I'm taking some business associates for diner in the near future and
would like to go some outstanding restaurants in the Atlanta area.
Like all types of foods...Thai, fusion, French.etc.

Hi! Thanks for the question.

Since getting a so called best is rather subjective, I think it will
be appropriate to get different views as possible. The following links
point to reviews and lists about restaurants in Atlanta.

FAY'S TOP TEN IN ATLANTA:
antica posta
aria
bacchanalia
bluepointe
floataway café
la grotta
seeger's
sotto sotto
tamarind thai
taqueria del sol
http://home.lgc.edu/riddle/fayreviews.shtml 

About.com: Atlanta Restaurant Reviews:
http://atlanta.about.com/cs/restaurantreviews/ 

Award Winning Atlanta Restaurants as listed by Restaurant.com
http://www.restaurants.com/US/Quick_Alphabet.asp?Metro=Atlanta&City=Atlanta&Quick=Awards

City Bay: Atlanta’s 10 Best
http://www.restaurantrow.com/top10results.cfm?city=Atlanta&state=GA 

Epinions: Atlanta Restaurant Reviews
http://beta.epinions.com/rest-Restaurants-All-Metro_Atlanta-Atlanta 

Atlanta Restaurant reviews:
http://atlanta.about.com/cs/restaurantreviews/ 

Alton Brown’s Recommendations
http://atlanta.citysearch.com/roundup/39148?cslink=cs_restaurants_2_0

Good for Groups Atlanta Restaurants
http://atlanta.citysearch.com/search?type=grid&flavor_id=2&cw2=30&histo_title=Good%20for%20Groups&cslink=cs_shortcut_restaurants

Atlanta: Real Eats Website
http://www.realeats.com/Atlanta/ 

Digital City: Atlanta Restaurant Guide
http://www.digitalcity.com/atlanta/best/?page=category&bestid=dining
(Bests by Category)

Fodors.com: Atlanta Restaurant Ratings
http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=atlanta@15&cur_section=din&sort=overall_rating&review=full&pg=1

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I hope these links would help you in your research. Before rating this
answer, please ask for a clarification if you have a question or if
you would need further information.

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Regards,
Easterangel-ga

I am reading this in May of 2004 and appreciate the great
recommendations.  Thank you, you have saved me a lot of time!  Do you
have any updates for 2004?  I'm interested in authentic, local, and
contemporary dining experiences with exceptional food and atmosphere.