Lazy Betty Menu & Tasting Menu Guide 2026

Quick answers

What to know before you book Lazy Betty

The four things people ask most about the Lazy Betty tasting menu -- answered in one glance.

Tasting menu price

$250 per person

All-inclusive of service. Eight seasonal courses in the main dining room.

Reservation required?

Yes -- dining room

Bar and lounge area is first-come, first-served with no reservation needed (max 4 guests).

Michelin rating

1 Star (2023-2025)

Held continuously since the first Atlanta Michelin Guide. Also a 2023 James Beard Semifinalist.

Experience length

~3.5 hours

Across 8 courses plus bread service. Guests receive a complimentary breakfast treat to take home.

Menu options

What Lazy Betty serves: tasting menu, bar menu, and dessert menu

Lazy Betty offers three distinct dining formats depending on whether you want the full tasting-menu experience, a shorter bar visit, or just dessert.

Main dining room -- Reservation required

Eight-Course Tasting Menu

The full Lazy Betty experience: eight seasonal courses in the main dining room, approximately 3.5 hours. Priced at $250 per person, service inclusive -- there is no added gratuity. The menu rotates with the seasons and market availability. A vegetarian version is available upon request at booking. Wine pairing is offered; corkage for personal bottles is $75 per 750ml (max 2 bottles).

Bar/lounge -- No reservation, max 4 guests

Four-Course Bar Menu

The bar and lounge at Lazy Betty runs its own four-course tasting menu -- no reservation required. Seating is first-come, first-served with a maximum of four guests per party. It is a genuine entry point to the same kitchen, in a more casual setting. Ideal for guests who could not secure a dining-room reservation or prefer a shorter, less structured meal.

Bar/lounge -- No reservation

Dessert Tasting Menu

Four rotating dessert courses, available at the bar and lounge only. No reservation required, subject to availability. Lazy Betty's dessert work -- including the widely noted tea-sweetened charred corn rib -- applies savory technique to sweet courses. This is the lowest-commitment, most accessible way to try the kitchen's approach.

Most documented dishes

Notable Lazy Betty courses mentioned in press and reviews

The tasting menu changes seasonally, so these specific dishes may not be on the current menu. They appear repeatedly in verified press coverage (The Infatuation, Timeout, Condé Nast Traveler) and represent the kitchen's ongoing style and technique. Confirm the current menu with the restaurant before visiting.

1Vichyssoise AgnolottiHousemade pasta with classic French cold-soup flavorsTasting menu
2Citrus Brioche with Hibiscus ButterOpening bread service, documented in The InfatuationBread service
3Scallop / Truffle Custard / Puff PastryOne of the most-cited courses in press coverageTasting menu
4Icelandic CodPraised for pristine sourcing and clean techniqueTasting menu
5Wagyu Beef in Wine SauceFlagship protein courseTasting menu
6Grilled Maine LobsterSeasonal seafood courseTasting menu
7Tea-Sweetened Charred Corn RibSavory technique applied to sweet courseDessert course
8Caramelized Onion TartOff-menu item available on requestUpon request

Bar and lounge

How to visit Lazy Betty without a reservation

The bar seating is Lazy Betty's walk-in option -- no advance booking, same kitchen, different format.

Lazy Betty reserves a portion of its space for bar and lounge dining that operates on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no reservation required, but the party maximum is four guests. The bar has two dedicated menus that are separate from the main dining-room experience:

Four-Course Bar Menu -- a shorter tasting format from the same kitchen, without the 3.5-hour main-room commitment
Dessert Tasting Menu -- four rotating dessert courses, available without a reservation

The bar is noted for its cocktail program, which employs the same experimental approach as the food -- press coverage has cited applications such as beef-fat-washed bourbon in bar drinks. The Lazy Betty cocktail menu is available as a PDF from lazybettyatl.com.

