Atlanta’s Best Dinner Party Venues

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Well, of course choosing Atlanta’s best dinner party venues is extremely subjective, so rather than attempt to hand-select the best venues or even provide a ranking, we’ll take a look at what makes a good dinner party venue, and then provide a list of links to point you in the direction of finding the venue best suited for your party.

First and foremost, you want to think great food. Depending on the occasion, you may choose something as simple as burgers on the grille or barbeque chicken, but whatever the menu calls for, make sure it’s tasty. There are good burgers, and there are “I’d rather pass” ones. You don’t want your guests leaving hungry, or with a bad taste in their mouth. If you can’t cook decent food, certainly choose to outsource the cooking to a restaurant, caterer, or private chef. For the sophisticated palate, there are many, many excellent options for dinner parties.

Second, think service. Will guests be serving themselves, in a buffet-style offering, or do you prefer to have your guests sit at a table and have dinner brought to them? Check with any restaurant, caterer or chef you may be considering hiring to understand what service options they offer. Will they provide ample servers for a party of your size? Again, there’s no right or wrong level of service, only a more preferable level for the occasion and desired formality.

Third, think logistics. One of the biggest dinner party killers is music that’s blaring so loud it’s nearly impossible to hold a conversation. Save the loud music and crowded restaurants for another time. You want your guests to feel relaxed, and be able to carry on conversation easily. If your dinner party will be at a restaurant, look for one with a private room the right size for your party. Also think of logistics such as parking. If there’s no parking nearby (such as in many restaurants in downtown Atlanta or Buckhead), is there a valet? If you’re hosting the party at your house, make sure you offer parking information for your guests.

Here is a link to a list of restaurants in Atlanta that offer special dinner party service. OpenTable is an online service that allows you to make reservations within seconds, but for a more formal occasion, we recommend visiting the restaurant to see the exact space your party will be offered. Additionally, here is a link to a list of restaurants that cater, as well as catering-only services in and near Atlanta. Lastly, don’t forget you can always hire a personal chef to cook and serve your next dinner party right in your own home. Of course, we recommend choosing Atlanta Personal Chef Service (if your party is 16 or fewer), but you can also find a listing of personal chefs in the area by following this link.