A classic steakhouse and a beer garden by Centennial Olympic Park, Michelin-starred tasting menus and Westside steakhouses a short cab ride from the convention centre, and Hawks and Falcons games a few minutes' walk from the GWCC.
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Per diem check
$36.00 USD for dinner: the US federal (GSA) dinner allowance for Atlanta, FY2027 (part of the $86 daily meals rate). Many companies use government rates as their benchmark. None of our dinner picks typically fit it, so plan on the company covering the difference or choosing a set menu.
Fit is based on our price estimates, before tax and tip. Rate source ↗
Type
Group
Client dinner$$$$
Lazy Betty
999 Peachtree St NE, Midtown · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre
Chef Ron Hsu's tasting menu in Midtown, which kept its Michelin star in the 2026 guide, pairs regional ingredients with subtle Asian touches. A chef's room and a separate private dining room suit an important client dinner.
Client dinnerPrivate roomTasting
Fits
Chef's Room up to 20; Private Dining Room up to 30 (can join the Chef's Room); full buyout up to 100 (own site)
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Tip
Online bookings only go up to 6, so arrange the Chef's Room directly; ask for a visit from the chef when you book.
88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, in The St. Regis, Buckhead · about 20 min by cab from the convention centre
A dining room inside The St. Regis Atlanta that kept its Michelin star in the 2026 guide. A boardroom-style private room, a chef's table over the kitchen and a small salon make it a classic expense-account client dinner.
1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Westside · about 15 min by cab from the convention centre
Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison's Westside restaurant, with a Michelin star in 2026 and four stars from Forbes Travel Guide. A four-course prix fixe ($140 a person) built on Georgia produce suits a polished client dinner.
Resy takes small tables up to three months ahead; for a semi-private table, contact the event coordinator listed on the restaurant's page. Closed Sundays.
999 Brady Ave NW, West Midtown · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre
Steven Satterfield's seasonal, Southern-leaning American restaurant in a converted warehouse on an old stockyard site, on the 2026 Michelin list. Four private and semi-private rooms cover client dinners of 14 to 40.
Client dinnerPrivate roomSemi-private
Fits
Gallery Room 30 (most private); Harvest Room 18 at one table or 24 at three; Pantry Room 14 at one table, 16 at two (semi-private); enclosed porch 40 (own site)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Tip
Ask for the Gallery Room for the most privacy and call (678) 733-8550 to book; the site posts set event menus at $60, $85 and $130 a person.
267 Marietta St NW, in the Embassy Suites by Centennial Olympic Park · about 10 min walk from the convention centre
A classic steakhouse inside the Embassy Suites at Centennial Olympic Park, the closest polished steak dinner to the convention centre. Private rooms and a terrace with views of the park and skyline cover anything from a client table to a big group.
1197 Peachtree St NE, Colony Square, Midtown · about 15 min by cab from the convention centre
A big, lively New American restaurant at Colony Square with work by Atlanta artists and Virtue, a rooftop bar with city views. The upstairs private room seats 120, so it handles a large group dinner in one space.
Team dinnerBig groupsPrivate roomViews
Fits
Upstairs Private Dining Room 120 seated (150 standing); Buffalo Room 50 (60); Main Room 65 (100); rooftop patio 220 standing; whole venue 400 seated (Tripleseat listing); events of 250 or more (own site)
Tip
Call the sales team on 404-400-3669 ext. 2 or use the Tripleseat lead form; ask for the upstairs room for a seated group.
650 North Ave NE, Ponce City Market · about 15 min by cab from the convention centre
A winery, restaurant and live music venue at Ponce City Market. Its Barrel Aging Room seats 60 for a private group dinner, and the main venue takes a few hundred.
Team dinnerBig groupsPrivate roomUnique roomDrinks
1144 Crescent Ave NE, Midtown · about 15 min by cab from the convention centre
A Midtown Southern classic in a restored bungalow on Crescent Avenue, open for 20 years, known for fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits and fried chicken. Semi-private rooms upstairs and down suit a relaxed group dinner.
300 Marietta St NW, Downtown by Centennial Olympic Park · about 12 min walk from the convention centre
A German beer garden by Centennial Olympic Park, with bratwurst, schnitzel, soft pretzels and German beers. Discover Atlanta notes a white-tablecloth dining room, a patio and an alley with foosball and table shuffleboard.
Team dinnerBig groupsPregameEasy walk
Fits
Private and group events for 25 or more by proposal; no capacities published (own site)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
Dining reservations are limited, so send a Tripleseat proposal for 25 or more. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
250 Marietta St NW, Centennial Olympic Park · about 8 min walk from the convention centre
The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, across Centennial Olympic Park from the convention centre. Team-building visits use an app-based challenge offered only to groups, and there is a 45-yard indoor playing field.
