The Atlanta Guide

Food & Drink

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Alpharetta

Marlow’s Tavern

Atlanta-born neighborhood tavern with a globally inspired menu

american|tavern|brunch|full-bar
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Duluth

House of Biryanis & Kebabs

Slow-cooked dum biryani and charcoal-grilled kebabs

indian|pakistani|biryani|halal|takeout
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Duluth

Amma Kitchen

Vegetarian South Indian comfort food

indian|vegetarian|south-indian|dosa
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Roswell

19 North

Upscale American dining in historic Roswell

american|fine-dining|patio|date-night
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Johns Creek

Frankie’s the Steakhouse

Family-owned steakhouse and piano bar

steakhouse|piano-bar|live-music|date-night
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Johns Creek

Persian Basket Kitchen & Bar

Persian kebabs and stews in a modern dining room

persian|middle-eastern|kebab|halal
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Duluth

Amasa Mexican Kitchen

Modern Mexican kitchen with house-made tortillas

mexican|tacos|casual
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Duluth

Chacko’s Udipi Indian Cuisine

Vegetarian Udipi-style South Indian cuisine

indian|vegetarian|south-indian|dosa
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Grant Park

Little Bear

Inventive small plates in a cozy Cabbagetown storefront

new-american|small-plates|date-night
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Grant Park

Southern National

Gulf Coast-inspired Southern cuisine near the stadium

southern|gulf-coast|date-night
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Downtown Atlanta

Maepole

Fried chicken and biscuits in the Sweet Auburn Curb Market

southern|fried-chicken|counter-service|lunch
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Downtown Atlanta

Heritage Supper Club

Upscale Southern supper club with live jazz

southern|supper-club|live-music|jazz
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Grant Park

Talat Market

Acclaimed Thai cuisine from chefs Rod and Kim Vilaysack

thai|chef-driven|date-night
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Grant Park

JenChan’s

Chinese-Jewish fusion restaurant and bar

chinese|fusion|bar|dumplings
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Cumberland

Marcus Bar & Grille

Chef Marcus Samuelsson's Atlanta restaurant and lounge

american|southern|west-african|live-music
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Doraville

Dim Sum Heaven

Strip-mall dim sum that lives up to its name

Chinese|Dim Sum|Buford Highway|Dumplings|Casual Dining|Takeout
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Chamblee

Gu’s Kitchen

Chef-driven Szechuan dumplings and noodles on Buford Highway

Chinese|Szechuan|Buford Highway|Dumplings|Noodles|Casual Dining
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Doraville

Hae Woon Dae BBQ

Old-school charcoal Korean barbecue since 1989

Korean|Korean BBQ|Buford Highway|Charcoal Grill|Late Night|Group Dining
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Sandy Springs

NAM Kitchen

Upscale Vietnamese dining with an extensive wine list

Vietnamese|Wine Bar|Date Night|Sushi|Sandy Springs|Upscale Casual
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Sandy Springs

Kid Cashew

Wood-fire grilled meats and award-winning salads

Mediterranean|Wood Fire Grill|Sandy Springs|Family-Friendly|Patio Dining|Healthy
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Sandy Springs

C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar

Pristine seafood and a serious oyster program

Seafood|Oysters|Raw Bar|Sandy Springs|Happy Hour|Upscale Casual
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Brookhaven

Arnette’s Chop Shop

Brookhaven's modern Southern steakhouse

Steakhouse|Fine Dining|Brookhaven|Date Night|Special Occasion|Seafood
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Brookhaven

Roc South Cuisine & Cocktail

Atlanta's destination for elevated Southern comfort food

Southern|Soul Food|Seafood|Cocktails|Brunch|Brookhaven
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Marietta

Hamp & Harry’s

Chef-driven Southern small plates on the Marietta Square

southern|steak|seafood|small plates|brunch|marietta square|live music
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Marietta

Kiosco Marietta Square

Mediterranean hospitality and shareable plates on the Square

mediterranean|mezze|seafood|brunch|vegetarian-friendly|marietta square
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Marietta

