"You’re bound to see triathlete-looking types biking and running around Chastain Park. Ignore them, because we’d say there are more important things to get into in the park, and The Chastain is one of them. The neighborhood bistro serves Southern dishes like single-serving ramekins of delicious chicken pot pie. The menu largely revolves around seasonal produce from local vendors and from The Chastain’s own on-site garden. So, expect a menu that changes with the season, but we’ll bet favorites like the tasty, picturesque TC burger will be a mainstay." - demarco williams, nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard
"Don’t sweat that the valet folks parked your ‘99 Camry next to two Bentleys. Embrace the noontime valet experience because it leads to one of the best burgers in town. The Chastain in Buckhead is a chill but snazzy white tablecloth American bistro with a huge outdoor patio that’s shaded by trees and plants. It’s a hangout for business lunches and nannies with strollers—who, like us, return again and again to dive into the burger, featuring two thin patties, sweet caramelized onions, and a buttery toasted bun. Or go lighter with the tasty sprouts wrap, packed with curried flatbread, tender salmon, lemon vinaigrette, and cucumber salad. Either way, you'll leave feeling fancier than anyone driving those Bentleys." - jacinta howard
"Your pup can’t enjoy the gorgeous modern farmhouse-style dining room, of course, but the Chastain’s garden-style patio? That they can hang out on. Go for a walk in the nearby park and grab a seat surrounded by gorgeous greenery and blooms with an iced Brash coffee beverage and one of their house-made pastries — just don’t be surprised if your dog begs for a bite." - Su-Jit Lin
"A more formal option that impresses: the cuisine displays a clear passion for cooking and an emphasis on grown ingredients, the wine list is strong, and the expert service adapts to the occasion, making it suitable for high-end client meals or team celebrations." - Henna Bakshi
"Sometimes you feel like a good old-fashioned burger. And sometimes you feel like a good old-fashioned burger with a glass of malbec on a lush garden patio under a canopy of trees on the edge of Chastain Park. Yeah? If you’ve ever had The Chastain’s big-body cheeseburger, then this specific scenario will be the go-to you’ll envision every time a hankering hits. While outdoor seating surrounds the spacious, greenhouse-chic restaurant, we like their covered, tree-lined dining area, where you can enjoy an al fresco brunch, lunch, and dinner while the other city patios get too cold or too steamy. The Southern bistro always maintains a crowd of everyone from neighborhood regulars to business types with the same outdoor dining motives, so be sure to grab a reservation." - nina reeder, demarco williams, juli horsford, jacinta howard