The best restaurants in Atlanta

Brightly colored Mexican kitchen specializing in customizable tacos made with local ingredients.

100 6th St NE #110

Lively spot for Mexican favorites, cocktails, rooftop views and a patio.

245 18th St NW

Laid-back, fast-paced restaurant serving sushi rolls featuring fresh fish.

5412-B, 5412 Buford Hwy NE (Doraville)

No-frills pizzeria offering thin-crust & Sicilian slices & pies, with beers & outdoor seating.

1634 McLendon Ave NE

Creative Italian small plates, pasta & Neapolitan pizza served in a stylish, modern space.

1577 N Decatur Rd

Low-key, intimate dining room serving up homestyle Italian cooking & creative cocktails.

753 Edgewood Ave NE

Chef Richard Sandoval offers upscale Mexican comfort food & many tequilas in casual, stylish space.

187 10th St NE

Locally sourced Italian cuisine is served on the bustling patio or in the sun-filled dining room.

129 E Ponce de Leon Ave (Decatur)

Serves sushi and Japanese dishes at tables via conveyor belt, plus offers touchscreen ordering.

6035 Peachtree Rd A107 (Doraville)

Informal destination serving Asian fusion dishes & sushi in a straightforward setting.

880 W Peachtree St NW Ste 1

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

1649 Roswell St SE (Smyrna)

Eatery serving regional Mexican cuisine and drinks in a rustic venue with an expansive patio.

1374 Arkwright Pl SE

Comfortable restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine, including sushi & stir-fry dishes.

Suite# A-100, 5070 Peachtree Blvd A-100 (Chamblee)

Casual eatery offering familiar Japanese dishes like teriyaki chicken and mussels.

5193 Peachtree Blvd (Chamblee)

Diners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.

2440 Atlanta Rd SE Ste. 100 (Smyrna)

No-frills pizzeria offering thin-crust & Sicilian slices & pies, with beers & outdoor seating.

333 Commerce Dr (Decatur)

This relaxed Italian eatery offers thin-crust, New York-style pizzas featuring a range of toppings.

Terminal A, 6000 N Terminal Pkwy

Charming, family-run pizzeria turning out Neapolitan-style pies as well as pasta, sandwiches, wings and brussel sprouts.

220 Sandy Springs Cir Ste 149 (Sandy Springs)

Neapolitan pizzas, pastas, salads & some gluten-free pies in a casual space with a brick oven.

314 Church St (Decatur)

Industrial-chic restaurant with a stylish bar plus an upscale, contemporary Japanese menu.

2523 Caldwell Rd NE Ste 1000 (Brookhaven)

Homey go-to with patio seating offering New York-style pies, plus salads, subs & a full bar.

2823 E College Ave (Decatur)

Sushi, teriyaki, donburi & other Japanese fare, including lunch specials, served in unassuming digs.

131 Sycamore St (Decatur)

Japanese eatery for fresh sushi, plus cooked dishes and cocktails.

250 W Ponce de Leon Ave (Decatur)

Sushi, sashimi & Japanese-style entrees are turned out at this Asian eatery with modest decor.

308 W Ponce de Leon Ave (Decatur)

No-frills pizzeria offering thin-crust & Sicilian slices & pies, with beers & outdoor seating.

2820 Lavista Rd (Decatur)

Stylish, upbeat Mexican eatery with tacos & margaritas as well as weekly trivia & karaoke nights.

2860 Atlanta Rd SE (Smyrna)

Pizza, pasta & casual grub in a spacious, tavern-style setting with a bustling bar & outdoor patio.

2860 Atlanta Rd SE (Smyrna)

Homey spot offering Italian fare like lasagna & veal parmigiana, plus wine, in relaxed surroundings.

1669 Spring Rd SE B (Smyrna)

Classic Japanese spot serving sushi, hot dishes & a menu of sake & shochu amid Asian decor touches.

1055 Howell Ml Rd

Tacos, tortas & other classic Mexican & Tex-Mex grub at a no-frills counter serve with a drive-thru.

