Curious about all of what the capital of Georgia has to offer but not sure where to start? We got you! Atlanta represents a great cultural capital by being the home of several film sites such as The Hunger Games, over 30 music festivals, new wave visual art installations and of course, an impressive gastronomic scene.
Admire the stunning views over the city skyline from Atlanta's rooftop restaurants, inspired by the international cuisine. Indulge in Southern classics as well as Mexican and Japanese fusion, with great focus on food and drink pairings complementing each other.
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Enjoy our list of the 5 best rooftop restaurants in Atlanta. A list made by rooftop experts.
A place where Japanese meets Mexican and the American South.
Found in Westside Atlanta, Palo Santo is a supper club style rooftop & restaurant, run by chef Santiago Gomez.
The venue is spread across two levels, the first in which you’ll find a sleek dining room. The second floor houses a modern lounge space and rooftop bar, with 86 seats, both indoors and outdoors.
In the restaurant, the menu comes filled with gorgeous dishes influenced by modern Mexican cuisine and Georgia ingredients, based on locally produced meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, and prepared over the wood-fired grill.
Up on the rooftop you can indulge in sashimi inspired small bites, like 'Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice' and 'Hamachi Yuzu', paired with an agave focused and crafted bar program.
From date nights to special celebrations, Palo Santo invites to an unforgettable and glamorous Atlanta experience.
PALO SANTO
Mexican classics in the middle of Atlantic Station.
In the middle of Atlantic Station you’ll find a little bit of Mexico at Azotea, which means 'rooftop' in Spanish.
The relaxed street food vibe is reflected in the interior, which feels playful and rustic. By serving the Mexican classics such as corn totopos with dips or tacos – choose from fish, chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or vegetarian – Azotea Cantina takes you on a vibrant journey to Mexico City, without leaving Atlanta.
The ultimate drink pairing with tacos is of course a well made Margarita, where Azotea lists six different takes on the classic. Or browse through the beer and wine list to find something refreshing to go with your dish.
Offering colorful food and drinks made to enjoy alfresco, Azotea Cantina invites to chill sessions on the ground-level patio. Or even better, on the spacious and open-air rooftop, with views over Atlantic Station.
AZOTEA CANTINA
Mediterranean small plates and cocktails.
Take the elevator up to the 15th floor of the excellent Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, and enter the impressive Spaceman.
This modern rooftop lounge and bar offers stylish interior seating and plenty of comfy spots at the outdoor terrace, where you are surrounded with amazing views of Buckhead and the surrounding lively Lenox Square District.
Choose drinks from some of Spaceman’s twist of classic cocktails, or sit down with a beer or a crisp glass of wine from the list.
To go with the drinks, you can order Mediterranean-inspired small bites and shareable dishes, perfect to enjoy with friends. Choose from 'Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sliders', 'Portugese Steak Panini', or a selection of cured meats and cheeses.
SPACEMAN
An authentic highlight of the Italian cuisine.
Welcome to a little bit of Italy outside of Europe. As part of the Piedmont building, Grana is a rooftop bar and restaurant focused on Italian specialties from the Campania and Calabria regions.
The menu is structured as a true Italian bistro, dividing the menu into antipasti such as 'Frito Misto', meatballs, pasta options ranging from 'Bucatini Limon' to 'Sweet Potato Gnocchi', wood-fired pizzas, and a few juicy mains.
And of course there’s a lovely selection of desserts, such as cannoli and tiramisu.
Every weekend, Grana also invites to brunch, where you can munch on 'Avocado Toast', 'Short Rib Hash' and 'Grana Grinder'.
Have a seat by the fireplace on the rooftop terrace, and enjoy tastes of Italy and a refreshing Aperol Spritz.
GRANA
The free spirit of the prohibition era meets modern Southern cuisine.
As a hommage to 1920s speakeasies inspired by so called “Blind Tigers”, the hidden speak easy bars in people’s homes after WWI, Rowdy Tiger feels familiar yet edgy.
Found in Midtown Atlanta, the venue is both restaurant and bar, and offers both indoor and outdoor seating over to levels.
Come enjoy some of the modern southern classics such as grilled pork chop or meat loaf, together with craft beers and a wide collection of fine whiskey, highlighting whiskey as an important part in the nation’s history.
The interior restaurant is open from early morning to late night, while the lush and charming rooftop garden is an evening spot, perfect to mix food and drinks with Midtown views.
Feturing both cosy fire-pits and fun games, the Rowdy Tiger Rooftop is great to enjoy the warm Atlanta summer evenings, but also comes with rooftop igloos, keeping everyone warm during the colder months.
ROWDY TIGER WHISKEY BAR & KITCHEN
Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.
Karolina is a literary scholar and content writer with 14 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Working in hotels, restaurants and bars in Sweden, Italy and France since 2010, Karolina adds a valuable insight to The Rooftop Guide with her knowledge of a guest’s needs and preferences.
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