Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Atlanta

"The High Museum of Art is located in the arts district of Atlanta. This is the perfect place for those interested in arts, history and culture, as it combines all three in its variety of fascinating exhibitions and displays. You can look forward to a choice of exhibitions when you visit this museum, which dates back to the early 1900s."

"The High Museum of Art is one of the nation’s leading art museums with more than 17,000 pieces of art. You can find work by Monet, Ernst, Tournier and so much more. The collections include African art, European art, American art, and different kinds of folk art."

"The city’s preeminent park, Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta is the perfect place to job, walk or just chill on the green grass. The park has a pristine pond, a huge running track, sprawling jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks and more. The real treat is spending the day strolling through this bucolic oasis in the middle of Atlanta and admiring the many dogwood trees, crepe murtles and azaleas planted throughout."

"Play in the ParkTruly experience The City in the Forest with a walk or bike ride through Piedmont Park, home to Atlanta Botanical Garden and Lake Clara Meer. Whether you are going to a festival, taking a sunset stroll or walking your pooch to the dog park, this is the place to be on a beautiful day."

"A visit to Piedmont Park is one of the best things to do with kids in Atlanta. From its playgrounds to its pool, the park offers plenty of fun activities for your whole tribe. In summer, you may have a splash in its family-friendly pool."

"Over 35 acres just east of Downtown Atlanta, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is dotted with places tied to Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement in Atlanta. By the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change you can pay your respects at the tomb of MLK and his wife Coretta Scott King, which sits at the centre of a reflecting pool, with an eternal flame burning close by."

"You can’t talk about Atlanta without mentioning its significance to the Civil Rights Movement, and Martin Luther King Jr. played a major role in that. His “park” celebrates his legacy with museums, monuments, archives, resource centers and other important and informative places of interest regarding his life and his cause. The centerpiece of the park is the tomb of Dr. King and his wife."

"Center for Non-Violent Social Change honors Dr. King's life and reflects love, justice and peace. Both Dr. and Mrs. King's remains are housed in a crypt on the grounds, with an eternal flame. Freedom Hall houses a foyer displaying African art and exhibits paying homage to Rosa, Parks, Mahatma Gandhi and the Kings."

"Providing a true Italian dining experience, Nino’s Italian Restaurant is perfect for family meals and other large gatherings filled with love, laughter, and good food and wine. The restaurant opened in 1968, and it is the oldest family-owned Italian restaurant in Atlanta. Owned and operated by Antonio Noviello (Nino) who hails from the Amalfi Coast of Southern Italy, the restaurant serves authentic cuisine made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients alongside traditional ingredients imported directly from Italy."

"Look no further than Nino's, the city's longest operating Italian restaurant. Amalfi coast native Antonio Noviello opened this Atlanta institution in 1982, and since then, celebrities and locals alike have packed the house for the warm hospitality, made from scratch ravioli and gnocchi and standout Old World recipes like the baked clams oreganata: fresh-shucked, baked, and presented on the half-shell with a heaping seasoning of oregano. Continue to 5 of 9 below."

"Located on Cheshire Bridge Road, Nino’s is a classic red sauce restaurant that’s been serving pasta dishes in Atlanta for over 50 years now. Keep it simple with spaghetti and meatballs or lasagna or order the fettuccine with shrimp and scallops tossed in Pernod and saffron cream sauce. There’s also the classic veal parmesan."

"This lovely chain of trail-connected parks along Ponce de Leon Avenue was designed in the 1890s by Frederick Law Olmsted Sr., whose work included the Emerald Necklace of Boston, The Biltmore Estate in Asheville and New York City’s Central Park. These six segments of parks collectively form an Atlanta treasure."

"Medusa is another north DeKalb club that caters to some of the middle-class upscale folks over age 30 in metro Atlanta. With theme nights like Apex Fridays and Sinful Sundays, Medusa draws heavy crowds on the weekends. To keep out the riff-raff, the club charges $20 for hats and such."

