With groovy shops, a bustling arts scene, and so many amazing, critically acclaimed restaurants, Atlanta has flourished into becoming a city on the verge of exploding into life. If you are planning a trip to the city soon, there are plenty of budget hotels for your accommodation needs. Some of them have free parking as well. Armed with a dynamic culture, you’ll arrive here and notice its strong migrant flavours and cultures, informing its varied food scene as they call Atlanta their new home. As a cultural and economic hub of the South, you’ll find not only traditional Southern food plentiful but a cosmopolitan selection of flavours amidst its quirky neighbourhoods and multi-ethnic enclaves. You cannot afford to miss the top eateries on your visit and dig into the gastronomic delights this city has to offer. Here’s our list of the best places to eat in Atlanta, Georgia.
1. Jamrock Restaurant
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
This eatery serves the best Jamaican cuisine. There is a Porridge of the Day on the menu for the ones who love to eat healthy food. You can pair cornmeal porridge with a side of cabbage, collard greens, rice, and peas. Start your morning with a steaming bowl of delicious chicken or tofu stew. The braised oxtails, barbeque chicken, and sweet chili wings serve as great starters. If you like to experiment with your food, you can also go for the cow foot soup!
Jamrock Restaurant operates out of two locations. The other branch in Moreland Avenue also serves equally delectable cuisine like its sister concern.
Jamrock Restaurant
Address: 111 M.L.K Jr. Dr. Atlanta GA 30303
Website: Jamrock Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 7pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
2. China Breeze Underground
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If you are craving authentic Chinese cuisine, you must visit this eatery. The robust flavors of the food made with fresh ingredients will create magic in your mouth.
This restaurant has an impressive range of fried rice to satiate your taste buds with. You can pair the shrimp fried rice with bourbon chicken for a delectable lunch spread. The fried fish fillet will make you want to come back for more. Beef and broccoli make for a great appetizer before the entrée. You can also bite into the lip-smackingly good spring rolls and fried potatoes on the side.
China Breeze Underground
Address: 96 Upper Alabama St, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States
Website: China Breeze Underground
Opening hours: Sun - Fri: 11am - 7pm; Sat: 11am - 8pm
3. Chick-fil-A
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Chick-fil-A doesn’t need an introduction, does it? With an extensive menu of breakfast, entrées, salads, sides, dipping sauces, dressings, and drinks, Chick-fil-A makes sure your taste buds are not only gratified but also that you come back for more.
Go for a hash brown scramble burrito made of sliced Chick-fil-A nuggets, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and cheddar cheese if you are craving a hearty morning meal. The grilled chicken sandwich is also a must-try. A boneless breast of chicken is marinated with lemon and herbs, grilled for a smoky flavor, and served with lettuce and tomato. Wash it down with an iced coffee or a tall glass of lemonade.
Chick-fil-A
Address: Multiple locations
Website: Chick-fil-A
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4. Gunshow
A neighborhood favorite, Gunshow offers a five-star dining experience you won’t be forgetting anytime soon. Headed by Chef Kevin Gillespie, this restaurant features a comfortable, creative food scene, cooking to order and tantalizing your taste buds with their monthly menu. Don’t be worried, just make sure you give them your dietary requirements and prepare to be wowed with the courses they dish out at lightning speed while indulging in the comfy community feel of the cosy restaurant. This is one of the absolute best the South has to offer.
Gunshow
Address: 924 Garrett St, Atlanta, GA 30316, USA
Website: Gunshow
5. Bacchanalia
Bacchanalia derives its name from the festival celebrating the Roman god Bacchus and suggests hedonism and debauchery. Here, the restaurant has taken it up a notch and becomes a must-visit for extra special occasions. Apart from the extensive wine list and signature cocktails, it also offers locally sourced New American cuisine that is a must-eat in Atlanta and will completely up your view of ‘Western’ cuisine with world-class service and tastes that border on the divine. Set in a refurbished industrial building, there’s a prix fixe menu that will satisfy you to no end, and is an absolute foodie’s delight no matter what you order. This is certainly a restaurant that will have you creating the fondest of memories and raising standards across the board.
Bacchanalia
Address: 1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
Website: Bacchanalia
6. Antico Pizza
Located within Westside’s Little Italia district, Antico Pizza serves up some of the best damn pizza you can ever hope to eat. Always thronging with long queues and repeat customers daily, you’ll be trying some tasty wood-fired pizza fresh from the oven all the way till night, when the kitchen finally runs out of dough, and still want to come back again for seconds.
Antico Pizza
Address: 1093 Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
Website: Antico Pizza
7. The Optimist
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Of the many good places to eat in Atlanta, The Optimist is considered seafood heaven and a haven for anyone who loves food in general, The Optimist by Ford Fry certainly lives up to its name and has positive vibes and aplenty to give out. With a menu that ranges from serving hush puppies to delicious classic cocktails, the service here is attentive and stellar. Meanwhile, set in a former ham curing factory, hipsters will delight at how this place has transformed into an elegant dining establishment with both indoor and outdoor seating, well worth the time and money spent on these delicious dishes.
