Buckhead, GA

Buckhead is Atlanta’s most glamorous and design-forward neighborhood, a lush, tree-canopied district of luxury hotels, MICHELIN-starred restaurants, world-class shopping, and some of the finest residential streets in the American South. Our Calico design shop sits on Roswell Road at the heart of Buckhead, steps from the legendary dining and boutique scene that has made this neighborhood one of the most coveted addresses in Georgia.

Whether you’re stopping in to explore our 5,000+ designer fabrics, custom window treatments, and free design services, or making a full day of it, this guide covers the best dining, boutique shopping, parks, and sightseeing Buckhead and the greater Atlanta area have to offer.

Where to Eat & Drink

Buckhead’s dining scene is among the finest in the American South, a neighborhood that has earned MICHELIN stars alongside beloved neighborhood favorites, with Roswell Road and Peachtree Road anchoring a remarkable concentration of excellent restaurants.

• Atlas  · Buckhead · St. Regis Hotel · 88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW One of Atlanta’s most celebrated dining experiences, a MICHELIN One Star restaurant inside the St. Regis Buckhead, offering an elegant à la carte menu and a stunning eight-course tasting menu ($250) built around seasonal ingredients. One of the most beautiful dining rooms in Atlanta, and a genuine destination meal.
• The Chastain  · Buckhead · 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW A MICHELIN Green Star and recommended restaurant with views of Chastain Memorial Park from its beloved patio. The warm, neighborhood-friendly atmosphere, acclaimed pastry program from chef Christian Castillo, and exceptional coffee make this one of Buckhead’s most treasured morning destinations. The Argentine-influenced baked goods, particularly anything in peach season, are not to be missed.
• Chops Lobster Bar  · Buckhead Village · 70 W Paces Ferry Rd NW A Buckhead institution since 1995 and one of Atlanta’s most enduring fine dining landmarks. The combination of premium aged beef and the finest fresh lobster preparations in the city, served in a handsome dining room with impeccable service, makes Chops a perennial favorite for celebrations and serious dinners alike.
• Umi  · Buckhead · 3050 Peachtree Rd NW Consistently ranked among Atlanta’s finest sushi restaurants, an elegant, serene space serving meticulously crafted Japanese cuisine with an exceptional omakase program alongside à la carte offerings. A benchmark for Japanese cooking in the American Southeast.
• South City Kitchen Buckhead  · Buckhead · 3350 Peachtree Rd NE The Buckhead outpost of Atlanta’s beloved Southern comfort food institution, celebrating the full depth of Lowcountry and Southern Appalachian culinary traditions with fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and creative seasonal Southern dishes. A natural choice for visitors wanting the definitive Atlanta dining experience.
• Buttermilk Kitchen  · Buckhead · ~2 miles · 4961 Roswell Rd NE Atlanta’s most beloved breakfast and brunch destination, with some of the finest fried chicken biscuits, pancakes, and locally sourced morning plates in the city. The lines are real and well-earned; plan accordingly and arrive early. A Roswell Road landmark.
• The Iberian Pig  · Buckhead · 3150 Roswell Rd NW A lively Spanish tapas restaurant and bar with one of Buckhead’s most energetic atmospheres, celebrated for its jamón ibérico, creative pintxos, and an excellent selection of Spanish wine and sherry. Perfect for a group dinner or a long, lively evening of small plates and conversation.

Boutique Shopping & Local Finds

Buckhead is Atlanta’s undisputed luxury retail capital, a neighborhood where Phipps Plaza, Buckhead Village District, and Lenox Square collectively create one of the most impressive shopping destinations in the American South.

