The best restaurants in Atlanta
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The Honey Baked Ham Company
RestaurantsFamily-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.
The Honey Baked Ham Company
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsMi Mexico Lindo Tienda Y Taqueria
RestaurantsMi Mexico Lindo Tienda Y Taqueria keeps it simple with taqueria staples done right and online ordering when the couch calls. A dependable…
Mi Mexico Lindo Tienda Y Taqueria
RestaurantsRico's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsThis lively eatery crafts standard Mexican fare in colorful surrounds with a full bar.
Rico's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsFrontera Mexican Kitchen
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant offering a wide menu of standard Mexican fare, plus cocktails & lunch deals.
Frontera Mexican Kitchen
RestaurantsAmerican Wings & Hibachi
RestaurantsEclectic counter serve dispensing hot wings, familiar Asian staples & hibachi in simple digs.
American Wings & Hibachi
RestaurantsSandy Springs Diner
RestaurantsWhen you want a break from cooking close to home, Sandy Springs Diner leans into the classics with a vast menu of breakfast dishes,…
Sandy Springs Diner
RestaurantsLickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsWhen the fried chicken urge hits on the southside, Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar delivers with crispy birds, smoky ribs, legit…
Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom College Park
RestaurantsWhether you’re grabbing dinner before heading back to East Point or corralling a crew, Mellow Mushroom College Park nails creative,…
Mellow Mushroom College Park
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsLa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual Mexican joint with an extensive menu, including plenty of veggie options, plus margaritas.
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsATL Dough & Co.
RestaurantsATL Dough & Co. turns out New York-style pies with scratch-made dough, plenty of fresh toppings, and that just-right fold that survives the…
ATL Dough & Co.
RestaurantsBlimpie
RestaurantsIf you're in the East Point/College Park lunch rotation and want a legit sub without overthinking it, Blimpie keeps it classic with meats…
Blimpie
RestaurantsSpondivits
RestaurantsSince 1979, Spondivits has been the down-home seafood restaurant and bar East Point folks hit for chowder, gumbo, and oysters, with Angus…
Spondivits
RestaurantsSnapper's Fish , Chicken And Pizza
RestaurantsCasual restaurant dishing up fish, chicken wings, pizza, and other comfort food until late.
Snapper's Fish , Chicken And Pizza
RestaurantsTittos Pizza
RestaurantsTittos Pizza is that clutch neighborhood spot where your crew can split crispy wings (regular or halal), grab solid pies, and still make…
Tittos Pizza
RestaurantsTaco Pete
RestaurantsFamily-run since 1966 and now three generations deep, Taco Pete keeps East Point fed with quick, tasty staples like tacos and burritos that…
Taco Pete
RestaurantsBGR Grille | Burger, Bowls and Tacos
RestaurantsFrom steak, turkey, lamb, or black bean patties stacked with fresh toppings to Blackened Chicken Tacos and a surprisingly addictive Smoked…
BGR Grille | Burger, Bowls and Tacos
RestaurantsButtermilk Biscuit
RestaurantsFrom fluffy, buttery biscuits baked fresh each morning to grits and other Southern-inspired plates, Buttermilk Biscuit serves breakfast,…
Buttermilk Biscuit
RestaurantsThe Manchester Arms
RestaurantsSince 2005, The Manchester Arms has nailed that British pub feel with Southern hospitality, the kind of spot where a pint turns into…
The Manchester Arms
RestaurantsPaper Plane
RestaurantsPaper Plane pairs a craveable Thai menu with a legit brunch, local beer, and craft cocktails that range from spritzes to a deep bourbon…
Paper Plane
RestaurantsYour Pie Pizza
RestaurantsDiners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.
