Atlanta’s restaurant scene reflects the city’s status as a gateway to and from the Southeast, offering beloved bastions of Southern and soul food (do... Read More
Atlanta’s restaurant scene reflects the city’s status as a gateway to and from the Southeast, offering beloved bastions of Southern and soul food (don’t miss the fried chicken and Brunswick stew at Mary Mac’s Tea Room) as well as eclectic contemporary fare (like the Japanese small plates at Miso Izakaya). The best restaurants in Atlanta are a diverse and compelling mix that includes divey spots like Vortex Bar & Grill and inventive offerings from restaurateurs Ford Fry (JCT. Kitchen, St. Cecilia) and Kevin Rathbun (Rathbun’s, Krog Bar).
For a special night out, head to Bacchanalia, where the industrial setting is a striking counterpoint to the sophisticated five-course tasting menu, or Atlas, which offers impeccably crafted local fare prepared by a French Laundry alum in an art-filled, romantic setting.
For more casual fare, Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q is a can’t-miss stop on any serious barbecue lover’s tour of the city. And patrons line up at Holeman and Finch Public House for a taste of their revered, formerly limited-supply burgers, which used to be served only at 10 p.m.; the burgers are now available around the clock, but are no less popular.
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Antico Pizza Napoletana
Part of the Westside's "Little Italia" district, this BYOB spot serves a Neapolitan-style pizza that keep the crowds coming until the kitchen runs out... Read More
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Bacchanalia
Since 1993, partner chefs Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison have drawn raves for their seasonal, all-organic menus—often using produce grown on their... Read More
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Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
The kitchen here dishes up a mean Brunswick stew (a required Georgia 'cue accompaniment), delicious pulled pork with baked beans, and some of Atlanta's... Read More
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General Muir
This sophisticated Jewish deli in the Emory area is known for its house-cured and smoked pastrami, and bagels that are kettle-boiled and hand-rolled,... Read More
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Holeman and Finch Public House
Serving pub classics and Southern favorites like fish and chips or deviled eggs alongside specialties like foie gras terrine, the chefs at Holeman &... Read More
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JCT. Kitchen
Patrons return to this Westside favorite again and again for sophisticated takes on fried chicken, bacon macaroni and cheese, and "Angry Mussels" made... Read More
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Kimball House
The eclectic, Southern-inflected menu features items like catfish stew with graham dumplings and grilled Gulf shrimp with sauce antiboise. Read More
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Local Three
Tucked away in a mixed-use development, this New American eatery features handcrafted furniture and eclectic "Big Lebowski"–inspired decor. Read More
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Mary Mac's Tea Room
If you only have one meal out in Atlanta, make sure it's in the yellow-painted, country-kitchen-style dining room of this 60-year-old Atlanta... Read More
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Miso Izakaya
Small plates reign at chef and owner Guy Wong's Japanese pub in Old Fourth Ward. Start with a creative cocktail and move on to spring rolls and miso... Read More
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Octopus Bar
In an unmarked room behind an East Atlanta pho house, the late-night crowd (including chefs and industry minions) gathers to swap stories and shoot... Read More
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The Optimist
Whether you swing by the first-come, first-served oyster bar or go for a full meal at the barrel-vaulted main restaurant, it's clear that chef Adam... Read More
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Vortex Bar & Grill
Walk through the giant skull entrance of Vortex Bar & Grill into a room strewn with eclectic decor and order a big, juicy burger. Read More
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Wrecking Bar Brewpub
The locally sourced menu contains some expected items—corn dogs, fries, and beer-boiled peanuts—but it also offers an impressive selection of creative... Read More
