Best of the Big A

By JJT

January 26, 2009 1:28 PM | Link to this

Cellar 56

By rich

January 26, 2009 1:34 PM | Link to this

my house. no gas money to go out. UMMFF

By Sharon Ponder

January 26, 2009 5:34 PM | Link to this

Ruth Chris -

By K.

January 26, 2009 10:28 PM | Link to this

1. Eclipse de Luna - the food is nothing but sexy
2. Imperial Fez - Moroccan, sitting on the floor, belly dancing, fire..hot, hot, hot
3. StarLight Drive In - Picnic, back seat?????

By cassATL

January 27, 2009 10:53 AM | Link to this

The Sun Dial at the Westin - especially if there is a full moon or fireworks.

By s

January 27, 2009 12:40 PM | Link to this

Babette’s on N Highland

By LJT

January 27, 2009 1:57 PM | Link to this

C & S Oyster Bar

By finally

January 27, 2009 3:27 PM | Link to this

We went to the Sundial last Valentine's Day and we had to wait forever even though we had a reservation. It was delicious and I would highly reccommend it, but be prepared to wait. We are in Gwinnett and I would say Milano's or Benny's Grill on 78 they are both awesome but rather small so call ahead.

By needadate

January 27, 2009 3:30 PM | Link to this

Ray’s on the River!

By Robert

January 27, 2009 3:47 PM | Link to this

I agree with the poster who nominated Imperial Fez. Best dining experience I’ve ever had in Atlanta, and I eat out alot.

By Tabitha

January 27, 2009 7:54 PM | Link to this

Stoney River Legendary Steaks - Duluth

By Mickey

January 27, 2009 8:43 PM | Link to this

Woodfire Grill!

By Rich

January 28, 2009 12:22 PM | Link to this

Not Twist. Twist is horible.

By barron09

January 28, 2009 12:48 PM | Link to this

Antigua Cantina in Suwanee. Great environment.

By Kim

January 28, 2009 12:52 PM | Link to this

Agave! So romantic and yummy food!! :)

By Chris

January 28, 2009 1:21 PM | Link to this

BACCHANALIA!!! Hands down the best and most romantic dining experience. Nothing else compares.

By NICK

January 28, 2009 1:22 PM | Link to this

EAT AT HOME! COOK FOR THAT LOVED ONE.THIS IS THE ONE NIGHT YOU CAN PLAN ON BIG CROWDS,LONG WAITS,AND PRIX-FIX RIP-OFF DINNERS ON THAT SPECIAL DAY!STAY AT HOME AND GO TO BED EARLY!

By Tim Harris

January 28, 2009 1:32 PM | Link to this

Has to be Parker’s On Ponce in downtown Decatur. Those stacked stone fireplaces and warm atmosphere always provide for a romantic setting!

By Tim Harris

January 28, 2009 1:33 PM | Link to this

Has to be Parker’s On Ponce in downtown Decatur. Those stacked stone fireplaces and warm atmosphere always provide for a romantic setting!

By Single man

January 28, 2009 1:48 PM | Link to this

Hooters because …

By DNUGZ

January 28, 2009 2:05 PM | Link to this

WAFFLE HOUSE AT JONES BRIDGE AND STATE BRIDGE. NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION THOUGH, VERY POPULAR FOR VALENTINES.

By Victoria

January 28, 2009 2:07 PM | Link to this

Sage, on the square in Decatur. Very good atmosphere, just upscale enough, with very reasonable prices. Delicious food and great specialty drinks, especially martinis

By Jeff

January 28, 2009 2:14 PM | Link to this

The Clairmont Lounge. Their food is so delicious. Great romantic atmosphere. And I’m told they don’t have to wear hair nets while preparing the food.

By At work

January 28, 2009 2:17 PM | Link to this

Maggiano’s Little Italy or Thai Diner at Discover Mills Mall!

By Billy

January 28, 2009 2:25 PM | Link to this

Me and my little woman go to Burger King every Valentine’s Day because they let us have it our way… cheap!

By Linda Griffeth

January 28, 2009 2:35 PM | Link to this

For an memorable and worthy night out, you can’t beat the annual 2009 Valentines Gala to benefit Edu-pack.org at the Metropolitan Club in Alphareta. For dancing,there is NIGHTRAIN,a 17 piece orchestra and a gournet buffet dinner is served. It is black tie optional and the proceeds help provide school supplies for children in third world countries and relief areas such as Katrina. You will thrill your Valentine with this pick! Reservations at www.edu-pack.org.

