I spent $150 at Cuts steakhouse. If it had locations up north, I’d eat there for every anniversary.

• I spent almost $150 to try a range of dishes at Cuts steakhouse in Atlanta while dining alone.
• I loved my steak, rolls, and appetizer, but some of the side dishes were underwhelming.
• The excellent service was a highlight of the visit, and I wish I had a Cuts location back home.

While in Atlanta for a conference, I knew I wanted to check out a Southern-style steakhouse.

I was visiting from New York City and love a good steak, so I was hoping to find something I couldn’t get back home.

Eventually, I settled on Cuts, a steakhouse and bar known for pairing “fine dining with authentic Southern flavor.” OpenTable even has it listed as the best steakhouse in Atlanta, based on its user-submitted reviews.

Cuts has two locations in Georgia and I visited the one in downtown Atlanta. I had no trouble getting a last-minute reservation for one on a Saturday evening.

Here’s what my dining experience at Cuts was like.