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Make a good first impression at one of these restaurants

by Eater Staff Updated Mar 13, 2019, 1:58pm EDT

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by Eater Staff Updated Mar 13, 2019, 1:58pm EDT

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Atlanta has one of the country’s largest singles scenes. This is good news for metro area bars and restaurants who see quite a few first (and last) dates. While apps like Tinder, OkCupid, and Match.com have made finding potential love connections easier, one problem still remains unsolved by modern technology: where to go on that first date. Here are a few no-pressure suggestions from Eater readers on where to meet around Atlanta to make a solid first impression.

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Osteria Mattone

Roswell’s Canton Street is always a solid place to grab dinner OTP and for making a great impression on a first date. Head to Osteria Mattone’s expansive stone patio for wine and shared plates of pasta on a pleasant evening.

1095 Canton St, Roswell, GA

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O4W Pizza

Impress with an OTP pizza date over one of Atlanta’s best pies. Be relaxed and super casual when meeting for the first time at O4W Pizza in the Parson’s Alley development in Duluth’s historic town center. Split the pizzeria’s now famous “Grandma pie”; a New Jersey-style pizza with garlic, marinara, mozzarella, extra-virgin olive oil, pecorino, and fresh basil. If the date is going well, walk over for post-pizza beers at Good Word Brewing & Public House just down the street.

3117 Main St NW, Duluth, GA 30096

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The grandma pie.

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St. Cecilia

A first date happy hour at this swanky bar in the heart of Buckhead’s financial district after work is sure to go over big. Already dressed to impress in tailored business attire, why not stay for a seafood dinner if there’s a love connection?

3455 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA

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Eleanor's at Muss & Turner’s

Meet for a casual dinner at Smyrna staple Muss & Turner’s. Slip behind the cooler door for after-dinner drinks at Eleanor’s, their intimate speakeasy and cocktail bar.

1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA

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Muss & Turner’s

Topgolf

This one’s for the sports enthusiasts or at least those with a competitive streak. Top Golf has a little of everything: food, drinks, fun, and (covered) al fresco dining. Get to know your date while driving a few golf balls down the links. There’s also a location in Alpharetta.

1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

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JCT Kitchen & Bar

JCT’s upstairs bar overlooking the railroad tracks at Westside Provisions District is the perfect, casual getting-to-know-you spot. Grab a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail on the couch and have a chat. If the night goes well, head downstairs for dinner.

1198 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA

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Tin Tin

Meet on the sun porch at wine bar Tin Tin in Westside for a casual fireside chat over charcuterie and snacks paired with a glass of wine during L’Apero — happy hour. In addition to its 30 by-the-glass wines, this French wine bar also offers low-ABV cocktails on its menu. If the date is going well, hang around for dinner and grab a burger or share a few dishes like steak tartare, chicken liver and pork terrine, and pan roasted scallops.

956 Brady Ave NW Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318

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Après Diem

Located in the Midtown Promenade complex off of Monroe Drive, Après Diem is the spot for shared plates, wine, and, apparently, a lot of first dates.

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931 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA

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The Pinewood

While the bar here gets crowded, The Pinewood has expanded its square footage to include a spacious dining room with a small lounge area for couples to enjoy a nightcap and after-dinner conversation.

254 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA

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The Pinewood’s new lounge.

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Leon's Full Service

Leon’s in Decatur is the city’s first date spot for the couple looking for a variety of food options, classic cocktails, and a great patio.

131 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA

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Hotel Clermont Rooftop Bar

There may be no finer view of the city skyline than from atop the newly-opened Hotel Clermont on Ponce. The astro-turfed lawn bedecked with loungers and an outdoor bar serving frozen drinks and street food beneath the iconic neon sign is hard to beat. Check in with the host upon arrival in the hotel lobby to be placed on the waiting list. Pop into the lobby bar for drinks and a chat while waiting. Open Sunday - Thursday, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

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Nine Mile Station at Ponce City Market

Wine, dine and play games on the first date while overlooking Atlanta’s cityscape all from the rooftop of Ponce City Market. Begin the evening with dinner and drinks at Nine Mile Station before heading to Skyline Park for amusement park games and rides. If it’s raining, check out the newly-opened RFD Social inside the iconic tower for drinks, small bites, and bumper pool.

