Sometimes it just takes a little something sweet at the end of a meal to curb cravings and signal to your stomach that the meal is over. So why do so many restaurants serve up big portions that leave diners stuffed - and dieters beating themselves up? Fortunately, more local and national spots are adding reasonably-sized desserts to the menu, making for a pretty sweet reason to add another course to any date night or special occasion.
Rathbun's
112 Krog Street NE, Atlanta. 404-524-8280. rathbunsrestaurant.com
It's almost unimaginable to think that a meal at Rathbun's in Old Fourth Ward wouldn't leave patrons stuffed with the renowned steaks and savory sides. Fortunately, the restaurant's dessert menu doesn't require much room to cap off an evening out at this steak joint with a sweet treat. Whether it's a banana peanut butter cream pie, gooey toffee cake, or butterscotch ice cream in a waffle bowl, these tiny desserts are smaller than the palm of your hand and still pack the same indulgent flavor of their full-sized counterparts.
Seasons 52
Atlanta, Dunwoody locations. seasons52.com
Known for fitting a lot of satisfying flavor into a reasonable number of calories, this well-known chain has a rotating assortment of tiny desserts with calorie information readily available. Choose from their dizzying array of guilt-free takes on classic desserts, served in shot classes for an extra bit of flare that makes each pick feel a little bit wild.
Wisteria
471 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta. 404-525-3363. wisteria-atlanta.com
This Inman Park spot feels intimate from the outside in, and its take on regional and international cuisine always hits the spot. Fortunately, Wisteria's dessert menu is indulgent without feeling sinful: a "small bite" menu offers items individually or in plates of three or six for sharing. Those who prefer to drink their sweets will delight in suggested wine pairings for each after-dinner sweet bite, making sharing a small item all the more feasible.
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