The best restaurants in Gainesville

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

100 6th St NE #110 (Atlanta)

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

245 18th St NW (Atlanta)

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

1634 McLendon Ave NE (Atlanta)

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

1577 N Decatur Rd (Atlanta)

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

753 Edgewood Ave NE (Atlanta)

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

187 10th St NE (Atlanta)

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

880 W Peachtree St NW Ste 1 (Atlanta)

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

1374 Arkwright Pl SE (Atlanta)

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

Terminal A, 6000 N Terminal Pkwy (Atlanta)

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

1055 Howell Ml Rd (Atlanta)

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

800 Peachtree St NE Apt F (Atlanta)

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

1000 Northside Dr NW Ste 600 (Atlanta)

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

1878 Piedmont Ave NE (Atlanta)

Korean eatery serving crispy fried chicken and other familiar dishes, plus halal options.

3651 Peachtree Pkwy Ste D (Suwanee)

CHR Steak does USDA Prime dry-aged steaks over open fire, plus a raw bar and a wine list built bottle by bottle, making it a strong dinner…

126 Bradford St NE

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 (Atlanta)

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

300 Marietta St NW (Atlanta)

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

50 Upper Alabama St (Atlanta)

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 (Atlanta)

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 (Atlanta)

Lee's Golden Buddha has been slinging Szechuan and Mandarin staples since 1974, plus hand crafted sushi, sashimi, and a Japanese-style…

4300 Buford Dr #5 (Buford)

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

Three Alliance Center, 3550 Lenox Rd NE Ste 550 (Atlanta)

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 (Atlanta)

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

2022 Powers Ferry Rd #240 (Atlanta)

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

2025 Market Pl Blvd (Cumming)

Classic barbecue shack serving plates, sandwiches, sides & desserts in a basic, down-home setting.

1710 Cleveland Hwy

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

930 Howell Mill Rd NW (Atlanta)

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

758 Ponce De Leon Ave NE (Atlanta)

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

3167 Peachtree Rd NE Ste S (Atlanta)

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

1126 Euclid Ave NE (Atlanta)

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

241 Forsyth St SW Unit A (Atlanta)

Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, tableside teppanyaki & cocktails in a traditional space.

821 Dawsonville Hwy

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

1198 Howell Ml Rd #020 (Atlanta)

Casual chophouse serving steaks, chops, and seafood, plus handcrafted cocktails.

110 Main St SW

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

656 N Highland Ave NE (Atlanta)

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

Two Buckhead Plaza, 3050 Peachtree Rd Suite #1 (Atlanta)

Refined eatery specializing in familiar Italian eats such as pasta and wood-fired pizzas, as well as wine and cocktails.

106 Spring St SE Ste 100

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

999 Brady Ave NW Ste 106 (Atlanta)

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

1328 Windsor Parkway (Atlanta)

Down-home venue with a bar & sidewalk tables serving breakfast, sandwiches, burgers, pasta & more.

109 Bradford St NE SE

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

2287 Cascade Rd (Atlanta)

Long-standing destination for chicken wings also offering Chinese fare in a cozy space.

2115 Athens Hwy

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

4225 Roswell Rd NE (Atlanta)

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

662 Memorial Dr SE (Atlanta)

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

1221 Chattahoochee Ave NW (Atlanta)

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

3343 Peachtree Rd NE (Atlanta)

Casual restaurant serving classic Mexican dishes including tacos and burritos.

203B E E Butler Pkwy

Casual option dishing up American comfort fare, plus cocktails, beer, and wine, with live music.

312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy

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

Peachtree Towers, 191 Peachtree Rd NE (Atlanta)

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

5434 Peachtree Rd #101 (Atlanta)

Casual, fast-food joint serving up all-day American eats, including burgers and breakfast fare.

2236 Jesse Jewell Pkwy

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

700 Green St

Fast-casual joint specializing in wings and burgers, plus steaks and fried rice.

1943 Jesse Jewell Pkwy #700

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

1221 Peachtree St NE Ste 110 (Atlanta)

Casual pizzeria offering a variety of Italian dishes, including pasta and New York-style pies, in a shopping center.

3640 Mundy Mill Rd #116

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

1905 Buford Mill Dr (Buford)

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

914 Howell Ml Rd (Atlanta)

Family-friendly pizza chain with New York-style pies, submarine sandwiches & calzones.

114 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE

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

820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE (Atlanta)

Spanish eatery specializing in tapas.

3150 Roswell Rd NW Ste A3 (Atlanta)

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

2171 Peachtree Rd NE Unit 100 (Atlanta)

Pizza restaurant also serving Italian fare in a casual eatery.

434 High St SW Suite B

Simple lakefront joint with a covered patio & a menu of Southern favorites, including seafood eats.

2151 Dawsonville Hwy

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

2120 Johnson Ferry Rd NE (Atlanta)

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

878 Peachtree St NE (Atlanta)

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

1042 Northside Dr NW Unit 1300 (Atlanta)

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 (Atlanta)

Casual barbecue spot offering a menu of smoked meats, sandwiches and side dishes to eat at home.

5646 Price Rd

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

2243 Akers Mill Rd SE (Atlanta)

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

950 W Peachtree St NW Unit 240 (Atlanta)

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

1238 DeKalb Ave NE (Atlanta)

Casual locale featuring a variety of American-style Chinese dishes, including vegetarian options.

