The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

My family and I have been to the Sun Dial twice in recent memory, including tonight. Both times we enjoyed ourselves!Here's the thing about the Sun Dial. If you go in expecting each entree to be "worth" $70+ out of context, you will probably be disappointed. But if you go in imagining to yourself that 50% of your bill is for "admission" to enjoy the view and the remaining 50% is for the food, then I think you will have a much better experience overall.With this perspective in mind - the view was incredible. Definitely try to time your reservation to overlap with sunset, as you'll enjoy the daytime view, the sunset view, and the nighttime/streetlight views, all throughout the night. It's truly beautiful.And after accounting for the markups for the view, the food was really good. My family had particularly high praise for the calamari and the blackberry cake that we all shared. I also really enjoyed my grouper, which was seared to perfection. Also, we all thought the portions were very generous and none of us left feeling hungry at all.Finally, the service was good, too. Not once-in-a-lifetime good, but still friendly, attentive, and helpful, without being overbearing.In summary, I definitely think the Sun Dial is worth a visit if you're looking for an upscale dinner in Atlanta that will be especially memorable!

Nice view, dinner and service overall was great! I'd def recommend to bring guests or for a nice couple dinner before a show in the city.

Located on the 72th floor of Westin. Great view. Very nice atmosphere. Good for dates and dinner. I love the seabass with lobster ravioli. Scallops and lobster bisque is very good too. Service is excellent. Mr. Kim is really nice and friendly.

One of the most sought after restaurants in Atlanta downtown, this, a 72nd floor restaurant at the West Inn, has incredible view of the city alongside some amazing food. Reservation is highly recommended to guarantee a spot. Its takes about 1-2 minutes to talk the whole circumference of the restaurant. Above the restaurant floor, they have a wonderful lobby and observation deck. Foodwise it was really great mostly. The complementary bread was a platter with 3 different kind of bread, 2 types of butter and olive oil. Their lemonade is awesome. We loved the lobster bisque, one of the best I ever had. The scallops were amazing. Loved the sea bass for entree. But the lamb chop was not a hit for me. The mustard and black pepper coating was too strong, it didn't taste good. Our entrees took about an hour to come out. That was shockingly unpleasant for a restaurant this high end and this popular. They were kind enough to give us a complementary dessert for the delay in entree. The creme brulee was fantastic.Apart from the delay, we had a really good time. Our server Mr. Kim was a pro. Highly recommend to try it if you are in Atlanta.

My boyfriend made reservations for this restaurant for my birthday. When we arrived we parked on the street nearby. We walked in, and the restaurant is located on the 72nd floor. The restaurant and views are very nice. It was foggy because of the weather so I couldn't get good pictures. We had a wonderful server (I believe her name was Shawna). I started with the pinot nior, which was tasty. For my meal, I got the Southern Fried Airline Chicken, and my boyfriend got the salmon. The food was very good, a bit pricey but good. I had such a good experience!

I gotta say, this experience is one that everyone must have at least once in their lifetime.The luxuriousness, the scenery, the service, the overall vibe is phenomenal. Upon entering this establishment, you are greeted by a very lovely valet that takes care of your personal belonging, and then as you're guided up the titanous building, you get to experience the "high life." The elevator was beautifully designed with a glass window that separates you from the rest of the world as you ascend up. The view itself was limited during the ride but at the summit, it was breathtaking especially during sunset. The sky paints a beautiful gradient of colors as you and your loved ones chat, eat and spend quality time together. The establishment also provided freebies upon the finale of your visit as well. For us, we were given their signature giant glassware! The only downside was the wait for the food, which took around 45 minutes to an hour or so. However, instead of sitting there in anticipation, that time should give you and your company time to drink (they also have nonalcoholic options), play game and absorb the astonishing view.

