15 {MORE} Great Restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia
Updated July 2023
15 {MORE} Great Restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Georgia has a diverse and lively food scene. It’s hard to pick just a few favorite restaurants since there are so many spectacular places to enjoy here. You can read my original post 17 Great Places to Eat & Drink in Atlanta, Georgia to read about these restaurants:
- Buttermilk Kitchen
- Gunshow
- Double Zero
- Mary Mac’s Tea Room
- Mi Barrio
- Fox Bros. BBQ
- Sublime Doughnuts
- UMI
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
- Sweet Hut Bakery & Cafe
- Poor Calvin’s
- Cafe Sunflower
- Staplehouse
- Bones
In addition to this previous post, I wanted to include some new and old favorites – many showcasing the new farm-to-table movement. From fine dining to casual eateries, I’m sure you’ll find something you’ll love!
P.S. Don’t worry…since there are so many wonderful restaurants in Atlanta, I am working on another list!
Hungry Peach
The Hungry Peach Cafe serves fresh and creative salads, soups, and sandwiches. From the Cuban Sandwich to the Coconut Cake, this cafe serves a variety of southern foods that will please anyone.
The Hungry Peach serves breakfast and lunch. They also have a grab-and-go service for those who want their food to go.
For an appetizer, you’ll love the Pimento Cheese Bites. The homemade pimento cheese is served with pepper jelly and toasted Challah Bread – YUM! Also, try the Chicken Pesto Panini or the Peach Burger for lunch. Definitely order the Steak Tacos (if they are serving them on special).
Hungry Peach // 351 Peachtree Hills Ave NE- Ste 232 – Atlanta, GA 30305 // (404) 816-9009
Holeman & Finch Public House
Holeman & Finch is a restaurant and pub with a relaxed atmosphere. The food is fresh and the ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced.
For an appetizer, try the Deviled Eggs Three Ways – they are so good! Popular entrees include burgers and Roasted Springer Mountain Chicken. If you save room for dessert, try the Buttermilk Chess Pie with Chantilly Cream. See the brunch menu HERE, the beverage menu HERE, and the full dinner menu HERE.
Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended.
Holeman & Finch // 2277 Peachtree Road – Atlanta, GA, 30309 // 404.948.1175
Mamak
Mamak serves flavorful dishes inspired by street Vendors in Malaysia. This small restaurant serves thoughtfully and deliciously prepared Malaysian classic food with a lot of flavors. The flavors are inspired by traditional Chinese, Indian, and Singaporean comfort foods.
Enjoy the Hainanese Chicken over rice or the wok-fried flat rice noodles with beef. The Curry Laksa is also very popular. They also serve Malaysian Iced Coffee which is very sweet and delicious.
Mamak // 5150 Buford Hwy NE, Ste a-170 Doraville, GA 30340 // 678.395.3192
Two Urban Licks
Two Urban Licks is a modern restaurant that serves creative dishes in generous portions. In addition to its delicious wood-fired cuisine, Two Urban Licks offers sensational views of the downtown Atlanta Skyline.
You gotta try the Salmon Chips as an appetizer. They are delicious and they are served with Chipotle Cream Cheese, red onion, and capers. The Empanadas are also a popular choice for an appetizer. They include brisket, pico de gallo, feta, and garlic crema.
Two Urban Licks is open for BRUNCH or DINNER. You can guarantee that whatever you order, you’ll enjoy the creative flavor profiles.
See the full wine and cocktail menu HERE.
Reservations are recommended.
Two Urban Licks // 820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE – Atlanta, GA 30306 // 404.522.4622
Aviva By Kameel
Aviva By Kameel is a very popular, casual Mediterranean restaurant and it’s popular for good reason. The food is fresh, clean, and delicious. There is usually a line, but don’t worry, it moves quickly and the food is worth the wait! P.S. Sometimes they pass around samples to try while you are in line.
This restaurant only uses the freshest, highest quality
Aviva by Kameel offers so many choices – what should you get?!? Try the Chicken Shawarma Platter with baba ganoush and creamy spinach. They also offer Vegan and Gluten-free options. See the full menu HERE.
