December 31, 2007

Thrive Atlanta

Slinky waitstaff and a sexy atmosphere set the tone at the restaurant and lounge. Shiny white services and throbbing Muzak? Check. But they’ve got quality seafood, sushi, and salad/soup selections to back up all the hubbub.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, After Work, Boozehound

September 8, 2009

P'cheen International Bistro Atlanta

  Old Fourth Ward, Food & Drink, Boozehound, DJs

March 12, 2009

Fado Irish Pub Atlanta

Soccer screenings, two levels, and a patio bar overlooking Buckhead make the pub a St. Patty’s Day staple. All manner of pints and the requisite Euro/American bar bites (quesadillas, sliders, baguette sammies) for washing down with ’em.

  Buckhead, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Boozehound

July 17, 2008

Bone Garden Cantina Atlanta

Micheladas, margaritas, and tortillas stuffed with yum at this tucked away, Day of the Dead–themed watering hole.

  West Midtown, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Boozehound

March 17, 2008

El Tesoro Atlanta

A restored Decatur home (sunny front porch and all!) sets the scene for the casual Tex-Mex resto. Front-lawn furniture, an outdoor bar, and duck carnitas make it a neighborhood fave.

  Downtown Decatur, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Boozehound

February 14, 2008

Steamhouse Lounge Atlanta

Crab nachos, seafood steam pots and bisque, and kick-your-shoes-off dockside motif. When the weather’s nice (or it’s a drinking holiday weekend) grab a table and camp out on the wraparound deck overlooking West Peachtree.

  Midtown, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Boozehound

March 15, 2007

Pub 71 Atlanta

Patty melts and potato leek chowder are a wee bit UK, but the jukebox, burgers, and patio are all-American bar scene.

  Brookhaven, Food & Drink, After Work, Alfresco