7 Atlanta Restaurants With Stellar Views

by Chris Fuhrmeister@ccfuhr Jun 30, 2015, 10:30am EDT

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by Chris Fuhrmeister@ccfuhr Jun 30, 2015, 10:30am EDT

Priority No. 1 for a restaurant: Make sure the food and drink are executed well. Priority No. 2: Make sure the ambiance is top notch, one way or another. A great view goes a long way toward accomplishing that second goal, and these seven Atlanta eateries offer some of the best sights in the city.

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Canoe

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Serving upscale Southern and Lowcountry fare, Canoe offers serene views of the Chattahoochee River. [Photo: Canoe/Official]

4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

(770) 432-2663

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Nikolai's Roof

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Nikolai's Roof offers panoramic views of the Atlanta skyline, and it's one of the few restaurants in town that serves Russian cuisine. [Photo: Nikolai's Roof]

255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

(404) 659-2000

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Park Tavern

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Nestled right alongside Piedmont Park, this restaurant features a view of the massive green space and Midtown skyline. The eclectic menu includes, fried seafood, Southern sandwiches, and even sushi. [Photo: Park Tavern/Official]

500 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

(404) 249-0001

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Polaris

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After taking a lengthy hiatus, Polaris reopened atop the Hyatt Regency last summer. The rotating restaurant allows diners to take in every Downtown view the city has to offer. [Photo: Matthew Wong/Eater Atlanta]

265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

(404) 460-6425

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Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

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And not to be outdone by Polaris, Sun Dial tops the Westin Peachtree Plaza and offers rotating views of its own. [Photo: Sun Dial/Official]

210 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

(404) 589-7506

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The Capital Grille

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The Buckhead outpost of this restaurant includes swanky steakhouse interiors and large windows with views of the neighborhood. [Photo: The Capital Grille/Official]

255 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

(404) 262-1162

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Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft

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The Brookwood eatery not only offers stunning views of Midtown and Downtown, but it also serves some of the best Thai food in Atlanta. [Photo: Foursquare/Russell B.]