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MIDTOWN. This attractive, remodeled 1920s bungalow has a pleasant dining room dominated by an exhibition-style kitchen. You can watch chefs whip up fantastic Nouveau Southern dishes like barbecued swordfish with cheese grits, pan-fried catfish with mustard greens and warm pepper jelly, and crab hash with poached eggs and Idaho potatoes – just make sure you don't fill up first on the light-as-air biscuits and cornbread. Though the Southern influence is obvious in the menu and the decor, the surroundings and the presentation are thoroughly modern.
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PONCEY-HIGHLAND. Babette's is a special place for both dinner and Sunday brunch. Occupying a converted bungalow in the historic Highlands area, the dining room is pure Country French, with small, intimate spaces and romantic decorative touches. The brunch menu offers many breakfast and lunch favorites, including eggs benedict, fresh berry pancakes, smoked trout and salmon salad, and French toast with brioche. You'll also find excellent desserts and an extensive wine list at the relaxed, authentically European establishment.
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3. Canoe
4199 Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30339 · 770-432-2663
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VININGS. Located on the Chattahoochee River where Buckhead meets the historic Vinings area, this romantic restaurant is a wonderful choice for special dinners and celebrations. The lush gardens outside, along with the vaulted ceilings and intricate decor inside, set the scene for a fabulous meal. Award-winning seasonal American cuisine is creatively prepared and artistically presented. Try their Carolina trout with pecans in citrus and brown butter sauce or, for brunch, pheasant ragout with two sunnyside eggs.
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4. Watershed
406 W Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 · 404-378-4900
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DECATUR. This casual favorite, located in a refurbished service station, features great wines and an array of gourmet-caliber plates that pay homage to the traditional Southern kitchen: braised beef short ribs with whipped rutabagas and cabbage, salmon croquettes with stone-ground grits and wild mushroom stew, and grilled Niman Ranch pork chops with mac-n-cheese. Their spectacular chocolate cake takes the standard dessert to new heights. Be sure to browse the on-site craft and wine shops. Star-watchers note: Watershed is co-owned by Indigo Girl Emily Saliers.
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BUCKHEAD. Just like Atlanta itself, Horseradish Grill's New Southern cuisine manages to reconcile tradition and modernity. The two are brought together with the use of fresh, organic vegetables and the talents of a chef who whips up fried chicken and biscuits, not to mention barbecued duck with Vidalia onions and molasses. At brunch, appetite-grabbers include creamy Logan Turnpike grits with sautéed Gulf shrimp, fire-roasted red peppers and caramelized onions. Idyllic outdoor seating under beautiful oak trees only adds to the appeal.
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MIDTOWN. This popular restaurant revels in kitsch – yes, the lunch boxes, board games and Barbie-related collectibles are authentic – and serves delicious Southern fare. How does a Sunday brunch of salmon croquettes, Cajun-fried okra and fried green tomatoes sound? Other down-home favorites include mac-n-cheese fritters, BBQ shrimp served over creamy grits, turkey meatloaf and buttermilk fried chicken. Of course, one of their spicy Bloody Marys is a must. And, oh yes, be sure to save room for a slice of carrot cake ... theirs may just be the best in town. Note: call ahead seating only.
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BUCKHEAD. Soak up the mountain-lodge ambience, complete with roaring fireplace and log cabin decor, before ordering fine regional American cuisine. Long-time Southern favorites are given innovative twists with dishes focusing on game, seafood and chops. Try grilled, apple-stuffed trout in honey-pecan sauce for a real treat. Vegetables are organic and consistently delicious, and fresh sourdough bread will almost make you forget all about your entree ... almost.
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MIDTOWN. Einstein's is a fun, hip restaurant in the heart of Midtown that's especially favored for its outstanding brunch. Choose from a tasty selection of dishes that includes the Chicken & Gouda Omelet, Crab Cake Benedict and Cheddar Shortcakes. A perfect complement to the brunch eats is the self-serve Bloody Mary bar, which features everything from drunken carrots and asparagus spears to wasabi and hot sauces. The large patio dining area is popular in the summer, and the spacious banquet room is perfect for a large crowd.
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DOWNTOWN. Perched high atop the Westin Peachtree Plaza, The Sun Dial is one of Atlanta's premiere dining spots. The seasonal, contemporary American cuisine, along with an outstanding view of the city skyline, makes it a brunch spot that's hard to beat. Enjoy your mid-day repast with the likes of fresh fruit, crisp salads, specialty breads, grilled steaks, roast chicken, crab cakes, pasta and seafood. If you opt for an evening meal, live jazz sets a romantic backdrop for special celebrations.
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LITTLE FIVE POINTS. This red-hot dining spot serves three meals a day, but brunch draws the biggest crowds. Southern favorites and plenty of vegetarian options ensure that every appetite is satisfied. The decor is eclectic and stylish, providing a fitting backdrop for classic dishes given an innovative spin. Try the Meggxican Wrap with cheddar, onion, and serrano peppers in a flour tortilla, or orange-scented French toast served with honey crème anglaise.
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