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The entrance to Nine Mile Station on top of Ponce City Market

Twain's Brewpub & Billiards

Couples on their first date looking to have a little casual fun head to Twain’s in Decatur for craft beer, bar bites, and some pool.

211 E Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA

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The bar at Twain's Brewpub & Billiards

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Kimball House

Impress on the first date with an oysters and champagne happy hour at Kimball House. Stay for dinner and continue the evening with shared plates filled with local, seasonal produce and house-cured meats.

303 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA

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Dancing Goats Coffee Bar

A chill date for those who don't want to go the drinks or dinner route. Grab a latte and a seat on the covered patio for coffee and conversation. If the date goes well, walk over to Ponce City Market for a bite to eat or take a walk on the BeltLine.

650 North Ave NE, Atlanta, GA

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Dancing Goats Ponce City Market

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Victory Sandwich Bar

Not all first dates have to be fancy or expensive. Many happy relationships have been forged over tiny sandwiches and a Jack & Coke slushie at Victory.

913 Bernina Ave NE, Atlanta, GA

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LLoyd's Restaurant & Lounge

This buzzy lounge and bar in Inman Park is a great place to meet up on a first date as it’s often filled with people grabbing drinks during happy hour at tables around the bar or dinner in the dining room. LLoyd’s doesn’t take itself too seriously, keeping the vibe and its food and drinks casual and a bit campy. Happy hour here offers martinis, vespers, and Manhattans for $5. And, the beer list is as old school as it gets.

900 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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Joystick Gamebar

Play classic arcade games like Mortal Kombat or Ms. Pac-Man while sipping on cocktails and showing off those mad gaming skills on the first date.

427 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA

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Carroll Street Cafe

Many first (second and third) dates are had here at this cozy, Cabbagetown cafe situated along the neighborhood’s main drag. Grab a bottle of wine and sit on the streetside patio for dinner.

208 Carroll St SE, Atlanta, GA

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Argosy

This East Atlanta bar is the place for first dates in the Village. Sip on craft and local beers while chatting it up in a private corner at a two top.

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470 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA

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Osteria Mattone

1095 Canton St, Roswell, GA

Roswell’s Canton Street is always a solid place to grab dinner OTP and for making a great impression on a first date. Head to Osteria Mattone’s expansive stone patio for wine and shared plates of pasta on a pleasant evening.

1095 Canton St, Roswell, GA

Visit Website

Inside Osteria Mattone

O4W Pizza

3117 Main St NW, Duluth, GA 30096

Impress with an OTP pizza date over one of Atlanta’s best pies. Be relaxed and super casual when meeting for the first time at O4W Pizza in the Parson’s Alley development in Duluth’s historic town center. Split the pizzeria’s now famous “Grandma pie”; a New Jersey-style pizza with garlic, marinara, mozzarella, extra-virgin olive oil, pecorino, and fresh basil. If the date is going well, walk over for post-pizza beers at Good Word Brewing & Public House just down the street.

3117 Main St NW, Duluth, GA 30096

Visit Website

The grandma pie.

St. Cecilia

3455 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA

A first date happy hour at this swanky bar in the heart of Buckhead’s financial district after work is sure to go over big. Already dressed to impress in tailored business attire, why not stay for a seafood dinner if there’s a love connection?

3455 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA

Visit Website

St. Cecilia

Eleanor's at Muss & Turner’s

1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA

Meet for a casual dinner at Smyrna staple Muss & Turner’s. Slip behind the cooler door for after-dinner drinks at Eleanor’s, their intimate speakeasy and cocktail bar.