No reservation required for bar seating
Max 4 guests per party at the bar
First-come, first-served -- arrive early for best availability
4-course bar menu -- shorter tasting experience
Dessert tasting -- 4 rotating sweet courses
Full cocktail menu with technique-driven drinks

Reservations & planning

How to book a table at Lazy Betty

Reservations for the main dining room are made through OpenTable, linked from lazybettyatl.com. Michelin-starred restaurants at this price point in Atlanta book out weeks in advance, especially on weekends.

Where to book

OpenTable

Lazy Betty reservations are handled through OpenTable, accessible via the "Reservations" link on lazybettyatl.com. It redirects directly to the restaurant's booking page. Expect tables to open 4-6 weeks out; check back regularly for cancellations.

Plan for

3.5 Hours

The eight-course tasting menu is a full evening. The restaurant asks guests to arrive on time, as courses are paced across the entire party. Do not book if you have commitments the same evening. The experience ends with a complimentary breakfast treat for the morning after.

Pricing structure

$250 / Person, Service Included

The $250 per-person price is all-inclusive of service. You will not be asked to add a tip. Wine pairing and beverages are additional. If you bring your own wine, corkage is $75 per 750ml bottle, with a maximum of two bottles per table.

Dietary needs

Note Requirements at Booking

Lazy Betty accommodates dietary preferences including a full vegetarian tasting menu, available upon request. Note requirements when booking so the kitchen can prepare. The restaurant is described as flexible and willing to adjust for guest needs.

Contact

Phone & Email

Phone: (404) 975-3692. Email: info@lazybettyatl.com. Address: 999 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 140, Midtown Atlanta, GA 30309.

Bar walk-in

No Reservation Needed

If you cannot get a dining-room reservation, the bar and lounge is a genuine alternative with its own four-course menu and dessert tasting menu, from the same kitchen. First-come, first-served; maximum four guests.

Awards & recognition

Why critics and guides rank Lazy Betty among Atlanta's best

Lazy Betty has earned consistent recognition from the most authoritative food guides since its 2019 opening -- including a Michelin Star held for three consecutive years.

1Michelin Star (2023-2025)

2023James Beard Semifinalist

2019Opened in Atlanta

9.7Infatuation Score / 10

Guide Michelin

Michelin 1 Star: 2023, 2024, 2025

Lazy Betty received a Michelin 1 Star in the inaugural Georgia Michelin Guide (2023) and has retained it in each subsequent edition. The Michelin distinction recognizes "very good cooking" -- a kitchen worth a special trip to Atlanta to visit.

James Beard Foundation

Semifinalist, Best Chef: Southeast (2023)

The James Beard Award Semifinalist recognition in 2023 placed Lazy Betty among the most significant restaurants in the American South. The Beard Foundation is widely considered the most prestigious culinary award body in the United States.

Atlanta Magazine

Best Restaurant in Atlanta: 2021 & 2022

Atlanta Magazine named Lazy Betty the best restaurant in the city in both 2021 and 2022 -- back-to-back wins that cemented its status as the top fine-dining destination in Atlanta before the Michelin Guide arrived in Georgia.

Thrillist

Best New Restaurant in America: 2019

Thrillist named Lazy Betty one of the best new restaurants in America in 2019, the year it opened in Candler Park. The early national recognition was an unusual distinction for a first-year restaurant outside New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago.

The Infatuation

9.7 / 10 -- "Best of the Best" Category

The Infatuation, one of the most widely followed independent restaurant review platforms, awarded Lazy Betty 9.7 out of 10 and placed it in its "Best of the Best" category -- an extremely high rating for any restaurant in any city.

Condé Nast Traveler

"Creative without being confusing"

Condé Nast Traveler praised Lazy Betty for a culinary approach that is "creative without being confusing, and technical while still tasty" -- a useful summary of what makes the restaurant accessible to guests who may not typically seek out tasting-menu fine dining.

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Full menu detail

Lazy Betty tasting menu, bar menu, and course guide

All menu formats and documented courses. The seasonal tasting menu rotates; specific dishes listed here appear in press coverage and may not reflect the current night's menu.

