AG @ The Ritz

What it is

AG, Modern Bar & Steakhouse is the restaurant on the second floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta downtown. It opened in 1999 as Atlanta Grill, the first localized restaurant for the Ritz-Carlton brand, and was renovated and relaunched as AG in 2016. Leather booths and vintage photographs set the tone.

On the menu

The menu centers on expertly grilled steaks, fresh seafood, local and seasonal ingredients, rare wines and signature cocktails. The Original from 1999, a salad with Asher blue cheese, sliced grapes, spiced pecans and malt vinaigrette, is still on the menu. Executive Chef Quinn Bullard joined in 2024. AG says it has vegetarian and vegan dishes, and guests can mention dietary needs when booking.

Private dining

The Kitchen is a communal chef’s table seating up to 10, and The Distillery seats up to 16. A secluded booth with a privacy curtain is also available.

Before you go

Reservations are highly recommended at agatl.com or 404-659-0400, at 181 Peachtree St NW. AG suggests upscale business casual or cocktail attire. Dinner runs daily from 5:30 to 10 p.m., lunch is weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and brunch is Saturday noon to 3 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 3 p.m.