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Lazy Betty

4.5 (314 reviews)
Ultra High-EndNew American
Closed • Closed
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Classy
Upscale
Good for groups

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Dennis Q.

A fantastic one‑star Michelin experience I've been wanting to try for the longest time. The tasting course and elevated wine pairing at Lazy Betty absolutely delivered -- the perfect way to celebrate my birthday.

Mango and chocolate dessert course
Josh C.

Lazy Betty makes terrific cocktails and has an awesome vibe, but the vegeterian tasting menu fell a bit short. The golden beets are incredible, but the last few courses--eggplant, potato, and celeriac--all have the same problem of being a bit simple. I would've loved more char or carmelization. The dessert of mango and chocolate was great. A+ decor A+ drinks A- service B+ food

Blackberry sorrel
Rachel W.

Prince the bartender is the absolute best and the dessert tasting menu was delectable.

Ronald W.

Fantastic ingredients and cooking techniques from around the world. I'm giving it 5 stars specifically for locals as I can't fault anything except for lacking a wow factor or hyper local focus that would make it travel worthy for those of us coming from out of town. The food is delicious, diverse (European and Asian influences along with contemporary American), service is great. Price is commensurate with the quality and listed price includes 20% service but not sales tax. Easy walk from Midtown MARTA.

Peach dessert
Jon K.

The evening was entirely delightful. The space & ambiance was perfect, staff friendly and professional and outstanding 8 course menu. The stand outs were the bread (lol), halibut, truffle risotto (add on), & wagyu beef (add on). On top of it all, Gracie the sommelier is a rock star who went over the top with her warmth and fantastic service. We even received a two bottle wine package in our hotel room the next evening from the restaurant!. Don't miss out on this wonderful experience. Atlanta done right!

Martha D.

I had really high hopes for this place given that they have a Michelin star, but it just missed the mark for me. I have been to a few Michelin star restaurants around the world so I had some high expectations and maybe that was my fault. First of all, the restaurant is actually a little bit confusing to find since the parking garage is co-located next to a a hotel. It wasn't clear to me if the restaurant did valet or not or maybe we missed it. They do validate parking. From an ambience perspective we were greeted and all the staff were nice. It is a little bit dark and cozy with an upscale yet relaxed vibe. It looks like you can come in and just sit at the bar and order drinks as well. The folks at the bar were pretty loud so it kind of distracted from our intimate dinner if that is what you're looking for. In terms of the the food, the tasting menu was okay. They do a great job of of having a variety of different flavors, textures, and presentations in all of their dishes. However, the only two dishes that really blew me away was the salmon appetizer bite and one of the lime centric desserts on the sweeter side of the menu. I do give them kudos for trying exotic unique flavors. However, I think some of them just didn't mix well for my palette, so this might just be my personal taste. Because of this, I found the overall experience expensive for some dishes that I didn't even really like. I also had an upset stomach later that night and threw up, I don't know if it was from the seafood or something else but clearly my body did not enjoy it. I've been to other Michelin star restaurants that are lower priced that tasted better to me. I even upgraded my tasting menu with the wagyu dish and it still didn't blow me away. We also had some confusion with how the tasting menu was set up thinking that the wagyu dish was an add-on and not a substitution. I wish they would change their printed menu to explicitly state that it's a substitution because it was pretty confusing and made our night start off on a negative tone that was hard to come back from. I likely won't come back given the high price point and lackluster tasting experience

Sa-kiera H.

Lazy Betty is Phenomenal! Just absolutely amazing! I have gone twice: both for their spring menu and each time we came away almost in tears from how good the food is. This past trip was made especially special by Benjamin (the sommelier) and Anthony (our server). They were kind and patient with us, and added in so many small touches to make our experience truly memorable. I would love to come back each season to taste what the chef has to offer. You will not be disappointed! The experience takes about 3 hours so bring someone you can laugh with, and have a good time!

