VININGS. Located on the Chattahoochee River where Buckhead meets the historic Vinings area, this romantic restaurant is a wonderful choice for special dinners and celebrations. The lush gardens outside, along with the vaulted ceilings and intricate decor inside, set the scene for a fabulous meal. Award-winning seasonal American cuisine is creatively prepared and artistically presented. Try their Carolina trout with pecans in citrus and brown butter sauce or, for brunch, pheasant ragout with two sunnyside eggs.

VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS. An eclectic American restaurant near busy North Highland Avenue, the dining room at Murphy's is reminiscent of a country inn. For lunch or dinner, enjoy classic dishes like pasta, chicken and steak, or feast on a Cajun or Mexican-inspired specialty in the cheerful dining room. Specialties include comfort-food fare like grilled marinated flank steak, herbed rotisserie chicken, cornmeal-dusted rainbow trout, and Italian spinach meatloaf. The open-air patio is a popular dining spot during the summer.

WESTSIDE. Located in the King Plow Arts Center in a chic, factory-turned-restaurant setting, this trendy dining spot serves American regional cuisine with international influences. The industrial-style decor grabs your attention, but the menu soon takes over, offering artfully prepared entrees that include veal chops, lamb loin, rabbit and seafood. Delicious breads, appetizers and desserts round out the fare. A local favorite for special occasions. Reservations required. Dressy casual attire.