Spring

Seasonal, chef-driven tasting menus near Marietta Square

new american|farm-to-table|fine dining|seasonal menu|michelin guide|marietta square
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Smyrna

McCray’s West Village Tavern

Classic American tavern fare in Smyrna's West Village

american|tavern|wings|craft beer|patio|smyrna
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Smyrna

The Corner Taqueria

Smyrna's gourmet taco and tequila neighborhood spot

mexican|tacos|tequila|margaritas|casual|smyrna
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Vinings

Old Vinings Inn

Historic Southern dining with live music in Vinings

southern|fried chicken|historic|live music|brunch|vinings
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Vinings

SOHO Restaurant

Upscale-casual global menu in two Vinings dining rooms

contemporary american|wine bar|small plates|date night|vinings
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Woodstock

Ipp’s Pastaria & Bar

Neighborhood Italian kitchen with modern bar energy

italian|pasta|pizza|family-friendly|downtown woodstock
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Woodstock

Prime 120

Upscale wood-fired steakhouse in downtown Woodstock

steakhouse|fine dining|wood-fired|brunch|downtown woodstock
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Woodstock

Vingenzo’s

Hand-stretched Neapolitan pizza and pasta in downtown Woodstock

italian|pizza|pasta|neapolitan|downtown woodstock
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Alpharetta

Little Alley Steak

Upscale steakhouse with a speakeasy-style bar

steakhouse|fine-dining|date-night|cocktail-bar
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Alpharetta

Pure Taqueria

Coastal Mexican with fresh seafood and tequila

mexican|tacos|tequila-bar|patio|brunch
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The West Side (Atlanta)

Little Sparrow

French-inspired fine dining in a Parisian-style cafe-bar

French|brasserie|fine dining|brunch|date night
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The West Side (Atlanta)

Antico Pizza Napoletana

Wood-fired Naples-style pies in a communal, open-kitchen room

pizza|Italian|Neapolitan|casual|family-friendly
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The West Side (Atlanta)

Gio’s Chicken Amalfitano

Home of Atlanta's famous lemon-roasted chicken

Italian|chicken|pasta|casual|family-friendly
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The West Side (Atlanta)

Cooks & Soldiers

Basque-inspired pintxos and asador-style grilling

Spanish|Basque|pintxos|small plates|date night
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The West Side (Atlanta)

Taqueria del Sol

Atlanta's cult-favorite taqueria, slinging tacos since the late '90s

Mexican|Tex-Mex|tacos|casual|Atlanta-founded
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The West Side (Atlanta)

Nuevo Laredo Cantina

Atlanta's longtime home for authentic regional Mexican cooking

Mexican|margaritas|casual|longtime favorite
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Downtown Atlanta

Esco Restaurant & Tapas

Upscale Southern tapas with live music in historic Castleberry Hill

Southern|tapas|small plates|live music|brunch
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Pittsburgh

El Tesoro West End

Regional Mexican tacos and one of Atlanta's biggest mezcal lists

Mexican|tacos|mezcal|patio|casual
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Pittsburgh

Slutty Vegan ATL

The Atlanta-born vegan burger brand that became a national phenomenon

vegan|plant-based|burgers|Atlanta-founded|casual
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Decatur

Chai Pani

Joyful, colorful Indian street food since 2009

Indian|street food|chaat|vegetarian-friendly|Decatur square|James Beard semifinalist
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Decatur

No. 246

Wood-fired Italian cooking on the Decatur square

Italian|wood-fired pizza|pasta|chef's counter|Decatur square|date night
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Decatur

Cafe Alsace

A taste of France in the heart of Decatur since 1997

French|Alsatian|bistro|wine list|Decatur square|longtime favorite
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Decatur

The Deer and the Dove

Farmer-centered neighborhood restaurant with rustic, scratch cooking

American|farm-to-table|seasonal menu|wine bar pairing|Decatur|chef-driven
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Decatur

Community Q BBQ

Neighborhood smokehouse known for brisket and Brunswick stew

barbecue|brisket|smokehouse|Southern sides|counter service|North Decatur
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Decatur

