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Most Unique Dining Experiences in Atlanta

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!

Delicious Black-Owned Brunch Spots Around ATL

Eat local! If you’re looking to support a locally-owned, minority-owned business this weekend, there’s plenty of them serving up some serious deliciousness. Check out our list with some of the best Black-owned brunch spots in town!

The Pho at Nam Kitchen

PHOnemenal Places for Pho Around Atlanta

These places are PHOnemanal, and we are PHO real! As we enter soup season, be sure to consider trying this tasty Vietnamese dish consisting of warm broth, slurpy rice noodles, fresh herbs, and savory thinly sliced meat, if you haven’t before. The national dish of Vietnam, this dish was created in part due to French influence in the region–the name pho is even thought to have originated from the French word for fire, le feu. There’s not a lot of dishes more comforting in cold weather, and there’s a number of Atlanta restaurants serving up a delicious pot of the good stuff. Check out our list! 

Pappardelle Pompei from Crispina.

The Ultimate Vinings/Smyrna Dining Guide

Two of the fastest-growing areas in Atlanta are Vinings and Smyrna and Truist Park has only taken it up a notch. This growth has been accelerated by proximity to Cumberland Mall and the “Cobb Cloverleaf” (the junction where I-75 and I-285 meet). Typically, any area near a baseball stadium, a mall, and the highway tends to be populated solely by fast food and other chain restaurants. While Vinings and Smyrna do indeed have plenty of those, they have a jaw-dropping amount of charming and delicious standalone spots. Here are a few of our favorites. 

The Ultimate Atlanta Pizza Guide

Wood-fired, deep dish, or a place that’s open late when you just HAVE to have a slice at 1am–we’ve got a list of all the best pizza spots around town no matter what type of pie you’re in the mood for.

Photo: Andrew Thomas Lee, courtesy of Rocket Farm Restaurants

29 Romantic Restaurants for Date Night in Atlanta

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 picks for the top 29 romantic restaurants and places in Atlanta, perfect for you and your boo’s next night out on the town.

Northern China Eatery's Soup Dumplings

Buford Highway’s Top Hidden Gems

We’re so lucky as  a city to be able to enjoy all the unique flavors and cuisines from Buford Highway’s hidden gems. Here are some of our favorites that you must try!

Hippin Hops Brewery's Owners Clarence and Donnica Boston | Photo: Instagram/hippinhopsbrewery

50 Outstanding Black-Owned Restaurants in Atlanta

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!

The Optimist Lobster Roll

The Best Meals Atlanta Eats Staff Had All Year (2025)

We’ve had a lot of fantastic meals this year, but there were a few that stood out above the rest. Fantastic service, a perfect mix of flavors, outstanding attention to detail… for us, these meals were the stuff of dreams this years. Keep reading for our list of the very best meals Atlanta Eats staff have had all year.

Umi – Sashimi | Photo: Instagram/umisushiatl

13 Fancy Atlanta Restaurants That Are Worth the Splurge

We love a great, cheap eat just as much as anyone but there are also Atlanta restaurants that are absolutely worth the splurge. You might have to open up your wallet a little wider for these meals, but these Atlanta restaurants are totally worth it for your next special occasion or if you’re just feeling fancy!

The interiors at Le Bilboquet in The Shoppes of Buckhead.

Atlanta Restaurants Open On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Everyone looks forward to the feasting, fun, and family gathering of the holidays all year long, but one thing we could do without is the mass of dirty hand-wash only dishes afterwards! Even a paper plate substitution does not discourage the post food-frenzy mess. Don’t worry about ANY of these inconveniences this year; make a reservation for Christmas Day dinner and enjoy some quality time this holiday season AWAY from the kitchen. Get a table before the rest of the city beats you to it! (Reservations required!)

20 Holiday Bars & Christmas Pop-ups Full of Holiday Spirits

*Queue the twinkling lights and joyful music* because it’s the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday season is here and in full swing all around Atlanta. We’ve put together a list of Christmas pop-ups and holiday pop-up bars for you and your besties or significant other to check out this season. There’s so many fun and festive things to do, you could try a new one every weekend until Christmas!

Where To Get Thanksgiving To-Go in Atlanta

Whoever thinks Thanksgiving is relaxing has clearly never been in charge of cooking the meal. The food might flat out suck. Your turkey might be dry. Your stuffing could be soggy. And maybe that casserole you saw on TikTok didn’t quite translate to your kitchen. Here are some of the restaurants all over the Atlanta area helping to make your Thanksgiving stress-free.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - Thanksgiving Special | Photo: ruthschris.net

Atlanta Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Day

Don’t worry about anything this year; make a reservation for Thanksgiving brunch, lunch or dinner! These Atlanta restaurants are giving you the 5 star experience without any of the mess or stress. Get a table before the rest of the city beats you to it!

Here’s The Real Scoop on Atlanta’s Michelin Star and Michelin Recommended Restaurants

Here’s the real tea and insider tips and tricks to Atlanta’s Michelin Star and Michelin Recommended Restaurants! Atlanta’s culinary scene is as diverse and dynamic as the city itself. Whether you’re a foodie seeking the pinnacle of fine dining or simply looking for your next favorite brunch spot, this guide has got you covered. From Michelin-starred gems to budget friendly Bib Gourmand bites, each restaurant offers something uniquely special. 

Matcha soft serve from Matcha Cafe Maiko.

Where to Find the Best Matcha Around Atlanta

Matcha, a type of green tea that originally comes in a powdered form, is in our humble opinion, one of the tastier ways to consume your caffeine. Matcha has a silkier, richer, “umami” taste than your other green tea varieties. It’s fantastic as a latte, in desserts, in ice cream, and much more! Here are some of our favorite places around Atlanta for creamy, dreamy, matcha. 

Yay Beignets | Photo: Facebook/yaybeignet

A Guide to ATL’s Best Cajun & Creole Food

If you can’t make the trip to New Orleans, these Atlanta restaurants are the next best thing. They’re bringing the spices, the flavors, and the beignets to ATL and doing it so, so well.

The Baked cheesy crab dip at Mac's Raw Bar.

The Best Seafood Restaurants in Atlanta

Living in Atlanta has many perks, but being 5 hours away from the beach is definitely not one of them. Luckily, we’re here to fulfill even your saltiest dreams – with the best seafood restaurants in Atlanta!

Atlanta Restaurants That Make Big Group Dinners A Breeze

There’s nothing quite as stressful as trying to find a space to host a big group dinner. It’s a delicate dance coordinating different schedules, contrasting budgets, picky palettes, and most importantly, finding a restaurant that will accommodate ALL of your guests! We’re here to take away all your group dining woes with our guide featuring private event spaces, private dining rooms, and smaller groups. Check it out!

Cuban bread and pastries from Buena Gente bakery.

Atlanta’s Best Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Dominican Restaurants

Atlanta’s best Cuban, Dominican and Puerto Rican food can be tough to define. The approach to cooking for all three of these come from the same history – a mash up of the native cultures that lived on each island, along with flavors from the colonizers’ native Spain, and the West African traditions of the enslaved who were brought to those Islands by traders.

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