Burgers here are to die for! On Man v Food Nation, Adam Richman tries a burger so monstrous that it's held together by 2 grilled cheese sandwiches!
It's good that there's a Mexican/Texican place with a variety of breakfast items. The yucca fries are seriously addictive and served with spicy queso dip. Also check out the margarita.
A former Delta pilot who missed the food from his old Atlanta to Baja route opened this place. Get a lobster taco. -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef
BEST CHIPS anywhere in town. Cinnamonny almost. The house Margarita isn't very strong. Befriend your server and ask her what kind to order. Awesome tacos and appetizers. Excellent Chicken Soup.
Crave from the Grave: You can't go wrong with the Cayenne Fried Chicken. Mmm...tasty. Best margaritas in the city too. While you're in the n'hood stop on by Oakland!
This local chain serves cheap, tasty pizza with cheap, tasty beer. It's one of our picks for Favorite Atlanta Meals! Read more.
Great seafood dive bar. Go to the one on the west side and sit on the rooftop for the best view of Atlanta. Order some spicy “rat toes” also! -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef
This fast-casual burger joint lets you custom-rig natural and organic meats, breads, sauces & cheeses and booze on drafts like 420, Harpoon UFO and Spaten Optimator. Read more.
Chef Blais's cooking tends to be experimental—so at his "fine dining between two buns" eatery, toppings include smoked mayo as well as kimchi & green tomato ketchups.
Soul food from a soul legend? It's a no brainer. The chicken and waffles at Gladys Knight and Ron Winans' Chicken and Waffles make it one of our picks for Favorite Atlanta Meals! Read more.
National recognition and a cult following have only fed their progress; plans for expansion are blazing away like the imported Acunto ovens that feed the masses. [Eater 38 Member]
From appetizers to dessert - a culinary adventure. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Visiting Rathbun's is like getting an education in Atlanta's gastronomic origins. The menu is huge but steak is king. Get the colossal 20-ounce bone-in rib-eye slathered in blue cheese vinaigrette. Read more.
Chosen as one of the 10 Best New Restaurants in America in our annual Restaurant issue!
A European experience in the heart of Midtown. Pick & choose from an incredible selection & create your own meat & cheese board. Pair it with their award-winning wine list. Voila! Perfecto! More info: Read more.
Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison have created another remarkable restaurant. The pair has been at the forefront of farm-to-table dining and Abattoir featuring, local proteins is an example of that. Read more.
To-die-for meals in this Westside cafe. All day brunch and boozy milkshakes make it a local favorite and one of our picks for Favorite Atlanta Meals! Read more.
This building was built in 1920 as a freight depot stop on the 5.5 mile Atlanta Belt Line Railroad which connected the West End with Inman Park to support the industries in this area.
Seasonal produce is spun into whimsical dishes with reverence and the wine list is a treasure trove for true wine lovers. [Eater 38 Member]
They've got new Southern-inspired burgs like the "Dixie Style" w/ fried green tomato, pimento, and Carolina cole slaw (plus new super-hot Diablo sauce by request). Read more.
Stop in for a cinnamon roll, croissant, or try one of their breakfast sandwiches (starting at $3.29). Grab some coffee and enjoy the sweet smells of a distinct Atlanta bakery. Read more.
The Lamb sandwich is roasted here daily and cut off the bone to order in tender hot lamby slices, all pink meat and crispy fat — that makes this sandwich the stuff of meaty dreams. Read more.
Monday nights only, gorge on jalapeno & hickory bacon-wrapped andouille sausage called "Died & Went to Bacon" hot off Mike’s Bone Lick BBQ menu. Read more.
This Atlanta landmark is a must-eat for both locals and tourists alike. Don't be intimidated by yells of "What'll ya have!" Hot dogs and Frosted Oranges make it a pick for Favorite Atlanta Meals! Read more.
Best Italian-American in town. Really laid back place with a great patio. Get a panini for easy eats. -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef
$2 tacos and $3 enchiladas attract locals to this popular taqueria. The line can be long but moves quickly. The guacamole is one of the most popular items. Read more.
Authentic Thai in Atlanta? Unexpectedly delicious is the noodles and cocktails with a view overlooking downtown Atlanta. It's one of our picks for our Favorite Atlanta Meals! Read more.
All about gut-bombs at the icon that proved great BBQ is possible in Atlanta. Tater tots covered in chili & cheese, massive short ribs, Frito pie & fried mac & cheese are staples. [Eater 38 Member]
The prices at this gourmet boutique may deter you, but the sandwiches – especially the unorthodox Reuben and shrimp po’boy – offer big flavor for an affordable price. [Eater 38 Member]
Housed in what is So Ba by day, the restaurant opens at 10:30 p.m. and serves cocktails and dishes like salt and pepper shrimp, lobster rolls, and daeji bulgogi. [Eater 38 Member]
Originally opened in 1995, Canoe has long been a favorite among Atlanta's upper crust. This food is not modern, but it's hardly old-fashioned. Read more.
CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best popsicles. Our favorites are grapefruit mint, chocolate sea salt and tangerine basil Read more.
If Hello Kitty had a mouth, she'd take great pleasure in this Japanese version of a slider named Hamburg bun. The bun is folded over and pinned to contain a patty of freshly ground pork belly and beef Read more.
Opening May 1, 2012. Check out the "Events" section on their website for information about live music and other entertainment plans.
Need a perfect and perfectly delicious lunch? Try the fried avocado taquitos! Great portion - 2 taquitos with rice + beans. Amazing flavor - you won't be disappointed!
Have you ever eaten cactus? Yes...cactus! The veggie taco is one of my favorites in town and contains this unique and delicious ingredient.
Southern food with a twist. Try the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and, of course, the buttermilk fried chicken!
This is my favorite breakfast spot in town. I usually go by on my day off for awesome Macchiato, pancakes, bacon, and sunny side ups. -Hector Santiago, Top Chef
It’s call the "Rib Shack" for a reason. The meat falls off the bone like it should with any good bbq. Try the rum baked beans and the mac-n-cheese. Live blues nightly. Read more.
Bone marrow with tuna tartare and fried quail egg at the Spence: Avant-garde surf and turf for the adventurous palette defines this entry from CL’s list of 100 dishes to eat before you die. Read more.
To enjoy their outstanding lobster roll served with slaw and fries takes a bit of planning—it's offered only at lunch on Friday and Saturday. Trust us, it's worth the wait... Read more.
Create your own meal with an $8 combo at this down-home diner. Choose one main item and three sides, known as "The Meat & Three", which is also what you call Butterbean and any three other people. Read more.
Fresh, seasonal fare is the name of the game at this just-opened Inman Park restaurant. Make sure to try the fried chicken, given a twist with kimchi, and cocktails that pay homage to the classics.
Crave from the Grave: Y'all are gonna have to trust us on this. One word - GRITS. If they got em...we do declare you should order em. Quite possibly the best in the city.
Chef Todd Ginsberg's take on the Reuben is a fatty, salty, comforting sandwich that's not only worthy of the nation's best delicatessens, but also CL's list of 100 best dishes to eat before you die. Read more.
The Zuppa di pollo's rich, homemade broth (stock is made fresh daily) is rife with herbal, lemony flavor. It's also one of the few CL's 100 Dishes to eat in Atlanta that you can grab a quart to go. Read more.
Gently poached in glorious duck fat, this swordfish steak is all meaty and supple. It's surf and turf 2.0, and one of CL's 100 Dishes to eat in Atlanta before you die.
Miss Ann serves the "world famous ghetto burger." A concoction of two 10-oz (or more) burgers, with their special seasonings, onions, cooked underneath them. When they are flipped and served on a lar
Great atmosphere since you step into the store. The best machiato I ever have, I was impressed about the prices. Honestly I felt like I went overseas right in downtown Roswell.
The lunch-only grain bowl from Atlanta's resident vegetable whisperer chef David Sweeney is an ever-changing composition of honest goodness and one of CL's 100 Dishes! Read more.
This is the age of the coffeerestobakerbar. It's the kind of multitasking, morning to midnight place-to-be that can push espresso, scones, caramel corn, gratin, and cocktails all with equal aplomb. Read more.
Love the look and feel of this restaurant owned by Jay Swift. The food has soul and love, staying true to his Southern roots. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts
Think mega-store, not market. A must every time I make my Mecca to Atlanta. Food lover's paradise. The most accurate description I've heard is that if Buford FM doesn't have it, it doesn't exist.
Murphy's used to be located next to Highland Hardware (now a parking lot) and was called "Murphy's 'Round the Corner". It's current location was a 7-11 and an antique store.
Originally constructed as a residence by Victor Hugo Kriegshaber who owned several building material supply businesses. The architect also designed Rhodes Hall in Midtown. Victor rests in Oakland. Read more.
Every menu item is a hit, from the shrimp po boy to the gumbo to the chicken salad sandwich and of course, beignets. Excellent craft beer selection, service and atmosphere.
The pork & green Chile burrito was named one of Five Thirty Eight's top 16 burritos in America. Delicious. Free parking behind the building!
They make the Jake and Coke slushie by dumping a whole bottle of the Tennessee whiskey into a slushie machine with four liters of Coca-Cola. No wonder it made CL’s 100 Dishes list. Read more.
CL's 100 Dishes list: Barkeep Paul Calvert's Blue Jay is easy drinking for Fernet-lovers. Or a friendly introduction to the Italian bitter liqueur for anyone interested in becoming better acquainted. Read more.
Kimball House is housed in the old Decatur train depot. The great space coupled with the thoughtful dinner and drink menus make the new restaurant a worthy spot for your next night out.
