Hamp and Harry’s is a relatively new restaurant on Marietta Square. They have a great bar program, delicious locally sourced dishes, and a sexy atmosphere. Named after Scott “Hampton” McCray and Scott “Harrison” Kerns, Hamp and Harry’s focuses on in season produce and a rotating menu with excellent small plates and a handful of incredible entrees.
If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, you know it’s a City with its own flavor and spice. But if you can’t make it out there, you can get all the flavor and spice you need at Louisiana Bistreaux.
Mexico is a big country, with more than the typical flavors you’re used to seeing. In Oaxaca, they have their own brand of Mexican cuisine, and Casi Cielo in Sandy Springs brings all of those flavors to Atlanta.
Authentic French pastries in Atlanta? Oui Oui! Café Vendôme pairs ancestral techniques with carefully selected ingredients.
At Jinya Ramen Bar, you’ll always walk away with a shirt full of ramen broth and a smile. Start with their small plates, including incredible pork buns and crispy chicken.
Fine fare in an even more fine atmosphere. Citizen Soul is Alpharetta’s sparkly new child that will not disappoint. A variety of menu items fit to please every pallet and a bar to dream about at night, it all comes together with the friendly and knowledgable staff. Also don’t miss the giant fire pit outside!
Hot Betty’s is one of Atlanta’s best breakfast restaurants, right in the heart of Main Street in Tucker, GA. Surrounded by tons of energy and locally owned, independent businesses, owner Shea Powell and Executive Chef West McGill have created a community gathering spot inspired by Powell’s grandmother Betty.
Desta is often called Atlanta’s best Ethiopian restaurant – and for good reason. They focus on familiar items on their menu, but with the flavors and preparation of Ethiopia. Everything is served with freshly made Injera flatbread, which can take a long time to make since it’s fermented before baking.
Who run the world? Girls. And who run the Atlanta restaurant scene? These inspiring women who own their own businesses. Celebrate Women’s History Month with an outstanding meal at a women-owned restaurant, owned by the ladies who are currently making history in the Atlanta restaurant industry!
There’s nothing like an unexpected find, a hidden gem, a delicious secret that you simultaneously want to shout about from a rooftop and keep completely to yourself. Here are seven around the metro Atlanta area to add to your list!
No matter where you live in Atlanta, there’s a fabulous biscuit, stack of pancakes, and pitcher of mimosas near you. Here are some of our current favorite brunch spots, sorted alphabetically and by neighborhood!
Sometimes, half of the fun of eating out is in the experience and presentation, and these restaurants in and around Atlanta absolutely deliver on both of those fronts. You will absolutely remember your visit to these unusual dining spots for time to come, and leave with a super fun pic to flex on the gram!
Call us biased, but we think ATL is one of the most romantic (and delicious) cities in the U.S.A.! And we can prove it with these restaurants that truly deliver both gourmet cuisine and romance. Here are our top picks for the top 29 romantic restaurants and places in Atlanta, perfect for you and your boo’s next night out on the town.
Whether you’re more into a low-key get-together or just want to booze it up, we’ve got you covered for any and every type of birthday celebration you’d like to have in Atlanta.
For fabulous food and even more fabulous views, seek a fantastic meal and head to higher ground at these Atlanta rooftops.
Athens, Georgia is the greatest college town on the planet. The Classic City has everything, but what separates Athens from so many other college towns is its unbelievable food scene. Here are just a few of the finest restaurants in Athens near the UGA campus.
One of the things that makes Atlanta a Great American City is our Black history and culture. And dining at locally-owned, minority-owned businesses is a great (and delicious) way to support Atlanta’s fabric. Here are some of the best Black-owned restaurants in Atlanta!
I LOVE BURGERS, I crave them, I think of them constantly, they make me happy. So it is now time to put my own burger list out in the universe……I give you Steak Tips: the Top Burgers That Matter Most in my Life Right Now. These are the spots that immediately jump in my head when I know it is time to get my burger on! Listed below in alphabetical order.
West Midtown’s Bold Monk Brewing Co. is inspired by its namesake – with a facility that feels tranquil including an art gallery space, cask room and abbey/bookstore, you can find inner peace while sipping on Belgian style beers. But the flavors are bold as hell.
During the early 20th century American prohibition, a newspaper in Boston asked what to name individuals who weren’t breaking the law by brewing or distilling, but were breaking it by enjoying the drinks. The term “scofflaw” was created to identify these individuals scoffing at the law. Atlanta’s Scofflaw brewing pays tribute to this history with each of their delicious beers and canned cocktails.
