Quiet & Intimate·Buckhead·$$$ · Upscale·⭐ 8.8

Himitsu

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Buckhead's best-kept secret bar that actually earns the title.

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What DatingDex says

Himitsu is a Japanese-inspired cocktail bar tucked into Two Buckhead Plaza where the lighting does half the work for you — dim, deliberate, and flattering. The omakase-style cocktail approach means you're handed a drink based on your mood, which is either charming or annoying depending on how decisive your date is, but either way it's a conversation starter.

Himitsu is one of the top quiet & intimate spots in Buckhead. At a upscale price point, it fits well when you want a quiet & intimate feel without guesswork.

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