Buckhead Village District has added 20 stores in two years. “Atlantans are hungry for a premium experience,” says Adam Schwegman, director and head of retail leasing at Jamestown. The district’s momentum has been years in the making.

Steak doesn’t come only as a seared single cut. Atlanta’s diverse restaurants feature countless takes on steak that incorporate all manner of preparations and accompaniments. Here are a few of our favorite international specialties.

When you want steak but your wallet disagrees, don’t fret. Steak frites (steak and fries) is a hearty, budget-friendly order. So, too, are steak cuts like top sirloin—often paired with a classic sauce or side.

Steak and martinis are a classic duo, but Atlanta’s steakhouses go above and beyond to deliver unique spirit experiences. Here is a sampling of inventive libations to try.

Few pairings have the pull of steak and eggs, a humble diner classic that simply lets seared beef, runny yolks, and a lick of smoke do what they do best. Looking for your fill in Atlanta? You can't go wrong with Home grown, The Breakfast Boys, Marietta Diner, Brasserie Margot, Kamayan ATL, Pure Quill Superette, or Dead End Drinks.

Luella has, as the kids call it, a vibe. Executive chef Stuart Rogers takes a “something for everyone” approach: Pastas! Sushi! Steaks! This much variety can often lead to diluted quality, but so far, Luella has managed to avoid that pitfall.

To fully appreciate Atlanta steakhouses, you must visit Bones. For nearly 50 years, its burgundy awning on Piedmont Road has signaled the way to an oasis of civilized indulgence. The restaurant serves Atlanta families, business diners, celebrities, and fussy journalists.

In Atlanta’s steakhouse landscape, KR SteakBar sits firmly in modern times. With its sleek, illuminated wall panels, bottle-shaped pendant lights, and stylish crowd, it could easily pass for a new restaurant, though it first welcomed diners in 2013.

Once inside Marcel, the 1920s-inspired steakhouse is anything but understated, with vest-and-tie service and opulent presentations of French cuisine. One of the most prominent restaurants in prolific restaurateur Ford Fry’s empire, Marcel opened in 2015 and has remained a Westside fixture.

In Johns Creek, Argentine-inspired Pampas has been holding court since 2002, providing cosmopolitan fine dining to suburbanites. Pampas features a circular dining room and crisp white tablecloths that evoke nostalgic charm, and its servers exude confident expertise. 

A chalk-written sign on a wall inside Highland Tap reads, “In 1989, a steakhouse opened in the neighborhood.” This short, no-frills statement just about sums up the Virginia-Highland hangout, where steaks and martinis are served however you want, without judgment.