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Buckhead Village · 91 tips and reviews

Ashley T.Ashley Thompson: Lobster bisque and steak salad for lunch when you're in town to close a deal. Best restaurant in Atlanta.

J L.J L: meat entrees - rib-eye

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

Superica is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

14. Superica

8.7
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Park · 66 tips and reviews

Tessa W.Tessa Weyh: Tacos! Esp the barbacoa. GREAT!

AJCAJC: On the cocktail list, find eight different margaritas including the signature Superita with Herradura Double Reposado, Royal Combier, lime juice, orange juice, salt and citrus-marinated olives. Read more.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Superica, an ode to Tex-Mex, takes a scientific approach to nachos, piling each ingredient on top of thick tortilla chips coated with refried beans and buried in melted cheese. Read more.

Gunshow is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Atlanta.

15. Gunshow

9.0
924 Garrett St SE Ste C, Atlanta, GA
Restaurant · Ormewood Park · 55 tips and reviews

Kirstie C.Kirstie Castaneira: menu is different each week, but all was incredible. the cooks bring around each option ready-to-eat and you can say Y/N. awesome experience

AJCAJC: Go with the flow: The dishes you were eyeing on the menu may not be the first to arrive, but they eventually will show up. Read more.

Matt L.Matt Labbe: If you miss something it'll probably come back around in 90 minutes. Don't pass up anything with pork!