Atlanta is the place to BE if you’re looking for unique and quirky eateries around town! You can find everything from beautiful decor to amazing interactive eating experiences! If you’re looking for a truly one-of-a-kind eating experience, we’ve got the perfect list for you!
Here are 13 unique bars and restaurants for a fun night out in the ATL!
1. The Garden Room
Step into a beautiful oasis of flowers, aromas and nature at The Garden Room in Atlanta. With truly breathtaking floral displays and an immaculate vibe, you’ll be swept off your feet for sure! But the iconic garden decor is just part of The Garden Room’s charm! Their menu is a delicious, fancy treat with dishes like Wagyu & lobster and roasted oysters! And don’t miss out on their absolute-must cocktail menu! You’ve gotta try the ‘Peachy Keen’ cocktail– a heavenly concoction of Marker’s Mark whisky, Demerara syrup, bitters, peach extract, lemon and a hint of mint.
This place is also one of the many romantic restaurants that are perfect for a date night in Atlanta!
đź“Ť88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
For more about The Garden Room, check out their website!2. Dinner Detective
Who wouldn’t love a murder mystery? Dinner Detective is North America’s largest comedy murder mystery dinner show, and now it’s right here in Atlanta! An incredible murder mystery show that’s paired with a three-course plated dinner, you don’t want to miss this experience. Enjoy a tossed garden salad as your starter and then choose between a herb roasted breast of chicken, Atlantic seared salmon and vegetarian pasta primavera for the main course. While using your expert detective skills to solve the case, you can chomp down on a delicious dessert and top up on iced tea throughout the evening.
If you’re looking for a fun restaurant in Atlanta, this is definitely the spot for you!
đź“Ť6345 Powers Ferry Rd NW NE, Atlanta, GA 30339
For more information about Dinner Detective, check out their website!3. Imperial Fez
If you’re into delicious flavors from Africa, then Imperial Fez is the perfect spot for you! Their delicious 5 course meal will transport you right to the beautiful culture of Morocco–but that’s not all! When you dine at Imperial Fez, you also get the chance to enjoy belly dancers who come out to perform intricate routines while you eat! They even have a tasting menu special, where you can actually learn some moves from some of the pros. Truly one of the most unique and fun restaurant in Atlanta!
đź“Ť4790 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Ste 204 Ste 204, Berkeley Lake, GA 30071
For more information about Imperial Fez, check out their website!4. Puttshack
Looking for an interactive, fun restaurant in Atlanta? Puttshack is the perfect spot for you! This impressive indoor mini golf course measures at 25,000 square feet with four tech-driven, “highly-competitive” mini-golf courses, powered by Trackaball technology. Enjoy a pre-game snack or post-game meal thanks to their extensive food menu. From wood fried thai octopus to Korean BBQ bao buns, this place has everything, and their selection of cocktails may even help your swing!
This truly unique restaurant has a little something for everyone!
đź“Ť1115 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318
For more information about Puttshack, check out their website!5. Eatavision
Eatavision Studios hosts this magical event every month, making your food and film fantasies come true. Enjoy an outdoor screening of an iconic movie while enjoying food from or inspired by the film. We’re talking cookies and marshmallows while watching the Christmas classic Elf and succulent Colombian street food while Disney’s Encanto plays on the big screen. Transporting Atlanta to the most delicious scenes from your favorite food-forward movies, prepare for a truly unique experience that’s a treat for all the senses. There’s nothing quite as fun as dinner and a show!
đź“Ť1051 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
Learn more at Eatavision’s website!6. Bar Vegan
Atlanta’s favorite plant-based spot, ‘Slutty Vegan’, is gracing us with a brand new bar in Ponce City Market. Premiering their ‘bar theatre’ concept, expect some stunts and tricks when they prepare your poison of choice at Bar Vegan! This super cool restaurant will have you coming back for seconds and thirds!
They’ve also teamed up with Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks to provide Atlanta with unbelievable plant-based cheesesteaks. Whether you’re a vegan or not, you’re sure to love their fabulous signature cocktails such as their Strawberry Bourbon Smash packed with strawberry syrup and bourbon.
