Atlanta Restaurants

This is a city known for its food; many a trip to Atlanta is planned around meals in its barbecue shacks, upscale diners, and chic urban eateries. Traditional Southern fare—including Cajun and creole, country-style and plantation cuisine, coastal and mountain dishes—thrives, as do Asian fusion, traditional Ethiopian, creative vegan, and mouth-scorching Indian food. Catch the flavor of the South at breakfast and lunch in diners and other modest establishments that serve only these meals.

Many restaurants will accept you just as you are; dress codes are extremely rare in this casual city, except in the chicest of spots. Although many restaurants accept reservations, some popular spots operate on a first-come, first-served basis on weekends. Waits at some hot dining locales can exceed an hour, especially if you arrive after 7 pm.

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  • 1. Antico Pizza Napoletana

    $$$ | Midtown

    Antico offers a big slice of cheesy, saucy, chewy, Naples-style heaven. The communal tables, as well as the Italian opera on the stereo, give the place a convivial vibe. The best seats are inside the kitchen, where you can watch the wood-burning ovens. Try the enormous Pomodorini pie, with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, and basil. This place is popular, so be prepared for long lines.

    1093 Hemphill Ave., Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, USA
    404-724–2333

    Known For

    • Authentic Naples-style pizza
    • Communal tables
    • No substitutions on toppings

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 2. Bacchanalia

    $$$$ | Midtown

    Often called the city's best restaurant, Bacchanalia focuses on locally grown organic produce and seasonal ingredients. The current Westside location, a renovated warehouse with 20-foot ceilings, is decorated in deep, inviting tones. A four-course prix-fixe menu allows diners to taste all that the restaurant offers.

    1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, USA
    404-365–0410

    Known For

    • Splurge-worthy fine dining
    • Farm-to-table ingredients
    • Excellent wine pairings

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Sun. No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 3. Marcel

    $$$$ | Midtown

    You’d never expect to be treated to such an expansive, fine-dining experience from the corner of Westside Provisions District where Marcel resides. A traditional steak house by way of France—the restaurant’s namesake was a French boxer—this place is a knockout in every sense. From the bread course served with Spanish olives, whipped ricotta, and smoked prosciutto to the expertly prepared cuts from local purveyor Revere Meat Co., you won’t want to leave. The service is friendly, with just the right amount of fussing over you—a hallmark of Ford Fry’s many top-notch restaurants in the area.

    1170 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, USA
    404-665--4555

    Known For

    • Exceptional steaks
    • Wine list with 500 well-selected options
    • Potatoes four different ways
  • 4. West Egg Café

    $ | Midtown

    West Egg is a great place to come for one of the city's best breakfasts, especially if you're staying in Midtown. It serves breakfast all day—locals swear by the blue-plate special and the old-fashioned oatmeal. For lunch or dinner, be sure to try the pimento cheese, particularly good on the fried green tomato BLT. The dining room is popular, so come early to avoid a wait.

    1100 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, USA
    404-872–3973

    Known For

    • Excellent coffee
    • Huge breakfasts served all day
    • Big crowds
  • 5. Bar Margot

    $$$$ | Midtown

    This swanky hotel lounge features a seasonal menu made up of small plates meant to be shared, such as Georgia-sourced cheese and charcuterie, oysters of the moment, and more indulgent offerings like a 16-hour braised short rib. Don't miss the cocktails dreamed up by one of Atlanta's best mixologists, Paul Calvert. Sunday brunch—featuring dishes like an egg-white frittata, chocolate chip waffles, and mac and cheese with rock shrimp and jumbo lump crabmeat—is served at Park 75, the restaurant opposite Bar Margot, where celebrity sightings are common.

    75 14th St., Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, USA
    404-881–5913

    Known For

    • Luxurious setting
    • Well-crafted cocktails
    • Upscale small plates

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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  • 6. Bon Ton

    $ | Midtown

    When you see the lilac building, you’ll know you’re in the right place. Inside, say hello to the giant neon sign that reads “Fancy Service,” and settle into the eccentric atmosphere. Bon Ton is perfect for a night on the town—starting or capping off the evening with a round of fun cocktails—or digging into Cajun-style food with Vietnamese flair. Try the boiled peanuts appetizer, then indulge in a blackened catfish banh mi.