1065 Windy Hill Rd SE (Smyrna)

Serves inventive Mexican cuisine and cocktails in a stylish locale with happy hours, regular live music, and DJs.

800 Peachtree St NE Apt F

Colorful taqueria chain serving up made-to-order burritos alongside other casual Mexican favorites.

2995 Atlanta Rd SE (Smyrna)

Casual, family-run trattoria serving pizza & Italian classics, including seafood dishes, since 1980.

2039 Crescent Centre Blvd (Tucker)

Tacos and margaritas are served at this casual cantina that also has a bar onsite.

1000 Northside Dr NW Ste 600

Contemporary Mexican counter serve offering tacos, breakfast & margaritas in a sunny, vibrant space.

1878 Piedmont Ave NE

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

2790 Panola Rd (Lithonia)

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

2215 D and B Dr SE (Marietta)

Small American bar & restaurant offering pub grub, pool tables, DJ music & dancing.

6691 Millwood Ln (Stonecrest)

Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

970 W Pointe Ct (Lithia Springs)

Mexican favorites & many flavors of margaritas in a casual space with traditional accents.

3326 S Cobb Dr SE (Smyrna)

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

2211 Cobb Pkwy SE (Smyrna)

Casual eatery serving cheesecakes, wings and fries alongside burgers, waffles and fried shrimp.

2523 Veterans Memorial Hwy SW (Austell)

Burgers, salads, and local craft beers are on offer at this laid-back eatery with a patio.

2995 Atlanta Rd SE Bldg. A 300 (Smyrna)

Basic counter-serve offering Southern-style breakfast & lunch, such as fried chicken & biscuits.

2821 Evans Mill Rd (Lithonia)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

3100 S Cobb Dr SE (Smyrna)

Laid-back eatery featuring plantain nachos, tacos, jerk chicken sandwiches, and other Caribbean favorites.

4454 S Cobb Dr SE Ste. 101 (Smyrna)

Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.

4574 S Cobb Dr (Smyrna)

Busy buffet restaurant offering Indian favorites in a comfy, sizable space with outdoor seating.

2349 Windy Hill Rd SE Unit 120 (Marietta)

Roomy venue serving modern West African cuisine in a swish dining room, with live jazz on weekends.

6065 Mableton Pkwy SW (Mableton)

Casual eatery focusing on familiar Mexican fare, such as fajitas and tacos.

1102 Thornton Rd Suite-E (Lithia Springs)

Longtime joint dishing up pit-smoked meats, classic sandwiches & sides, plus fried pies for dessert.

3035 Veterans Memorial Hwy SW (Austell)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

835 Thornton Rd (Lithia Springs)

Locally owned and operated, The Hive Pizza fires pies in a 650 degree brick oven for that light, crispy, just-right char, using 00 flour…

510 Fairburn Rd SW Ste 100

Fresh, scratch-made plates and handcrafted cocktails meet vibey decor at Casa Grande Bar and Grill Marietta, where the sizzling Molcajete,…

475 Franklin Gateway SE (Marietta)

Sugar Cakes Patisserie & Bistro brings cozy cafe vibes to Marietta Square with fresh-baked pastries, delicate crepes, and good coffee, plus…

101 N Park Square (Marietta)

Der Biergarten pours classic German beers and plates bratwurst, schnitzel, and soft pretzels in a relaxed, European-inspired space. Rally…

300 Marietta St NW

Utopia Restaurant at the Underground Atlanta serves bold Latin-fusion plates, handcrafted cocktails, and luxury hookah in an…

50 Upper Alabama St

Slide into Indaco for house-made pastas, blistered wood-fired pizzas, and classic piatti that hit the comfort button without getting fussy.…

725 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Ste 250

Omakase Table serves a relaxed, course-by-course experience, with 20 courses at Buckhead or 14 at West Midtown. Perfect for this week when…

3330 Piedmont Rd NE #22A

Neighbors are flocking to Kindred for its steak-first menu from Executive Chef Marquise Allen, inventive New American small plates, and the…

2751 Lavista Rd (Decatur)

Elegantly upscale modern space featuring globally influenced, seasonal fare, cocktails & wine.