1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA

Visit Website

Muss & Turner’s

Topgolf

1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

This one’s for the sports enthusiasts or at least those with a competitive streak. Top Golf has a little of everything: food, drinks, fun, and (covered) al fresco dining. Get to know your date while driving a few golf balls down the links. There’s also a location in Alpharetta.

1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Visit Website

JCT Kitchen & Bar

1198 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA

JCT’s upstairs bar overlooking the railroad tracks at Westside Provisions District is the perfect, casual getting-to-know-you spot. Grab a glass of wine, a beer, or a cocktail on the couch and have a chat. If the night goes well, head downstairs for dinner.

1198 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA

Visit Website

JCT. Kitchen & Bar

Tin Tin

956 Brady Ave NW Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318

Meet on the sun porch at wine bar Tin Tin in Westside for a casual fireside chat over charcuterie and snacks paired with a glass of wine during L’Apero — happy hour. In addition to its 30 by-the-glass wines, this French wine bar also offers low-ABV cocktails on its menu. If the date is going well, hang around for dinner and grab a burger or share a few dishes like steak tartare, chicken liver and pork terrine, and pan roasted scallops.

956 Brady Ave NW Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318

Visit Website

Après Diem

931 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA

Located in the Midtown Promenade complex off of Monroe Drive, Après Diem is the spot for shared plates, wine, and, apparently, a lot of first dates.

Open in Google Maps

931 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA

Visit Website

The Pinewood

254 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA

While the bar here gets crowded, The Pinewood has expanded its square footage to include a spacious dining room with a small lounge area for couples to enjoy a nightcap and after-dinner conversation.

254 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA

Visit Website

The Pinewood’s new lounge.

Leon's Full Service

131 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA

Leon’s in Decatur is the city’s first date spot for the couple looking for a variety of food options, classic cocktails, and a great patio.

131 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA

Visit Website

Leon’s Full Service

Hotel Clermont Rooftop Bar

789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

There may be no finer view of the city skyline than from atop the newly-opened Hotel Clermont on Ponce. The astro-turfed lawn bedecked with loungers and an outdoor bar serving frozen drinks and street food beneath the iconic neon sign is hard to beat. Check in with the host upon arrival in the hotel lobby to be placed on the waiting list. Pop into the lobby bar for drinks and a chat while waiting. Open Sunday - Thursday, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Open in Google Maps

789 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Visit Website

Nine Mile Station at Ponce City Market

Wine, dine and play games on the first date while overlooking Atlanta’s cityscape all from the rooftop of Ponce City Market. Begin the evening with dinner and drinks at Nine Mile Station before heading to Skyline Park for amusement park games and rides. If it’s raining, check out the newly-opened RFD Social inside the iconic tower for drinks, small bites, and bumper pool.

Open in Google Maps

Visit Website

The entrance to Nine Mile Station on top of Ponce City Market

Twain's Brewpub & Billiards

211 E Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA

Couples on their first date looking to have a little casual fun head to Twain’s in Decatur for craft beer, bar bites, and some pool.

211 E Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA

Visit Website

The bar at Twain's Brewpub & Billiards

Kimball House

303 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA

Impress on the first date with an oysters and champagne happy hour at Kimball House. Stay for dinner and continue the evening with shared plates filled with local, seasonal produce and house-cured meats.

303 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA

Visit Website

Kimball House

Dancing Goats Coffee Bar

650 North Ave NE, Atlanta, GA

A chill date for those who don't want to go the drinks or dinner route. Grab a latte and a seat on the covered patio for coffee and conversation. If the date goes well, walk over to Ponce City Market for a bite to eat or take a walk on the BeltLine.

650 North Ave NE, Atlanta, GA

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Dancing Goats Ponce City Market

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Victory Sandwich Bar

913 Bernina Ave NE, Atlanta, GA

Not all first dates have to be fancy or expensive. Many happy relationships have been forged over tiny sandwiches and a Jack & Coke slushie at Victory.

913 Bernina Ave NE, Atlanta, GA

Visit Website