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When it comes to dine-in movie theatres, the experience has traditionally been something subpar. Moviegoers had to settle for popcorn, some candy, and nachos with cheese of unknown origin. Over the past few years, customers have been asking for more out of their movie theatres. Thanks to some innovative new movie theatre/restaurant hybrids popping up across the country, customers can now get more out of their movie ticket.

Peach cobbler is a quintessential Southern dessert that has been enjoyed by generations – everyone from your great grandma to your teenager can remember their first bite of the delicious dish. Made best with fresh juicy peaches and a buttery, flaky crust, this dessert is the perfect way to finish off a fantastic meal.

Summerhill is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Atlanta, yet it’s a case study of rapid modern development. The heart of the city is an unassuming stretch down Georgia Avenue, no larger than your typical town square, yet it paints a rich picture of our city’s current culinary scene. Each eatery has delicious food ideal for any eater. Here are some of our favorite restaurants in Summerhill.

Driving into East Atlanta Village can feel like stepping out of black and white into technicolor. With walkable streets, incredible murals and the best restaurants and food halls in Atlanta, you could spend an entire boredom free day in EAV without ever leaving.

A night out to the Fox Theatre is already a classy and sophisticated affair, so make sure you plan your pre- or post-show dinner to be a showstopper of its own. Here are our favorite restaurants close enough to the Fox Theatre to be a foolproof part of your visit. 

Claudia Martinez cares about far more than pastries. Some chefs live and die by what they do in the kitchen, but she knows that there’s far more to life than crafting the perfect dessert. Let’s learn more about Miller Union’s pastry chef, her culinary journey around Atlanta, and how it has led her to become a leading fighter for Atlanta’s service industry.

Fine Dining outside the perimeter? With apologies to Omeretta The Great, OTP neighborhoods are just as important to what makes up “Atlanta” as ITP neighborhoods. When it comes to restaurants, some of the best, Beard-recognized establishments in the Atlanta metro are OTP.

Atlanta is known for much more than strip clubs and lemon pepper wings, but if we’re being completely honest with ourselves, they’re definitely known for that, too. Check out the results of our taste test!

Pizza is a simple enough concept. Bread, sauce, and cheese. But what makes a pizza truly a pizza? It’s tough to say. But here are 6 restaurants that reimagine what pizza can be…

A sizzling fajita dish gets attention at any restaurant and it’s clear why. Almost all of your senses are stimulated. It smells incredible, you can hear it sizzling on the skillet as they bring it out to you, you can see the steam rising from the fresh-off-the-grill proteins, and if they do it right, the taste is terrific. Just maybe don’t touch until it cools down a little.

Canton, centered right between the city of Atlanta and the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a vibrant town with stunning views and stellar eats. Here are some of our favorite spots to grab a bite in Canton.

We all love us some sushi, but what about poke?

For the uninformed, poke (POH-keh) is a Hawaiian dish consisting of diced raw fish served in a bowl with a variety of sauces, vegetables, and other toppings.  Not only is it absolutely overflowing with flavor, but it’s nutritious and filling, so you won’t be craving a snack an hour after your meal. Here are some of the best poke spots in Atlanta.

Midtown has been peculiar in that it is one of the most expensive and desirable places to live in ATL, but it’s had a dearth of quality dining options compared to other Atlanta neighborhoods. But recently refreshed mixed-use development space Colony Square has a litany of new and enticing dining additions that have helped to more firmly etch Midtown as a dining destination. Take a look at our list of options to dine when you’re visiting Colony Square or hanging out in Midtown.

Our trusted host Steak Shapiro has been on and off the keto diet to help balance out all the good eating we do at Atlanta Eats and he’s got the low-down on how to eat and drink around Atlanta. Here are five “STEAK TIPS” that will make sure that keto is on point for you, you are not feeling deprived, and any weight loss you want to have is clearly happening.

Eating out in ATL while also trying to be healthy is a minefield of fried chicken, BBQ, and biscuits. And eating out while trying to adhere to a Whole 30 diet will too often leave you choosing between grilled chicken and veggies and grilled chicken and veggies. If you decide to take on the restaurant scene in Atlanta, here are a few restaurants that will leave you feeling satisfied.

We’ve all been there. The New Year’s Day hangovers can be EPIC. Unless you are rich and can afford a nurse to come to your house with an IV bag of fluids, the best cure to any hangover is a great, greasy brunch. This New Year’s Day, there’s plenty of options around Atlanta when it comes to a great cure for the night before. Check out our guide to New Year’s Brunch in Atlanta for 2023.

At Atlanta Eats, we get to enjoy plenty of fabulous meals, but only a few stood out above the rest! Here were the very, absolute BEST meals we had all year. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the cut! 

Nothing beats a burger. We asked a few basic burger questions to our followers and got hundreds of responses. We’re diving into all the responses to see what the average hungry ATLien has to say about burgers, fries, and more. Here’s what we learned…

You don’t need to be vegetarian to love tofu. Frankly, what’s NOT to like? Here are some of the most creative and tasty ways that Atlanta restaurants have leveled up what used to be a mere meat alternative into the star of the show.

Hamid Rouchdi is not your typical restaurateur. He spent decades as an engineer with no prior restaurant experience until he opened his passion project of a French cafe with only the most authentic Parisian fare. Let’s learn more about his wildly unusual path to opening Cafe Vendome.