MARTA Dining Guide: Buckhead and Lenox stations

This Rough Draft dining series will continue throughout highlighting restaurants in cities and neighborhoods within easy walking distance or a short bus ride from MARTA rail stations Check out other guides to Lindbergh Station Brookhaven Chamblee and Doraville on the Gold Line Hit the arrow tab on the top left of the map to view each station guide As one of the busiest pockets for business shopping and dining in Atlanta Buckhead boasts not one MARTA station but two and three if you count Lindbergh The neighborhood and business district are lush with shops restaurants and entertainment venues with the Buckhead and Lenox MARTA stations and frequent bus arrangement helping people get around the often traffic-choked area of Atlanta This dining guide spotlights nine restaurants easily accessible from the Buckhead and Lenox MARTA stations All of the restaurants listed are a quick bus ride from one or both stations Buckhead is accessible via the Red Line and connects to the bus bound for Peachtree Road Buckhead while people traveling into the Lenox station via the Gold Line will connect up with the bus bound for Cheshire Bridge Road Aria - East Paces Ferry Road New American extensive wine list tasting menu available reservations Walking from Buckhead station minutes or miles Bus from Buckhead station stops along Peachtree to Maple Drive then minutes walking or miles A renowned restaurant like Aria doesn t exactly need an introduction to greater part Atlantans The James Beard Award finalist s accolades speak volumes especially when it comes to Aria s hospitality and serious attention to detail It s one of Buckhead s de facto special occasion venues that also so happens to have a slew of weekly regulars because this is where you come to be treated and fed extremely well Founded by Chef Gerry Klaskala in the kitchen at Aria is not led by Chef Joseph Harrison who took over the post in June following Klaskala s retirement But the majority of Aria s menu remains intact with a minimal new dishes from Harrison who is breathing new life into the -year-old dining institution What to eat Clem s carrots beef tartare short rib seasonal desserts cakes What to drink If you re feeling adventurous opt for the daily one done pull from Aria s cellar available by-the-glass until the bottle is empty A martini here is dependably a solid move Beef tartare at Aria Courtesy of Brandon Amato Aviva by Kameel - Piedmont Road Middle Eastern fast-casual counter arrangement with a welcoming atmosphere beer available Walking from Buckhead station minutes or miles Even in a city like Atlanta with hundreds of restaurants Aviva by Kameel stands out The restaurant serves halal meat abstains from using seed oils and ingredients containing hormones and offers substitutions to fit vegan gluten-free and keto diets But longtime regulars of Aviva by Kameel and its original location in downtown Atlanta know that when you dine here you re part of the family That s how owner Kameel Srouji and his family operate the restaurant If Srouji is in the restaurant don t be surprised if he greets you with I love you and asks you about your meal You ll likely be offered samples of bread and soups from across the line at the counter and have entrees like the salmon grilled to order It s all part of the hospitality experience at Aviva by Kameel and what makes it such a treasure in Atlanta Aviva by Kameel includes locations in downtown Atlanta and Midtown What to eat Falafel chicken shawarma grilled salmon salad What to drink Whatever local beer is on tap St Cecilia - Peachtree Road Coastal European contemporary Italian with full bar and outdoor balcony casual fine dining Ford Fry restaurant reservations Walking from Lenox or Buckhead station minutes or miles Bus from Buckhead station stops along Peachtree to Lenox then minute of walking It s all about antipasti fresh-made pasta and seafood at St Cecilia Ford Fry s coastal European and Italian restaurant A full bar dominates the airy modern interior of the dining room while a semi-private balcony accommodates up to people for special events The menu changes daily here but any pasta try the stuffed agnolotti if St Cecelia has it and Spanish octopus with nduja and potato are perpetually hits What to eat lobster risotto seafood crudo tiramisu What to drink Good Times Roll Runnin with the Devil wine Delbar Peachtree Road Persian and Middle Eastern beer wine cocktails brunch reservations Bus from Buckhead or Lenox Seven stops along Peachtree to Buckhead Avenue then minute of walking Chef Fares Kargar opened this location of his popular Persian restaurant in And it s the vibiest location yet with a chic interior The move at Delbar of program sharing a meager kebab plates and appetizers such as the kaskh bademjoon pan-fried eggplant with onions mint and cream of whey chargrilled wings and if you re feeling fancy sturgeon caviar labneh Finish things off with pistachio soft serve or faloude a Persian granita made with rice noodles rose water and lime Walk-ins are welcome for lunch but make a reservation for large parties or dinner What to eat Wings