Your Pie Pizza
RestaurantsOz Pizza- East Point
RestaurantsOz Pizza- East Point does the neighborhood right with made-from-scratch dough, homemade sauces, and pizzas that hit that crispy and chewy…
Oz Pizza- East Point
RestaurantsTaqueria & Birreria Macias
RestaurantsWhen the taco mood hits, Taqueria & Birreria Macias comes through with rich birria, street tacos that hit just right, and fresh salsas that…
Taqueria & Birreria Macias
RestaurantsTaquería El Güero
RestaurantsTaquería El Güero keeps things deliciously simple with tacos, tortas, burritos, quesadillas, tamales, and carnitas that taste like someone…
Taquería El Güero
RestaurantsEl Rey
RestaurantsEl Rey is the low-key, kid-friendly spot locals lean on when taco night needs an upgrade. Street tacos with asada, pastor, or carnitas keep…
El Rey
RestaurantsEl Solecito Mexican Grill
RestaurantsEl Solecito Mexican Grill serves authentic Mexican cooking that hits the comfort spot, plus live music and karaoke when you want a little…
El Solecito Mexican Grill
RestaurantsVaquero Kitchen
RestaurantsWhen the “let’s-not-cook” vibe hits, Vaquero Kitchen comes through with comforting Mexican flavors that feel homemade and hit fast, no…
Vaquero Kitchen
RestaurantsThe Olive Tree Restaurant - Lithia Springs
RestaurantsRooted in Greek heritage, The Olive Tree Restaurant - Lithia Springs has been serving authentic Greek flavors and neighborhood favorites…
The Olive Tree Restaurant - Lithia Springs
RestaurantsEllianos Coffee Co
RestaurantsDrive-thru chain doling out coffee & espresso drinks along with breakfast sandwiches & baked goods.
Ellianos Coffee Co
RestaurantsYou Food Sushi&Hibachi
RestaurantsWhen the sushi craving hits but the couch is winning, You Food Sushi & Hibachi & Ramen has you covered with rolls, hibachi plates, and…
You Food Sushi&Hibachi
RestaurantsHokido Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsWest Village’s Hokido Japanese Restaurant is all about Japanese comfort, from steaming ramen bowls to fresh-cut sushi, paired with a solid…
Hokido Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsYakitori Jinbei
RestaurantsYakitori Jinbei nails the Smyrna comfort-food itch with smoky yakitori skewers, slurpable ramen like the rich Naruto bowl, and craveable…
Yakitori Jinbei
RestaurantsOkinawa Steak & Sushi - Austell
RestaurantsWhen you want sizzling hibachi without the fuss or a sushi fix that never disappoints, Okinawa Steak & Sushi - Austell has your back.…
Okinawa Steak & Sushi - Austell
RestaurantsTaco Prado
RestaurantsWhen you want street tacos that feel like a small victory, Taco Prado keeps it simple and satisfying, rolling out flavorful tacos and hefty…
Taco Prado
RestaurantsTaquería"Mami's
RestaurantsCasual, gas-station eatery specializing in authentic Mexican staple fare, like tacos and burritos .
Taquería"Mami's
RestaurantsWestside Pizzeria + Bar
RestaurantsCozy find with a patio serving thin-crust pies, salads & Italian mains, plus seasonal craft beers.
Westside Pizzeria + Bar
RestaurantsÉ Ke Pizza
RestaurantsÉ Ke Pizza](http://ekepizza.com/), from the Baraonda folks, is a cozy Vinings spot doing thin, Neapolitan-style pies with thoughtful…
É Ke Pizza
RestaurantsJohnny's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-friendly pizza chain with New York-style pies, submarine sandwiches & calzones.
Johnny's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsJohnny's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-friendly pizza chain with New York-style pies, submarine sandwiches & calzones.
Johnny's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsThe Pizza Spot
RestaurantsCraving a legit hand-tossed pie that tastes like someone actually cares? The Pizza Spot is Mableton’s low-key ringer, slinging fresh…
The Pizza Spot
RestaurantsMaggiano's Little Italy
RestaurantsSemi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.
