Treehouse Restaurant & Pub   

Looking for a neighborhood bar that's a little different from your usual hangout, but not so different that you feel totally out of place? Try this Buckhead pub, whose colorful exterior perfectly matches the lively tone within. With vivid, Miami-style colors and a tropical theme that includes a huge fish over the fireplace, the decor perfectly matches the bustling mood out on the patio, where the extraordinary people-watching opportunities can sometimes lead to an extraordinarily long wait for a table. If that's not your scene, you can get cozy inside, where the fireplace helps establish a more intimate, romantic mood. The menu is better-than-average pub fare, with a fresh lobster special on Mondays and Tuesdays while in season. The drink list is extensive, featuring numerous microbrews and martinis. This is the rare Buckhead bar where style does not necessarily indicate a lack of substance. -- Bret Love