'Tis the Season for Private Holiday Events

Atlanta eateries invite guests to celebrate the most joyful time of the year. Guests are encouraged to plan early and get on the nice list at popular restaurants around town, ready to serve festive holiday parties and gratify catering needs.

5Church Buckhead’s quintessential interior design and ambiance are the ideal setting for seasonal celebrations. From an intimate dinner party to an extravagant gala for 200 guests, 5Church’s staff is ready to create an unforgettable night. The private dining menus are based on seasonal availability and are subject to change. Contact the 5Church Buckhead sales team at 404-400-3669 for more information or inquire online.

5Church Midtown, with cutting-edge interior design and sophisticated ambiance, is a perfect spot for festive holiday gatherings. Whether an intimate dinner party or an extravagant gala for 250 or more, 5Church can create a truly memorable experience. Its private dining menus are based on seasonal availability and subject to change. Virtue, 5Church Midtown’s rooftop cocktail club, provides additional space and a unique atmosphere for private gatherings overlooking bustling Peachtree Street. Planners can view 5Church’s event guide and inquire for more information online.

For an elegant holiday affair, Aria serves modern American cuisine for both private and semi-private events. The Buckhead restaurant can accommodate standing receptions of up to 120 guests and seated dinners for up to 65 guests. View all of Aria’s group dining options online.

For those looking for an upscale, festive setting in the Forsyth County/Alpharetta area for a holiday get-together, Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar is ideal for a jolly lunch or dinner with friends and family. Contact Jason Storm for details.

Cowboy Chicken enriches holiday joy with its wood-fired rotisserie chicken and Southern sides for a casual yet delicious catered meal. In addition to its full menu available for catering, takeout and delivery, the McDonough eatery is sure to put meal and party planners on Santa's nice list with its Turkey Package that serves 8-10 people and includes one wood-fired rotisserie turkey, Twice Baked Potaters™, green beans, country-style stuffing, 12 dinner rolls and peach cobbler for $140. Whole turkeys are available for $65 or come pre-sliced for $75. Savory sides are front and center in the Fixins Package, which includes a choice of two sides served in half pans, country-style stuffing, and a pint of gravy for $75. In addition, Cowboy Chicken is partnering with the Round It Up America campaign with the goal to raise $25,000 company wide. Guests can round up their checks to the next dollar in support of charities selected by each restaurant.

Feedel Bistro invites groups of 10-15 jolly guests for family-style Ethiopian and Eritrean meals. Larger parties can take advantage of a full restaurant buyout to share the holiday spirit.

Gunshow draws in large parties of nine to 18 guests with a 10-course family-style meal for $100 per person. Large party reservation times are available at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Planners are encouraged to inquire ahead of time by calling 404-380-1886 by emailing tickets@gunshowatl.com. Private dining options for parties over 14 people call for a buyout. Gunshow can host up to 75 people for seated dinners or standing/cocktail-style events for 125 people. Buyouts begin at 6 p.m. and must end by 10 p.m. Private-dining buyouts include cocktail-style with a four-course dinner or extravagant build-your-own experiences with action stations, full bar and a five-course plated dinner. There is a food and beverage minimum for all restaurant buyouts, and menus are hyper-seasonal and constantly changing. Contact and event information for private dining can be submitted here.

For upscale drinks and Japanese bites, Himitsu, the Buckhead lounge from the team behind Umi, is available for partial and full buyouts for private holiday events. For more information, email hello@puraibeto.com.

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern takes care of holiday parties so planners can relax. Options include rooftop patios, cozy rooms, and total buyouts. All four locations—Brookhaven, Dunwoody, Atlantic Station and Halcyon—bring something different yet merry to the table. For delicious holiday fun, contact Jason Storm for details.

Marlow’s Tavern is the perfect place to get jolly this holiday season. With convenient locations throughout metro Atlanta, there’s a friendly neighborhood tavern nearby serving classic tavern fare for gatherings of all sizes. Planners can submit an event request form online.

Postino WineCafé lures guests with countless tasty bites to share with friends. For parties larger than 15, reservations are required and booked in two-hour increments. Partygoers can lounge around the roaring fire in the patio area, which also can be reserved as weather permits. Guests are encouraged to bring personal décor to ramp up the festive feelings. For gatherings at home or office, Postino WineCafé’s catering menu features platters of starters, boxed lunches, salads and more for delivery or pickup. Planners can view catering options and place orders online.

Revival is the perfect place for day or evening events such as holiday parties, family gatherings, reunions and more. The Decatur restaurant offers private and semi-private options with an enclosed patio with seating for up to 50 guests or the entire restaurant including the front yard for up to 130 guests. Planners can inquire about private events here.

Party planners can spice up the holidays at Sankranti in Johns Creek. The restaurant’s event space provides an intercontinental experience ready to take any party to the next level. The vast catering menu ranges from Indo-Chinese, Thai, intercontinental and other multicultural food while also offering fine-dining options. Planners can visit the website for information on private events and catering options for the holidays.

Southern Belle + Georgia Boy wow family, friends, and co-workers for this year’s holiday celebrations any day of the week. Spacious Southern Belle can accommodate groups of up to 40 people for a full buyout and groups of 10 during regular nights of service (Thursday-Saturday) at standard prices. Georgia Boy offers a more immersive tasting experience inside the speakeasy-like kitchen that lasts approximately 15 courses and is served with accompanying beverage pairings. Two large tables each seat eight people for a maximum of 16 guests. Groups of up to eight people may book normal reservations for Georgia Boy via Resy Thursday-Saturday without a buyout.  Planners are invited to submit their event information online.

Get a jump on holiday party planning and book an event at one of Southern Proper Hospitality’s dynamic restaurants. Each offers a unique setting and exceptional menus for events of all sizes: Chido & Padre’s, Gypsy Kitchen, Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails, Ocean & Acre, The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill, The Southern Gentleman and The Blind Elf, the festive pop-up bar in Buckhead.

For sophisticated Southern luxury, planners can treat guests to an event at the Woodall this holiday season by making reservations online.

Storico Fresco and Forza Storico invite guests to gather for festive holiday dining experience. Groups can choose between three prix-fixe menus with up to five courses for a complete culinary adventure. Curated wine pairings also are available to complement the dishes. Guests also can celebrate in the semi-private space, available during dinner hours for holiday gatherings. Planners can email reservations@storicofresco.com to book a party.

Taco lovers are invited to gather and be merry at Tin Lizzy’s Cantina. Each location offers a unique taqueria experience for a festive holiday event. Party planners also can bring the fun home or to the office with Tin Lizzy’s flavorful and inexpensive catering menu ranging from full-service tacos bars to burrito and wrap boxes and more. The customer-favorite dip bar boasts salsa, guac, queso and fresh seasoned tortilla chips.

Your 3rd Spot, the newly opened technology-driven dining and gaming concept in West Midtown, blends the elements of a restaurant, bar, beer garden and social club in a revitalized historic industrial building. The 27,000-square-foot venue boasts capacity for groups of two to 2,000 with more than 75 activities and a 50-foot bar along with semi-private bowling suites and cabanas and a mezzanine with seating and games. Full buyouts are available. Planners can visit Your 3rd Spot’s event page for more information.