CompetitiveCollaborativeSports fansDaytimeBig groupsEasy walk
Fits
Team-building visits from 15 people, about 2 hours, with private meeting rooms on request (own site); over 50,000 sq ft of event space (Discover Atlanta)
Walk
About 8 min from the convention centre
Tip
Pay in full 14 days ahead and order Chick-fil-A lunch at least a week ahead. The playing field is closed Oct 29 to 31.
225 Baker St NW, Pemberton Place · about 12 min walk from the convention centre
The downtown aquarium beside Centennial Olympic Park offers group tickets, behind-the-scenes tours and animal encounters, plus private evening events in its galleries and Oceans Ballroom.
Bucket listBig groupsDaytimeEveningEasy walk
Fits
Group tickets from 15; Gallery Program events 30 to 400; Oceans Ballroom 150 to 1,200; full facility 3,000 to 5,000 (own site)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book group tickets through groupsales@georgiaaquarium.org; final headcount and payment are due 2 weeks before the visit.
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Upper Westside · about 15 min by cab from the convention centre
Three levels of tech-tracked driving bays with a full bar and food. The Infatuation lists it for corporate card events and big groups, and beginners can play alongside regular golfers.
CompetitiveCasualGolfBig groupsDrinks
Fits
7 to 24 players book online; event packages for 13 or more from $47 a person; conference room 12; Lower Level Lounge 82; Rooftop Terrace 178; Signature Room 196; buyout nearly 1,000 (own site)
Tip
Book two side-by-side bays online for up to 24 players; for 25 or more, the events team builds a custom package.
7:00 PMLazy Betty · Michelin-starred tasting menu in the private Chef's Room in Midtown
Hall of Fame, then a beer garden
15–60 people
3:00 PMCollege Football Hall of Fame · Two hours of group team-building at the College Football Hall of Fame, across the park from the convention centre
5:30 PMDer Biergarten · Walk a block up Marietta Street for German food and beer
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What's on during your trip
Enter your dates to see the games, conferences and holidays happening while you're in Atlanta. Schedules go as far ahead as teams and organizers have published them, and we add more daily.
Wed Oct 287:00 PM
GameHawks vs HeatNBA · State Farm Arena
Thu Oct 297:00 PM
GameHawks vs CavaliersNBA · State Farm Arena
Fri Nov 67:00 PM
GameHawks vs WizardsNBA · State Farm Arena
Sat Nov 77:30 PM
GameHawks vs NetsNBA · State Farm Arena
Mon Nov 97:00 PM
GameHawks vs LakersNBA · State Farm Arena
Sun Nov 151:00 PM
GameFalcons vs ChiefsNFL · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Fri Nov 207:00 PM
GameHawks vs HornetsNBA · State Farm Arena
Sun Nov 223:30 PM
GameHawks vs PistonsNBA · State Farm Arena
Thu Nov 26All day
HolidayUS ThanksgivingMany restaurants close or serve set menus. Book group tables well ahead.
Thu Dec 37:00 PM
GameHawks vs PacersNBA · State Farm Arena
Sun Dec 61:00 PM
GameFalcons vs LionsNFL · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Sat Dec 197:00 PM
GameHawks vs MagicNBA · State Farm Arena
Sun Dec 207:00 PM
GameHawks vs ThunderNBA · State Farm Arena
Wed Dec 237:00 PM
GameHawks vs PistonsNBA · State Farm Arena
Fri Dec 25All day
HolidayChristmas DayMany restaurants are closed. Check before booking.
Sat Dec 263:30 PM
GameHawks vs HornetsNBA · State Farm Arena
Tue Dec 297:00 PM
GameHawks vs BullsNBA · State Farm Arena
Thu Dec 313:00 PM
GameHawks vs BucksNBA · State Farm Arena
Thu Dec 31All day
HolidayNew Year's EveSet menus and higher minimums. Private rooms book out early.
Fri Jan 1All day
HolidayNew Year's DayMany restaurants are closed or open late.
