Here, Chef Robert Gerstenecker sources ingredients from the restaurant’s very own terrace garden. Oh, and he keeps honey bees.

Atlanta’s own concept from celeb chef Art Smith comes in very handy when you need an artisan ham bar, 12-layer red velvet cake, and a tumbler of bourbon. So, it comes in handy a lot.

You want to splurge here, believe us. Expensive ($59, plus $15 for the unlimited bubbly bar) but worth every penny, brunch includes traditional offerings as well as fresh shellfish, caviar, sushi, salads, carving stations, and stunning desserts.

Here’s Atlanta’s outpost of this restaurant institution. Get your power-meal on with classic steak, lobster, and Italian spreads.

Its sweeping views are currently getting spiffed up (closed for renovations until August), but check out the revolving restaurant after that—sitting 723 feet above city sidewalks, it made Open Table’s list of the top 100 panoramic restaurants.

Chef Cyrille Holota masters the steakhouse-bistro combo at this local outpost of the BLT empire. His background includes competing on the original Iron Chef in Japan and working with Joël Antunes in Atlanta’s best restaurants.

Did you know the Hyatt has a Sustainable and Responsible Eating Team? Their chef, Thomas McKeown, is a card-carrying member who also leads farmers’ market tours in his spare time.

RIP Paces 88. But why not enjoy a posh afternoon tea in the hotel’s still-functioning dining option, Astor Court. Little sandwiches and pastries will never die. Also, butlers.

The local movement meets white tablecloths upstairs and fanciful bar snacks downstairs. Solid cocktails in both realms.

Something old: the restaurant’s been on the 30th floor of the Hilton for over 35 years. Something new: this spring, Gayot featured Chef Stephanie Alderete as one of its "Top 5 Rising Chefs in the U.S."