Maggiano's Little Italy
RestaurantsLa Pura Vida
RestaurantsLa Pura Vida is that lively patio hangout where brick oven pies share the spotlight with wings, empanadas, and birria tacos, and the bar…
La Pura Vida
RestaurantsSushi Village
RestaurantsWhen you want fresh tuna sashimi, baked salmon sushi, or a spicy seaweed salad without the fuss, Sushi Village near Truist Park quietly…
Sushi Village
RestaurantsMTH Pizza
RestaurantsChef-driven and neighbor-approved, MTH Pizza turns a 72-hour fermented dough into classic and seasonal pies that actually feel new without…
MTH Pizza
RestaurantsGarden & Gun Club
RestaurantsGarden & Gun Club brings the magazine’s refined vibe to The Battery with smart cocktails, Southern bites, and a legit raw bar. Brunch and a…
Garden & Gun Club
RestaurantsHankook Taqueria
RestaurantsFast-food eatery, born from a taco truck, serving casual Korean-Mex fusion fare.
Hankook Taqueria
RestaurantsDavido's Pizza and Wings
RestaurantsFounded in 1994, Davido's Pizza and Wings keeps it classic with traditional pies, flavorful wings, and Italian-style sandwiches made to…
Davido's Pizza and Wings
RestaurantsJohnny's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-friendly pizza chain with New York-style pies, submarine sandwiches & calzones.
Johnny's New York Style Pizza
RestaurantsCasa Grande Bar and Grill
RestaurantsCasa Grande Bar and Grill brings lively energy and big flavor to your plans, with scratch-made Mexican favorites, generous portions, and…
Casa Grande Bar and Grill
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Atlanta - Vinings
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Atlanta - Vinings nails that creative, stone-baked pizza vibe with delicious dough, premium toppings, and a menu that also…
Mellow Mushroom Atlanta - Vinings
RestaurantsSeñor Tequila Grill & Bar
RestaurantsWhen you want a no-fuss spot for the Mexican comfort hits, Señor Tequila Grill & Bar delivers classic flavors, the kind of margaritas that…
Señor Tequila Grill & Bar
RestaurantsMiyako Hibachi Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsCraving the best of both? Miyako Hibachi Sushi & Steak House delivers fresh Japanese plates, from the sushi bar to the hibachi tables that…
Miyako Hibachi Sushi & Steak House
RestaurantsMulan Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsSleek haunt with a covered patio & a broad menu including Chinese stir-fries, kebabs & sushi.
Mulan Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsSiracusa's NY Pizzeria
RestaurantsSiracusa's NY Pizzeria nails the thin-crust New York thing, plus the kind of red-sauce comfort lineup you actually crave on a Tuesday……
Siracusa's NY Pizzeria
RestaurantsLos Bravos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you want straightforward, satisfying Mexican comfort food without overthinking it, Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant delivers tacos,…
Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsPokeworks
RestaurantsTrendy chain dishing up build-your-own poke bowls along with Hawaiian fare and sushi burritos.
Pokeworks
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChicago Pizza & Sports Grille
RestaurantsChicago Pizza & Sports Grille is the Smyrna standby when you want legit deep-dish, build-your-own burgers, and a full bar without leaving…
Chicago Pizza & Sports Grille
RestaurantsSt Angelo's Pizza - Vinings
RestaurantsSt Angelo's Pizza - Vinings is your midweek hero when the fridge is judging you. Order a delicious pie online for carryout or let delivery…
St Angelo's Pizza - Vinings
RestaurantsRreal Tacos - Midtown
RestaurantsBrightly colored Mexican kitchen specializing in customizable tacos made with local ingredients.
Rreal Tacos - Midtown
RestaurantsAzotea Cantina
RestaurantsLively spot for Mexican favorites, cocktails, rooftop views and a patio.
Azotea Cantina
RestaurantsYokohama Sushi
RestaurantsLaid-back, fast-paced restaurant serving sushi rolls featuring fresh fish.
Yokohama Sushi
RestaurantsFellini's Pizza
RestaurantsFellini's Pizza sticks to the good stuff, serving big, fresh New York style slices with no fuss, just flavor. Grab the garlicky white pizza…
Fellini's Pizza
RestaurantsDouble Zero
RestaurantsDouble Zero turns out traditional Neapolitan pies and handmade pastas with the kind of balance that makes sharing…optional. Creative small…
Double Zero
RestaurantsBoccaLupo
RestaurantsBetween handmade and extruded pastas that change with the seasons and a bar team that actually knows how to have fun with cocktails,…
BoccaLupo
RestaurantsZocalo
RestaurantsChef Richard Sandoval offers upscale Mexican comfort food & many tequilas in casual, stylish space.
