12 Restaurants for a Birthday Lunch in Atlanta, GA
Maybe you’re not a birthday person, or maybe you’re the person who celebrates their birthday all month long. Whichever way you spin it, a birthday means that we have the joyous privilege to live another year and that alone is worth celebrating. So treat yourself, or a loved one who deserves it, and celebrate well at one of our favorite places to lunch in Atlanta.
- 5 Church (Buckhead & Midtown)
With striking locations in both Buckhead and Midtown, 5 Church’s sharp atmosphere is the perfect place to toast to another year over lunch. Better yet, stick around until 3 pm and you can roll right on into happy hour!
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- The Capital Grille (Buckhead)
The Capital Grille—an exceptional staple we all know and love. Offering acclaimed dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning collection of wines (350+), The Capital Grille has excellence figured out. With locations in cities all across the U.S., you can count on fabulous birthday plans no matter where you are.
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- Toast On Lenox (Buckhead & Midtown)
It’s time to pop some bubbly! Toast On Lenox is the sign of a good time. Whether the Buckhead or Midtown location suits your fancy, you’re bound to have a memorable and indulgent time sharing sips and laughs.
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- Le Colonial (Buckhead)
At Buckhead’s famed Le Colonial, French and Vietnamese cuisine come together beautifully to capture and celebrate the spirit and flavors of 1920s French Colonial Southeast Asia. Enjoy lunchtime with Parisian-style café seating and experience the perfection for yourself!
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- Yebo Beach Haus (Buckhead)
You can’t go wrong with the fabulous Yebo Beach Haus, offering South African dishes and cocktails in a light, modern atmosphere that makes for a relaxing yet indulgent day on the town. Have yourself a day at Yebo!
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- Fellows Cafe (Roswell)
We all have a friend who feels like a hug and a breath of fresh air. Fellows Cafe is that friend in restaurant form. Peaceful, yet cheerful. Homey and charming. Lunch at Fellows is the start of every good day. Plus, the Sourdough Cinnamon Roll is the perfect birthday cake substitute.
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- Gracious Plenty (Roswell)
For a consistent, always satisfying dining experience that supports local Roswell partners through each and every dish, head over to Gracious Plenty off of Canton Street in Roswell and kick any birthday off with a joyful & down-to-earth start.
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- The General Muir (Emory Point & Sandy Springs)
Modern American fare meets New York Jewish deli….in Atlanta?! Yes! The upscale vibe yet casual feel makes The General Muir the perfect spot for a special lunch out. Pastrami is cured and smoked in-house, and bagels are hand-rolled and kettle-boiled.
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- The Chastain (Chastain Park)
A New American neighborhood bistro nestled on the north corner of Atlanta’s beautiful Chastain Park, The Chastain does it all: counter-service breakfast & coffee in addition to full-service brunch and lunch. Stay awhile and enjoy your surroundings—you’re sure to feel the beauty of our city in a forest.
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- Yeppa & Co. (Buckhead Village)
It’s in the name: you’ll find excitement abound at Yeppa & Co. in Buckhead Village, the newest addition from the owners behind Storico Fresco and Forza Storico. Enjoy focaccia pizzas, decadent pastas, and fabulous cocktails.
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- The Mill Kitchen and Bar (Roswell)
The quintessential Southern neighborhood restaurant, farm-to-table goodness is what you’ll find at The Mill Kitchen and Bar. The casual vibe is quickly heightened by the cuisine at this comfortable gathering spot. Sit back, relax, and reminisce!
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- 1920 Tavern (Roswell)
While this swanky, speakeasy-style tavern specializes in a sophisticated mix of cocktails as any good speakeasy would, it has also perfected impressive dishes. Refined yet approachable, sophisticated but playful — 1920 Tavern’s food and libation menus are more than fit to ring in another year of life.
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