M by Tasuku Murakami

A dark stairway in Buckhead’s Umi leads up to a small room so brightly lit, your eyes need a moment to make out the eight seats around the L-shaped omakase counter. M's delicious 21-course dinner kicks off with a few warm plates, like buttery lobster in a fantastic chimichurri that we’d love to have as an entree. With a $295-per-person dinner price tag, it’s easy to pass up the $135 sake tasting, but it’s also worth the splurge. You get large pours of five exciting sakes (there’s a slightly sweet snow-aged one that’s exclusive to the upstairs counter), which pair well with bites like fatty tuna and seared wagyu.