Zocalo
Restaurantsno. 246
RestaurantsLocally sourced Italian cuisine is served on the bustling patio or in the sun-filled dining room.
no. 246
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsServes sushi and Japanese dishes at tables via conveyor belt, plus offers touchscreen ordering.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsNova II Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro
RestaurantsInformal destination serving Asian fusion dishes & sushi in a straightforward setting.
Nova II Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsEl Tesoro
RestaurantsEatery serving regional Mexican cuisine and drinks in a rustic venue with an expansive patio.
El Tesoro
RestaurantsFudo
RestaurantsComfortable restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine, including sushi & stir-fry dishes.
Fudo
RestaurantsYuzu Sushi
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering familiar Japanese dishes like teriyaki chicken and mussels.
Yuzu Sushi
RestaurantsYour Pie
RestaurantsDiners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.
Your Pie
RestaurantsFellini's Pizza
RestaurantsFellini's Pizza keeps it refreshingly simple with big New York style slices, a garlicky white pie locals swear by, and cold beer that plays…
Fellini's Pizza
RestaurantsAirport Varasano’s Pizzeria
RestaurantsAirport Varasano’s Pizzeria is the Terminal A spot Condé Nast Traveler put among the world’s best airport eats, turning thin-crust, New…
Airport Varasano’s Pizzeria
RestaurantsSunnyside Pizzeria
RestaurantsCharming, family-run pizzeria turning out Neapolitan-style pies as well as pasta, sandwiches, wings and brussel sprouts.
Sunnyside Pizzeria
RestaurantsSapori di Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant
RestaurantsNeapolitan pizzas, pastas, salads & some gluten-free pies in a casual space with a brick oven.
Sapori di Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant
RestaurantsThe One Sushi
RestaurantsIndustrial-chic restaurant with a stylish bar plus an upscale, contemporary Japanese menu.
The One Sushi
RestaurantsAvondale Pizza Cafe
RestaurantsAvondale Pizza Cafe is family-owned since 1988 and slings hand-tossed New York-style pies from a 1918 recipe, dough made fresh daily with…
Avondale Pizza Cafe
RestaurantsSushi Avenue on the Square
RestaurantsSushi, teriyaki, donburi & other Japanese fare, including lunch specials, served in unassuming digs.
Sushi Avenue on the Square
RestaurantsTakumi Cuisine
RestaurantsJapanese eatery for fresh sushi, plus cooked dishes and cocktails.
Takumi Cuisine
RestaurantsSometimes you just want it all. E-Gyu All You Can Eat Revolving Sushi & Korean BBQ - Doraville brings a lively belt of fresh rolls plus…
Sushi Avenue
RestaurantsSushi, sashimi & Japanese-style entrees are turned out at this Asian eatery with modest decor.
Sushi Avenue
RestaurantsFellini's Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills pizzeria offering thin-crust & Sicilian slices & pies, with beers & outdoor seating.
Fellini's Pizza
RestaurantsThe Corner Taqueria
RestaurantsSkip the decision fatigue and hit The Corner Taqueria for fusion gourmet tacos, homemade salsa, and a build-your-own burrito bowl that just…
The Corner Taqueria
RestaurantsZucca Bar & Pizzeria
RestaurantsZucca Bar & Pizzeria keeps Smyrna Market Village fueled with crispy, cheesy New York-style pies made from fresh daily dough and sauce, plus…
Zucca Bar & Pizzeria
RestaurantsMezza Luna Pasta and Seafood
RestaurantsFor a warm, low-key Italian dinner that feels like Italy without the plane ticket, Mezza Luna Pasta and Seafood turns out Lazio-inspired…
Mezza Luna Pasta and Seafood
RestaurantsHayakawa
RestaurantsHayakawa keeps things classic and laser focused on quality, with pristine sushi, comforting hot dishes, and a deep sake and shochu list.…
Hayakawa
RestaurantsTaco T Mexican Restaurant - Smyrna, GA
RestaurantsNo-frills, quick, and reliably tasty, Taco T Mexican Restaurant serves up tacos, tortas, and other classic Mexican and Tex-Mex staples from…
Taco T Mexican Restaurant - Smyrna, GA
RestaurantsEl Valle Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsEl Valle Kitchen & Bar keeps things fun with inventive Mexican plates and cocktails that actually earn the second round. It’s a stylish…
El Valle Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsWilly's Mexicana Grill
RestaurantsWilly's Mexicana Grill keeps it simple with made-to-order burritos and other Mexican favorites that actually taste like you picked them,…
Willy's Mexicana Grill
RestaurantsBambinelli's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, family-run trattoria serving pizza & Italian classics, including seafood dishes, since 1980.