There are three f words you can use to describe Karvelas Pizza Co. – Fun, Family and Freaking good pizza. A family owned pizzeria that has a neighborhood hangout atmosphere in all of their locations (Hogansville, LaGrange, Newnan and West Point), they’re the best place to have fun OTP in every direction. They’re also no slouches in the kitchen.
Steve Hartsock created Socks’ Love BBQ after discovering a passion he had for cooking, which led to him leaving a career in construction for one in catering, and eventually to his brick and mortar Socks’ Love BBQ location.
The story of Sweet Auburn BBQ is a quintessential American immigrant story, and at the center of it is Betty Hsu. Betty, her husband and children created the first Chinese restaurant in Henry County. The family would often spend more time in the restaurant than at home, but it’s where they learned Southern Hospitality, and where Betty’s children honed their skills.
One Flew South is a globally recognized restaurant, thanks to having the only Michelin starred restaurant in an airport, at Hartsfield Jackson. Influenced by the global travelers who visit the airport and using local ingredients, One Flew South features menu items from around the world, curated by world class chefs. Now, they’ve added a second location right off the Atlanta beltline, where chef Todd Richards can have more freedom to flex his muscles around the menu – including smoked and grilled proteins from their patio.
Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe is an Asian focused bakery with incredible sweet and savory options for every palate. Owned by the same restauranteurs behind Atlanta’s Food Terminal, Sweet Hut makes their Malaysian, Southeast Asian and Japanese inspired menu accessible for folks who have never tried an Asian pastry before.
When Hank Johnson was looking to name his restaurant, he wanted to stand out from the common Tom, Dick and Harry places everyone was used to. So what else to name it but Tom, Dick and Hank! Johnson focuses on the backyard BBQ favorites like brisket, ribs, smoked chicken and pulled pork – plus fresh veggies like squash and zucchini.
Gullah Geechee culture is entwined with the South, and Atlanta in particular, and at Virgil’s Gullah Geechee kitchen, they celebrate that culture to a T. A celebration of love – and the oldest black culture in America – Virgil’s makes those Gulla Geechee low country favorites, along with soul food and rice based dishes that folks in the South love.
Desta is often called Atlanta’s best Ethiopian restaurant – and for good reason. They focus on familiar items on their menu, but with the flavors and preparation of Ethiopia. Everything is served with freshly made Injera flatbread, which can take a long time to make since it’s fermented before baking.
The story of Breakfast at Barney’s all starts in a name. Owner Barney Lee Berry, Jr. never really loved his name, until he realized that it made him stand out from the crowd. Well, that and his food of course. With a background from Glenville, GA Barney knows southern comfort food and brings it for the many customers lining outside the door of his downtown ATL restaurant.
One of life’s simplest pleasures is the breakfast burrito. The only thing better than breakfast food is Mexican food, so what happens when you combine the two? Heaven, that’s what. Here are some of the very best breakfast burritos that Atlanta has to offer.
Hot dogs don’t have to be your guilty pleasure, it’s okay to embrace how delicious they are! Hot dogs are great ballpark snacks but baseball isn’t always in season, so for those off season hot dog cravings, we’re here to help. Check out these 7 hot dog spots around ATL that are sure to fix your craving. Add as many toppings as your heart desires and enjoy!
Wallet feeling light these days? We feel ya. Here are some budget-friendly restaurants in Atlanta that don’t sacrifice on taste.
Malaysian cuisine is a delightful blending of Chinese and Indian flavors and ingredients that come together into one incredible cuisine. With a focus on sensational street eats, Malaysian food is the perfect way to dig in to small plates to split with friends and hearty rice forward dishes to fill up on.
These Metro Atlanta wine restaurants and wine bars are really grape!! 🍇 With a fabulous selection of wine from all over the world as well as a fabulous selection of food, you’re in for bottles and bottles of fun.
The Atlanta dining scene has never been hotter! See what’s new all around town in our latest round-up of ATL’s newest dining and drinking destinations.
Call us biased, but we think ATL is one of the most romantic (and delicious) cities in the U.S.A.! And we can prove it with these restaurants that truly deliver both gourmet cuisine and romance. Here are our top picks for the top 29 romantic restaurants and places in Atlanta, perfect for you and your boo’s next night out on the town.
