The Optimist is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

1. The Optimist

9.3
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews

Mel D.Mel D: The lobster rolls are the best. Chunks of lobster nestled in a soft toasted roll. I would also recommend the West Coast oysters.

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Gently poached in glorious duck fat, this swordfish steak is all meaty and supple. It's surf and turf 2.0, and one of CL's 100 Dishes to eat in Atlanta before you die.

AJCAJC: Must Eat: Soft shell crab cioppino in garlicky tomato broth, potato, clams and corn. Read more.

Kevin Rathbun Steak is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

2. Kevin Rathbun Steak

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

Cliff B.Cliff Bramble: Best Dry-aged ribeye you can find. Ask for the dry aged ribeye uncut and enjoy it yourself. Read more.

Social E.Social Espionage, LLC: Try the Ancho Skirt Steak With Woodland Mushrooms, Spring Onions, Potato Wedges

Roula H.Roula Hanna: Amazing meal all around. One of the best steaks I've had in the US.

Hal's "The Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

3. Hal's "The Steakhouse

8.9
30 Old Ivy Rd NE (near Habersham Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · North Buckhead · 52 tips and reviews

scotty N.scotty Nemo: Great bone in ribeye...

Lee R.Lee Rice: A great steakhouse with lots of positive energy!! Great service and management team! But, Kaitlyn, Jessica, Autumn, Whitney and Alisa are the prettiest bar staff in Atlanta!!

Jun D.Jun D: Try the lightly breaded fried lobster for appetizer! Hal's ribeye is so good!

Marcel is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

4. Marcel

9.2
1170 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · 27 tips and reviews

Lucille B.Lucille Butler: Steak, Shrimp Appetizer, Dessert Tea, lobster Risotto

Lucille B.Lucille Butler: Steak, Shrimp Appetizer, Dessert Tea, lobster risotto

Alejandro E.Alejandro Echevarria Gil: Amazing service (server Anthony) the decor and atmosphere are incredible. Food is delicious! Overall it’s a great place!

KR SteakBar is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

5. KR SteakBar

8.8
349 Peachtree Hills Ave NE #D2, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Peachtree Hills · 39 tips and reviews

Atlanta Eats TVAtlanta Eats TV: Rathbun's signature steaks are on the menu, along with classics like fried artichokes with lemon, Steakbar ventures into classic Italian cuisine with pasta, mozzarella salad, and pappardelle bolognese Read more.

Jason C.Jason Coleman: Outstanding Steak and i love all of Kevins Restaurants I really think He is the Wolfgang puck of the South All of his Restaurants are Amazing!

Masato W.Masato Webb: Great hangar steak, lobster risotto and charcuterie. Excellent atmosphere

Bone's is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

6. Bone's

9.1
3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Buckhead Village · 91 tips and reviews

Raul K.Raul Keally: Lobster Bisque, ribeye bone in, corn pudding and mushrooms sides. Cab (Bone's Estate from WA). Done

Ashley T.Ashley Thompson: Lobster bisque and steak salad for lunch when you're in town to close a deal. Best restaurant in Atlanta.

AtlantaAtlanta: Bone’s has received the Best of Atlanta Steakhouse award 16 times – enough said! Bone’s stays true to Southern roots with regional specialties and features fresh seafood and Maine lobster as well.

New York Prime Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

7. New York Prime Steakhouse

8.4
3424 Peachtree Rd NE (at Lenox Rd), Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · North Buckhead · 31 tips and reviews

Seth S.Seth Shadburn: Not only are the steaks and sides amazing, but the Sea Bass is the BEST piece of fish I have EVER tasted! Definitely worth the price and I cannot wait to go back! This place is my slice of heaven on

George O.George Ogorek: Stone crabs are in season and they are amazing. Try the carpaccio, delicious.

Angel Flight S.Angel Flight Soars: Everything is mouthwatering delicious ... the filet, stone crab claws, cheesy mashed potatoes ... and that CORN ... it tastes like heaven

Chops Lobster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

8. Chops Lobster Bar

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

Nick C.Nick Carter: Lobster bisque, Kobe steak, cream spinach, corn mash, and white chocolate banana cream pie. Yum.

Wendy S.Wendy Stone-Bowman: Best steak in ATL. Period.

DeeniDeeni: Steak to die for, good red w selection, loved the bananana cream pie. Service is exceptional. Those lobster tails r hugee-just meat!

Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

9. Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House

8.8
437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Grant Park · 217 tips and reviews

Lizabet K.Lizabet King: Over hyped and over priced. If you get the key lime pie beware it's "ice box" style which apparently means you need a steak knife to even cut through the crust.

Calvin C.Calvin Carlson: The scallops & grits are AMAZING! Great atmosphere as well and the bloody mary was awesome

SamSam: Incredible fish stew and great bloody mary!

Steamhouse Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

10. Steamhouse Lounge

8.7
1051 W Peachtree St NW (11th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 127 tips and reviews

Arianne F.Arianne Fielder: Best lobster bisque in Atlanta! I come here for $5 dozen oysters every Wednesday! Love the patio here!

Brittany J.Brittany Johnson: Get the lobster bisque!!! If you go on wednesday they have 5 dollars char grilled oysters!!! They are amazing!!!!!!

Around Town Shopper A.Around Town Shopper ATLANTA: The Lobster Bisque here isn't just the best in the city, it is the best we have ever had. Be sure to come by for $5 dozen oysters on Wednesdays.

Lure is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

11. Lure

8.5
1106 Crescent Ave NE (at 12th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 68 tips and reviews

Megan C.Megan C: AJ's service was fantastic. Interesting drink options, and the scallops entree (with butternut squash, kale, and mushrooms) was amazing.

DeenaDeena: Great patio seating...very fresh sustainable seafood..

Caroline S.Caroline Schulweis: $6 prosecco on tap. Loved the scallops and the grilled octopus lettuce wraps.

C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

12. C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar

8.3
3240 Cobb Pkwy SE (at Paces Mill Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

G J.G J: Try the Sea bass - Steamed Chilean sea bass, bok choy, sticky rice, soy sherry broth

AngieAngie: Great oysters - fresh and delicious. The sea bass melted in your mouth - cooked perfectly.

Jessica M.Jessica Murray: Great oyster selection, yummy cocktails - I always get the Chilean Sea Bass because it is that good!

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

13. The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill

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

Carly O.Carly Orbon: Must try the buttered Maine Lobster roll!

Mac F.Mac Frampton: The best lobster bisque I have had in a long time.

BellaBella: Best lobster roll sandwich I had and amazing hush puppies.

Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

14. Oceanaire Seafood Room

8.5
1100 Peachtree St NE (at 12th St), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown · 32 tips and reviews

Winnie P.Winnie Pham: Shrimp and grits appetizer is awesome.

Shea J.Shea Jones: Love the shrimp and grits here!

Melissa C.Melissa Corley: Try the Steamed Maine Lobster - I ate the whole thing! They will shell it for you, but I'm a purist and insist on doing it myself. So yummy!

Red Snapper is one of The 15 Best Places for Surf and Turf in Atlanta.

15. Red Snapper

8.6
2100 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Kevin Q.Kevin Q: The gourmet snapper is wonderful. Also, the shrimp remoulade appetizer is the best.

Matt B.Matt Bracewell: The Banker Fish is to die for!

John R.John Rowe: Best crab hollandaise I've ever had!