Two Locations:
Aviva By Kameel // 225 Peachtree St NE, Ste B-30 (Peachtree Center Mall) -Atlanta, GA 30303
Aviva By Kameel // 756 W PEACHTREE ST NW, ATLANTA, GA 30308 // (470) 355-6543
South City Kitchen
South City Kitchen serves innovative dishes that are created with the freshest ingredients. Both restaurants are very popular and reservations are recommended.
Your waiter will bring by a basket of homemade biscuits and cornbread with apple butter and they are delicious! The fried chicken and fried green tomatoes are big favorites at South City Kitchen. Try the Chicken with Malted Buttermilk Waffles – they are also big hits among patrons.
The red wine-marinated Brisket is also fantastic. It is served with hollandaise, creole mustard, and pickled jalapeno. It is a flavor party in your mouth!
See the full menu HERE.
Two Locations
South City Kitchen (Buckhead) // 3350 Peachtree Rd NE – Atlanta, GA 30326
South City Kitchen (Midtown) // 1144 Crescent Ave NE – Atlanta, GA 30309
Miller Union
Miller Union is a rustic yet modern restaurant that serves imaginative dishes created with fresh, local ingredients. This farm-to-table restaurant lets the seasonal ingredients dictate the simple menu.
Try the Grits Balls (with ham & Cheese), the Peach & Bourbon Glazed Quail, and the Vegetable Platter. Grass-fed burgers are also very popular. They are really yummy with their fries and house-made ketchup. The feta snack and popular farm egg in celery cream are two of their most popular appetizers.
At lunch, Miller Union serves homemade ice cream sandwiches. The ice cream flavors change daily, and I recommend saving room for one of them.
This restaurant is very popular and reservations are highly recommended.
Miller Union // 999 Brady Ave NW – Atlanta, GA 30318 // 678.733.8550
Chai Pani
Chai Pani serves Indian street food on small tapas-style plates. You can order several menu items and share them with everyone at your table. This way you can sample several of the creative dishes.
Not sure what to try? The Okra Fries, the Butter Chicken Thali, and the Chicken Pakoras are some of the big favorites. You can also try the Sloppy Jai. It is a lamb hash simmered with tomatoes and ginger and served on a bun. You won’t regret ordering it!
Chai Pani // 406 W Ponce De Leon Ave – Decatur, GA 30030 // 404.378.4030
BoccaLupo
Pictured Above: Black Spaghetti With Hot Calabrese Sausage, Red Shrimp & Scallions
Located in Inman Park, BoccoLupo serves Italian-American dishes that are made with seasonal ingredients. This restaurant also offers an extensive wine and cocktail list. The atmosphere is casual and the service is friendly.
If you’re feeling brave, try the Octopus appetizer. It is delicious and is served with mortadella
BoccaLupo does offer a few vegetarian options and some of their dishes can be re-created to be vegan.
This restaurant is very popular, and reservations are recommended.
BoccaLupo // 753 Edgewood Ave NE – Atlanta, GA 30307
Atlas
If you feel like dressing up for an elegant dinner, then you’ll love Atlas. This restaurant offers exceptional food, atmosphere, and service. It is a relatively “young” restaurant (open about 4 years), but it has received several honors and accolades and is very popular.
As you admire the restaurant’s impressive gallery of 20th-century artwork, your server will bring you a nice variety of rolls and butter. The menu at Atlas changes every week to feature new chef creations and the freshest seasonal ingredients. See this week’s menu HERE.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Atlas // 88 W Paces Ferry Road NW – Atlanta, Georgia 30305 // 404.600.6471
Bread & Butterfly
You know how sometimes you just want to fly to Paris for a fresh croissant, but then your bank account says, “Slow-your-roll there, buddy! You poor.”
Well, now, when you’re craving Parisian cuisine, just head to Bread & Butterfly in Inman Park. This cafe and bistro
While soaking in the European-inspired decor and atmosphere, you can order a cappuccino, chai latte, or glass of wine. For breakfast, I recommend the pancakes or the omelets – both are phenomenal. The Nest egg with Prosciutto and Parmesan is also very popular.