    674 Myrtle St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, USA
    404-996--6177

    Known For

    • Unique fusion foods with an aesthetic to match
    • Intimate space
    • Vibrant vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays
  • 7. Cooks & Soldiers

    $$$ | Midtown

    The goal of Cooks & Soldiers is to serve good yet elevated cuisine, and it succeeds. If you truly get to know someone when you’ve eaten with them, Cooks & Soldiers makes this possible with tapas, or pintxos, meant for sharing, and foods cooked on the asador, or wood-fired grill. Walk over after exploring the shops at the Westside Provisions District for small plates of meats, seafood, or grilled veggies.

    691 14th St. NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, USA
    404-996--2623

    Known For

    • Spanish tapas
    • Classy interior
    • Wine by the bottle
  • 8. Mary Mac's Tea Room

    $$ | Midtown

    Local celebrities and ordinary folks line up for the country-fried steak and fried chicken here. In the Southern tradition, the servers will call you "honey" and pat your arm to assure you that everything's all right. It's a great way to experience Southern food and hospitality all at once.

    224 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, USA
    404-876–1800

    Known For

    • Legendary Southern home cooking
    • Friendly waitstaff
    • Big portions

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 9. Miller Union

    $$$$ | Midtown

    The Southern-inflected menu here emphasizes locally sourced food. A highlight is the farm egg baked in celery cream with rustic bread; it's one of the best dishes in town. The rest of the menu is just as good, like the delicious grilled pork loin and seasonal vegetable plate.

    999 Brady Ave. NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, USA
    678-733–8550

    Known For

    • Southern classics, all with local ingredients
    • Sustainable, farm-friendly ethos
    • Homemade ice cream sandwiches

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No lunch
  • 10. South City Kitchen

    $$$ | Midtown

    The culinary traditions of South Carolina inspire the dishes served at this cheerful restaurant. This is the place in the city to try out Southern staples like fried green tomatoes, she-crab soup, and buttermilk fried chicken. In the heart of the Crescent Avenue entertainment district, the spare, art-filled restaurant attracts a hip crowd.

    1144 Crescent Ave., Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, USA
    404-873–7358

    Known For

    • Creatively prepared catfish
    • Fried green tomatoes with goat cheese
    • Hip, artsy crowd

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 11. Taquería del Sol

    $ | Midtown

    Don't let the long lines outside this counter-service eatery discourage you. They move quickly, and once you get in you'll be rewarded with a full bar, a wide selection of tacos and enchiladas, and unusual sides like spicy collard greens and jalapeño coleslaw. You can also sample a fabulous trio of salsas and not-to-be-missed chunky guacamole. Don't grab a table before you order or you'll get glares from those waiting in line.

    1200-B Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, USA
    404-352–5811

    Known For

    • Long lines and cutthroat table-grabbing
    • Fresh salsa and guacamole
    • Midday "siesta" that can frustrate those who lunch late

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Sun. No dinner Mon., Reservations not accepted
  • 12. The Optimist

    $$$ | Midtown

    For top-notch seafood, head to this restaurant in a dazzlingly refurbished warehouse space. You can slurp raw oysters on the half shell from the oyster bar or dive into the seafood gumbo, which has dark, complex gravy and is full of meaty hunks of crab. The restaurant has a lively atmosphere (there's a putting green out front) and can get a bit noisy in the middle of dinner.

    914 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, USA
    404-477–6260

    Known For

    • Upscale seafood dishes
    • Cool industrial space
    • Noisy crowds

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 13. Amelie's French Bakery and Café

    $ | Midtown | Coffee
    Closed Permanently

    Georgia Tech students and professionals from nearby downtown flock to this eclectic space for its two counters brimming with an assortment of authentic French pastries. If you don't have a sweet tooth, you can also try the daily changing quiches and soups or recharge with a perfect latte. Take a seat in the comfy, mismatched chairs or grab a freshly baked baguette to take home. Young families fill out the scene on weekends.