• Buckhead Village District  · Buckhead · 3035 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta’s most glamorous open-air shopping destination; six walkable blocks housing Hermès, Christian Louboutin, Dior, Loro Piana, Zimmermann, and dozens of other luxury and lifestyle boutiques in a beautifully designed outdoor setting. The District’s restaurants, wine bars, and coffee houses make it as much a social destination as a retail one.
• Phipps Plaza  · Buckhead · 3500 Peachtree Rd NE One of the Southeast’s premier luxury shopping destinations, housing Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Versace, a Nobu Hotel and Restaurant, Legoland Discovery Center, and a curated collection of upscale retailers in a beautifully renovated mixed-use complex. Across the street from Lenox Square, the two malls together form an unmatched retail destination in the South.
• Lenox Square  · Buckhead · 3393 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta’s most iconic shopping mall, with over 250 stores including Apple, Macy’s, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, and Zara. A cornerstone of Buckhead commercial life since 1959, Lenox remains one of the most-visited malls in the Southeast and a natural pairing with a Phipps Plaza visit for a full Buckhead shopping day.
• Bennett Street Antiques & Design District  · Buckhead · Bennett St NW A Buckhead enclave of antique galleries, design showrooms, and specialty dealers, a beloved destination for interior designers, collectors, and anyone who appreciates fine antiques and decorative objects. A natural complement to a Calico design consultation for customers sourcing vintage pieces for a room project.

Parks, Culture & Atlanta Sightseeing

Buckhead and its surrounding neighborhoods are home to some of Atlanta’s finest cultural institutions, most beautiful parks, and most distinctive city experiences.

• Atlanta History Center  · Buckhead · 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW One of the largest history museums in the American South, a magnificent 33-acre campus housing the Swan House (an iconic 1928 Georgian-Revival mansion and gardens), the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, and extensive permanent and rotating exhibitions on Atlanta, the Civil War, and American cultural history. The Swan House gardens alone are worth the visit.
• Chastain Memorial Park  · Buckhead · ~1 mile from our showroom Buckhead’s beloved 268-acre public park, home to Chastain Amphitheater (one of Atlanta’s most celebrated outdoor music venues), a public golf course, tennis courts, horse stables, a running track, and miles of wooded walking paths. A cornerstone of Buckhead community life and one of the finest urban parks in Atlanta.
• High Museum of Art  · Midtown Atlanta · ~5 miles · 1280 Peachtree St NE The leading art museum in the American Southeast, a Richard Meier-designed landmark in Midtown housing a permanent collection of nearly 20,000 works spanning European painting, American decorative arts, photography, and African art. The museum’s acclaimed traveling exhibition program regularly brings blockbuster shows from the world’s greatest museums. Required visiting for any culturally minded Atlanta trip.
• Piedmont Park & the Beltline  · Midtown · ~5 miles Atlanta’s most beloved urban park — 189 acres in the heart of Midtown with a lake, athletic facilities, dog parks, and some of the finest city skyline views in Atlanta. The Atlanta Beltline, a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails converting former rail corridors into greenways, connects Buckhead south through Midtown and into Inman Park and Old Fourth Ward, one of the most ambitious urban trail projects in the United States.
• Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park  · Sweet Auburn · ~8 miles One of the most significant historic sites in America, the birth home, church, and final resting place of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood, preserved as a National Historical Park. The experience is deeply moving and historically essential for any visitor to Atlanta.

Visit Calico’s Buckhead Design Shop

Our Buckhead design shop is located at 4256 Roswell Road NE, at the heart of Atlanta’s most design-forward neighborhood, minutes from Phipps Plaza, Buckhead Village District, the Atlanta History Center, and Chastain Memorial Park.

We offer 5,000+ designer fabrics, trims, and wallpaper and specialize in custom window treatments, Hunter Douglas blinds and shades, custom furniture, bedding, cushions and pillows, and reupholstery services. Our fabric selection includes over 1,000 performance fabric options featuring Sunbrella, Crypton Home and Bella Dura. Our designers are available for free in-store and in-home consultations for all project sizes, from a single accent pillow to a complete home redesign.

• Address: 4256 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
• Phone: (404) 252-7443
• Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM | Sunday: Closed
• Website: calicocorners.com