Parker’s on Ponce

Family-owned Decatur steakhouse with dry-aged prime cuts

steakhouse|dry-aged steak|seafood|whiskey list|Decatur square|fine dining
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Avondale Estates

Santo Cantina & Cocina

Regional Mexican cooking in downtown Avondale Estates

Mexican|regional Mexican|mole|seafood|patio dining|Avondale Estates
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Avondale Estates

Vietvana Pho Noodle House

House-made noodles and pho in the heart of Avondale Estates

Vietnamese|pho|banh mi|noodle house|Avondale Estates|casual dining
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Edgewood

Elmyriachi

Tex-Mex restaurant with a big patio in downtown Kirkwood

Tex-Mex|Mexican|patio dining|brunch|Kirkwood|casual dining
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Edgewood

Southern Queenz

Black-owned soul food restaurant serving brunch and dinner all day

soul food|Southern|Black-owned|brunch|Kirkwood area|comfort food
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Chamblee

Nam Phuong

Buford Highway's beloved Vietnamese noodle house

Vietnamese|Pho|Buford Highway|Noodle Soup|Family-Friendly|Casual Dining
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Virginia-Highland

So. Fox

Wine-driven seasonal dining from the Kinship team

New American|Southern|Wine Bar|Fine Dining|Date Night|Virginia-Highland
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Virginia-Highland

Truva Turkish Kitchen

Authentic Turkish kebabs and meze on North Highland

Turkish|Mediterranean|Kebabs|Brunch|Virginia-Highland
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Virginia-Highland

Surin of Thailand

Longtime Virginia-Highland favorite for Thai classics

Thai|Curry|Noodles|Virginia-Highland|Lunch
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Virginia-Highland

Ela

Stylish Mediterranean oasis with a shady patio

Mediterranean|Greek|Turkish|Brunch|Happy Hour|Virginia-Highland
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Virginia-Highland

La Tavola Trattoria

Candlelit Italian trattoria at the heart of Va-Hi

Italian|Pasta|Date Night|Fine Dining|Virginia-Highland
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Virginia-Highland

Highland Tap

Subterranean speakeasy-style steakhouse since the 1990s

Steakhouse|American|Prime Rib|Date Night|Virginia-Highland
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Druid Hills

Wagaya – Emory Village

Authentic Japanese sushi, ramen, and izakaya bites

Japanese|Sushi|Izakaya|Ramen|Druid Hills|Emory
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Virginia-Highland

Doc Chey’s Noodle House

Neighborhood noodle house spanning Thai, Chinese, and Japanese

Pan-Asian|Noodles|Thai|Chinese|Japanese|Casual Dining
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Virginia-Highland

Osteria 832

Thin-crust pizza, pasta, and a late-night lounge

Italian|Pizza|Pasta|Brunch|Virginia-Highland
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Candler Park / Little Five Points

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

Texas-style smoked brisket with Atlanta soul

barbecue|texas-style|brisket|patio dining|casual
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Candler Park / Little Five Points

Savage Pizza

Eclectic specialty pizzas, an L5P institution

pizza|casual dining|vegetarian-friendly|takeout
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Old Fourth Ward

Kitty Dare

Plant-filled patio, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dinners

mediterranean|middle eastern|wine bar|patio dining|brunch
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Candler Park / Little Five Points

Kelz House of Grits

Late-night Gullah Geechee comfort food and seafood

soul food|seafood|gullah geechee|late-night|southern
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East Atlanta

So Ba Vietnamese Restaurant

Scratch-made pho in the heart of East Atlanta Village

vietnamese|pho|noodles|casual dining
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East Atlanta

Gaja Korean Bar

Korean plates with punk-rock attitude

korean|fried chicken|small plates|late dinner
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East Atlanta

Holy Taco

EAV's go-to for tacos, fajitas, and patio margaritas

mexican|tacos|patio dining|brunch
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Grant Park

Ria’s Bluebird

25 years of Southern-inflected breakfast in Grant Park

breakfast|brunch|southern|diner|comfort food
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Grant Park

