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Illegal Food

Illegal Food

(Now Closed)
New American Restaurant and Burger Joint$$$$
Virginia Highland, Atlanta
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  • Eater
    EaterFebruary 3, 2016
    Chef Steven Lingenfelter gets a side of Brasstown Beef each week, which is fodder for his burgers & weekly specials. There's a certain arrogance to the restaurant that announces "Yeah it's that good" Read more
  • AJC
    AJCMarch 10, 2015
    Tucked between Dark Horse Tavern and a parking lot on, Illegal Food appears under an illuminated sign with its handcuffs logo. Try their pork terrine with the When The Smoke Clears tequila cocktail. Read more
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    Ryan De MeloMay 12, 2015
    I had the special of the day my wife had "the Hank". They were amazing. Homemade pork rinds on the side was great too! Highly recommended.
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    Jessica EJune 13, 2016
    The Hank was perfect.no need to make it a double.Nasty Nate is great,but a little too flavorful to mix with Okonomiyaki fries,which were good but quite salty/fishy.The buns are buttery and delicious!
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    Alex RavenelNovember 26, 2015
    One of the best burgers in Atlanta. Try the Nasty Nate. Don't skip the fries, either--the honey sriracha fries were excellent.
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    Kathy DoanJuly 4, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    I get brussel sprouts every time. Honey sriracha fries after the best. All ingredients are local! #ibelieveinatlanta
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    Madhu VulimiriJune 21, 2016
    Amazing Brussels sprouts and heirloom tomato side!
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    Omri DuekApril 13, 2015
    The Hank is their signature burger (a take on the Big Mac), but I prefer the more complex Nasty Nate or Warden
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    Taylor ColbyMay 24, 2015
    Get the okanomiayki fries and the buttermilk biscuit pie!
  • Marc
    MarcDecember 4, 2015
    Rated as one of Eater's Top Burgers Nationwide
  • Caitlin H.
    Caitlin HJune 24, 2015
    Horrible service-never was served and sat there for over an hour. Had to walk out bc they couldn't ballpark when my food would be ready. Something needs to change
  • Seth T.heart icon on user image
    Seth TraffordMay 19, 2017
    Burgers...
  • Michael P.heart icon on user image
    Michael PiazzaJanuary 9, 2016
    The worst service in Atlanta... Drinks took forever; sides came out 15 minutes before entrees; one party didn't get their food until everyone was done...
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Illegal Food
1044 Greenwood Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
United States
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Permanently closed (Show more)
  • Tue–Thu
    • 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
  • Fri–Sat
    • 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
    • 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
  • Sun
    • 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
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(404) 254-2141
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@illegalfoodatl
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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