Atlanta “car friendly” restaurants

Sugo in Johns Creek and Kurt's in Duluth are two places I've parked my Ferrari at often without any problems. Just be aware that they might run out of space on a Friday or Saturday evening if you're not there by 6.

I've also parked it at Ray's on the River, where the valet will generally let you park a car like that by yourself. They'll still expect a tip, though.

 

I second Ray's on the River. They valets are super nice but I am a but bias, I own the parking company. They will let you park yourself upfront if you are nice to them, just tell them Alex sent you.

Besides Ray's, there is Joey D's Oak Room located in Dunwoody.

 

Avalon in Alpharetta is generally a good spot. I usually park at the valet spot near Oak/Colletta and park myself.

St Cecilia in Buckhead is great, and I park in the front with no issues.

We love Atlas in St Regis, and most of the time I get a spot from the valet right in the garage and park myself.

In all cases I always tip valet even when I park myself as they are extending a gesture of goodwill in my view. If I am concerned about a particular restaurant, I call ahead of time and aks if they have a valet and ask to park myself. Never had any issues.

 

Not sure about Kaisers as there have been a number of accidents in that parking lot, although I am a big fan of the restaurant. Oak at Avalon will work as will any of the Perimeter restaurants mentioned as well as McKendrick’s. Noble Fin is wide open for self parking, but not a big fan of the food. Same goes for Sugo and Kurt’s. Any of the Buckhead restaurants near the St. Regis will work (Atlas, Umi, King & Duke, Chops) if you work with the valets. Usually a $20 tip expected for them to leave your car up front and out of the tight garage parking. Viande Rouge and La Belle Vie in Duluth/Suwanee area are great spots with adequate parking away from the riff raff. Hope that helps.