Floataway Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

1. Floataway Cafe

8.6
1123 Zonolite Drive, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Morningside - Lenox Park · 33 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Anne Quatrano & Clifford Harrison cure their own salumi, serve spicy homemade peach preserves w country terrines, chicken livers with fresh rosemary, and have at least 8 original desserts on the menu

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Pillowy gnocchi is slightly browned and crisped, and then tossed with the season's freshest goodies. Read more.

AJCAJC: The crunchy, orb-like crab fritter with its yielding ultimate-crabcake center now gets a base of slick, marinated zucchini with a few threads of pickled red onion. Read more.

The Defoor Centre is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

2. The Defoor Centre

7.7
1710 Defoor Ave NW (one block off Howell Mill Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Event Space · Underwood Hills · 4 tips and reviews

Eren B.Eren Brumley: Event space, gallery, cafe and office space. Plenty of parking.

Tangela P.Tangela Parten: Chef Marcus is awesome, be sure to ask about the Blue Plate Special.

Danyelle M.Danyelle Miller: Had a great time at the Kappa Alpha Psi party for Morris Brown Homecoming

Chops Lobster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

3. Chops Lobster Bar

8.9
70 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Buckhead · 56 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Snyder: Ribeye and fried lobster tail - fantastic as expected. For sides - if you like corn at all - get the corn mash. HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!!!! And ask for Harland. Exceptional service!!!

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Zaza Pachulia of the Atlanta Hawks doesn’t go here for their lobster, but for their steak.

Jimmy R.Jimmy Robertson: Make sure you are getting a reservation for the restaurant you want. Chops is upstairs. Chops lobster bar is downstairs. Entirely different atmospheres, yet same menu.

La Tavola Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

4. La Tavola Trattoria

9.0
992 Virginia Ave NE (N. Highland Avenue), Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Virginia Highland · 65 tips and reviews

kelley c.kelley conway: the burrata app here is the best starter in town. hands down.

EaterEater: Unassuming, yet full of heart, this underrated Virginia-Highland jewel is where you go when you crave simple Italian food done right. The Monday night pasta special ($10) is a deal. [Eater 38 Member]

Alex H.Alex Hvostik: GET the strawberry crostata... Do it. It's my favorite desert. Anywhere. Ever.

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

5. The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill

8.5
3279 Roswell Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Buckhead · 52 tips and reviews

Madison L.Madison Levy: Great food and scenery! Friendly staff. Had the smoked fish dip, bisque, and shrimp and crab burger. Freakin delicious! Definitely going back. Probably best seafood in Atlanta!

Taste of AtlantaTaste of Atlanta: Head over to The Big Ketch Monday - Friday from 4 - 6:30pm for $5 fried pickles, 1/2 dozen oysters, and $6 conch fritters.

Kyle L.Kyle L: Tuna Poke...just do it, dammit

Le Bilboquet is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

6. Le Bilboquet

7.7
3027 Bolling Way NE (Buckhead Avenue), Atlanta, GA
French Restaurant · Buckhead Village · 13 tips and reviews

Tye A.Tye Alexandra: One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. Every dish I’ve had has been nothing less than amazing. Service is great. Favs: le poulpe, le tartare de thon, le risotto aux champignons , crème brûlée.

AJCAJC: The kitchen here mostly does right by its classics. If you’re hankering for a worthwhile steak tartare, moules frites or fat profiteroles with vanilla ice cream, you'll be happy. Read more.

Josh W.Josh Weiss: This is a spot for a special brunch--modern elegant french. Omelettes are super light as they should be. The croque monsieur is indulgent & the eggs florentine with salmon & a bottle of bubbly.

Big Easy Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

7. Big Easy Grille

8.0
1193 Collier Rd NW (Defoors Crossing), Atlanta, GA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Underwood Hills · 30 tips and reviews

Dawn T.Dawn Thomas: chicken fingers & New Orleans fries for Jaden with honey mustard sauce

Tom W.Tom White: Oyster Poboy is jam up!

MarvMarv: Gator bites were great. The cajun selections were bland. The waitress was super friendly. Variety of TVs. Has a few tables on the patio.