Other favorite dishes include leeks vinaigrette,
Bread & Butterfly // 290 Elizabeth Street, Suite F – Atlanta, Ga 30307 // 678.515.4536
Taqueria del Sol
Taqueria del Sol is a great spot to grab some Mexican favorites – tacos, enchiladas, soups, and chilis. You can choose one of your favorites from the menu or go rogue and try one of their daily specials (for
Try the Fried Chicken Tacos with lime-jalapeño mayonnaise or the Brisket Enchiladas with a side of turnip greens. P.S. The enchiladas are served with the choice of beef red chili, pork green chili, or lemon cream sauce- YUM! The delicious possibilities are endless! Their Shrimp & Corn Chowder is also phenomenal. See the full menu HERE.
Taqueria del Sol is very popular and there is usually a line. But, don’t let that deter you. The line moves quickly and the food is definitely worth the wait!
Taqueria del Sol // 2165 Cheshire Bridge Road – Atlanta, GA 30324 // 404.321.1118
No. 246
Pictured Above: Spaghetti & Meatballs (left) and Butternut Squash Agnolotti (right)
This intimate Italian restaurant focuses on preparing local, farm-fresh ingredients and cooking with simple wood-fired cooking techniques. All of the dishes at No. 246 are hand-crafted with seasonal, high-quality elements.
Dishes to Try:
- Margherita Pizza
- Chicken Marsala
- Eggplant Involtino
- Any of their hand-made pasta!
For dessert, you’ll love the Pistachio Gelato, Plum Laurel Sorbet, or the Macchiato Creme Caramel with Chantilly Cream.
No. 246 // 129 W Ponce De Leon Ave – Decatur, GA 30030 // 678.399.8246
Aria
Aria is a fine dining restaurant that serves modern American cuisine. Each meal can be paired with a wine from their award-winning wine list or one of their distinctive cocktails.
Aria has won many awards and recognitions and is the perfect restaurant for a date night or special occasion.
The menus at Aria change with the season and are updated nightly. See the recent dinner and dessert menu HERE.
Reservations are recommended.
Aria // 490 E Paces Ferry Road NE – Atlanta, GA 30305 // 404.233.7673
Cooks & Soldiers
The dishes at Cooks & Soldiers are inspired by the people and cuisine in Spain and France. Try the tapas and/or the Bikini (a Spanish grilled cheese!)
They offer a Main Menu, a Vegetarian & Gluten Free Menu, a Drink Menu, and a Dessert Menu. See all of the Menus HERE.
Cooks & Soldiers // 691 14th Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30318 // 404-996-2623
5Church (Midtown and Buckhead)
5Church is known for its delicious food and stylish atmosphere (no flip-flops, sweatpants, and ATL Braves jerseys here!). Dishes are made from locally sourced ingredients and the menu changes seasonally.
See the Midtown location menu HERE. Read the Buckhead menu HERE. And, you can make a reservation for Midtown HERE. And, here for Buckhead HERE (be sure to double-check the restaurant location when making a reservation).
Two Locations:
5Church Midtown // 1197 Peachtree St NE Atlanta, GA 30361 // 404.221.6362
5Church Buckhead // 3379 Peachtree Road NE – Atlanta, GA 30364 // 470.819.4841
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Wow!! Those are some fine recommendations. One would really have to come to to enjoy these restaurants as I have never seen or heard of them in New York. I like the idea of Miller union as it is such a healthy option with its farm to table offerings. Even now I can anticipate the taste of its homemade ice-cream. I also like the promised elegance of Atlas.
OOOOoooh Yes Ingrid! Homemade Ice Cream is the Best!
I love so good ole’ southern cuisine. Nothing is more comforting than that. I’ve been luck to work with a Georgia chef here in Texas and my goodness what an experience that was. I need to visit first hand, I haven’t been back to Georgia in years. I am dying to try everything
I agree! There’s nothing more comforting than Southern cooking. I hope you get to visit Georgia soon
Thank you for this – I am hoping to go soon, so will save the list!
I’m so glad!
The pimento bites from the Hungry Peach sound amazing!
Yes! Fried Pimento Cheese + Pepper Jelly = HEAVEN!
Every single picture/dish looks amazing! Makes me want to plan a trip there soon!
I hope you get to visit soon, Sarah!
I love pimento cheese and those pimento cheese bites with the jelly sound amazing!!! I forwarded this to my friend who lived in ATL!
Yes!! You can never go wrong with Pimento Cheese, Rachael.
I just had my lunch and the way the food had been photographed made me eat again! Looks really delish!
I know! These posts are hard to write without eating everything in the house.
My son and his wife just moved right outside of Atlanta. The next time we visit, we are definitely going to take them out to some of these places!
That sounds nice, Stephanie! You’ll have plenty of great restaurants to choose from the next time you visit.
I live in Atlanta and I don’t go out to eat enough to visit these great places. I will make it a task to at least visit a new restaurant every month. Thanks for the info.
That sounds like a great idea!
OMG I can’t wait to go visit my cousin and try some of these places!!!
That sounds like a fun trip, Mary!
I wish I had seen this post before I went to Atlanta last year. But I will definitely save it for next time!
You’ll have lots of great restaurants to choose from next time!
I always love trying all the restaurants when I visit a new place. My husband and I have a rule when we travel that we only eat at places we can’t eat at when we are home.
I’m the same way – trying new foods is one of my favorite parts of traveling!
It’s a shame that Atlanta is so far from me! Great tips for lunch or brunch ! Great pictures, too.
I love finding great brunch spots for those vacation days when we sleep in.
Wow! I wish my hometown had options like these. I’ve never been to Atlanta, but now I might have to go! My first stop would be Holeman & Finch. I’m a sucker for deviled eggs!
Yes! Deviled Eggs are the bomb diggity! And Holeman and Finch make them like nobody else.
These all look lovely restaurants to visit. Think I’d have trouble deciding which on to go to first.
I know – it’s a tough decision!
Strangely enough the timing of this post couldn’t have been better. I am due to head to ATL for a trade show in a few months and these recommendations will come in handy. Thank you for sharing.
Sounds like perfect timing!
What a lovely diverse range of cuisines that Atlanta has got. Those captures are sure to make even a vegetarian like me drool. I am sure to opt for Chai paani for Indian food and Aviva and Hungry peach for vegan. Atlanta is sure to pamper its visitors with terrific gastronomic scene!
Yes, our family has a lot of gluten and dairy allergies/intolerances so we love all of the vegan and gluten-free options in Atlanta.
Great list ad so varied! It’s like taking a little tour around the world! I’d love to try those dishes inspired by Malaysian street vendors at Mamak…yummy!!
I know, right !?! Atlanta offers such a nice variety of food options.
OMG these foods are delicious-looking! And I admire how well they do the plating making the food more enticing. Of all these 15, which is your best favorite?
Ooh… that’s a tough question… I would say Nikolai’s Roof. The food is seasonal and always fresh and the atmosphere is SO romantic. It’s perfect for a date night. If I were going for a casual family dinner, I would pick Taqueria del Sol. Mexican food is my FAVE!
All that yummy food is making me hungry right now. I know Atlanta houses people from across the world, so I kind of expected some diversity in the food options. But I had never expected so much. I am a big foodie and this post makes me feel like sampling dishes from everywhere in the world at Atlanta. Would love to try out all these places one day.
I know! I love the diversity of all the food choices! You can get a small taste of different parts of the world without leaving Atlanta. And, this farm-to-table movement has been incredible – I love the changing seasonal menus. We also like to go to The World of Coke in Atlanta and taste the different drinks from around the world.
Wow what a diverse cuisine range in Atlanta, Georgia. I would love to go for Hungry Peach as it offers healthy salads and Cuban sandwiches. It is great that there is Chai Pani in Atlanta which has lip smacking Indian street food which is my favorite.
Yes!! Those are two great choices. Pretty much anything you’re in the mood for – Atlanta has it!
I’m so hungry now after reading this post! I’m such a foodie, and have not yet been to Atlanta. That said, I know exactly where to head to. I love the look of shawarma place, and the South City Kitchen too. Now, I need to find something as delicious to eat!
You would love Atlanta, Lisa! It’s a really cool city. I’m not gonna lie – the traffic is awful. But, the sites and food scene is well worth the trip.
What a great variety of cuisine options in Atlanta! Last time I was there, it was mostly micro brews and pup food. These look delicious, and I will keep them in mind that next time I roll through Atlanta.
Yes! I remember those days – maybe the city was catering more to sports fans visiting the city??? Anyway, now, the food scene is so diverse and many restaurants are using local farmers to create fresher, seasonal menus. Dining is a whole new experience in Atlanta now.