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Aria

Buckhead · Full Service · $$$$
Reservations available

Buckhead fine-dining landmark with $39-$58 entrees, James Beard-recognized wine program, and seasonal tasting menus

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About

Aria is a Buckhead fine-dining institution founded in 2000 by chef Gerry Klaskala, now owned by longtime general manager Andres Loaiza. The seasonal modern American menu runs $39-$58 for entrees like steak frites with black angus filet mignon and pan-seared sea scallops with soy brown butter, plus a seven-course Chef's Tasting Menu available for the full table. Pastry Chef Kathryn King's dessert program includes grand marnier chocolate cake and warm chocolate cheesecake. The wine program, recognized by Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast's 50 Best Wine Restaurants in America, is led by sommeliers Loaiza and Remy Loet with weekly rotating by-the-glass selections. Aria earned a James Beard Outstanding Hospitality semifinalist nod in 2026 and holds AAA's Four Diamond rating for 19 consecutive years. The bar area accepts walk-ins for cocktails and a la carte dining.

Dining Details

Reservations

Required

Book 2–3 weeks out

Service Style

Full Service

Good For

Date NightSpecial OccasionSolo

Featured In

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Eater AtlantaAtlanta's 38 Best RestaurantsAria was a 2025 James Beard Award finalist for Outstanding Hospitality. This came on the heels of the restaurant’s chef and owner, Gerry Klaskala, announcing his retirement after 25 years of opening the place, leaving longtime general manager Andrés Loaiza as the new owner. No matter the ownership, the kitchen consistently cranks out Aria favorites, like butter-braised lobster, slow-braised pork, and lump crab cakes. Aria continues to carry one of Atlanta’s most comprehensive wine lists, too. Di
The InfatuationBuckhead’s Aria has been been standard-setting for decades - Review - Atlanta - The InfatuationAria in Buckhead still sets a standard for lowkey fine dining.
Atlanta MagazineA homecoming at Aria - Atlanta MagazineAustin Goetzman has returned to Aria as executive chef, coming full circle more than a decade after first working in the established Buckhead kitchen. He now steps in to lead a restaurant whose modern American cuisine has earned back-to-back James Beard Award finalist nods for Outstanding Hospitality in 2025 and 2026. The French Laundry–trained chef […] The post A homecoming at Aria appeared first on Atlanta Magazine .

Getting There & Around

490 E Paces Ferry Rd NE · Buckhead, GABuckhead · 10 min walk
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