Three Alliance Center, 3550 Lenox Rd NE Ste 550

Casual joint serving flavorful, fresh chicken wings in a variety of flavors, plus burgers, Cajun fried rice and Philly cheesesteaks.

6035 Bakers Ferry Rd #240

Casual spot for custom burgers also serving salads, designer dogs & fries, plus beer & wine.

255 Village Pkwy NE (Marietta)

Warm, snazzy, contemporary Italian restaurant serving wood-fired pizza, pasta and gelato.

2022 Powers Ferry Rd #240

Intimate, locally owned eatery serving up classic Italian entrees & seafood in a relaxed atmosphere.

2100 Roswell Rd #2198 (Marietta)

Japanese fare with creative, contemporary touches served in a modern space sporting slick design.

930 Howell Mill Rd NW

Energetic local bar offering wings & other pub grub along with arcade games & weekly karaoke nights.

758 Ponce De Leon Ave NE

Minimalist Italian restaurant & specialty shop selling handmade pasta & imported goods.

3167 Peachtree Rd NE Ste S

Informal outpost offering wings & other familiar fast-food fare in a simple setting.

5330 Old National Hwy A

Long-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.

160 Cobb Pkwy SE (Marietta)

Eatery in Little Five Points offering Vietnamese eats and cocktails, plus hookah.

1126 Euclid Ave NE

Casual venue for Southern-style cooking specializing in crepes and French toast, with breakfast, brunch and lunch options.

2468 Windy Hill Rd SE Ste 600 (Marietta)

Snazzy bistro offering clever sandwiches (Aporkalypse Now) by day & New Southern cuisine by night.

1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE Suite 309 (Cumberland)

Casual place serving small plates and quick bites, including lemon pepper wings.

241 Forsyth St SW Unit A

Roman-inspired pastas & mains dished out in a cool outpost with a bar & expansive outdoor seating.

1198 Howell Ml Rd #020

Nouveau-rustic outpost serving smoked meats & sides with eclectic touches, plus inventive cocktails.

656 N Highland Ave NE

Stylish haunt serving sushi & other sophisticated Japanese fare in an airy, contemporary setting.

Two Buckhead Plaza, 3050 Peachtree Rd Suite #1

New American eatery with a farm-fresh, Southern-accented menu & a country-modern space.

999 Brady Ave NW Ste 106

Family-friendly restaurant, pizzeria and bar known for its Italian classics.

1328 Windsor Parkway

Rustic-chic counter serve featuring American breakfast & lunch fare such as omelets & meatloaf.

148 Roswell St NE (Marietta)

Inventive American cuisine with a few Asian & Latin accents served in a sleek, high-design space.

1311 Johnson Ferry Rd #504 (Marietta)

Laid-back restaurant offering a menu of comfort fare with international influences.

2287 Cascade Rd

Casual restaurant serving up locally sourced Southern breakfast & lunch fare made from scratch.

4225 Roswell Rd NE

Upscale tavern at the square known for creative cocktails and small plates such as dumplings.

168 Roswell St NE (Marietta)

Laid-back place with rustic decor offering coffee & French-inspired breakfasts & lunches.

662 Memorial Dr SE

Casual, cozy, no-frills eatery for Mexican classics, such as tacos and burritos, served from a walk-up counter.

1720 Vesta Ave (College Park)

Ribs and mac 'n cheese are the hits at this casual, family-owned restaurant, also serving brisket and salmon.

7490 Old National Hwy #700 (Riverdale)

Local chain serving burgers, chili & shakes in a hip space with B-movies projected on the walls.

1221 Chattahoochee Ave NW

Breakfast place offering meals delivered to the poolside or presented on a floating tray.

3343 Peachtree Rd NE

Ample plates of ribs & other BBQ standards plus biscuits draw crowds to this down-home spot.