Incredible experience. The Sun Dial is a "high" end restaurant and venue, located on the 72nd floor of the Westin Hotel in Atlanta. Forewarned is forearmed -- food and drinks here are excessively pricy, so ensure you have deep pockets and cash to spare.I visited here on my 31st birthday, alongside my sister. Together, it was truly a memorable experience for me. I laud it as a once-in-a-lifetime event. If you ever find yourself in Atlanta -- do yourself a favor, dine here.Parking, I don't have any tips in particular, as we walked to the hotel / restaurant directly from the Georgia Aquarium, and had parked in its attached garage. Our brief, scenic route took us through Centennial Park, the colored Olympic rings, and straight into a grand hotel lobby entrance for the Westin, with revolving doors to boot. Head up the stairs, and the signs pointing to reception for the Sun Dial are unmistakeable.I recommend booking a reservation online, at around the cusp of sunset and nighttime ideally, so you can see both the day wind down and the (famed) wondrous nighttime city view of downtown Atlanta. I hastily booked it much earlier than sunset -- at 6:15pm -- as it was the only slot available to me, on my birthday which falls on a Friday this year, the first week of magnificent July.We were ushered into an open-glass elevator, with worthwhile views looking out into the cityscape of Atlanta, as it ascends. It stops on the 72nd floor, and drops you into a mini- waiting room, with the final reception and checkpoint for seating, straight ahead.Drinks -- we ordered the White Chocolate Mudslide & the Atlanta Hurricane. The Mudslide is essentially a glorified "milkshake" with a hefty price tag, but it was sweet and chocolatey and hit the spot. In hindsight, I would skip it, as most burger spots can make equivalent shakes. The Atlanta Hurricane came in rimmed with a fresh strawberry & pineapple, with both halves of the colored liquids mirroring the fruity tastes. I laud its interesting flavor, and would get it the next time. Appetizers -- Fried Calamari, and complementary bread (white and sourdough) with butter as a separate dish. The bread was solid, not great. Calamari was worth it, but it comes with fried pickles, which may not be everyone's jam. I spent way too much time eating the pickles, and "clearing the way" so to speak. This effort was largely wasted. Just go for calamari, and be warned, the dish *is* served with lot of pickles.Entrees -- Halibut (fish) and Filet Mignon w/ Whipped Potatoes on side.I tasted the Halibut and it was just so-so, my sister enjoyed it.I had the Filet Mignon, and in terms of price it was a close second to the days-aged strip steak, which cost almost a mind-blowing, head-turning, and eye-popping 100$ -- understated as a "pretty penny". I would rate it as *above-average* & ultimately not worth the exorbitant price tag. Let's face it, there are upscale restaurants that can do better, for much less. However, it was worth it, when the ambiance is taken into consideration.Ambiance -- Speaking of, there are great window views to be had, and family-photo-worthy scenes to be snapped. After our meal, we took the short flight of stairs up & strolled around, exploring the observatory and above deck. I would likewise recommend taking a tour of the place, time allowing.Final thoughts -- The receipt is attached, so food+drink pricing can be weighed and taken into consideration. I am detracting a star mainly for the super-high prices & underwhelming taste. This is definitely the most expensive sit-down spot I've been to (so far), but it's worth it for a first-time experience. The stunning views alone -- indoors and otherwise -- ensure this. As a keepsake, one is given the option of taking home the original drink glasses, which is a sublime touch.All in all, this was a wonderful way to spend my birthday with family, and we both enjoyed the views and sit-down experience at the "high" end Sun Dial restaurant.I heartily recommend to others who likewise visit Atlanta, as this is a "must-go" experience. Especially if it is your birthday, there is no better way to spend the evening in Atlanta -- trust me!

Very disappointed, not great food for the price.They require you to order a entree to even go to restaurant

Great experience, I would love to be there again Great customer service nice and clean environment

Absolutely disappointing experience: 1. The food is utterly flavorless--you won't taste anything. 2. The steaks were horrifically undercooked with a burnt crust. 3. Prepare to wait over an hour for your main entree, even when they're not busy. 4. They use canned vegetables in the risotto--unacceptable. 5. The restrooms are worse than public facilities--old dryers and frequently out of paper towels. 6. The interior is horribly outdated and desperately needs renovation. 7. The food is outrageously overpriced; steaks at regular steakhouses are far superior and three times cheaper--the steaks here are trash. 8. The wine prices are a rip-off--$14 for a glass of wine that costs $11 per bottle in the store.