THE CHASTAIN - Restaurant

"You’re bound to see triathlete-looking types biking and running around Chastain Park. Ignore them, because we’d say there are more important things to get into in the park, and The Chastain is one of them. The neighborhood bistro serves Southern dishes like single-serving ramekins of delicious chicken pot pie. The menu largely revolves around seasonal produce from local vendors and from The Chastain’s own on-site garden. So, expect a menu that changes with the season, but we’ll bet favorites like the tasty, picturesque TC burger will be a mainstay." - demarco williams, nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard

"Sometimes you feel like a good old-fashioned burger. And sometimes you feel like a good old-fashioned burger with a glass of malbec on a lush garden patio under a canopy of trees on the edge of Chastain Park. Yeah? If you’ve ever had The Chastain’s big-body cheeseburger, then this specific scenario will be the go-to you’ll envision every time a hankering hits. While outdoor seating surrounds the spacious, greenhouse-chic restaurant, we like their covered, tree-lined dining area, where you can enjoy an al fresco brunch, lunch, and dinner while the other city patios get too cold or too steamy. The Southern bistro always maintains a crowd of everyone from neighborhood regulars to business types with the same outdoor dining motives, so be sure to grab a reservation." - nina reeder, demarco williams, juli horsford, jacinta howard

"The TC Cheeseburger at The Chastain in Buckhead comes with two thin patties, housemade pickles, shredded lettuce, and a soft, buttery toasted bun. The caramelized onions add a kick of subtle sweet, so the ingredients interact together perfectly. It’s also huge (you'll need both hands to hold it) and comes with a side of thick, excellently seasoned fries. So when we're sipping a cabernet with our meal on the lush garden patio, we have no regrets about our $32 burger splurge." - jacinta howard

"Open for counter-service biscuits and pastries at breakfast and table service during lunch and dinner, this neighborhood bistro from chef Christopher Grossman includes outdoor seating arrangements that are hard to beat. Expect everything from a casual conversation area by the stone fire pit to seating in the garden under an old oak tree. Reservations required for garden seating on the Old Oak Terrace." - Henna Bakshi

"Your pup can’t enjoy the gorgeous modern farmhouse-style dining room, of course, but the Chastain’s garden-style patio? That they can hang out on. Go for a walk in the nearby park and grab a seat surrounded by gorgeous greenery and blooms with an iced Brash coffee beverage and one of their house-made pastries — just don’t be surprised if your dog begs for a bite." - Su-Jit Lin