sabzi polo adana kabo dill labnehWhat to drink Lime sharbat Turkish coffee Back Home Beer sumac gose Lenox MARTA station is close to several restaurants as well as Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza Greater part restaurants are within easy walking distance Various nearby restaurants include True Food Kitchen Seven Lamps Silom Thai Sushi Bar South City Kitchen and Church All of these restaurants are also accessible via Buckhead MARTA station including Omakase Table and Urban Wu in the same complex as Aviva by Kameel at Buckhead Landing on Piedmont Road Le Bon Nosh - Irby Ave All-day cafe with wine bar bakery and French-Persian dishes using Southern ingredients breakfast lunch happy hour dinner mostly French wine list Bus from Buckhead station Six stops along Peachtree to East Paces Ferry then six minutes of walking Owned by Chef Forough Vakili seasonal and organic ingredients shine at Le Bon Nosh with dishes leaning into her Persian roots and time spent living in Paris while attending Le Cordon Bleu The interior is darling regardless of whether you sit in the formal restaurant area or at the half-moon-shaped wine bar with a coffee and pastry in the morning a fresh grain salad in the afternoon or grilled red snapper in the evening Save room for an almond croissant or cardamom cake What to eat Crudit organic beef tartare grilled red snapper parmesan herb fries What to drink Negroni spritz espresso macchiato wine Lucian Books Wine - Buckhead Ave Upscale wine bar with books and European fare open for lunch and dinner reservations highly recommended Bus from Buckhead or Lenox station stops along Peachtree to Pharr then minute of walking Trust a regular Lucian Books Wine is one of those places where everything on the menu stuns and if the food and wine and its uber popular martini aren t enough to impress you then the artful selection of books sure will If anything you must at the very least order a glass from the -page wine booklet curated by co-owner and sommelier Jordan Smelt But if it s a bottle you re after to pair with your meal ask Smelt for a recommendation What to eat Duck breast omelette with caviar and cr me fraiche filet mignon with sauce au poivre and fries peaches with straciatella fennel almond and basil pesto off-menu fries What to drink Wine Lucian martini Good vermouth on the rocks Seared eggplant with marinated roasted tomatoes Provided by Lucian Wine and Books Yeppa Co - Buckhead Ave Italian trendy spot for pasta cocktails lively happy hour brunch reservations Bus from Buckhead or Lenox station to stops depending on the station then minutes of walking Yeppa s flagship location at Buckhead Village is a place for buzz-seekers whether that feeling comes from cocktails coffee or carbohydrates is fully up to you and the experience you re seeking here This is a restaurant built for sharing as evidenced by drink towers and pasta towers on every table Come to Yeppa on Wednesday for the three-tier pasta tower for But if you do come solo grab a spot at the -seat bar and anticipate getting to know a stranger What to eat Pasta al limone salame piccante focaccia artichoke heart pecorino and microgreens cacio e pepe salad What to drink Espresso martini Hugo spritz Le Colonial - Peachtree Road Vietnamese-French sophisticated tables and lush plant-filled interior reservations highly recommended Bus from Buckhead station stops along Peachtree to Buckhead Avenue then minutes of walking Le Colonial is a Buckhead Village resident that frankly lives up to the hype the French colonial influence on Vietnamese cuisine and custom is nicely balanced at the restaurant Both the Le Colonial s interior and patio are distinct enough to feel festive and relaxed and the entire menu not just the side dishes and appetizers can easily be shared family-style Allergy note Like other Southeast Asian cuisines Vietnamese dishes frequently contain peanuts What to eat Cha gio crispy shrimp and pork roll ca song spicy yellowfin tuna tartare goi du du crunchy green papaya salad ca chim seabass contains peanuts What to drink Green makrut gimlet shaken black tea Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - Peachtree Road Mexican beer and wine only no reservations Bus from Buckhead station stops along Peachtree to Peachtree Hills Avenue then minutes of walking While much closer to the Lindbergh MARTA station getting to this Peachtree Hills staple is an easy bus ride away from the Buckhead MARTA station Jalisco Mexican Restaurant offers particular of the preponderance reasonably priced dishes in Buckhead proper with the added bonus of quick yet attentive amenity Expect tacos burritos quesadillas chalupas and carnitas dinners here But if you re also looking to drink margaritas and yap go elsewhere because Jalisco only serves beer and wine With no reservations it s best to come early and to avoid bringing a large party What to eat Chicken enchiladas chile rellenos What to drink Beer and wine only Hit the arrow tab on the top left of the map to view each station guide The post MARTA Dining Guide Buckhead and Lenox stations appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta