When you and seven of your friends want to drink cocktails and eat sushi on a big rooftop, head to O-Ku in Buckhead.

Nakato manages to do hibachi without seeming too corny, even during the onion volcano - though you could get sushi or small plates here too.

The choices are almost overwhelming at Ginya Izakaya, a small plates Japanese pub in West Midtown, so bring a group and share everything.

Miso Ko is a small sushi spot in Ponce City Market, with a long menu of fresh fish for dinner and grab-and-go options perfect for lunch.

The next time you’re looking for a celebratory dinner spot, go to Umi and get one of the three, multi-hour omakase options.