By Lucy

January 28, 2009 3:06 PM | Link to this

The Aquarium is having a great event…dinner by Wolfgang Puck catering with Belugas & Whale sharks on the background…that sounds amazing and they also have a lecture where two of their biologist will talk about animal mating…How fun!!!

By Cassie

January 28, 2009 3:08 PM | Link to this

Our favorite spot is Dante’s Down the Hatch. It is a different type of dining, the atmosphere and service is great. There are live alligators in the ship. We love it!!! The jazz music is great as well….Make reservations to sit in the ship area. It is soo romantic especially after a couple of drinks….I love Dante’s Down the Hatch

By Goldfishy

January 28, 2009 3:13 PM | Link to this

I will tell you on February 15, so we can still get a table.

By Miss P

January 28, 2009 3:31 PM | Link to this

There’s this cute little romantic spot in Buckhead called Ciao Bella. Its Italian food. They have the best lasagna and bread! And the little holiday lights on the patio really add a festive mood.

By had enough

January 28, 2009 3:38 PM | Link to this

Maggiano’s Little Italy we go there every Valentines Day. Love it!

By Kitty

January 28, 2009 3:43 PM | Link to this

The South of France….romantic, good food and awesome service.

By NF

January 28, 2009 3:59 PM | Link to this

Are there any family friendly places? I’m looking for a nice place to take my children for Valentine’s Day. I’m looking for something nice, but not too expensive. There’s 5 of us.

By Anonymous

January 28, 2009 5:07 PM | Link to this

Mitra.

By Anonymous

January 28, 2009 5:07 PM | Link to this

Mitra.

By Will

January 28, 2009 5:14 PM | Link to this

I’ll say it would be Spice—it’s sheik, it’s cosmopolitan, and it’s sexy! (You’ll probably have to wait in line, though, so make your reservations now!)

By bronco

January 28, 2009 8:20 PM | Link to this

Well it would depend on who’s buying, if its bought for me I would perfer Buckhead Diner, if I am buying for her definately Krystal.

By Erik

January 28, 2009 9:11 PM | Link to this

The Flying Biscuit - hands down. “Love Cakes” and pudge…a recipe for The Perfect Valentime’s Day.

By NJ

January 28, 2009 9:14 PM | Link to this

Not the Gridiron Grill in Newnan, the food sucks

By J

January 28, 2009 9:33 PM | Link to this

At my home.

By Tom

January 28, 2009 10:31 PM | Link to this

Stoney River Legendary Steaks or Rays on the River

By My Two Cents

January 28, 2009 11:55 PM | Link to this

Cooking something special on my Big Green Egg for my Baby. Ain’t nothing like it in town!

By DawgGonIt

January 29, 2009 1:01 AM | Link to this

Last Resort in Athens

By Smart Whitey

January 29, 2009 5:42 AM | Link to this

Anyone who goes out to eat for Valentine’s Day is an idiot. The restaurants jack up the price, it’s overly crowded, it’s not relaxing. They’re playing you, and you fall for it. You don’t need 1 stupid day to please your woman. Do it 365. By all means, go out and throw away your money. Bunch of cattle…Moo!

By Louie

January 29, 2009 6:40 AM | Link to this

THE PALM, in Buckhead. Not just Valentines, but anytime. On our anniversary, they treated us like Royalty.. They bought us a drink on the house, and comp’t desert.. A memory of a lifetime..

By funny guy

January 29, 2009 6:49 AM | Link to this

EMERALS’ you can get reservations, food is cheap, and best of all THEIR CLOSED.. tell her you have reservations, then go there and acted surprised..it’s to late at that point so go to the food court as back up..

By becky guillory

January 29, 2009 8:10 AM | Link to this

4th and Swift

The food, the ambiance, the service - you can’t go wrong. Order the 3 little pigs (with mac n cheese)

By bd

January 29, 2009 8:37 AM | Link to this

The River Room is great. I have to agree with the other poster though, you should celebrate and act like it’s Valentine’s every day, that way you don’t have to fight the crowds on Valentine’s.

By Erin

January 29, 2009 9:02 AM | Link to this

I’m going to tell my boyfriend this year that let’s just get a card for each other. We eat out enough as it is. I don’t need him to take me to a fancy dinner to show that he loves me. He shows me that everyday. I’m also telling him to leave out the flowers :) Too freakin expensive!

