Escape the hustle and bustle of Atlanta and book a room at the Inn at Serenbe for a romantic weekend getaway. Dine on Southern dishes throughout lunch and dinner paired with wine and cocktails in the quaint dining room at the Farmhouse restaurant. Think pimento cheese, Chilean sea bass with shishito and asparagus succotash and fennel slaw, buttermilk fried chicken, and black forest cake for dessert. Reservations required.

The tight menu of dishes at chef Brian So’s restaurant showcases each season and changes frequently. Spring’s carefully selected list of wines are meant for pairing with So’s beautifully composed food. While the grape varietals may lean toward the familiar, many wines are organic, biodynamic, or simply hard to find retail. The small dining room here is cozy, warm, and intimate, so reservations are necessary. Reservations required.

Bacchanalia and its epic tasting menu continue to be date night institutions in Atlanta. The menu still includes the popular crab fritter, Maine lobster with caviar and brioche, and a rotating array of in-season entrees and desserts. Located next to market and cafe Star Provisions on Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard, reservations are necessary for a table here. Don’t have reservations? Head to the bar for cocktails, a glass of wine, and the a la carte menu. Reservations required.

This intimate restaurant, located beneath Marcel at Westside Provisions District, serves a menu filled with dishes inspired by owner Tal Baum’s childhood in Israel. Aziza feels like stepping inside a New York City neighborhood restaurant, with its low ceilings, muted brown and green tones, and exposed brick walls. It’s a cozy spot to grab dinner paired with great cocktails and wine. Reservations encouraged. Covered patio seating.

Volare Bistro mixes elegance in an understated location overlooking the train tracks in historic Hapeville. This juxtaposition is also reflected in the dishes, which leans Southern-French fancy with dishes like the Cajun pastas, parmesan-encrusted cordon bleu, grilled Australian lamb chops in Grand Marnier gastrique, and mountain trout. Reservations encouraged.

In 2020, former Atlas chef Christopher Grossman opened his all-day neighborhood restaurant the Chastain in the former Horseradish Grill. It’s become a dining destination for friends and families gathering for a meal and couples seeking a romantic night out. Open for counter-service biscuits and pastries at breakfast and lunch and table service in the evenings, some of the ingredients for the 20 or so dishes served on Grossman’s dinner menu are sourced from the restaurant’s garden. The outdoor seating arrangements at this restaurant are hard to beat, and offer everything from a casual conversation area by the stone fire pit to seating in the garden under an old oak tree. Reservations highly encouraged. Outdoor seating available.

Every few weeks, the Consulate in Midtown brings the dishes, wine, and cocktails of countries from around the world to life on its menu. This sleek and stylish restaurant has a retro vibe, and includes plush leather and velvet half-moon booths, tables for two, an intimate bar, and tucked away corners for more private dining experiences. Reservations encouraged.

For a casual date night (or afternoon) in Midtown, South American coffee, wine, and tapas bar El Viñedo Local is the spot for that. Owner Robert Kaster tapped Uruguayan native chef Bruno Vergara to create Latin dishes for the menu here to pair with his South American wine list, including arepas and perfectly baked empanadas and guava pastries, as well as a selection of ceviches, sandwiches, like a choripan, and plates of fried plantains, rice, and beans. Patio seating.

New to the Atlanta dining scene, Lucian Books and Wine has become a popular spot for people seeking good books, good food, and good wine under one roof. Located at Modera Buckhead, Lucian specializes in titles centered around art, design, food, and culture and carries nearly 250 wines by the bottle and 15 wines by the glass. Chef Brian Hendrickson approaches the food served at Lucian with the same thoughtfulness and care as owners Katie Barringer does with books and Jordan Smelt does with wine. Nothing is an afterthought, including the sauces, which Hendrickson says can take up to three days to make for each dish on the menu. Reservations required for tables and for the bar. Read more about Lucian here.

Storico Fresco in Buckhead is likely one of the best places in Atlanta to buy and consume fresh pasta. Portions here are easily shared. Order a couple of pastas for the table, like the cacio e pepe, squid ink ravioli with salmon belly, or lasagna alla bolognese. The wine list at Storico is carefully curated for the menu it serves, including plenty of Italian reds, whites, and sparkling wines. For a more intimate experience, grab a seat at the small bar or at one of the nearby tables in the corner. Reservations encouraged. Outdoor seating.

Aria continues to be one of Buckhead’s top date night destinations. After years of serving as a white tablecloth fine dining establishment, chef Gerry Klaskala remodeled the restaurant to appeal to a younger generation of diners. Now it’s a bit more relaxed and casual — there’s a bar and lounge for drinks and snacks for an impromptu night out. The kitchen consistently cranks out Aria favorites, like butter braised lobster, slow braised pork, and lump crab cakes. Aria continues to carry one of Atlanta’s most comprehensive wine lists, too. Reservations required. Outdoor seating available.

Not all dates happen during the day. A recent addition to downtown Roswell’s restaurant scene, Fellow’s Cafe resides inside a historic yellow bungalow on Green Street just off of busy Canton Street. Open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, find a seat on the small front porch or underneath the old oak tree along Green Street or inside at one of the tables in the cozy dining room.

Inspired by the cafes of Paris, this sunny Inman Quarter cafe shines with French bistro fare and a simple, but excellent wine list. Dine on dishes such as a decadent burger with Swiss and caramelized onions, steak frites, crab, crayfish, and penne au gratin, or an ode to New Orleans institution Commander’s Palace with its shrimp remoulade. Grab a seat on the sun porch or inside the quaint dining room or at the five seat bar. Covered patio seating. Open until 4 p.m. Wednesday - Friday and 5 p.m. on weekends.

Lazy Betty in Candler Park was built around the tasting menu experience and for great date nights. Here, people choose between two highly curated tasting menus of six to eight courses with optional wine pairings. There’s also champagne and caviar service, which comes served with steamed milk buns and scallion pancakes. Seating is currently available in the dining room and on the covered patio. Reservations required. Vegetarian menu available upon request. Patio seating available.

This small and inviting neighborhood restaurant on the corner of McClendon Avenue and Clifton Road in Candler Park serves dinner, Wednesday through Saturday, exploring the regional food roots of southern Mexico and the Yucatán. Head here to enjoy a tight selection of natural and biodynamic wines in the evenings. Every Sunday through Tuesday, the petite Candler Park restaurant transforms into Gigi’s Italian Kitchen. Street-side seating available.

This small cafe offers a quiet, romantic escape from Decatur’s busy dining scene. The menu offers traditional French and Alsatian dishes (northeastern France) such as quiche, spaetzle (egg noodles), choucroute garnie (sauerkraut, sausages, potatoes), and sandwiches like the croque-monsieur or mauricettes made with pretzel bread. The wine list is a lovely mix of both French and Alsatian bottles with affordable price points.

Located in historic Stone Mountain Village, this newly opened wine bar and bookshop, owned by local resident Candace Walker, focuses its wine list on mostly organic and biodynamic varietals. It also merges Walker’s love of wine with her lifelong love of books. Grab a seat at the bar or on one of the plush sofas for a relaxed and casual date night exploring the wines served here. Pair wine with a charcuterie and cheese board, too. There’s even a vegan option. Read more about the Vibrary.