5 Dine Out and Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season

With the holidays fast approaching, we wanted to share an exciting guide to help you and your audience navigate the best spots in Atlanta for celebrating the season. We’ve got the inside scoop on where to go and what to enjoy.

Where to Dine with the BEST Holiday Decorations

Buckhead Life Restaurant Group’s iconic French-fare restaurant, Bistro Niko is having over-the-top holiday decorations this year, and they will be in full swing by November 6th through the holidays! Dine under the lights (and the mistletoe!) and enjoy the festive ambiance all month long at this award-winning Buckhead Life Restaurant. The holiday decor, and specialty cocktails, are guaranteed to enhance your holiday celebration.

Where to Take Out-of-Town Guests

Painted Hospitality, the Atlanta-based company that creates one-of-a-kind entertainment concepts, is opening their latest location, Painted Park just in time for the holidays! Painted Park, the beltline’s hottest new bar, is the perfect new place to take your out-of-town visitors. Complete with multiple bars, delicious food from Executive Chef Tommy Collins, outdoor TVs, fire pits, dance floors and more.

Where to Host your Company’s Holiday Bash

Host an original, and memorable, company holiday party this year at Painted Pickle! The 32,500 square foot space houses an indoor pickleball ‘court’yard with eight boutique individually contained courts with permanent nets, a cottage clubhouse, an elevated central seating area overlooking center court, and one signature outdoor court. Painted Pickle also has a stage for live music and other competitive pub games and social amenities – all complimentary – including an indoor putting green and gaming lawn, ping pong, bucketball, subsoccer tables, cornhole, table shuffleboard, darts, strategy and board games, beach and lawn games and other unique competitive gaming options! You can book your corporate event online here.

What to Buy for the Person Who Has Everything

• The Ultimate Dining Card from Buckhead Life is running a special holiday bonus! Starting November 25th, The Ultimate Dining card has a 20% bonus on all holiday purchases through December 31st. The Ultimate Dining Card is the perfect holiday gift and access pass to Atlanta’s most iconic restaurants.
• Also from Painted Hospitality, The Painted Duck is a distinguished, one-of-a-kind drinkery, duckpin bowling and gaming parlor location in Atlanta’s Westside neighborhood. Give the gift of an unforgettable night out with a gift card to The Painted Duck.

Where to Celebrate Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve Dinner

If you are looking for a new place to celebrate the holidays away from home, Chops Lobster Bar is the perfect destination! Enjoy a warm and festive ambiance, complete with over-the-top holiday decorations. Chops is open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve for dinner!