As a native to Atlanta the choices for fine dining or that "special date night" have changed over the years. Depending on what part of town you're in you have numerous choices. The first choice would be The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton Buckhead for the "foodie couple" who spares no expense and only wants the best fresh "flown-in-daily-food". Just a little further south of Buchkead is Bacchanalia. Go ahead and get reservations at least a month out if you want to go on a popular night. With a prix-fixe menu you'll get several delectable tastes all in one seating. Further down the road is Rathbun's. Kevin Rathbun known from the days at Buckhead Diner and now famous for his steaks has an amazing spot near the Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park area.