    840 Marietta St., Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, USA
    404-921–0276

    Known For

    • Fresh-baked pastries that seem straight from Paris
    • Unique, welcoming atmosphere
    • Heavy student crowds on weekends
  • 14. Bocado

    $$$ | Midtown
    Closed Permanently

    It's rare to see the dining room of this classy Westside staple empty. Local professionals out for casual business lunches dominate the place by day, while at dinnertime friends gather around the bar for cocktails. Much of Bocado's reputation is wrapped up in its burger—two patties covered in cheese and house-made pickles. Garlic herbed fries up the ante on the classic combo.

    887 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, USA
    404-815–1399

    Known For

    • One of the city's best burgers (with house-made pickles and garlic fries)
    • Cozy tables in a fun setting
    • Surprising twists on the lunch sandwich

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekends. Closed Sun.
  • 15. Empire State South

    $$$$ | Midtown
    Closed Permanently

    Southern ingredients get the fine-dining treatment without the pretension at the Midtown favorite owned by celebrity chef Hugh Acheson. Empire State South does it all: towering build-your-own breakfast biscuits, beautifully prepared Georgia trout with green beans and pimientos at dinner, and the perfect espresso.

    999 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, USA
    404-541–1105

    Known For

    • Diverse wine list
    • Southern food with flair
    • Extensive coffee bar and coffee menu

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 16. JCT Kitchen and Bar

    $$$$ | Midtown
    Closed Permanently

    This comfortable, airy restaurant—with pale wood, white, and silver accents—is part of the now-bustling Westside Provisions District. JCT, a "farmstead bistro" with Southern flair, is a great place for a business-casual lunch or a dinner date. The deviled eggs are to die for, as are the perfectly crisp truffle-Parmesan fries. The upstairs bar has a comfortable outdoor patio with fantastic views of the Midtown skyline.

    1198 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, USA
    404-355–2252

    Known For

    • Deviled eggs and truffle Parm fries
    • Fancy yet comfortable vibe
    • Outdoor patio with awesome city views
  • 17. One Midtown Kitchen

    $$$ | Midtown
    Closed Permanently

    An unassuming warehouse entrance down a side street near Piedmont Park leads to this seductively lit, industrial-chic restaurant. The wood-roasted pizzas are outstanding, as is the wine list. The dining room is energetic but can be loud; the back porch, on the other hand, is quieter and offers a serene view of the park and the city skyline.

    559 Dutch Valley Rd., Atlanta, Georgia, 30324, USA
    404-892–4111

    Known For

    • Lively bar scene
    • Great city views from the back porch
    • Constantly changing menu of American cuisine

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No lunch
  • 18. Tamarind Seed

    $$$ | Midtown
    Closed Permanently

    All that is good about Thai flavors—refreshing lime, spicy basil, hot peppers, cooling coconut, and smoky fish sauces—comes through at this standout known for excellent service. Favorite dishes include chicken with green curry and sea bass with three-flavor sauce. Meals are served in a simple and subdued, but elegant, setting.

    1197 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30361, USA
    404-873–4888

    Known For

    • Classic Thai flavors
    • Sophisticated setting

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, No lunch Sat.
  • 19. The Lawrence

    $$ | Midtown
    Closed Permanently

    The noncorporate upscale pub food at the Lawrence has become a staple in the Midtown neighborhood. Dinner options such as king salmon served with spätzle hash and bacon; oyster po'boys dressed with house tartar sauce; and classic burgers with frites reflect the straightforward menu at this buzzing establishment.

    905 Juniper St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, USA
    404-961–7178

    Known For

    • Creative cocktail menu
    • One of the best no-fuss burgers in the city
    • Great brunch with patio dining

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch weekdays
  • 20. Top Flr

    $$ | Midtown
    Closed Permanently

    Young Atlantans flock to this stylish Midtown eatery for its creative menu, interesting wines, and good-looking bartenders. Get the white bean hummus to start, and then try the duck confit pizza (it's big enough for two to share) or the orange-apple tofu bowl. The bar staff likes to experiment: instead of ordering a cocktail from the menu, describe the kind of drink you want and they'll customize one just for you.

    674 Myrtle St., Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, USA
    404-685–3110

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch

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