Themed Restaurants in Atlanta: Go Beyond the Food

My home is filled with Potterheads, so it was a delight to dine at Amore e Amore during the Harry Potter themed nights.

1. Amore e Amore - Inman Park

Enjoy Italian food at the ultimate party atmosphere! Amore e Amore offers one of the most fun dining experiences in Atlanta. This Atlanta restaurant rotates themes -- The Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, Butterflies & Botanicals, holidays, and more! Amore e Amore decks the space out in the current theme, creates a special menu, plays fun music, and makes the entire experience so memorable.

2. Battle and Brew - Sandy Springs

Families with online gamers or those who just love an old-fashioned board game will love eating (and playing) at Battle and Brew. Visitors can play game consoles, PC gaming stations, duo tables, and tabletop games. Order "geek-themed food" with a press of the button -- yummy options include Peter Parker's Pickles, Dragon Talons (chicken tenders), and The Ghostbuster burger. 

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3. Cereal and Cream - Grant Park

My kids are obsessed with cereal and ice cream, so Cereal and Cream is the perfect themed restaurant. The dessert shop started as a food truck and eventually opened a brick-and-mortar location in Grant Park. Customize your treat by choosing one base (i.e. vanilla ice cream) then any three mix-ins (cereals, candy, toppings); or order Cereal and Cream mix-in combos named after Atlanta neighborhoods (my favorite is Midtown, with Apple Jacks and more). Kids can also create cereal-infused waffle sundaes and milkshakes.

4. Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party - Candler Park

Kids love visiting Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party for the chance of a true tea party experience. This beloved Candler Park eatery feels like you've entered the world of Wonderland, with its quirky decor of hanging umbrellas, lampshades, bird cages, and paper cranes, as well as bookshelves bursting with books, comfy chairs, and of course, endless choices of tea.

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Who doesn't want to be served drinks by a robot AND earn prizes for eating sushi at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar!

5. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar - Atlanta, Doraville, Buford

The only thing better than a fun meal out is one that involves revolves around sushi. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar welcomes hungry diners with sushi plates that travel through the restaurant (covered with ventilated lids) on a conveyor belt! When your family spots something that looks good, grab the plate and enjoy! As plates accumulate, shoot them down the tableside slot and gain points to earn prizes like stickers, keychains, and more. Diners can also order from the table touchpad screen for specific items that magically slide to your table. And there's a drink robot?! 

6. Medieval Times - Lawrenceville

We can't have an article about eatertainment in Atlanta and not include one of the OGs --Medieval Times! Go back about 600 years to the times of knights and fair maidens at the ultimate dinner show. Kids don't need to worry about table manners as this hearty meal includes no pesky silverware. And as families feast, they get to witness (and be a part of) a knightly competition, involving jousting and combat atop live horses.

7. Orient Express - Vinings

Kids will love this themed restaurant, located along the train tracks of Paces Ferry Road and housed in an old converted train. Orient Express' cuisine takes passengers to the Far East, with a menu that features Chinese, Thai, sushi, and hibachi.

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8. Punch Bowl Social - Atlanta

If you have wiggly kids that can't stop moving, Punch Bowl Social at The Battery Atlanta may be the perfect dining experience. This hybrid restaurant/game facility houses activities like bowling, ping pong, foosball, an arcade, billiards, and karaoke. The menu features an entire section just devoted to specialty French fries -- don't worry, balance it out with healthy options like salads, fresh juice, and more! 

9. The Sugar Factory - Midtown

Though kids might be entranced by The Sugar Factory's enticing dessert menu and its signature floor-to-ceiling candy wall, this themed restaurant is a full-service cafe with savory dishes...served under a unique gummy bear chandelier. Kids will love the insane milkshakes, pink unicorn hot chocolate, and slices of rich cakes; parents will love the fantastical cocktail menu (most items can be made non-alcoholic).