Atlanta restaurant rec

[whitterbugk]

We are going to Atlanta for a long weekend in February. I'd like to eat one nice-ish dinner out (not fine dining, but not a burger joint). Let's say between $20-$40/person.

The kicker is that we'll have our 7 month old with us.

We'll likely stay in Midtown. Any recommendations for a decent restaurant that is relaxed enough that we won't get weird looks packing the baby in?

[jerseyjaybird]

I haven't lived there in years, but I love Pasta da Pulcinella:

www.pastadapulcinella.com/home.html

and Einstein's:

metrocafes.com/einsteins/Home.aspx

not sure about Einstein's, but I think the baby would be fine at Pasta da Pulcinella.

[wanderlustmom]

I love the Asian restaurant in the W hotel midtown, just go a bit early. Einsteins is good and also kid friendly. Or a bit out of midtown, I love Muss and Turners or cafe iberico

[RandZB]

Flip Burger Boutique is good, and I've seen kids at the Buckhead Diner. Flying Biscuit is good, and Mary Mac's Tea Room. I also like Einstein's and Joe's on Juniper.

[Deleted]

Flip (Richard Blais's awesome burger restaurant, the Krispy Kreme milkshake is a must-try!) and Mary Mac's (old-school meat-and-three) are great suggestions!

[womet]

The Krispy Kreme milkshake from Flip is the best I have ever had. Ever. To me, the burgers there were okay. But that milkshake.... Drool.

[Deleted]

I loooooove the burgers at Flip. I always get the butcher's cut with bleu cheese and caramelized onions.

[niq]

If you like gastropubs I recommend either Porter Beer Bar or Twain's in Decatur -- but don't go Porter on a Friday or Saturday night, it's way to crowded (Twain's you can probably get a seat on the weekend).

[Deleted]

I've taken our son to Mary Mac's many times already, your kid will have fun there. Buckhead Diner is also good. We've done Twist with DS during lunch and that was also cool.

Murphy's is also fun and kid friendly when it's early enough, like 10am brunch on Saturday.

[gt7301b]

I like OK Cafe better than Mary Mac's. I feel like Mary Mac's is hit or miss these days.

[BAMFMrsB]

now I want Mary Mac's. THANKS A LOT

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Jan 30, 2013 14:39:55 GMT -5 womet said:

The Krispy Kreme milkshake from Flip is the best I have ever had. Ever. To me, the burgers there were okay. But that milkshake.... Drool.

Is that the one you got at our GTG? I know someone did and I wanted to wail and gnash my teeth because it looked sooooooo good but I couldn't have any. 

[Deleted]

I like Campagnolo on Piedmont. The food is good, and the atmosphere is nice and laid-back. The bruch is way better than the Flying Biscuit across the street, and usually there is no wait. I also like Tuk Tuk Thai for Asian food near mid-town. For something "different", try Takorea (Korean/Mexican fusion).

[womet]

Jan 30, 2013 15:57:07 GMT -5 @carmensandiego said:

Jan 30, 2013 14:39:55 GMT -5 womet said:

The Krispy Kreme milkshake from Flip is the best I have ever had. Ever. To me, the burgers there were okay. But that milkshake.... Drool.

Is that the one you got at our GTG? I know someone did and I wanted to wail and gnash my teeth because it looked sooooooo good but I couldn't have any. 

I got it for DH but he let me have some. I got the nutella one, which was good, but not as good as the KK one.

[imojoebunny]

I second Murphy's for dinner. The food is excellent, loud enough for a baby, good wine selection, and it is a cute part of town, with little shops. Just on the other side of Piedmont Park from midtown. My kids have been there many times. They do not allow strollers, but it is kid friendly. I have even sat on the patio and left DS sleeping outside next to our table between the parking area and the table in his stroller.