Atlanta/Buckhead

Georgia State Highway 400 runs directly through Buckhead.

MARTA has two main bus lines which run along Peachtree Street, #23 and #110. However there are plenty of other routes that serve the area.

Buckhead can also be accessed by the MARTA rail's Red Line at the Buckhead Station (N7), the Gold Line at Lenox (NE7), and Lindbergh Center Station (N6) by either of the fore-mentioned lines. Amtrak's Crescent Line stops at the Atlanta Peachtree Station.

• 🌍 Anis Cafe and Bistro, 2974 Grandview Ave. Extremely romantic and charming authentically French bistro-cafe tucked away in an old house near Pharr Road.  
• 🌍 Eclipse di Luna, 764 Miami Circle. Vibrant and extremely fun tapas restaurant and bar hidden away in the antique district of Buckhead serving up pitchers of Sangria and Mojitos with its tasty small plates. Has live music on weekends.  

• 🌍 R. Thomas Deluxe Grille, ☏ +1 404 872-2942. 24 hours daily. With its trademark windmills, bells, birds, lush plants, and Peachtree St. location, it is hard to miss this fixture of the Atlanta dining scene. This is probably the only restaurant in town where a vegan and a burger lover can eat together and both be happy. Favorites include the grilled-not-fried wings, the French toast, and all the smoothies. Not only are a range of healthy food and drink available — including vegetarian and vegan, macrobiotic, gluten free, and raw food items — but R. Thomas is open 24 hours a day and is a great, healthy late night place to eat (and breakfast is served at all hours). $11-19.  

• 🌍 Brassica, 3376 Peachtree (inside The Waldorf Astoria), ☏ +1 404-856-4140. Fussy New American food.  
• 🌍 The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton (AG), 181 Peachtree St NE. Refined steakhouse.  

• 🌍 Bone's, 3130 Piedmont Rd NE. A traditional steakhouse in every sense, this Atlanta power-dining institution has been around since 1979. Ranked as one of the high-rated steak houses across the board.  
• 🌍 Fogo De Chao, 3101 Piedmont Rd NE. A Brazilian churrascaria for those looking for a less-unique but still meat-filled dining experience. Gauchos carrying spools of meat cut slices at the table.  

• 🌍 Blackbear Tavern, 1931 Peachtree Rd NE, ☏ +1 404 355 9089. M-Sa 11AM-2:30AM, Su noon-12:30AM. A friendly, casual bar in South Buckhead that has a full menu, wine tastings, live music, trivia nights and plays host to various dart leagues. (updated Mar 2021)
• 🌍 Churchills Buckhead, 3223 Cains Hill Pl NW, ☏ +1 404-233-5633. A British-style neighborhood pub that attracts both the after-work crowd and the nighttime party crowd and features pool tables and dart boards. (updated Mar 2021)
• 🌍 Fado Irish Pub, 273 Buckhead Ave., ☏ +1 404-841-0066. M–W noon-9PM, Th noon-10PM, F Sa noon-midnight, Su noon-7PM. Some of the best Irish fare in town with eclectic Irish memorabilia on the walls. (updated Mar 2021)
• 🌍 Five Paces Inn, 41 Irby Ave NW. M-W 3PM-2AM, Th-Sa 3PM-3AM. Opened in 1955 and attracts those from the local business crowd to unwind. (updated Mar 2021)
• Moondogs. Next to Hole in the Wall and has a similar atmosphere. 
• Sambuca Restaurant. Jazz, blues, and other live musicians. They also offer an upscale bar scene and a great menu featuring pastas, seafood and salads. (updated Aug 2018)
• Sanctuary. A Latin music dance club with plush couches great for people-watching and dance instruction included with cover on Friday nights and the first and third Sundays of very month. 
• 🌍 Sweetwater Brewery, 195 Ottley Drive, ☏ +1 404 691-2537. W–F 5:30-7:30PM, Sa Su 2:30–4:30PM. Brews locally. (updated Aug 2018)
• Treehouse Pub. Known for its tropical feel, Miami style and great people-watching on its patio. 
• 🌍 Whiskey Blue, 3377 Peachtree Road NE (at the top of the W Buckhead). Tu-Th 5PM-1AM; F Sa 5PM-3AM.  

• 🌍 Havana Club. Popular Latin/Salsa club in its new location on Piedmont Rd.  
• 🌍 Tongue and Groove. A popular name for Atlanta nightlife, is in Lindbergh Center.  

• 🌍 Holiday Inn Express Buckhead, 800 Sidney Marcus Blvd NE, ☏ +1 404-949-4000. A surprisingly nice location for a budget hotel and tucked away from the main traffic, this Buckhead hotel is within easy driving distance of all intown attractions.  

• 🌍 Embassy Suites Atlanta Buckhead, 3285 Peachtree Road NE, ☏ +1 404-261-7733. All-suite atrium hotel. Heated indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool. Includes free breakfast and reception.  
• 🌍 Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel and Conference Center, 3405 Lenox Road NE, ☏ +1 404-261-9250. Outdoor pool, fitness center and restaurant onsite.  
• 🌍 SpringHill Suites Atlanta Buckhead, 3459 Buckhead Loop NE, ☏ +1 404-844-4800, fax: +1 404-844-4801. Hotel rooms with separate dining, sleeping, and working areas. Near Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square.  
• 🌍 Residence Inn Atlanta Buckhead/Lenox Park, 2220 Lake Boulevard NE. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Extended stay suites offering full size kitchens and separate dining, eating and sleeping areas. Free Internet and complimentary daily breakfast buffet. Near Lenox Park. (updated Mar 2015)
• 🌍 Atlanta Luxury Rentals, 2378 John Glenn Drive, toll-free: +1-800-426-0466. Providing high quality, custom-designed rental accommodations. (updated Nov 2018)

• 🌍 Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, 3300 Peachtree Rd. Grand Hyatt Atlanta is a sophisticated retreat with the largest guest rooms in Buckhead. Hotel provides complimentary transportation to Atlanta's major attractions.  
• 🌍 Inter-Continental Buckhead, 3315 Peachtree Rd. NE, ☏ +1 404-946-9000. Classy hotel catering to the business set within walking distance of shopping malls and power-dining.  
• 🌍 The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel (previously Ritz-Carlton Buckhead), ☏ +1 404-237-2700. This Buckhead destination also houses one of the most highly-regarded restaurants in the city.  
• 🌍 Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead (formerly The Mandarin Oriental and The Mansion on Peachtree), 3376 Peachtree Road, ☏ +1 404-995-7500. Skyscraper that is a hotel and a residence, and has a spa.