"A Michelin star and Ron Hsu's Le Bernardin precision in Midtown — book the $205 counter for an anniversary you want remembered."
About Lazy Betty
Ron Hsu cooked as a creative director at Eric Ripert's three-star Le Bernardin in New York before opening Lazy Betty with co-chef Aaron Phillips in 2019. When the MICHELIN Guide published its first Atlanta selection in 2023, Lazy Betty took a star, and it has held it since. In March 2024 the restaurant left its original Candler Park address and moved into the former Empire State South space at 999 Peachtree, trading a row house for a proper Midtown dining room.
The format is a single fixed tasting: eight courses at $205, with a shorter four-course menu at the bar for $125. There is no a la carte. For the wider field, browse more restaurants in Atlanta or the global guide to the best tasting menus worldwide.
The Kitchen
Hsu's cooking is French in discipline and global in its sourcing. The tuna roll is the dish people come back for: paper-thin sheets of bluefin wrapped around feuille de brick, lemon and crème fraîche, built to be eaten in one bite. The crown-roasted duck with caramelized miso is the savory anchor, finished tableside with a blackberry-banyuls reduction. A dessert tasting and a celebratory-cake program now run alongside the main menu.
Phillips runs the pastry side; Hsu sets the savory progression. The kitchen's reference points are clear if you have eaten at Mujō or other rooms in Atlanta's small Michelin tier, but the precision here traces straight back to Le Bernardin.
The Room
The Midtown room is darker and quieter than the old Candler Park bungalow, with a compact dining room and a separate bar counter that runs the four-course menu. Lighting is low, conversation easy, and the pace is set entirely by the kitchen rather than the floor. Service is detailed without hovering. Tables are spaced for privacy, and the bar is the better perch if you are two and want to watch the passes.
Best for an Anniversary
Book Lazy Betty for an anniversary because the evening has a built-in arc: eight courses that build, a tableside duck finish that gives you a moment, and pairing flights that take the wine decision off your plate. It is celebratory without being a three-hour ordeal. Reserve three to four weeks out, ask for the dining room rather than the bar, and read the rest of the best anniversary restaurants if you are comparing cities. More Atlanta dining sits one click away.
Not for
Skip it for a casual weeknight — dinner is one fixed eight-course tasting at $205 a head, not a place for a la carte or a quick bite.
Frequently Asked
Is Lazy Betty worth it?
Yes, for a special occasion. It is one of Atlanta's handful of Michelin-starred rooms, the cooking carries Ron Hsu's Le Bernardin training, and signature plates like the bluefin tuna roll and the caramelized-miso duck justify the $205 tasting. It is less suited to a casual, budget-conscious dinner, since there is no a la carte option.
How hard is it to book Lazy Betty?
Moderately hard. Tables open on a rolling window through Resy and OpenTable, and weekend counter seats and prime evening slots go first, so aim three to four weeks ahead. Weeknights and the bar's four-course menu are the easier way in if your dates are tight.
What is the dress code at Lazy Betty?
Smart casual. There is no jacket requirement, but most guests dress up a notch for the tasting menu. Think collared shirts, dresses or smart separates; you will not feel out of place in a blazer, and you will feel underdressed in shorts.
How much is dinner at Lazy Betty?
The eight-course dinner tasting is $205 per person. A shorter four-course menu at the bar runs $125. Wine, cocktail and zero-proof pairings are charged on top, and a dessert tasting can be added. Budget more once pairings and service are included.
Is Lazy Betty good for an anniversary?
Yes. The fixed eight-course pacing, the tableside duck service and the optional pairing flights make it a strong anniversary choice, and the low-lit Midtown room is built for two. Book the dining room rather than the bar, and reserve three to four weeks out.
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The eight-course dinner books on a rolling window; weekend counter seats go first.
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Practical Information
Address999 Peachtree St NE, Midtown, Atlanta, GA 30309
NeighbourhoodMidtown
CuisineModern American tasting menu
Price8-course dinner tasting $205; 4-course bar menu $125; wine, cocktail and zero-proof pairings extra
Dress CodeSmart casual
SeatingDining room + four-seat bar
ReservationResy / OpenTable, ~3–4 weeks ahead
