Where to take colleagues and clients without losing the evening to a cab ride. Every place here is about 15 minutes' walk or less, sorted closest first.
159 Northside Dr NW, in the Signia by Hilton, Downtown · about 6 min walk from the convention centre
Italian fine dining on the fourth floor of the Signia by Hilton, with house-made pasta, steaks and floor-to-ceiling views of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. A tableside martini trolley adds some theatre without taking over the evening.
Client dinnerPrivate roomSemi-privateViewsEasy walk
Fits
Private dining room up to 18; semi-private up to 45; full restaurant up to 100 (OpenTable; Hilton's own page also gives 18 for the private room)
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Tip
Dinner only, Tuesday to Saturday, so plan a Sunday or Monday client dinner elsewhere.
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.
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.
159 Northside Dr NW, in the Signia by Hilton, Downtown · about 6 min walk from the convention centre
An upscale sports bar on the Signia's fourth floor with stadium views and a terrace. Smashburgers, wings and bowls make it a quick lunch between show sessions.
Working lunchEasy walkSemi-privateBig groupsViewsSports fans
Fits
The Bays up to 60 (semi-private); patio up to 60; Under the Ring 120 standing; custom events up to 150 (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Tip
It gets loud on game days at the stadium or arena, so book a quieter corner or pick another day for a serious lunch.
101 Marietta St NW, Downtown · about 12 min walk from the convention centre
A long-running downtown restaurant and lounge with salads, sandwiches, sushi and steak. Weekday lunch service and a large dining room suit a working lunch near Centennial Olympic Park.
Working lunchEasy walkPrivate roomBig groups
Fits
Bar up to 20; lounge up to 20; dining room up to 120; custom events up to 200 (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 12 min from the convention centre
Tip
Lunch runs on weekdays only; on Saturdays it opens at 5 PM.
180 Northside Dr SW, Castleberry Hill · about 15 min walk from the convention centre
A historic soul food restaurant, first opened in 1947, that was a meeting place for civil rights leaders. Fried chicken and peach cobbler make a lunch that visitors remember.
Working lunchPrivate roomBig groupsBucket list
Fits
Overlook room up to 26; custom events up to 100 (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 15 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the Overlook room for a group lunch, and check hours before you go, as listings differ.
159 Northside Dr NW, in the Signia by Hilton, Downtown · about 6 min walk from the convention centre
The Signia's Southern breakfast room, steps from the convention centre. A buffet and an à la carte menu with biscuits and brisket hash cover a quick meeting before the show floor opens.
Breakfast meetingEasy walkDaytime
Fits
Main dining room and patio; no private room listed (OpenTable)
Cost
$40–70 per person (est.)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Opens
6:30 AM
Tip
Breakfast runs 6:30 to 10:30 AM daily, so book on OpenTable for an early slot.
159 Northside Dr NW, in the Signia by Hilton, Downtown · about 6 min walk from the convention centre
A hotel lobby bar under a star-lit ceiling, a short walk from the convention centre. Classic and Asian-inspired cocktails and shared plates suit a drink to wrap up a deal.
DrinksEveningEasy walkRelaxed
Fits
About 88 seats (WhatNow, 2023)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Tip
No bookings are listed, so arrive early on big show nights when the hotel is full.
Eating near the Georgia World Congress Center: common questions
Where can a group eat near the Georgia World Congress Center?
Capolinea: about 6 minutes' walk. Private dining room up to 18; semi-private up to 45; full restaurant up to 100 (OpenTable; Hilton's own page also gives 18 for the private room). Homespun: about 6 minutes' walk. Main dining room and patio; no private room listed (OpenTable). Nest on Four: about 6 minutes' walk. The Bays up to 60 (semi-private); patio up to 60; Under the Ring 120 standing; custom events up to 150 (OpenTable). The Lobby Bar at Signia: about 6 minutes' walk. About 88 seats (WhatNow, 2023). Ruth's Chris Steak House Centennial Park: about 10 minutes' walk. Studio 10 to 30; Marietta 15 to 50; both together 51 to 80; patio 30 to 200; hotel ballroom 85 to 300 (OpenTable). Der Biergarten: about 12 minutes' walk. Private and group events for 25 or more by proposal; no capacities published (own site).
Where can we have a working lunch near the Georgia World Congress Center?
Nest on Four, about 6 minutes' walk. Thrive, about 12 minutes' walk. Paschal's, about 15 minutes' walk.
How far ahead should we book near the Georgia World Congress Center?
During big conferences, book private rooms as soon as your dates are set. In a normal week, 3 to 4 weeks ahead is enough for groups of 10 or more.