Bones Restaurant: Buckhead's Classic Steakhouse Since 1979

Looking for a classic Atlanta dinner spot in Buckhead? Bones Restaurant has been serving prime steaks on Piedmont Road since 1979, and it remains one of the city's most celebrated dining rooms. It is the kind of place locals bring out-of-town guests, and the kind of place that shows what makes Buckhead feel like Buckhead.

A Buckhead Institution Since 1979

Bones opened in 1979, founded by Susan DeRose and Richard Lewis, the team behind OK Cafe and Blue Ridge Grill, according to Atlanta Magazine's review of the restaurant. For more than four decades it has kept the same old-school formula: dark wood, white tablecloths, leather booths, and a kitchen that treats steak with serious respect. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution calls it an Atlanta institution, and Atlanta Magazine has described it as the city's best steak house, virtually in a class by itself.

What to Order

The menu centers on prime dry-aged steaks. The dry-aged bone-in ribeye for two is the signature, alongside the filet mignon and the dry-aged porterhouse for two, according to the restaurant's menu and reviews. Lamb chops, fresh seafood, and Maine lobster round out the kitchen's range. Regulars also love the warm cheese wafers served with cocktails, the creamy lobster bisque, and the fancy hashbrown dome, a side dish with a following of its own. For dessert, the Mile High ice cream pie is the classic finish.

Why It Stands Out

The recognition is real. Zagat has rated Bones the highest steakhouse in the U.S. for food and service and named it the number one restaurant in Atlanta, according to the restaurant's about page. OpenTable diners have voted it the best steakhouse in Atlanta for 18 consecutive years, and it was named to OpenTable's 100 Best Restaurants in America in 2018. The New York Times has cited it for the best steaks and lamb chops in the Southeast. It also holds DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) designation.

A Taste of Buckhead Living

Tucked at 3130 Piedmont Road NE, Bones is minutes from Peachtree Road and the Buckhead Village shops. For buyers exploring the neighborhood, it offers a taste of the lifestyle: polished dining, walkable streets, and the quiet confidence of a community that has been here for decades. For sellers, it is exactly the kind of place to bring clients when you want them to picture life in Buckhead.

Whether you are house hunting in Atlanta or simply looking for a memorable dinner, put Bones on your list. And if you are thinking about making Buckhead home, let's connect. Talk soon, Nadine.