In search of... spooky dining spots

On Anthony’s website you’ll find a link titled “ghost,” with a story about one man’s encounter with the weird apparitions said to haunt this landmark fine dining restaurant. Situated in an antebellum house on three acres in Buckhead, the menu certainly contains multiple specters from the past, including the likes of Chateaubriand and Bananas Foster for two.

Green Manor Restaurant

6400 Westbrook St., Union City, 770-964-4343, greenmanor.biz

At this historic stately mansion in Union City, they call the bountiful, Sunday dinner-style lunch and brunch buffets, “Elegant Southern.” But ghost hunters go there to catch a glimpse of Florence, the mysterious woman who’s often seen wandering about the house and grounds.

Graveyard Tavern

1245 Glenwood Ave., Atlanta, 404-622-8686, graveyardtavern.com

This hip bar/restaurant may not be haunted. But given it’s name alone, Graveyard Tavern in East Atlanta is a little scary. Though many evenings bring out the party zombies, the annual Halloween celebration is always an extra special extravaganza of music and mayhem.

Aqua Terra Bistro

55 E. Main St., Buford, 770-271-3000, aquaterrabistro.com

There have been reports that someone or something is prone to make coffee cups and wine bottles fly around the room at Aqua Terra Bistro. Otherwise, this casual American place on downtown Buford’s historic main drag is an easygoing destination for lunch or dinner.

Bone Garden Cantina

1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd., 404-418-9072, bonegardencantina.com

It’s always the Day of the Dead at this Mexican-spin-off of the Vortex. A giant mariachi skeleton figure with a guitar points the way to the entrance. Inside, a multitude of bony figures decorate the industrial space where tacos, enchiladas, tamales, burritos, tequila and beer satisfy the living.