Buckhead, Atlanta
Press & Recognition
In the Press
What They’re Saying
Widely regarded a top-10 steakhouse in the United States, Chops Lobster Bar is also one of America’s top celebrity zoos, where diners can watch stars graze on 100 percent A5 authentic Wagyu kobe beef.
CNN Travel Celebrity Dining Across the USA April 2015
The cuisine, as always, is top-notch with perfectly seared custom aged steaks, salmon, lobster and all of the attentive, polished service that goes with it.
Forbes Where to Eat in Atlanta Now December 2022
On the hunt for flawless surf and turf? Head to this Buckhead institution, serving some of the city’s best steak and seafood since 1989.
Southern Living 30 Must-Try Atlanta Restaurants May 2025
This Buckhead stalwart serves up the quintessential classic experience… The custom- and dry-aged Prime steaks are the stars, with two types of bone-in ribeyes to choose from, plus certificate-verified A-5 grade Miyazaki sold by the ounce.
Eater Atlanta The Best Steakhouses in Atlanta April 2026
Power players converge at Chops Lobster Bar in Buckhead.
The Wall Street Journal Chops Lobster Bar: Atlanta October 2006
Consistently named among the best steakhouses in the country, you know you’ll have a worthy meal here.
Time Out The Best Restaurants in Buckhead April 2022
A night at Chops is an essential bullet point for any Atlantan’s resume.
The Infatuation Chops Lobster Bar Review July 2025
We see why Chops Lobster Bar is still jumping three decades in.
The Infatuation The 11 Best Steakhouses in Atlanta April 2026
The best beef in the world lives under these huge, tiled arches because Chef Ryan Delesandro treats it with the love, care, and respect that these amazing cuts deserve.
Thrillist The Best Steakhouses in Atlanta September 2017
A steakhouse that many Atlantans still consider a benchmark of fine dining.
Atlanta Magazine Chops Lobster Bar Is Opening a Location Downtown February 2026
Chops Lobster Bar has been an undisputed top steakhouse in Atlanta since it opened in 1989.
Simply Buckhead Featured Restaurants – May 2025 May 2025
It comes as no surprise that Chops Lobster Bar serves some of the best surf and turf in the city.
Modern Luxury Best Steakhouse Awards September 2024
Chops is such an iconic Atlanta institution and major piece of Buckhead Life history.
Simply Buckhead A Legacy in Motion June 2026
Upscale and timeless, delivering luxury without feeling dated.
Dining Out The Ultimate Guide to the Best Seafood Restaurants in Atlanta January 2026
Awards & Recognition
Recognized Year After Year
Best Intown Steakhouse Modern Luxury Best of Atlanta 2026 Best Fine Dining Jezebel Best of Atlanta 2026 Best for Celeb Spotting Jezebel Best of Atlanta 2026 Best for Celeb Spotting Jezebel Best of Atlanta 2025 Hottest Restaurants Jezebel 2025 Best for Celeb Spotting Jezebel Best of Atlanta 2024 Best Celeb Sighting The Atlantan 2024 Best Fine Dining The Atlantan Best of the City 2024 Best of the City The Atlantan 2023 Best Restaurant Best Self Atlanta Buckhead Best 2025 Award of Excellence Wine Spectator 2026 Steak Restaurants OpenTable Diners’ Choice, Atlanta