The Optimist
Address: 914 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
Website: The Optimist
8. Marcel
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Also by Ford Fry, Marcel is a loving tribute to the time-honored American steakhouse, where you’ll find traditional dishes from the midcentury in all their classic glory. From steak Diane to a special order of beef Wellington, you can be sure that the meat served up here is only of the finest quality. Ground up into burgers or otherwise, the ornate setting at Marcel even comes with geometric chandeliers, high ceilings, and custom china to make you feel like you’ve truly stepped into another time while still enjoying the wonders of traditional American fare.
Marcel
Address: 1170 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
Website: Marcel
9. Holeman and Finch
If you’re looking for classic pub grub that will tickle your taste buds, then the only place you should be checking out is Holeman and Finch as they serve up traditional dishes from fish and chips to deviled eggs. If you’re going to fork out for something a little fancier, you can even try the chef specials like foie gras terrine. With a fun, communal environment and delicious dishes, Holeman & Finch will ensure that every guest will leave satisfied.
Holeman and Finch
Address: 2277 Peachtree Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
Website: Holeman and Finch
10. Staplehouse
Counted as one of the best restaurants in Atlanta, Staplehouse is left behind by late chef Ryan Hidinger and is new American cuisine at its finest. Expect all your senses to be pushed to their limits as you get served creative fusion dishes with fascinating new ingredients. Armed with a quaint neighbourhood feel and aesthetic, the proceeds from this restaurant even go towards benefitting restaurant workers in need through the local nonprofit The Giving Kitchen. Dining here is by reservation only, though walk-ins can still dine at the 8-seat bar.
Staplehouse
Address: 541 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
Website: Staplehouse
11. Miller Union
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Located at the ‘unpretentious’ outlet of Knight Park and Howell Station, Miller Union is headed by chef Steven Satterfield who goes the extra mile in attempting to craft innovative New American cuisine that works on the basis of fantastic, farm-to-table cuisine smacking of Southern history and culture. At the same time, the modern, rustic space is sure to create a keen sense of intimacy in this fine dining establishment, and will definitely appeal to those looking for a happy medium of classic and modern.
Miller Union
Address: 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA
Website: Miller Union
12. BoccaLupo
Owned by chef Bruce Logue (formerly at New York City’s Babbo), BoccaLupo is always packed to the brim at this gem of a restaurant located in Inman Park. With homemade pasta and a modern take on classic Italian cuisine, Logue realizes these ideas to perfection in both visuals and taste, paired nicely with a stellar cocktail menu and well-versed staff, the experience is perfected and lives up to the chef’s star turn and hype surrounding his restaurant. BoccaLupo is also one of Atlanta’s restaurants perfect for solo dining.
BoccaLupo
Address: 753 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
Website: BoccaLupo
13. Restaurant Eugene
Considered sophisticated New American style dining, Restaurant Eugene offers some incredible chef-driven menus from Linton Hopkins, and his most dedicated fans rave about the incredible service and intimate environment that gives them such a pang in their heart for the many flavours he brings to his customers. Leaving them raving, customers always come back again and again each time there’s a new menu, and you can expect only the pinnacle of sophistication from this wonderful establishment.
Restaurant Eugene
Address: 2277 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
Website: Restaurant Eugene
14. Lyla Lila
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
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Featuring Southern European fare, Lyla Lila is a trendy restaurant in the heart of Atlanta Midtown. This upscale establishment rewards food travelers with signature pasta made in-house as well as delicious seafood dishes that are prepared by an executive chef. Lyla Lila also features an extensive list of beverages so diners can enjoy the perfect glass of wine to go with their meal. With an emphasis on Italian cuisine and curated cocktails, Lyla Lila offers one of the most elegant dining scenes in Atlanta.
Lyla Lila
Address: 693 Peachtree St NE UNIT 118, Atlanta, GA 30308, United States
Website: Lyla Lila
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 11pm (closed on Sun & Mon)
15. Talat Market
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Talat Market is a trendy restaurant that offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Its lovely terrace comes with lovely views that complement the place’s casual dining scene. Nestled in the Summerhill neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, Talat Market is an ideal place to enjoy not only classic cocktails but also Thai-inspired, locally sourced dishes. The establishment also offers dessert options to satisfy your sweet cravings. Happy hour is from 5 pm to 7 pm every day, so be sure to drop by on time for a wonderful dining experience.
Talat Market
Address: 112 Ormond St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, United States
Website: Talat Market
Opening hours: Wed - Thu: 5pm - 10pm; Fri - Sun: 6pm - 10pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
A full belly
If you are on a visit to the city and wondering about what to eat in Atlanta, there are restaurants that will fill you with joy as you taste your way through its history and culture. Whether you’re noshing on classic Southern cuisine or trying new versions of old favourites, you’ll soon find yourself completely in love with all the wonderful gastronomy that Atlanta has to offer. Beyond these 10 restaurants, there’s still plenty we haven’t recommended, and we trust that you’ll take the experience from here and go on to discover these yummy other eateries yourself.
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