About these menu details. Lazy Betty's tasting menu is published as a PDF on lazybettyatl.com and changes seasonally based on market availability. The $250-per-person price is widely documented in press as of 2024-2025 and is all-inclusive of service. Individual course descriptions listed here are sourced from verified press coverage (The Infatuation, Timeout Atlanta, Wikipedia, restaurant website). Dishes rotate and current courses will differ -- confirm the current menu with the restaurant before visiting. Bar menu pricing is not individually listed publicly; contact the restaurant for current bar and dessert tasting menu pricing.

Lazy Betty Tasting Menu (Dining Room) 3 items

Savory Courses (Seasonal Rotating) 6 items

Price comparison

How Lazy Betty compares to other Michelin-recognized tasting-menu restaurants

Context for the $250-per-person price point against comparable fine-dining experiences at other Michelin-starred destinations. All pricing is approximate and sourced from public documentation as of 2024-2025.

Category	Lazy Betty	Alinea (Chicago)	Per Se (NYC)	Carbone (NYC)
Cuisine style	Modern American	Progressive American	French-inspired	Italian-American
Menu format	Tasting (8 courses)	Tasting (18+ courses)	Tasting (9 courses)	A la carte
Price per person	$250 (incl. service)	$395+	$395+	$100-$150+
Reservation	Required (dining room)	Required	Required (months ahead)	Required
Michelin stars	1 Star	3 Stars	3 Stars	1 Star
Bar/walk-in option	Yes (4-course bar menu)	No	No	Yes
Service included	Yes	No	No	No

Lazy Betty's all-inclusive service model means the $250 sticker price is close to the true total cost, whereas most other fine-dining tasting menus add 20-25% gratuity on top. On an apples-to-apples basis, Lazy Betty is competitively priced for a Michelin-starred eight-course experience.

About Lazy Betty

Atlanta's Michelin-starred tasting-menu room -- approachable fine dining in Midtown.

Lazy Betty opened in Atlanta's Candler Park neighborhood in 2019, earning national attention immediately: Thrillist named it one of the best new restaurants in America that same year. The restaurant's philosophy from the beginning was to deliver serious culinary technique without the stuffiness or pretension associated with traditional fine dining -- maintaining, as reviewers have noted, an "old DeKalb Avenue chillness" even as the kitchen's ambitions grew.

After earning back-to-back Best Restaurant wins from Atlanta Magazine in 2021 and 2022, Lazy Betty relocated to a larger, more upscale Midtown space at 999 Peachtree Street NE in 2023 -- the same year it received its first Michelin Star in the inaugural Georgia Guide. The star was retained in 2024 and 2025. The restaurant was also a James Beard Award Semifinalist in 2023.

The current dining experience is built around an eight-course seasonal tasting menu priced at $250 per person, service inclusive -- a distinctive pricing model that means guests know their total cost before sitting down. The menu changes with the seasons and the market, applying precise global technique to the best available ingredients. The bar and lounge operates its own four-course menu and a dessert tasting menu without requiring a reservation, making the kitchen's cooking accessible to a broader audience.

2019Founded

1Michelin Star

8Tasting courses

$250Per person (incl. service)

Dining tips

How to get the most out of a visit to Lazy Betty

Book early

Reserve 4-6 Weeks Ahead

Michelin-starred restaurants with a $250 tasting menu in a city of Atlanta's size book out quickly, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. Use the OpenTable link on lazybettyatl.com and check regularly for cancellations if your preferred date is full.

Can't get a table?

Try the Bar

The Lazy Betty bar and lounge offers a four-course menu and a dessert tasting menu with no reservation required, on a first-come, first-served basis (max 4 guests). Same kitchen, different format. Arriving early on a weeknight is your best bet for a bar seat without a wait.

Dietary needs

Tell Them When You Book

Lazy Betty's kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions including a full vegetarian tasting menu. Note any requirements in your OpenTable booking or contact the restaurant by email at info@lazybettyatl.com ahead of your visit -- the kitchen needs lead time to adapt multiple courses.

Value calculation

$250 Includes Service

The tasting menu price is all-inclusive of service, which simplifies the math. Most comparable fine-dining experiences add 20-25% gratuity on top of similar menu prices. Lazy Betty's model means $250 per person is close to your true all-in cost (plus beverages).

