The best restaurants in Clayton County

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

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

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

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

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

Italian fast-food chain offering thin-crust pizza by the slice, plus pastas & salads.

A hotel sports bar with sleek contemporary decor, 30 screens, bar snacks & classic American fare.

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

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

No-frills counter-serve in a strip mall for quick bites, including sandwiches, salads & wings.

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

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

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

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

Showy Teppanyaki chefs work the grills in a strip-mall eatery with a full Japanese menu & sushi bar.

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

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

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Airy counter-serve offering generous vegan burgers, fries & sides in a streamlined spot.

Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Counter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in lively environs.

Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.

Counter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.

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

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Chicken wings, cheesesteaks & an eclectic array of other American grub fixed up in mellow digs.

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

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

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.

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

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

Casual chain with American fare, featuring burgers, a salad bar, cocktails & a convivial vibe.

Longtime fast-food chain serving square burgers on steamed buns, plus breakfast items & kids' meals.

Local counter-serve chain that's a take-out/delivery staple for NY-style pies & other Italian eats.

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

Unfussy Mexican eatery featuring seafood & other fare plus beer in straightforward surroundings.

Unpretentious eatery offering a variety of traditional Mexican meals, plus a grocery store & deli.

Lively Mexican joint featuring tacos & Oaxacan specialties in roomy, casual digs with a salsa bar.

Part of a local chain, this fast-food sandwich shop serves salads, soups & breakfast fare.

Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Airport sports bar with a Turner Field look, Braves memorabilia hanging on brick walls & a large TV.

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

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.

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

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Mi Mexico Lindo Tienda Y Taqueria keeps it simple with taqueria staples done right and online ordering when the couch calls. A dependable go-to for quick lunches or laid-back dinners, it’s the kind of spot you keep in rotation when you want zero fuss and maximum flavor.

From the Stockbridge newsletter, September 7, 2026

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

Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

Relaxed restaurant offering a wide menu of standard Mexican fare, plus cocktails & lunch deals.

Airport Varasano’s Pizzeria is the Terminal A spot Condé Nast Traveler put among the world’s best airport eats, turning thin-crust, New York-style pies into a legit preflight ritual for East Point folks. Bonus points for pies from the guy the NY Times called "The Pizza MacGuyver".

From the East Point newsletter, September 13, 2026

If you’re hopping out of East Point and want a real meal before takeoff, One Flew South delivers an elegant pause in Concourse E with fresh sushi, Southern-inspired plates, and an impeccable wine and spirits list, plus bragging rights from two James Beard nominations.

From the East Point newsletter, September 12, 2026

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

Lively restaurant and bar offering comfort eats, cocktails, and a patio, plus regular DJs and live music.

The Burger Place does locally crafted burgers with real flavor, plus a selection of local, regional and classic craft beers and a handy kids' menu... so everyone’s happy. It’s a relaxed, friendly spot for breakfast or dinner when you want gourmet without fuss, just solid bites and good sips.

From the Peachtree City newsletter, September 3, 2026

Cat Cora’s serves polished New American plates and bartender-approved cocktails in a casual, modern room. It’s the kind of spot you keep in rotation for a random Tuesday or date-night Friday, when you want celebrity-chef flavor close to home without any fussy scene.

From the East Point newsletter, September 26, 2026

Sumthin' Fa Brunch keeps things #BrunchDifferent with shrimp & grits done with a twist, chicken & waffles with attitude, and those collard green eggrolls. Bold flavors, warm hospitality, and a come hungry, leave happy vibe make it an easy add to your brunch rotation.

From the Peachtree City newsletter, September 6, 2026