McCormick & Schmick's is a nationwide chain specializing in seafood, with a location at the CNN Center. The menu changes daily, and always serves the freshest ingredients and fish. The restaurant bills itself as unpretentious while maintaining a level of elegance at a price that is comparable to to other nationwide seafood chains. The full-service restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Saturday and for dinner daily. Specialties include Costa Rican Tilapia and Seafood Macaroni and Cheese. Sushi, steaks, and chicken are also available, as well as a full bar. A weekend three-course dinner special is a popular choice. Attire is smart casual, and reservations may be booked online.
McCormick & Schmick's
One CNN Center
190 Marietta St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-521-1236
mccormickandschmicks.com
Dantanna's Downtown is located within the CNN Center open for lunch and dinner, and bills itself as an "upscale sports restaurant". The interior of Dantanna's is styled as a classic cigar lounge with dark wood accents and leather seating. Also, Dantanna's features no less than 10 televisions throughout the dining room and its two patios. Private dining rooms are also available and can accommodate up to 100 guests. A wine list with over 100 selections is available, along with more than 50 beers. The menu is comprised of "surf and turf" and includes specialties such as Zinfandel Short Ribs and the "Heart Attack" hamburger. Reservations are not required, and dress is smart casual.
Dantanna's Downtown
One CNN Center, Suite 269
190 Marietta St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-522-8873
dantannas.com
The Sun Dial is perhaps one of Atlanta's most exclusive and unique restaurants, situated on the 73rd floor of the Westin Peachtree Plaza, three blocks from the CNN Center. An extensive wine list is offered, and specialties include Key West Snapper and Stuffed Lamb. The bar is situated on a separate level and and rotates 360-degrees every 35 minutes, providing an impeccable view of the Atlanta skyline. Live jazz music is played nightly. The restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Saturday, for dinner seven days and for brunch on Sunday.
The dress code for lunch is smart casual, while for dinner it is business casual. Shorts, hats and flip-flops are not permitted. Reservations are strongly recommended and may be made online.
The Sun Dial
Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-589-7506
sundialrestaurant.com
