Avize

956 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

European flavors

The big, furry white goat at the center of Avize Modern Alpine, looks real enough that you half-expect it to bleat (don’t worry, it doesn’t). Despite that wholly unnecessary mascot, the West Midtown restaurant’s mountain lodge theme actually feels tasteful and even swanky. Think: gold accents, dry-aged ducks displayed like wine bottles in a refrigerator case, fancy plating, and tasty upscale takes on traditional Swiss and Austrian dishes—which aren’t cuisines you see much of in Atlanta. It all sets the stage for a big night out