The Garden Room

"The Garden Room, in the Buckhead St. Regis hotel, is where you go to party with friends and make new ones. Flooded in flowers, chandeliers, and random objects that could appear in a children's fantasy novel, the bar and restaurant leans into the land of make-believe, where anything goes. There could be official entertainment—like singers and jazz musicians. But always be prepared for the unofficial shows here—like that guy from the '90s boy band who starts dancing on the seat. The food is solid, but the creative drinks really add to the night out. So sip your champagne (complete with edible glitter and a floating rubber ducky) and take in some grade A people-watching." - nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard

"Walking into the Garden Room next door to Atlas at the St. Regis Hotel is like walking into a romantic, fairy tale garden. Delicate flowers and plants drip from the ceiling, cherry blossom trees are always in bloom, and ivy cascades down trellises in this dining room. Expect small plates on the menu, like a yellowtail and citrus salad, a lobster roll, a wagyu coulotte, and desserts such as Madeleines, paired with wine and cocktails." - Beth McKibben, Eater Staff

"Strewn with flowers and greenery, offering delicate small plates like charred Caesar salad, mini lobster rolls, and sliders." - Su-Jit Lin

"The St. Regis hotel in Buckhead offers two restaurants with wildly different experiences. Atlas is the place to host a buttoned-up corporate dinner with the big bosses—you can eat gem salads while you carefully plant seeds to trip up your work nemesis who couldn’t make it to dinner. The Garden Room, on the other hand, is where you go to party with friends or to win over your work nemesis, hoping they’ll get caught up in the wild fantasy and fun theatrics of the buzzing hotspot long enough for you to find common ground. If that moment doesn’t come, the creative drinks (like a champagne glass with a floating rubber ducky), people-watching, and celebrity sightings are good enough reasons to find your way here. " - nina reeder, demarco williams

"Dining at this Buckhead hotspot inside the St. Regis is something everyone should experience at least once. It’s a fun, whimsical environment where you’ll want to spend all your money on over-the-top cocktails and play make-believe for a bit. You’ll be eating in a fantasy garden full of theatrical food and drink presentations and playful touches, like a glittery cocktail in a champagne glass with a floating rubber ducky. Actually, it kinda feels like that scene in that movie, set in a Victorian conservatory with hanging vines and lush greenery all around, where the young, aspiring out-of-towner monopolizes the conversation in hopes of finding an investor for some innovative spin on yoni steamers. Okay, maybe we’re merging movie genres here. But the events are inspired by a true story. Because the Garden Room leans into the land of make-believe, it’s a place where anything goes. Or it feels like it. Occasionally, there will be hired entertainment, perhaps a live in-house singer, belting out classic Whitney Houston tunes. And, of course, there’s always entertaining people-watching, from a relentless parade of reality stars and actors filming in-town projects to that one former boy band member who, sitting at a table with other celebrities, always tries way too hard to get noticed. Ask no questions, part of the charm here is that you go with the flow. The menu goes into lavish territory with caviar spreads, seafood towers, and pricey $10ish per ounce tomahawk steaks but also offers simple, down-to-earth dishes that we like, including a tasty wagyu burger and perfectly crisp fries. And all the signature cocktails come with a twist, like an espresso martini with a peanut butter cup or a spicy mezcal concoction over shaved ice made out of pineapple juice—our favorite (order ASAP because the daily-made pineapple ice usually runs out by the end of each evening). It’s that blend of fanciful and practical enjoyment that brings out a wildly divergent crowd on an average night, from influencers to celebrating coworkers and groups of friends. And, of course, former boy band members, and future yoni steamer tycoons (remember us when you make it!). Food Rundown photo credit: Mia Yakel Lobster Roll The Garden Room feels like a tea party for grown ups, and these tiny, charming lobster rolls are more sized to feed a babydoll and a few stuffies than actual adults. But they are adorable and tasty with their soft, mini Parker House rolls topped with cold lobster claws and a drizzle of ponzu sauce. Two come with each order—with an $18 price tag, we wish we could conjure up an imaginary friend with real live money who’d cover a few extra orders. La Vie En Rose This sweet, creamy dessert is one of the coolest presentations here, even if the taste is instantly forgettable. A rose is dipped in liquid nitrogen, and then you get to hand smash the frozen rose petals over a few tablespoons of vanilla mousse. It’s topped with a tart raspberry sorbet in the shape of a strawberry. Send Noods Even if you’re (somehow) not into playland, come for the drinks. The signature Send Noods is a must. Vodka-based and fruity, the cocktail is served in a champagne glass, accented with Chambord, edible glitter, a little pea flower for the purple-ish color, and garnished with a rubber ducky, which you should totally keep and name Duck Norris." - Nina Reeder