Bambinelli's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsAtami Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsWhether you're craving quick bites off the belt or a sit-down spread, Atami Revolving Sushi Bar brings a fun, no-fuss way to sample fresh…
Atami Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsRreal Tacos - West Midtown
RestaurantsTacos and margaritas are served at this casual cantina that also has a bar onsite.
Rreal Tacos - West Midtown
RestaurantsLittle Rey
RestaurantsWhen you're headed into Atlanta or craving a quick counter serve fix, Little Rey delivers with sunny vibes, flavorful tacos, and…
Little Rey
RestaurantsCook Out
RestaurantsBranch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.
Cook Out
RestaurantsDave & Buster's Marietta - Atlanta
RestaurantsDave & Buster's Marietta - Atlanta is a solid go-to when you want more than the usual after-work bite. Big screens for the game, a stacked…
Dave & Buster's Marietta - Atlanta
RestaurantsDudley's Restaurant
RestaurantsWhether you're craving something that actually tastes like home but better, Dudley's Restaurant is serving American favorites with a…
Dudley's Restaurant
RestaurantsButtermilk Biscuit
RestaurantsWhen your morning needs comfort, Buttermilk Biscuit comes through with fluffy, buttery biscuits baked fresh each day, Southern-inspired…
Buttermilk Biscuit
RestaurantsCracker Barrel Old Country Store
RestaurantsHomey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
RestaurantsMonterrey Of Smyrna
RestaurantsSince 1979, Monterrey Of Smyrna has been the low-key go-to for Mexican favorites, a rainbow of margaritas, and even mojitos when you’re…
Monterrey Of Smyrna
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsPaige's Bistro
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits for something bold and satisfying, Paige's Bistro nails it with Cajun-leaning wings and fries, stacked burgers,…
Paige's Bistro
RestaurantsBad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsBurgers, salads, and local craft beers are on offer at this laid-back eatery with a patio.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsMamie's Kitchen Biscuits
RestaurantsTreat yourself this week to Mamie's Kitchen Biscuits, where breakfast runs all day and you can chase fluffy biscuits with pork chops, BBQ…
Mamie's Kitchen Biscuits
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsZeke's Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsSkip the usual and let Zeke's Kitchen & Bar introduce you to Haitian classics remixed with American comfort, from a locally owned…
Zeke's Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsJim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsLaid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsMadras Mantra Marietta
RestaurantsMadras Mantra Marietta turns veggies into rock stars, with a daily lunch buffet that swings from fragrant rice and fresh breads to…
Madras Mantra Marietta
RestaurantsLa Fiesta Mexican Thornton Rd.
RestaurantsFamily owned and serving up authentic Mexican comfort, La Fiesta Mexican Thornton Rd. keeps locals happy with sizzling fajitas, loaded…
La Fiesta Mexican Thornton Rd.
RestaurantsWallace Barbecue Restaurant
RestaurantsSince 1966, Wallace Barbecue Restaurant has been the family-run spot for rib plates, hearty Brunswick stew, and crispy fried green beans…
Wallace Barbecue Restaurant
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsThe Hive Pizza
RestaurantsLocally owned and operated, The Hive Pizza fires pies in a 650 degree brick oven for that light, crispy, just-right char, using 00 flour…
The Hive Pizza
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