Strawberry Gelée, Nage

Thank you to all at Lazy Betty who were involved with our tasting dinner and empty nest celebration... we had such a wonderful experience. The service was impeccable, the food absolutely delicious with such an incredible presentation, and the wine was fantastically paired with every item. All the staff were so fun to interact with at the bar!

Shermika D.

Really good tasting menu. I found the service to be exceptional. I didn't get many pics but this is a super cute and sexy restaurant!

Jacqueline C.

We were excited to be back in Atlanta, especially since we used to live in Georgia before. When we left, there were no Michelin-star rated restaurants here -- so it's really nice to see that there are now a few. The ambience is classy, elevated, and feels special from the moment you walk in. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and guided us well throughout the evening. We chose the tasting menu. We've done many tastings and omakases before -- and while this one may not rank at the very top for us, it was still enjoyable and worth trying at least once for the experience. The highlight of the night was the olive-fed Wagyu add-on. Truly exceptional. Melt-in-your-mouth and definitely the standout dish. Overall, a beautiful setting and great elevated dining experience in Atlanta -- worth checking out at least once.

Petit four
Jessie Y.

Over I had high expectations coming here because I heard good things about this place. Someone had previously recommended to me this place before they were even Michelin rated. Parking was super convenient in the parking deck and service was great. My favorite dishes were the foie gras with pumpkin perdu and the jasmine granita dessert. Usually foie gras seems very heavy but it was paired perfectly with the persimmon, pumpkin, pecan and buttermilk flavors. The strong jasmine flavor of the granita was refreshing paired with the grapes and curd. I loved the presentation of the amuse bouche and the kiwi was a nice touch of tanginess to the kampachi cold appetizer. The seabass was a little oily for me and the duck entree accompaniment flavors did not stand out. Dessert was also a little too sweet for me. I wish there were more refreshing dishes vs the heavy dishes near the end but overall not bad. For $250 pp though I would have to heavily consider to come back again. Other restaurants for $125+pp seem more reasonable for a similar quality of food.

Justin H.

Wow this was my first time at a michelin star and I was blown away to say the least. First of all, let me say that this is the BEST FOOD I have ever had IN MY LIFE. My friend treated me out to celebrate my master's degree graduation and it was special. The asparagus. I literally can't describe it. The texture was so unique yet perfect. I didnt know it could taste that good. They mocktail was solid. The blue fin roll was not just my taste preference but incredible. Everything on this menu is meant to amuse you and entertain you. Its so fun! If I had one critiques, the duck stuffed squash blossom was pretty salty for me. The "dumpling" snow crab was also insane. If I lived in Atlanta, i would come back here again for sure to celebrate a special event. Justified!!!

6 course menu
Brian H.

Absolutely spectacular Michelin star restaurant in Midtown Atlanta. Came here for my wife's birthday and enjoyed our entire experience. Prior to arriving, we were called by the manager or owner to confirm our meal choice which he recommended the 6 course menu for us first timers. Turns out, it was an excellent choice and left us feeling satisfied and we'll fed. The drinks were excellent as well and we're recommended to us by our excellent server Anthony who was very helpful, friendly, and helped guide us through our meal with great personality. There were other team members who explained some of the courses to us, and they were all very thorough and kind as well. The ambiance of the restaurant is excellent with a nice looking bar that helps balance out the very well designed and not overly crowded restaurant. The entire experience at Lazy Betty was truly a Michelin star worthy experience and my wife and I were both completely satisfied. 5 stars easily and two very enthusiastic thumbs up for Lazy Betty! Thank you to all staff for an exceptional dinner!

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Ask the Community - Lazy Betty

Do I need to make a reservation in advance, or is walk-in seating available?

Walk ins are welcome!

Can you get the tasting menus at the bar, without a reservation?

Yes! We offer a shortened 4-course menu at the bar for walk ins only.

Do you have to order a 7 course meal?

We also have a 10 course menu.

Is there outdoor dining?

Yes

What dress code for Lazy Betty?

There was no specific dress code outlined but most people dress business casual

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