Birdcage

Chef-driven Latin fare with Miami flair in Grant Park

latin american|fire-roasted|cocktails|grant park
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Grant Park

Das BBQ

Slow-smoked brisket and ribs in Grant Park

barbecue|brisket|ribs|casual dining|grant park
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The West Side (Atlanta)

Bacchanalia

Atlanta's benchmark for elegant, prix-fixe fine dining

fine dining|American|prix fixe|date night|special occasion
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Buckhead

Aria

Chef Gerry Klaskala's refined seasonal fine dining

fine dining|American|date night|chef-driven|Buckhead
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Buckhead

Bistro Niko

Classic Parisian bistro fare in the heart of Buckhead

French|bistro|brunch|business dining|Buckhead
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Buckhead

Gypsy Kitchen

Bold shared plates from Spain, Greece, Morocco and beyond

Mediterranean|Spanish|tapas|brunch|Buckhead
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Buckhead

Le Bilboquet

Glamorous French bistro and Buckhead society hub

French|bistro|see-and-be-seen|brunch|Buckhead
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Buckhead

Chops Lobster Bar

Prime steaks and Nova Scotia lobster, two concepts in one address

steakhouse|seafood|lobster|fine dining|Buckhead
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Buckhead

Umi

Modern Japanese sushi and omakase in Buckhead

Japanese|sushi|omakase|fine dining|Buckhead
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Midtown

Poor Calvin’s

Chef-led Asian fusion with Southern touches in Midtown

Asian fusion|Midtown|dinner|craft cocktails|dessert
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Buckhead

Pricci

Contemporary Italian classics, wood-fired pizza, and an extensive wine list

Italian|pasta|pizza|wine|Buckhead
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Midtown

Nan Thai Fine Dining

Award-winning upscale Thai cuisine rooted in Bangkok tradition

Thai|fine dining|Midtown|seafood|spicy
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Buckhead

Superica (Buckhead)

Atlanta-born Tex-Mex with queso, tacos, and margaritas

Tex-Mex|casual|brunch|margaritas|Buckhead|GA-founded chain
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Old Fourth Ward

BoccaLupo

Handmade pasta and seasonal Italian cooking on Edgewood

Italian|Pasta|Date Night|Chef-Driven|Old Fourth Ward
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Old Fourth Ward

Delbar

Stylish Persian kabobs and mezze near Krog Street

Persian|Middle Eastern|Kabobs|Patio Dining|Inman Park
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Old Fourth Ward

FolkArt

All-day Southern brunch and breakfast institution

Brunch|Breakfast|Southern|Comfort Food|Inman Park
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Old Fourth Ward

BeetleCat

Laid-back oysterette with New England-inspired seafood

Seafood|Oysters|Raw Bar|Brunch|Inman Park
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Virginia-Highland

Tio Lucho’s

Coastal Peruvian ceviche and seafood on North Highland

Peruvian|Seafood|Ceviche|South American|Poncey-Highland
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Virginia-Highland

Sweet Auburn BBQ

Woman-owned smokehouse with Asian-inflected BBQ

BBQ|Barbecue|Smokehouse|Woman-Owned|Poncey-Highland
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Old Fourth Ward

Minero

House-pressed tortillas and tacos at Ponce City Market

Mexican|Tacos|Ponce City Market|Full-Service|Old Fourth Ward
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Old Fourth Ward

Jia Szechuan Food & Bar

Authentic Szechuan spice and cocktails at Ponce City Market

Szechuan|Chinese|Spicy|Ponce City Market|Old Fourth Ward
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Old Fourth Ward

Terminal 26

Floating-market-inspired Thai street food at PCM

Thai|Street Food|Ponce City Market|Noodles|Old Fourth Ward
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Old Fourth Ward

Atrium

Modern American bistro and martini bar at PCM

American|Martini Bar|Brunch|Ponce City Market|Old Fourth Ward
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Grant Park

Carroll Street Cafe

Cabbagetown's bohemian corner bar and bistro

Bohemian Dog-Friendly Full Bar