Places to Dine While in Atlanta

Named as one of Esquire Magazines “Best New Restaurants”, Travel & Leisure’s, “Best New American Restaurant”, Rated Three Stars by Mobil Travel Guide, and Chosen as Zagat’s “Second Most Popular Restaurant in Atlanta,” Chef Kevin Rathbun’s eponymous Atlanta restaurant has surpassed even his own expectations.  Rathbun’s acclaimed menu continues to be the talk of Atlanta.

Chef Kevin Rathbun's Iron Chef America competition took him to New York where he defeated Iron Chef Bobby Flay in the showdown of cooking with elk.  Rathbun's has continued to be highly recognized by local and national press for its innovative cuisine and service. Rathbun's has been recognized by national magazines like Gourmet, Bon Appetit, Oprah Magazine, Esquire, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, The Wall Street Journal, Southern Living, Veranda, SKY Magazine, USA Today as well as every major local Atlanta magazine in the city. Reservations are Recommended - 404.524.8280

Awards include Restaurant of the Year by Atlanta Magazine, Best New American Restaurant by Travel & Leisure Magazine, Best New Restaurant in Creative Loafing, Best New Restaurant by Jezebel Magazine, Best New Restaurant by Atlanta Magazine, a "Hot 50 Restaurant" by Bon Appetit Magazine, A Top 10 Restaurant in Georgia by Georgia Trend Magazine, A Top 10 Restaurant in Atlanta by Atlanta Journal Constitution, Best Restaurant by Creative Loafing, and has now been rated by Zagat Survey as the Second Most Popular Restaurant in Atlanta. Most recently, Rathbun's was awarded a Three Star Rating by Mobil Travel Guide. 

Kevin Rathbun Steak has been selected by Details Magazine as "One of the Best New Steakhouses in America", by Atlanta Magazine for "Best New Steakhouse in Atlanta, by Gayot as "One of the Best New Steakhouses in the U.S.", by Creative Loafing as "Best Steakhouse in Atlanta," and continues to be one of the most recognized steakhouses in the Atlanta area for a chef driven steakhouse.  Located less than two miles from the downtown Atlanta and Midtown, Atlanta area, this steakhouse is one not to miss.  Reservations are highly recommended. 404.524.5600

Highly recognized in Atlanta as one of the Best Wine Bar's in the city, Krog Bar also has a great amount of local recognition for being selected as "Best Tapas", Best Small Plates, Best New Restaurants, and Most Romantic in the city area.  Located within the Rathbun's Restaurant complex and less than two miles from Downtown Atlanta and Midtown Atlanta, Krog Bar is owned by nationally recognized Chef Kevin Rathbun.  No reservations are necessary in this landmark dining space with a fantastic patio area.  404.524.1618

Places to Visit While in Atlanta

The Georgia Aquarium, is one of the newest attractions in downtown is the world’s largest aquarium. It has 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water holding more than 100,000 animals from 500 species from around the world. Located in downtown Atlanta across from Centennial Olympic Park, at 225 Baker St, Atlanta, GA.

Atlanta Zoo - Not like the typical city Zoo- Zoo Atlanta is an institution that is a leader in gorilla research. Generations of gorillas make their home at the zoo and visitors can take a peek into the lives of silverbacks and gorilla babies going about their daily routines. In 2005 Zoo Atlanta had something to celebrate when a gorilla named Kuchi gave birth to twins. Now how cool is that! This rare event is just one reason why visitors should not miss out on the Zoo’s animal and ride attractions. If you and the kids like rock climbing - -Zoo Atlanta has it for you. Now, visitors are able to take a bus ride from Georgia Aquarium to the Zoo Atlanta and get to visit two great sites in one day!

Chastain Park Amphitheatre - If you have the music in you then Chastain Park is the place to be with summertime music to soothe the soul and throttle your limbs to be dancing all night long. This place holds over 6,000 people and with a table (provided by park) and picnic basket (provided by you) it could be a first date or anniversary gift to a loved one. The best of the best sing at Chastain Park and many have graced the stage: Mary J. Blige, Hootie and the Blowfish, Chicago, India.Arie and MORE!