"Under Jason Sheetz and chef William Sigley, northern Mediterranean fare is served in a glittering, moody setting that’s quintessentially modern Spain. Tufted leather booths, rich red woods, and walls of wine from across the globe are all nods to the homeland of Ferdinand the Bull, whose peaceful resistance inspired the name for this restaurant. The dining experience here is unhurried and unbothered. Look for steeped sangria, long-cured meats and aged cheeses, housemade pasta, smoked and grilled meat platters designed for lingering over, and a paella with a soccarat unparalleled anywhere else in Atlanta. (Seriously, it’s so crispy here, and the chicken and chorizo combination is worth every bite.) Or draw the night out into a five-course tasting menu for just $65, Tuesday through Friday." - Su-Jit Lin
