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A Guide to Whale Watching in Atlanta

by Sonia Chopra@soniachopra Jan 28, 2013, 8:58am EST

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Private dining room at Bone's.

by Sonia Chopra@soniachopra Jan 28, 2013, 8:58am EST

Maybe you're looking for a sugar daddy or dream of rubbing elbows with professional athletes, or maybe you just want a nice meal at place that has also been known to feed very rich people. Whatever your reasons, Eater is here for you with a north-to-south, steak-heavy guide to Whale watching, aka a map of 13 restaurants and a couple dive bars where you can be almost certain that you'll find that special ~~wallet~~ someone you've always been looking for. Know another great place? Leave it in the comments or visit the tipline.

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Chops Lobster Bar

Like many of the Buckhead Life Group restaurants and steakhouses in this city, Chops Lobster Bar sees its fair share of business executives, pro athletes, and people looking to impress trophy-esque dates.

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70 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

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Bone's

Bone's is a favorite of anybody looking to win over a client— and of CEOs looking for a nice weekday lunch. The restaurant gets its fair share of celebrities as well as wealthy regulars who dine in at least a couple times a week.

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3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

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Fogo de Chão Churrascaria

The Atlanta Braves aren't the only ones that favor this Brazilian steakhouse, but many of the professional baseball players do love coming here for a meaty meal when they're not on the road.

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3101 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305

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Aria Restaurant

The fine dining fare at elegant East Paces Ferry restaurant Aria is favored by residents of Buckhead and beyond.

490 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

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Pricci

The Italian food and great service at Pricci keep guests coming back. Here you can find any number of professional athletes and celebrities, as well as guests who have been long-time diners.

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500 Pharr Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

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Holeman & Finch Public House

Who doesn't want that famous burger? Holeman & Finch sees repeat customers in everyone from actors to businessmen in town for work and bankers winding down from a long day.

2277 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Restaurant Eugene

Order the tasting menu at Holeman & Finch's fancier older sibling, Restaurant Eugene, and you will surely be in the presence of whales.

2277 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30309

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Woodfire Grill

Suburban whales looking for Top Chef fan favorite frequented this restaurant often. Although Kevin Gillespie is gone now, Chef of the Year Tyler Williams has taken over and the food is sure to be just as high-class.

1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

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Bacchanalia

This prix-fixe restaurant is the place to go in Atlanta if you want to show off. The food is great, the price is high, and almost everything is sourced locally from owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison's farm.

1198 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

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South City Kitchen Midtown

South City Kitchen has seen the likes of Justin Timberlake, Ben Affleck, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cameron Diaz, Usher, Owen Wilson, and many more. Sister Fifth Group restaurant Ecco is a great spot to sight celebs as well.

1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

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STK Atlanta

STK is the favorite restaurant of famous musicians, athletes, actors, and steak lovers across Atlanta, and its location in the heart of Midtown is all kinds of convenient for whale watching. Bonus: It's not hard to catch a cab home if you indulge a little too much.

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1075 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Clermont Lounge

Oh, the Clermont Lounge. It might not be as flashy as other strip clubs, but it's definitely a better place to meet your future baby daddy than Magic City...right? Everyone comes here: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert di Niro, and Anthony Bourdain have all made appearances in the last few months.

789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

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Kevin Rathbun Steak

It might not be in Buckhead, but the steak at Kevin Rathbun's restaurant has proven itself to be well worth the trek. High rollers and anyone with an expense account can be found here often.

154 Krog St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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Rathbun's

Big-name chef Kevin Rathbun brings big-name whales to his restaurants. You know you've made it when mega-famous Atlanta athletes ask you to cater their last in-flight team meal.

112 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium

It may take you by surprise, but Church is a pretty great place to ogle celebs— or even challenge them to a game of ping pong. Lady Gaga, Ben Stiller, and Owen Wilson have all frequented the Old Fourth bar.

466 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

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Chops Lobster Bar

70 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

Like many of the Buckhead Life Group restaurants and steakhouses in this city, Chops Lobster Bar sees its fair share of business executives, pro athletes, and people looking to impress trophy-esque dates.

Open in Google Maps

70 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

Visit Website

Bone's

3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Bone's is a favorite of anybody looking to win over a client— and of CEOs looking for a nice weekday lunch. The restaurant gets its fair share of celebrities as well as wealthy regulars who dine in at least a couple times a week.

Open in Google Maps

3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Visit Website

Fogo de Chão Churrascaria

3101 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305

The Atlanta Braves aren't the only ones that favor this Brazilian steakhouse, but many of the professional baseball players do love coming here for a meaty meal when they're not on the road.

Open in Google Maps

3101 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305

Visit Website

Aria Restaurant

490 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

The fine dining fare at elegant East Paces Ferry restaurant Aria is favored by residents of Buckhead and beyond.

490 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Pricci

500 Pharr Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

The Italian food and great service at Pricci keep guests coming back. Here you can find any number of professional athletes and celebrities, as well as guests who have been long-time diners.

Open in Google Maps

500 Pharr Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Visit Website

Holeman & Finch Public House

2277 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Who doesn't want that famous burger? Holeman & Finch sees repeat customers in everyone from actors to businessmen in town for work and bankers winding down from a long day.

2277 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Visit Website

Restaurant Eugene

2277 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30309

Order the tasting menu at Holeman & Finch's fancier older sibling, Restaurant Eugene, and you will surely be in the presence of whales.

2277 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30309

Visit Website

Woodfire Grill

1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Suburban whales looking for Top Chef fan favorite frequented this restaurant often. Although Kevin Gillespie is gone now, Chef of the Year Tyler Williams has taken over and the food is sure to be just as high-class.

1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

Visit Website

Bacchanalia

1198 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

This prix-fixe restaurant is the place to go in Atlanta if you want to show off. The food is great, the price is high, and almost everything is sourced locally from owners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison's farm.

1198 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Visit Website

South City Kitchen Midtown

1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

South City Kitchen has seen the likes of Justin Timberlake, Ben Affleck, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cameron Diaz, Usher, Owen Wilson, and many more. Sister Fifth Group restaurant Ecco is a great spot to sight celebs as well.

1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Visit Website

STK Atlanta

1075 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

STK is the favorite restaurant of famous musicians, athletes, actors, and steak lovers across Atlanta, and its location in the heart of Midtown is all kinds of convenient for whale watching. Bonus: It's not hard to catch a cab home if you indulge a little too much.

Open in Google Maps

1075 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Clermont Lounge

789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Oh, the Clermont Lounge. It might not be as flashy as other strip clubs, but it's definitely a better place to meet your future baby daddy than Magic City...right? Everyone comes here: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert di Niro, and Anthony Bourdain have all made appearances in the last few months.

789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Visit Website

Kevin Rathbun Steak

154 Krog St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

It might not be in Buckhead, but the steak at Kevin Rathbun's restaurant has proven itself to be well worth the trek. High rollers and anyone with an expense account can be found here often.

154 Krog St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Rathbun's

112 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Big-name chef Kevin Rathbun brings big-name whales to his restaurants. You know you've made it when mega-famous Atlanta athletes ask you to cater their last in-flight team meal.

112 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

Visit Website

Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium

466 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

It may take you by surprise, but Church is a pretty great place to ogle celebs— or even challenge them to a game of ping pong. Lady Gaga, Ben Stiller, and Owen Wilson have all frequented the Old Fourth bar.

466 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Visit Website

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