Sat Jan 27:30 PM
GameHawks vs MavericksNBA · State Farm Arena
Sun Jan 31:00 PM
GameFalcons vs SaintsNFL · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Thu Jan 77:00 PM
GameHawks vs PacersNBA · State Farm Arena
Sun Jan 103:00 PM
GameHawks vs SpursNBA · State Farm Arena
Wed Jan 137:00 PM
GameHawks vs CavaliersNBA · State Farm Arena
Fri Jan 157:00 PM
GameHawks vs WarriorsNBA · State Farm Arena
Mon Jan 182:30 PM
GameHawks vs 76ersNBA · State Farm Arena
Wed Jan 207:00 PM
GameHawks vs Trail BlazersNBA · State Farm Arena
Fri Jan 227:00 PM
GameHawks vs KnicksNBA · State Farm Arena
Mon Feb 17:00 PM
GameHawks vs WizardsNBA · State Farm Arena
Fri Feb 57:00 PM
GameHawks vs CelticsNBA · State Farm Arena
Sun Feb 73:00 PM
GameHawks vs NuggetsNBA · State Farm Arena
Mon Feb 87:00 PM
GameHawks vs HeatNBA · State Farm Arena
Wed Feb 107:00 PM
GameHawks vs PelicansNBA · State Farm Arena
Fri Feb 127:00 PM
GameHawks vs SunsNBA · State Farm Arena
Sun Feb 141:00 PM
GameHawks vs KingsNBA · State Farm Arena
Tue Feb 168:00 PM
GameHawks vs RaptorsNBA · State Farm Arena
Wed Mar 37:00 PM
GameHawks vs BullsNBA · State Farm Arena
Thu Mar 47:30 PM
GameHawks vs GrizzliesNBA · State Farm Arena
Thu Mar 118:00 PM
GameHawks vs NetsNBA · State Farm Arena
Sat Mar 133:00 PM
GameHawks vs MagicNBA · State Farm Arena
Sat Mar 277:00 PM
GameHawks vs JazzNBA · State Farm Arena
Mon Mar 297:00 PM
GameHawks vs TimberwolvesNBA · State Farm Arena
Wed Mar 317:00 PM
GameHawks vs ClippersNBA · State Farm Arena
Tue Apr 68:00 PM
GameHawks vs KnicksNBA · State Farm Arena
Fri Apr 97:00 PM
GameHawks vs CelticsNBA · State Farm Arena
Nothing we track is happening on those dates. Your evenings are wide open.
Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.
Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week.
Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date.
Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead.
Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.
Planning a work trip to Atlanta: common questions
Which Atlanta restaurants have a private room for a client dinner?
Lazy Betty (999 Peachtree St NE, Midtown): Chef's Room up to 20; Private Dining Room up to 30 (can join the Chef's Room); full buyout up to 100 (own site). Atlas (88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, in The St. Regis, Buckhead): Tavistock Room 16 (private, boardroom-style); Chef's Table 12 (semi-private, overlooking the kitchen); Papillon Room 8; full buyout 90 seated (own site). Miller Union (999 Brady Ave NW, West Midtown): Gallery Room 30 (most private); Harvest Room 18 at one table or 24 at three; Pantry Room 14 at one table, 16 at two (semi-private); enclosed porch 40 (own site). Ruth's Chris Steak House Centennial Park (267 Marietta St NW, in the Embassy Suites by Centennial Olympic Park): Studio 10 to 30; Marietta 15 to 50; both together 51 to 80; patio 30 to 200; hotel ballroom 85 to 300 (OpenTable). 5Church Midtown (1197 Peachtree St NE, Colony Square, Midtown): Upstairs Private Dining Room 120 seated (150 standing); Buffalo Room 50 (60); Main Room 65 (100); rooftop patio 220 standing; whole venue 400 seated (Tripleseat listing); events of 250 or more (own site).
What can a large work group do together in Atlanta?
College Football Hall of Fame: The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, across Centennial Olympic Park from the convention centre. Team-building visits use an app-based challenge offered only to groups, and there is a 45-yard indoor playing field. Georgia Aquarium: The downtown aquarium beside Centennial Olympic Park offers group tickets, behind-the-scenes tours and animal encounters, plus private evening events in its galleries and Oceans Ballroom. Topgolf Atlanta Midtown: Three levels of tech-tracked driving bays with a full bar and food. The Infatuation lists it for corporate card events and big groups, and beginners can play alongside regular golfers.
Where can we eat near the Georgia World Congress Center?
Lazy Betty (999 Peachtree St NE, Midtown · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre). Atlas (88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, in The St. Regis, Buckhead · about 20 min by cab from the convention centre). Bacchanalia (1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Westside · about 15 min by cab from the convention centre). Miller Union (999 Brady Ave NW, West Midtown · about 10 min by cab from the convention centre).
Are there home games in Atlanta during my trip?
Upcoming home games: Hawks vs Heat, Wed Oct 28 at 7:00 PM (State Farm Arena); Hawks vs Cavaliers, Thu Oct 29 at 7:00 PM (State Farm Arena); Hawks vs Wizards, Fri Nov 6 at 7:00 PM (State Farm Arena); Hawks vs Nets, Sat Nov 7 at 7:30 PM (State Farm Arena). The Atlanta page lists every home game for the next six months.
How far ahead should we book a group dinner in Atlanta?
Groups of 10 or more: book a private room 3 to 4 weeks ahead in a normal week. Conference weeks: book as soon as your dates are set. Each conference guide shows our book-by date. Game nights near the arena: book pregame dinners at least a week ahead. Holidays: many restaurants close or switch to set menus, so confirm hours before you book.