Atlanta sparkles with the lights of the holiday season and the cheer of the people who call the city home. In a city full of delectable dishes, the holidays are the perfect chance to highlight the best of Atlanta’s festive dining scene. Whether your family is continuing old holiday traditions or creating new ones, there are plenty of memorable meals to go around in Atlanta!

Holiday Afternoon Tea

St. Regis Hotel

Through Dec. 25

2-5 p.m.

Start your holiday season with this beloved Atlanta tradition. Through December 25, spend an afternoon relaxing with a cup of tea while indulging your sweet tooth with delectable holiday treats. Bring the little ones for Children’s Tea with Santa, where young visitors can meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus! (Don’t forget to make reservations before you arrive.)

Teddy Bear Brunch
Livingston Restaurant + Bar

Dec. 10 and 11, 17 and 18

11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Indulge in a delicious brunch before seeing The Nutcracker at the Fox Theater. On the two weekends before Christmas, all children 12 and under who bring in a 12” or larger stuffed animal to Livingston Restaurant will receive a free brunch. All bears will be donated to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals before Christmas. Make new friends, memories and traditions by spread holiday cheer to those in need this year!

Santa Sundays

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

Sundays, Dec. 11, 18, 25

Travel back in time and meet the Santa of the 11th century! Appearing before each Sunday show, mix and mingle with jolly old St. Nicholas and learn about his presence in medieval culture. Afterward, grab your seats for the tournament and dig into a medieval feast – and remember, no forks allowed!

MetroFresh in the Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Enjoy delicious dishes and seasonal delights during “Garden Lights, Holiday Nights.” After counting the million twinkling lights, warm up with soups, chili, casserole, pizza, hot spiced cider and frothy hot chocolate. Don’t let the family miss out on the s’mores kit to toast by the fire pits.

Holiday Sunday Brunch

The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead
Sundays, Dec. 11 and 18

11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The perfect place for merry-making with friends and family, visit the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead and celebrate the season in style! Indulge with traditional breakfast favorites amidst carols sung by the Dickens Singers and luxurious Christmas décor.