I would recommend La Grotta though.

By carla

January 29, 2009 9:56 AM | Link to this

Well, we stay at home on v-Day because of crowds..but If we had the money and a babysitter I’d recommend Sugos in roswell for ANY special occasion. Food is fresh and inventive and HUGE portions, and the waitstaff and owner treat everyone like treasured family. Plus the restaurant is beautiful!

By Michael

January 29, 2009 10:03 AM | Link to this

BACCHANALIA FOR DINNER AND CHOCOLATE PINK PASTRY CAFE FOR DESERT!!! YOU WILL NEED RESERVATIONS FOR BOTH…

By Heather Morris

January 29, 2009 10:58 AM | Link to this

The Melting Pot Fondue Restaurant! YUMMY!

By angel

January 29, 2009 11:13 AM | Link to this

Stay home and cook. dine by candle light, wear sexy nighty and have lots of candles….. then go out to some place special some other place i share ur love on a night when places are not so busy!!

Any location of the melting Pot!

By Clint Frasier

January 29, 2009 11:52 AM | Link to this

The Red Snapper !! Cheshire bridge road this reminds me I need to make reservations. their snapper is to die for and the hearts of palm salad soo good worth the hour drive for us!

By JM

January 29, 2009 12:05 PM | Link to this

Parker’s on Ponce in Decatur, located where Nick’s was once located. Waiter: Keith

By AnnieR

January 29, 2009 12:28 PM | Link to this

Anywhere is ok with me as long as I don’t have to cook.

By Miesha

January 29, 2009 2:59 PM | Link to this

Kalonji Bakery in Stone Mountain and Hwy 78. They have THE best cakes ever! Please go go go and order dessert from there, you will not be dissapointed. Strawberry Cream Cake and Carrot Cake will no dissapoint yall. Your valentine sweetie will melt!

By Shameisa

January 30, 2009 8:44 AM | Link to this

OMG! Kalonji Bakery in Stone Mountain off of HWY 78 is the place to take your sweetheart for dessert after a romantic dinner on Valentines! The cakes there melts in your mouth. I am sure your valentine will be speechless!!

By Ali Laipple

January 30, 2009 9:54 AM | Link to this

Parker’s on Ponce is a VERY romantic place for valentine’s day dinner. They feature two double-sided fireplaces, pleasant (and not too loud) music, and 3 dining rooms. The best feature, however, has to be the bread pudding. It’s white-chocolate and it has a Maker’s Mark caramel sauce. YUM!!

By Ali Laipple

January 30, 2009 10:43 AM | Link to this

PARKER’S ON PONCE…DECATUR SQUARE

By Midtown Valentine

January 30, 2009 11:41 AM | Link to this

I think Mitra is the most romantic. The inside is draped and bathed in beautiful oranges and reds and the food is exceptional. After dinner you can walk to Chocolate Pink for more dessert or to Halo for dancing…

By jan brady

January 31, 2009 4:12 PM | Link to this

Love is in the Air for Valentine’s Day at the Chonas Mexican Grill located in a Strip Mall adjacent to Discover Mills Mall on North Brown Road in Lawrenceville, GA.

Chonas will be offering a very Special Dinner for Two featuring Seafood Fajitas with Lobster Tails. It promises to be a delectable dinner with other surprises included at one reasonably set price.

If your feeling spirited, you can also show-off your romantic crooning skills and “Serenade Your Loved One” with love-themed karaoke music presented by Kamikaze Karaoke. Don’t be surprised to hear your favorite wait-staff singing Spanish love-ballads.

If fear of performing strikes, you can warm up with one of the tastiest Pineapple Martinis I’ve ever experienced. Just the right touch of icy-cold vodka with frothy pineapple and a hint of coconut. Yum-licious!

Chonas also serves a potent Texas Margarita and a unique Blackberry Margarita loaded with juicy fresh blackberries. Additionally, Chonas is one of the few places I know of that offers a totally organic margarita.

My friends, family & I have been patrons of Chonas ever since its opening over four years ago and the reasons that keep us coming back are the superior service, excellent food at reasonable prices and friendly atmosphere. We love this place and hope you do too!

By robin

January 31, 2009 6:10 PM | Link to this

I think Provinos. We go to the one in Cumming, but Ihave been to Provinos all over Atlanta. Absolutely the BEST.