"The Village Corner German Restaurant and Brewery has been a part of the Stone Mountain community since 1974, serving authentic German fare. Favorites include schnitzel, sausages and house-brewed beer."

"This restaurant has a special place in my husband and my heart He took me to dinner here and then proposed in the old graveyard right across the street in…”more"

"An awesome study spot in Candler Park, Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party’s interior is as whimsical as its name. Their high tea service is perfect for a bridal shower, birthday celebration, baby shower, or just treat yourself moment!. At this time, Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party is open for walk-up service at limited hours with a limited menu through their “Warm Scone Window.” You can also order their High Tea Picnic to-go, or book a contactless, private High Tea party in their piano room and enjoy an array of quiches, sandwiches, cakes, and other baked goodies!"

"This Candler Park neighborhood favorite offers freshly brewed coffee, books, homemade pastries and hand-selected teas from around the world. The décor at Dr. Bombay's is a romantic mix of hanging parasols, origami birds and shelves jammed with community books, the perfect backdrop for their popular High Tea."

"Walk into Dr. Bombay’s and you’ll find colorful umbrellas hanging from the ceiling and shelves stacked with books. It feels like you were transported inside Alice in Wonderland!. Stop by for high tea, coffee, books, pastries, ice cream, sandwiches, and more."

"A taste of East Africa in Atlanta, Feedel Bistro serves Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, and there’s no shortage of vegan options. To get a taste of a bit of everything, opt for the vegan sampler, which comes with azifah (Ethiopian green lentil salad), brown lentils, cabbage, collard greens, red lentils, sil’jo (a fermented puree made from fava bean flour, safflower seed milk, spices, and herbs), yellow split peas, and ye’shimbra asa (handmade chickpea biscuits cooked in a seasoned spicy sauce)."

"Sagamore HillsServing up Ethiopian and Eritrean food in the Sagamore Hills area, Feedel has a covered outdoor space. Order a few of their specialities like the selata with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, and tuna, or the chef's special tibs (ribeye sautéed with herbs, spices, tomatoes), and cool off with a refreshing drink like the Tej Mimosa made with honey wine."

"I had a great experience on my first visit to this establishment for my birthday. I really enjoyed the ambience, decor, and artwork covering the walls."

"The 11 acre Shady Valley Park is a respite of natural beauty, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Buckhead."

"Located in the heart of Decatur, near both old DeKalb County Courthouse and the current building and just outside the Decatur MARTA stop, is Decatur Square. This charming location is in the heart of DeKalb County, with lots of niche shops and restaurants. There is an open pavilion, mural, old buildings and gazebo, all of which offer unique backdrops."

"Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium (dubbed "The Benz") has a starring attraction other than the NFL and pro-soccer games and concerts it hosts. One of its culinary stars, not just for game days, is Molly B’s. The sprawling 3,000-square-foot restaurant and bar has sweeping views of downtown and the field and is named for Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur Blank’s mother, Molly."

"The Spice House is actually a powerhouse when it comes to Caribbean cuisine, especially Haitian dishes. As a bonus, there’s live music on Friday nights and a brunch that has endless Mimosas. Here’s what one reviewer says about The Spice House: “I love the diced pickleys and griot."

"The Spice House is a Caribbean-inspired restaurant owned by chef Leno Joseph. The Haitian eatery is located in one of the most visible area’s of Cascade. saw the need to do the exact same thing in the restaurant business."

"This longstanding Buckhead entertainment complex seems to be constantly adding new restaurants and bars to its line-up. Take in the arctic environs and dine on sushi at Czar Bar (where "ice" takes on a whole new cool), imbibe on old-school cocktails at the speakeasy-themed Prohibition, laugh at comedy hopefuls at the Improv Comedy Club, shake your groove thing at Andrews Upstairs and dine on craft burgers at Stillhouse. On top of regular weekend merriment, the complex regularly plays host to a range of special events."