Where to Splurge: Atlanta’s Most Expensive Restaurants in 2025
Once known more for its Southern comfort food and barbecue than fine dining, Atlanta has quietly transformed itself into one of America’s rising gourmet destinations. The city’s restaurant scene now boasts an impressive lineup of Michelin-starred establishments (the Michelin Guide entered Atlanta in 2023), cutting-edge omakase counters, and tasting menus that rival those found in New York, Chicago, or San Francisco.
Chef’s Pencil’s research team went to work, analyzing Atlanta’s most expensive restaurants. The selection was based on either the highest-priced tasting menu or the most expensive three-course menu (starter, entrée, and dessert).
Atlanta’s Ultra-Premium Restaurant Scene Is Dominated by Japanese and Sushi-Centric Dining
Our biggest takeaway: Atlanta’s ultra-premium dining scene is largely shaped by Japanese and sushi-centric concepts, mirroring trends seen in major food hubs like New York. In our Atlanta study, the vast majority of the city’s most expensive tasting menus are found at sushi or omakase restaurants, where mastery, seasonality, precision, and artistry take center stage.
This mirrors our NYC research, where acclaimed restaurants such as Masa, Yoshino, and Sushi Noz dominate the list of Manhattan’s priciest dining experiences.
Many of the city’s most exclusive restaurants now boast a Michelin star, including all of the top five on our list, underscoring Atlanta’s growing status as a fine-dining destination. Yet not every high-priced experience is Michelin-starred nor Japanese—several standout establishments specialize in modern American, seafood, or steakhouse dining, offering refined but distinctly different approaches to luxury cuisine.
Below are the city’s priciest restaurants based on the highest available tasting menu price.
Note: This ranking is based on each restaurant’s highest-priced tasting menu or the cost of a three-course meal (starter, main, and dessert) from the à la carte menu. Most of these establishments also offer more moderately priced menus or à la carte options, making them accessible to a wider range of diners.
🥇 1. Hayakawa – $315
Hayakawa ★
Address: 1055 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318
Helmed by Chef Atsushi Hayakawa, this Michelin-starred omakase restaurant is widely regarded as Atlanta’s finest Japanese dining experience. Seating is intimate, ingredients are flown in from Japan, and each course reflects the chef’s precision and understated elegance. At $315 per person, Hayakawa offers a dining experience on par with elite omakase counters in New York and Tokyo.
🥈 2. Omakase Table – $295
Address: 3330 Piedmont Rd NE #22A, Atlanta, GA 30305
Another jewel in Atlanta’s growing Japanese dining scene, Omakase Table delivers a multi-course seasonal tasting menu highlighting top-quality seafood and traditional techniques. The serene setting and chef-led service make it a must for sushi purists willing to splurge.
🥉 3. Lazy Betty – up to $285
Address: 999 Peachtree St NE Suite #140, Atlanta, GA 30309
One of Atlanta’s most innovative fine-dining restaurants, Lazy Betty marries French technique with global flavors. Led by chefs Aaron Phillips and Ron Hsu (recently featured as Chef’s Pencil’s Chef of the Week), its tasting menu showcases creativity, precision, and warmth. At $285, it’s a world-class experience that balances artistry with approachability.
Since earning a Michelin star, Lazy Betty hasn’t shifted its fundamentals—but its move to a larger Midtown space unlocked fresh possibilities. Now the team offers multiple tasting menus across dining and bar/lounge areas, and the more generous layout also allows for private events and an expanded cocktail & non-alcoholic program. Hsu emphasizes that at the heart of it all is connection: greeting guests by name, maintaining eye contact, and personalizing hospitality.
4. O by Brush – $285
Address: 3009 Peachtree Rd NE #140, Atlanta, GA 30305
A sleek, modern omakase restaurant by Chef Jason Liang, O by Brush continues Atlanta’s fascination with Japanese culinary precision. Each seating is a carefully choreographed experience featuring seasonal fish, caviar, uni, and Japanese wagyu.
5. Atlas
Atlas ★
Address: 88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Located inside the St. Regis Atlanta, Atlas offers refined contemporary American cuisine with European influences. While the restaurant doesn’t publish a fixed tasting menu price—since it can vary depending on the season and ingredient selection—it’s widely regarded as one of the priciest and most exclusive dining experiences in the city.
6. Tomo – up to $250
Address: 3630 Peachtree Rd NE Suite #140, Atlanta, GA 30326
Chef Tomohiro Naito’s Buckhead sushi restaurant has long been a favorite among locals and visiting celebrities. Its omakase menu—priced around $250—blends premium ingredients with the kind of understated perfection only a true sushi master can deliver.
7. Kimball House – $250
Address: 303 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Known for its oysters, classic cocktails, and sophisticated Southern fare, Kimball House delivers elegance without pretension. Its chef’s tasting menu can reach $250 with optional caviar and wine pairings.
8. Mujō – $245
Mujō ★
Address: 691 14th St NW c, Atlanta, GA 30318
This Michelin-starred sushi restaurant offers a stunning omakase experience rooted in Edomae tradition. With just a handful of seats, Mujō’s tasting menu at $245 captures the spirit of Tokyo’s most revered sushi counters.
9. Umi – $225+
Address: Two Buckhead Plaza, 3050 Peachtree Rd Suite #1, Atlanta, GA 30305
A glamorous Buckhead favorite, Umi combines fine sushi and modern design in one of Atlanta’s most stylish dining rooms. The omakase experience, starting at $225, offers impeccable fish quality and a touch of celebrity flair.
10. Marcel – $200+
Address: 1170 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318
Ford Fry’s throwback steakhouse channels the opulence of mid-century dining. Rich cuts of beef, luxurious sides, and tableside service make Marcel an indulgent night out. Expect to spend $200 or more for a full multi-course experience with wine.
11. The Alden – $175
Address: 5070 Peachtree Blvd Suite B-140, Chamblee, GA 30341
Located in Chamblee, The Alden offers a chef’s tasting menu that blends Southern ingredients with global inspiration. Chef Jared Hucks’ cuisine is refined yet approachable, with a six-course tasting for $175.
12. Nikolai’s Roof – $160
Address: 255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
An Atlanta classic perched atop the Hilton, Nikolai’s Roof pairs sweeping skyline views with refined European-inspired cuisine. Its six-course chef’s tasting menu ($160) showcases seasonal ingredients and elegant presentations—from foie gras with sweet corn galette to diver scallops in roasted potato velouté. A long-standing favorite for special occasions, Nikolai’s Roof blends old-world sophistication with modern Southern hospitality.
13. Bacchanalia – $125
Address: 1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW Suite 1, Atlanta, GA 30318
A long-standing icon of Atlanta’s fine dining scene, Bacchanalia continues to deliver a Michelin-star-worthy experience. Its $125 seasonal tasting menu emphasizes local and organic ingredients, presented with precision and grace.
14. The Optimist – $108
Address: 914 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318
This coastal-inspired restaurant by Ford Fry combines Southern seafood and sleek design. With a top-end dinner around $108, The Optimist delivers refined dining without the white tablecloth price tag.
15. The Americano Atlanta – $100+
Address: 3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Celebrity chef Scott Conant brings Italian sophistication to Buckhead. With a stylish setting and a menu featuring house-made pasta and dry-aged meats, The Americano offers a luxurious yet welcoming experience.
Methodology
Prices reflect the highest available tasting menu or or the cost of a three-course meal (starter, main, and dessert) as of October 2025, based on publicly available menus and reservation platforms. Michelin star designations are from the 2025 Atlanta Michelin Guide.
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