đź“Ť675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Suite N-215, Atlanta, GA 30308
For more about Bar Vegan, check out their website!7. Silverspot
Silverspot is the new, luxury dine-in movie theatre in Atlanta. Atlanta has more than enough cinemas, but this one is pretty special. The 50,000 square-foot, two-story theatre has ten auditoriums featuring 588 fully reclining seats. They also have state-of-the-art cinema equipment to provide the most vivid colors, and perfect sound. Enjoy their extensive menu of food and drink, taking dinner and a movie to the next level! This truly unique restaurant in Atlanta provides all the fun you’re searching for!
For more details, check out Silverspot’s website!đź“Ť960 Battery Ave SE Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30339
8. Red Phone Booth
We’re not called Secret Atlanta for nothing. Red Phone Booth is one of Atlanta’s best kept secrets. Try to find out the current code and head to the British telephone box to transport back to the Prohibition period. They offer an extensive cocktail menu and cigar collection, making it one of the best speakeasies in the city. Their ‘Never Say No’ cocktail is a scotch-based drink and features Cynar and Carpano Antica for a smooth, slightly herbal cocktail. When it comes to food, their pastas are one in a million, and the nonna’s spaghetti and meatballs and veal bolognese are standouts on the menu. If you’re searching for the coolest restaurant in Atlanta, this place is the cat’s meow!
đź“Ť17 Andrew Young International Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
For more information on Red Phone Booth, check out their website here!9. Lucian Books & Wine
Lucian Books & Wine serves up their thoughtful selection of tasty bites and dishes surrounded by beautiful books. Their delicious whipped ricotta with marinated tomato and focaccia is particularly memorable. And of course, the extensive wine list combined with the knowledgeable staff makes this new Buckhead beauty perfect for all ATL wine-lovers, and all ATL bookworms. Unique, cozy and fun–this Atlanta restaurant has it all.
đź“Ť3005 Peachtree Rd Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30305
For more info about Lucian Books & Wine, check out their website!10. Grana
This may seem like your average Italian restaurant but it’s actually so much more! Grana hosts unforgettable pasta-making parties monthly, and they’re not to be missed. The experience includes a delicious three-course meal, crafty cocktails and a pasta-making class with Executive Chef Pat Pascarella. Whether you’re a pasta connoisseur or have never cooked in your life, these pasta classes are perfect for anyone looking to learn how to cook Italian crowd pleasers and have some fun in the process.
For more information about Grana, check out their website!đź“Ť1835 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
11. My Parent’s Basement
My Parents’ Basement is a wholesome place where fellow nerds gather to drink, read comics, dine on nostalgic bites and empty their pocket change into old gaming machines. The bar’s first iteration began as a pop-up by a group of friends, but has become a permanent fixture in Atlanta. Sip on craft beer and indulge in classic bar food including succulent burgers, tasty sandwiches and salty nachos topped with cheese, jalapenos, lettuce and salsa. As far as fun restaurants in Atlanta go, this one takes the cake… er, uh nachos!
đź“Ť22 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
For more about My Parent’s Basement, check out their website!12. Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium
Take me to CHURCH! This iconic blasphemously church-themed dive bar serves some of the best drinks–including a Blood of Christ sangria, with organ karaoke & weekly Ping-Pong tournaments.  The fabled story of Sister Louisa’s Church traces back to 1978, to a convent near Baron Rouge, Lousiana. It was there that disgraced nun, Sister Louisa, fell in love with the convent’s janitor, Lamar Thibideau. Lore has it that “Luscious” Lamar uncovers various items of “trash” to Sister Louisa, who transforms them into works of art. And this place is a work of art. Unique in every way, you’ll have so much fun at this cool Atlanta restaurant.
đź“Ť466 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
For more information about Church (it’s a bar) check out their website here!13. The Select
For the ultimate date night in Atlanta, you’ve got to check out The Select. The beautiful eatery is inspired by Paris’ famed Le Select, the chic 1920s brasserie known for being a free-spirited meeting place where artists and literary figures would bump heads. Enter The Select during one of their Happy Hours, Ladies Nights or Whiskey Wednesdays, and the excitement of the Roaring 20’s is back in full force! What’s more, with so much flavor, their magnificent entrĂ©es including grilled pork chop and umami salmon are definitely worth the pretty high price tag.
đź“Ť6405 Blue Stone Rd Suite 200, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
For more about The Select, check out their website!