Busy convention attendees have an easy way to escape the hustle and bustle of the trade show floor. Terraces Restaurant, located in the International Blvd. entrance lobby is a full-service fine dining restaurant with an eclectic menu themed: Global Flair, Southern Taste . With popular menu items including Savannah She-Crab Soup and Vidalia Onion & Sausage Strudel, Terraces is a meal you don't want to miss during your visit to the Georgia World Congress Center.

Terraces uses fresh, local ingredients and creates food with lots of style. The menu features a wide selections of starters, salads, pastas and special entrees like Creole Rigatoni and Low-Country Shrimp and Grits. Terraces also has a sandwich and dessert selection that is sure to cure all cravings.

Not only is the food at Terraces a delight, the restaurant features a unique architecture style that is second to none. Terraces was the creation of noted restaurant architect Bill Johnson. The design incorporates nautical themes in a modern day setting. The restaurant boasts of eclectic lighting and furniture that invites conventioneers to a relaxing atmosphere off of the trade show floor. The restaurant features a striking European-inspired design that gives both convention and other visitors a calming atmosphere in which to dine.

Terraces features three private dining rooms for special meetings and other VIP functions. These rooms can be reserved for impromptu meetings or catered dinners. A cocktail lounge overlooking the Building B concourse also serves refreshing drinks and appetizers in a modern, relaxing setting. It too makes a great place to hold an after-show reception or casual get-together.

Terraces originally opened in 1984 and was re-modeled in 1998. The restaurant was one of the first to offer a full-service, fine-dining concept within a convention center.

Terraces offers a la Carte dining Monday through Friday, and during busy show days will add lavish buffet concepts featuring anti-pastas and salads, hot entrees, specialty stations and desserts. Terraces also features three private dining rooms for board meetings and other VIP functions. A cocktail lounge overlooking the Building B concourse also serves refreshing drinks and appetizers in a modern, relaxing setting.

The restaurant is open on all major event days as well as for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Terraces is also available for private parties and other special events. To learn more about the Georgia World Congress Center's latest dining attraction, please call 404.223.4500.

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