1451 Six Flags Rd (Lithia Springs)

Inventive Mexican fare with regional influences & Latin-inspired cocktails in a stylish setting.

Peachtree Towers, 191 Peachtree Rd NE

Relaxed chain serving a menu of breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in a colorful setting.

1990 Mt Zion Rd (Morrow)

Exposed beams & brick walls add to the vintage vibe at this bustling spot for Italian fare & drinks.

5434 Peachtree Rd #101

Lively tapas bar for Spanish classics, brunch cocktails and a buzzing atmosphere.

1221 Peachtree St NE Ste 110

Lobster rolls, gumbo, wood-fired oysters & more in a lofty, country-modern space with a raw bar.

914 Howell Ml Rd

American rotisserie fare & live blues are draws at this restaurant in a warehouse with city views.

820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE

Spanish eatery specializing in tapas.

3150 Roswell Rd NW Ste A3

Dimly lit steakhouse with a classy, old-school vibe, offering meat dishes, cocktails & bourbon.

19 N Park Square (Marietta)

Buzzy, relaxed eatery featuring traditional sourdough thin-crust pizza, plus pasta & small plates.

2171 Peachtree Rd NE Unit 100

American eatery dishing up eclectic eats, from burgers to kebabs & seafood, in family-friendly digs.

2120 Johnson Ferry Rd NE

Local fixture known for its burgers, beer & whiskey selection & offbeat, rock 'n' roll vibe.

878 Peachtree St NE

Relaxed Wagyu beef specialist featuring all-you-can-eat menus, plus cocktails and beer.

1042 Northside Dr NW Unit 1300

Day of the Dead decor meets a homestyle Mexican menu & margaritas at this hip, lively cantina.

Hidden inside the LumberYards complex, 1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW #6

Branching out from classic pies, this restaurant offers keto and plant-based pizzas, as well as small plates and a salad bar.

1851 Market St Ste 100 (Douglasville)

Casual hangout featuring hookahs, small plates, an extensive liquor selection, and multiple TVs showing sports.

1175 GA-138 Ste 105 (Stockbridge)

Tiny eatery with a single communal table offering BBQ & burgers with a slight Asian accent.

2243 Akers Mill Rd SE

Warm, easygoing Vietnamese eatery offering traditional fare such as pho, noodles & rice plates.

950 W Peachtree St NW Unit 240

Texan brothers' slow-roast ribs, pulled pork & Southern sides in an informal space with a patio.

1238 DeKalb Ave NE

Barbecue plates with classic sides doled out in a hip, industrial space with outdoor picnic tables.

85 Georgia Ave SE

Classic neon-fronted diner open 24/7, with huge menu including Greek specialties & big breakfasts.

306 Cobb Pkwy SE (Marietta)

Casual eatery, where DJ sets accompany soul food plates like grits and mac and cheese.

921 Peachtree St NE

This relaxed choice features specialty burgers, ribs & brews, plus dozens of bourbons in comfy digs.

26 Mill St (Marietta)

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

9 Cobb Pkwy N (Marietta)

Stylish restaurant serving a menu of healthy bowls featuring fresh produce, along with wine and beer.

1170 Howell Ml Rd

Comfortable, modern soul food restaurant giving Southern classics & brunch a creative approach.

1133 Huff Rd NW #D

Innovative Japanese eatery featuring a conveyor belt serving sushi, small plates, and beer.

1042 Northside Dr NW Ste G115

Gastropub serving regional beers, craft cocktails & shareable Southern plates in warm digs.

52 Powder Springs St SW (Marietta)

Downtown warehouse-type space where a coal-burning oven turns out crispy pies.

300 Marietta St NW

Handmade pasta & other seasonal Italian dishes, in a cozy cottage with a snug bar & patio.

587 Ralph McGill Blvd NE

Casual eatery for burgers and fried chicken sandwiches to crispy wings, beignets, fries, pasta, mac and cheese and tenders as well as…

3150 Roswell Rd NW Ste A1