Restaurants in Atlanta offer everything from traditional Southern fare to the finest French cuisine for New Year’s Eve dining. If you haven’t made plans yet, check out the restaurants below. Time is running out, so remember to call ahead and make reservations soon. Also, keep in mind that prices listed below don’t include tax and gratuity.
4th & Swift – Five course menu, $70 per person. Rack of Straus Lamb, Pan Roasted Atlantic Wild Striped Bass, Wood Roasted Breast of Duck or Spinach Cannelloni of Kabocha Squash. Wine Pairing for an additional $30 per person. 621 North Avenue NE. 678-904-0160.
Atmosphere French Restaurant – Four course menu, $65. Entrees include choice of duck filet served with Gatin Dauphinois potatoes, sauteed main scallops with wild mushroom raviolis, or pan roasted beef tenderloin. 1620 Piedmont Ave. 678-702-1620.
Babette’s Cafe – Offering “A French Country New Year’s Eve” menu. Provencal Fish Soup with Saffron, Country Pate, Beef Tenderloin with Lobster Flan, Cream Puffs with Chocolate. Regular menu also available. 573 North Highland Ave. 404-523-9121.
Livingston Restaurant and Bar – Five course tasting menu, $55. Add $35 for paired wines. Smoked Scallop, Shrimp Dumpling, Local Apple, Northwest Rockfish, Roasted Lamb Loin and Coffee “Crema” Fritta. Limited Seasonal a la carte menu also available. Live entertainment with midnight balloon drop and champagne toast. 659 Peachtree Street NE. 404-897-5000.
Paschal’s – Three courses, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm, $20.12. Entrees include fried chicken, baked chicken, blackened tilapia or meatloaf. Live DJ, 2 for 1 drinks, 11:00 pm – 2 am. Free champagne toast at midnight. 180-B Northside Drive. 404-525-2023.
Radial Cafe – a la carte or Prix Fixe. Appetizers: Empanadas, Meat & Cheese. Entrees: Hanger Steak, Roasted Pork Loin, Crab Cakes, Ravioli. Desserts: Warm Guinness Gingerbread, Maple Mouse “Cheesecake”. Complimentary champagne toast for all guests over 21. 1530 DeKalb Ave. 404-659-6594.
Rosebud – a la carte, “A Celebration of the South” menu, 5:30 pm – 11:00 pm. Main Plates include Country Fried Ahi Tuna, Smoked Painted Hills Brisket, Crispy Mississippi Catfish, Berkshire Pork Chop with Smoked Cheddar Grits, Creamed Chicken. 1397 North Highland Ave. 404-347-9747.
STEEL Restaurant & Lounge – Four course choice menu. Early Seating, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, $40. Gala Seating, 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm, bubbly to toast the New Year, $50. Entree selections include Grilled Center Cut Tenderloin, Sake and Miso Sea Bass, Vietnamese “Shaken” Beef, Sea Salt Chicken or Maki & Sashimi Platter. 950 W Peachtree #255. 404-477-6111.
Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View – Four courses, 723 feet above the city. Entree options include Braised Duroc Pork Shank, Juniper Crusted Lamb Rack, Table Served Dover Sole, Southern Fried Rabbit, Char Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Lobster Three Ways. Finish with chocolate covered strawberry and a toast of sparkling wine. $95. 210 Peachtree St. 404-589-7506.
Thrive – Choice of two Prix Fixe menus. $45 menu entrees: Hanging Tender Steak, Organic Chicken Breast or Homemade Fettuccini with Shrimp. $55 menu includes one glass of champagne. Entree selections include 8 ounce Filet Mignon, Potato Crusted Salmon, Pan Roasted Duck Breast or Butter Poached Maine Lobster. 101 Marietta St., NW. 404-389-1000.