Kevin Rathbun Steak is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

8. Kevin Rathbun Steak

9.0
154 Krog St NE (at Edgewood), Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Inman Park · 93 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: One of Atlanta’s premier steakhouses, Kevin Rathbun Steak is perfect for a special night out. After the dry-aged steak for two, don’t forget to check out the dessert menu.

Paloma P.Paloma Patel: Simply amazing!

Jas S.Jas S.: This place is so damn sexy!

The Earl is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

9. The Earl

8.8
488 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Bar · East Atlanta Village · 96 tips and reviews

Norm R.Norm Robinson: One of the best bars in Atlanta. They have Brooklyn Lager! Read more.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The Earl Dog may be the best drunk food in town. A big, fluffy bun, a 100-percent Angus dog with all the snap and salt you crave. Get it with the works. Read more.

Brandon A.Brandon Arnold: I think I live here.

Agave is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

10. Agave

8.5
242 Boulevard SE (at Carroll St), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Cabbagetown · 103 tips and reviews

ROC House Women's Fitness SpaROC House Women's Fitness Spa: Loved the agave salad: organic field greens, zucchini, squash, tomatoes, artichokes, and roasted sweet & spicy pecans in a herb & red wine citrus vinaigrette.

MercierMercier: Fish tacos to die for!!

Taste of AtlantaTaste of Atlanta: Stop by between 5-7 p.m. and get the two for one appetizers when you sit at the Agave tequila bar.

Holy Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

11. Holy Taco

8.2
1314 Glenwood Ave SE (at Haas Ave), East Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: One of Cliff's top 10 restaurants. Try the chicken heart tacos or a short-rib sandwich with local turnips!

Steve W.Steve West: Eat anything here, it's all delicious.

Chad E.Chad Elkins: Stop in and purchase a koozie for $3.50. The proceeds benefit EAV firestation #13. While there enjoy a couple margaritas and must try their tortas and tacos.

Wrecking Bar Brewpub is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

12. Wrecking Bar Brewpub

9.1
292 Moreland Ave NE (at Austin Ave.), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Little Five Points · 156 tips and reviews

Brad H.Brad Hager: Really cool place to go with friends, family or date. GREAT craft beers, loved the barley wine. Be sure to check out The Cellar, the walls are make of rock from Stone Mountain, good for a small group.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The Butternut and Brussels sprout hash — one of CL's 100 Best Dishes — has the perfect blend of bitter, charred outer leaves, and tender, earthy hearts alongside sweet butternut squash cubes. Read more.

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Originally constructed as a residence by Victor Hugo Kriegshaber who owned several building material supply businesses. The architect also designed Rhodes Hall in Midtown. Victor rests in Oakland. Read more.

Atlanta Fish Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

13. Atlanta Fish Market

8.5
265 Pharr Rd NE (at North Fulton Drive), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Garden Hills · 115 tips and reviews

Michele W.Michele Wollaston: Best private dining rooms in Atlanta. Excellent food and service!!!

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The lobster roll, one of CL's 100 Best Dishes, features meat tossed in a not-so-secret recipe of homemade mayo, cayenne pepper, and lemon stuffed into a toasty, buttered brioche bun. Read more.

Allie I.Allie Incredible: Crab cakes here are orgasmic! Food pirn at its finest!

Copeland's Of New Orleans is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

14. Copeland's Of New Orleans

8.2
3101 Cobb Pkwy SE Ste 220 (at Cumberland Blvd), Atlanta, GA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

David K.David Kaufman: Get whatever topping you want on your cheesecake, but be sure to go with Creole style - you will not be disappointed.

Ashley E.Ashley Ellison: Just redeemed my FourSquare free dessert coupon!

Autty C.Autty Crosby: The wood grilled chicken & yams is simple but my fave!

Publik Draft House is one of The 15 Best Places for Gulf Shrimp in Atlanta.

15. Publik Draft House

8.2
654 Peachtree St NE (at Ponce De Leon Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Midtown · 100 tips and reviews

Louise B.Louise Bradshaw: Absolutely perfect location for pre-show (Fox Theatre) dinner & drinks, with a nice variety on the food menu and far from your typical bar fare. Excellent service too.

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Crave from the Grave: The fish and chips entree is fantastic and is served with their tasty seasoned cajun fries. The fish is battered in Atlanta's own Sweetwater Georgia Brown beer too!

Chad E.Chad Elkins: Wednesday night be there for karaoke time. Game on!