By jomoes

January 31, 2009 8:28 PM | Link to this

imperial fez and Sun Dial are both ashesome.

By Songbird

January 31, 2009 10:30 PM | Link to this

SOHO in Vinings! We actually watched a guy drop to one knee and propose to his girl there tonight. Apparently they had their first date there, and the manager quickly brought them a glass of champagne to celebrate.

By mg2

February 1, 2009 4:24 PM | Link to this

“”The Restaurant at Montaluce** in Dahlonega. It’s well worth the hour’s drive from the perimeter ! The most romantic place anyone has ever taken me. www.montaluce.com

By Phil

February 1, 2009 4:33 PM | Link to this

I agree with mg2. I have been to Montaluce and it is a great place for an Italian experience. Great food. Great wines. Great views.

By mslgb

February 1, 2009 5:00 PM | Link to this

Repast on Glen Iris. Classy, elegant, and very competitively priced for what is above excellence libations and cuisine. Ask for Daniel, he is a wonderful complement to your experience.

By CC

February 1, 2009 5:00 PM | Link to this

MITRA MITRA MITRA

Those are my top 3 suggestions. A distant fourth and fifth would be Bones and the Palms.

By FM Fats

February 1, 2009 5:27 PM | Link to this

My wife and I had an excellent Valentine’s Day meal at Repast last year. This year, we’ll be at Antone’s in Austin for the late show and will probably hit someplace really romantic like Stubbs’ BBQ for dinner.

By Jason

February 1, 2009 5:42 PM | Link to this

Yeah, going out to eat on Valentine’s Day is kind of stupid. Day before or day after.

By JLM

February 1, 2009 6:54 PM | Link to this

Dailey’s.

By Jessica

February 1, 2009 7:06 PM | Link to this

My boyfriend and I are thinking downtown at STRIP

By Want to Know

February 1, 2009 7:23 PM | Link to this

Can anyone tell me about Dolches Italian Restaurant in Midtown? I do recommend Trois, Sundial, Spice is now called Straits off of Juniper in Midtown, and The Bed at the Glen Hotel off Peachtree was fantastic, but it didn’t survive in Atlanta. If you’re ever in a city where the “Bed” is GO TO IT!

By ME

February 1, 2009 8:05 PM | Link to this

ALDO’s in Tucker.

By david c

February 1, 2009 8:54 PM | Link to this

Valentine’s dinner this year at the BROWN DERBY (almost the real thing, just not actually in Hollywood)at DISNEY STUDIOS in Orlando!

By LT

February 1, 2009 10:41 PM | Link to this

My husband & I always go out now on the 13th or 15th to avoid the insane waits and jacked-up prices. I highly recommend Stoney River. Excellent food. Prices have gone up as of late, but very wonderful dining experience every time.

By Cookie

February 1, 2009 10:44 PM | Link to this

Best place is in Stockbridge. Its called Tokyo. Its kind of life Bennihannas but better, and more food for the price. You will love it!

By hazer

February 1, 2009 11:09 PM | Link to this

Panita’s Thai Kitchen in Virginia Highlands. In a converted house behind Surin and Darkhorse. Amazing patio, amazing fireplace, amazing ambiance, amazing food. Not the fancy shmancy stuff, REAL country Thai food prepared with loving pride by the one man show owner, Matre D’, waiter, and overall entertainer Panita (his name is very hard to pronounce, so he says to just call him Panita which is combination of his and his wife’s name.) He’ll make anything you can describe, but I always order the tom yun goon spicy shrimp soup and the green curry sea scallops, which is a mainstay on the specials menu. Warning on the soup, it will absolutely set you on fire. The spring rolls are luscious as well…

By Krzmuffin

February 2, 2009 12:07 AM | Link to this

OMG!! I have only seen a few people mention this but the best place is Kalonji Bakery. The best of everything..cakes, sandwiches and galore! I have eaten things here that I have never liked yet they have managed to always win me over. The owner, Angelica, is so sweet and awesome! It is such a great and romantic atmosphere where you can shower your love with sweets and more. You do not know what you are missing…However far you are I recommend that everyone takes a trip over there. Food is great and prices are sweet to your pockets too! You won’t regret it if you go because you won’t be able to leave. If you do not go you do not know what you are missing out on…the best food in town. I love you Kalonji Bakery. Here is there info 4757 Stone Mountain HWY, Ste 400 Lilburn, GA, 30047 770-710-0532

Much Love… Krystal P. :-)