Fodor's Expert Review Banshee

With a food menu inspired by a range of cultures, from Italian to Native American, and a cocktail menu directed by some of Atlanta’s best barkeeps, this boutique eatery brings a level of sophistication to an otherwise pub-heavy scene. Rose gold pendant lights and rich blue hues, which tint the heavy velvet drapes separating the bar from the small dining area, give the place a serious bent, but the mini dinosaur figurines tucked away in unexpected spots let you know it’s fine to relax and “enjoy yourself”—and a pink neon lighted sign mounted against a hallway wall encourages visitors to do just that.