Legendary chef and Aria founder Gerry Klaskala announced his retirement in 2025, but this James Beard-nominated Buckhead spot still commands attention two decades on. Sommelier Andrés Loaiza is now at the helm with chef Joseph Harrison leading the kitchen. And the daily changing American menu still reigns supreme. Get comfortable in the sleek dining room, and go for the seven-course tasting. You might find exciting dishes like roasted eggplant steak with pomegranate molasses. Pastry chef Kathryn King’s desserts are non-negotiable, and make sure you ask about the global wine list, where new options by the bottle and glass are added weekly. It’s no wonder Aria consistently finds a home on the Eater Atlanta 38 list.