3630 Thompson Bridge Rd #17

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

85 Georgia Ave SE (Atlanta)

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

921 Peachtree St NE (Atlanta)

Relaxed restaurant with sports on TV, serving specialty sandwiches, wings & burgers.

601 S Enota Dr NE

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

1170 Howell Ml Rd (Atlanta)

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

1133 Huff Rd NW #D (Atlanta)

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

1042 Northside Dr NW Ste G115 (Atlanta)

Casual eatery serving BBQ and brunch fare, plus beer and other drinks.

893 Main St SW

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

300 Marietta St NW (Atlanta)

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

587 Ralph McGill Blvd NE (Atlanta)

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 (Atlanta)

Laid-back chain offering chicken wings in a variety of flavors amid a sports-bar atmosphere.

311 Jesse Jewell Pkwy

Street food classics get glammed up in this posh Thai restaurant, with skyline views & a patio.

1745 Peachtree St NE (Atlanta)

Rooftop beer garden with local brews, creative pub fare & city views from atop Ponce City Market.

Ponce City Market, 1829, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE (Atlanta)

Casual eatery offering authentic-style Vietnamese fare from pho to noodle dishes.

833 Dawsonville Hwy #210

Contemporary, farm-to-table takes on classic Southern fare are served in an elegant 1890s home.

5510 Church St (Flowery Branch)

Elegant, long-running Japanese restaurant serving sushi, washoku & hibachi items plus wine & sake.

1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE (Atlanta)

No-frills counter-service beer & BBQ joint with nightly live blues music.

1811 Piedmont Ave NE (Atlanta)

Family-friendly eatery serving breakfast staples plus lunch dishes and brunch bites.

3695 Cascade Rd Ste 440 (Atlanta)

Specialty pies, subs, wings, wraps & beer served in a no-frills cafe space with a pool table.

104 Washington St NW

Traditional Southern Italian cuisine served in an industrial-chic restaurant that has a rooftop bar.

1835 Piedmont Ave NE (Atlanta)

Easygoing counter-service joint featuring smoked meats, Southern sides & beer, plus desserts.

1203 Collier Rd NW (Atlanta)

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

3365 Piedmont Rd NE (Atlanta)

Mediterranean fare, cocktails & hookah in a homey, multiroom, multihued space with couches.

87 15th St NE (Atlanta)

Serving classic Viet fare like pho, rice vermicelli and broken-rice dishes in a simple environment.

560 Gresham Ave SE (Atlanta)

Intimate locale offering traditional Japanese dishes and creative cocktails, plus sake.

1115 Howell Mill Rd NW Ste P135 (Atlanta)

Simple option for standard Mexican quick bites, including fajitas & chile relleno. Closed weekends.

4842 Fulton Industrial Blvd SW (Atlanta)

Neighborhood hub for classic Italian comfort food has a cozy, exposed-brick interior & a back patio.

992 Virginia Ave NE (Atlanta)

Laid-back eatery, serving gourmet grilled cheese and tomato-basil soup alongside desserts and custom beverages.

620 Peachtree St NE ste 202 (Atlanta)

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

1450 Browns Bridge Rd

Straightforward take-out operation specializing in made-to-order chicken wings with sauces.

Inside Circle K Gas Station, 3004 Piedmont Rd NE (Atlanta)

Bustling upscale spot with a vibrant bar scene serves traditional Italian entrees.

500 Pharr Rd NE (Atlanta)

Casual chain, serving Southern comfort food such as fried chicken, sandwiches and peach cobbler.

299 Moreland Ave NE (Atlanta)

Seasonal Italian fare & drinks served in modern-rustic digs with a reclaimed-wood bar & patio seats.

2480 Briarcliff Rd NE Suite 21 (Atlanta)

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

1842 Piedmont Ave NE (Atlanta)

This 1945-era institution draws locals & tourists for Southern comfort food in a homey space.

224 Ponce De Leon Ave NE (Atlanta)

Airy space serving Italian classics & wines alongside coffee, imported goods & prepared to-go meals.

Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Unit 131 (Atlanta)

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

1185 Dawsonville Hwy

Seafood dishes such as lobster ravioli and mussels sit alongside pizzas and pastas at this warm restaurant known for its seafood pizzas.

3242 Peachtree Rd NE Suite A (Atlanta)

Counter-service restaurant known for wings in a range of flavors, including lemon pepper, plus fried Oreos.

60 Peachtree St NW (Atlanta)

Chef Joey Riley's roomy, comfortable neighborhood hangout serves an international, eclectic menu.

1410 Dresden Dr NE #100 (Atlanta)

An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.

2207 Limestone Rdg NE

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

163 E May St (Winder)

Bright, casual spot for pho, spring rolls & other Vietnamese favorites.

4186 Buford Hwy NE (Atlanta)

Casual spot for comfort food including popular turkey legs, plus bowls and skewers.

Chattahoochee Food Works, 1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW (Atlanta)

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

1294 Thompson Bridge Rd Ste 102

Casual eatery serving burgers, hot dogs, fries and malts.

6730 Browns Bridge Rd

Traditional Creole dishes & desserts doled out in a narrow, low-key space with counter service.

123 Luckie St NW Apt 108 (Atlanta)

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

655 Dawsonville Hwy