Bring wine?

Corkage: $75 / Bottle

If you have a special bottle for the occasion, the corkage fee is $75 per 750ml bottle with a maximum of two bottles per table. The restaurant also offers an in-house wine pairing alongside the tasting menu -- ask when booking for current pairing details.

Finish

Take-Home Breakfast Treat

Lazy Betty ends the tasting-menu experience by sending guests home with a complimentary breakfast treat for the next morning. It is a deliberate hospitality gesture that reviewers consistently note -- part of what gives the restaurant a warmer atmosphere than its Michelin status might suggest.

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Common questions

Lazy Betty tasting menu -- frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions people most commonly ask about Lazy Betty's menu, pricing, reservation process, and dining experience.

How much does the Lazy Betty tasting menu cost?

The Lazy Betty tasting menu is priced at $250 per person, and that price is all-inclusive of service -- you will not be asked to add a gratuity on top. The eight-course meal takes approximately 3.5 hours. Wine pairing is available at an additional cost; if you bring your own bottle, corkage is $75 per 750ml bottle (maximum two bottles per table).

Does Lazy Betty have a Michelin star?

Yes. Lazy Betty has held a Michelin 1 Star continuously since the inaugural Atlanta Michelin Guide in 2023, retaining it in both 2024 and 2025. The restaurant was also a James Beard Award Semifinalist in 2023 and was named Best Restaurant in Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine in both 2021 and 2022. Thrillist named it one of the Best New Restaurants in America in 2019.

Do you need a reservation at Lazy Betty?

Reservations are required for the main dining room tasting menu. You can book via OpenTable (linked from lazybettyatl.com). However, the bar and lounge area does not require a reservation -- it is first-come, first-served with a maximum party size of four. The bar offers its own four-course menu and a dessert tasting menu, so walk-ins who want to experience the kitchen's cooking have that option.

How many courses is the Lazy Betty tasting menu?

The main dining room experience is an eight-course seasonal tasting menu. The menu rotates based on market availability and the season, so the specific courses change -- the restaurant notes that menus are subject to change. The bar and lounge offers a separate four-course menu, and there is also a four-course dessert tasting menu available at the bar without a reservation.

Where is Lazy Betty located?

Lazy Betty is located at 999 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 140, Midtown Atlanta, GA 30309. The restaurant originally opened in Candler Park (DeKalb Avenue) in 2019 and relocated to this larger Midtown space in 2023. You can reach the restaurant at (404) 975-3692 or by email at info@lazybettyatl.com.

Is there a vegetarian option at Lazy Betty?

Yes. Lazy Betty offers a vegetarian tasting menu available upon request when booking. The kitchen also accommodates other dietary preferences -- the restaurant notes it will pivot to meet guest needs. It is best to note your dietary requirements when making your reservation so the kitchen can prepare accordingly.

What is the cuisine style at Lazy Betty?

Lazy Betty is classified as experimental modern American cuisine. The kitchen applies precise European and global techniques to seasonal ingredients, resulting in dishes that are -- as Conde Nast Traveler put it -- "creative without being confusing, and technical while still tasty." Past documented courses have included vichyssoise agnolotti, scallop with truffle custard and puff pastry, Icelandic cod, wagyu beef in wine sauce, and a tea-sweetened charred corn rib for dessert. The menu changes seasonally.

Can I walk in without a reservation to Lazy Betty?

Walk-ins are welcome at the bar and lounge only, on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum party of four. The bar has its own four-course menu and a dessert tasting menu -- both different from the main dining-room experience but cooked by the same kitchen. The main dining room requires advance reservations, which can be made via OpenTable on the restaurant's website.

How long does dinner at Lazy Betty take?

The dining-room tasting-menu experience at Lazy Betty takes approximately 3.5 hours from start to finish across eight courses. This includes a bread service, multiple savory courses, and dessert. Guests also receive a complimentary breakfast treat to take home at the end of the meal -- a hospitality touch noted in multiple reviews. Plan for a full evening.

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