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The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat
Woo Nam Jeong Stone Bowl is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

1. Woo Nam Jeong Stone Bowl

8.6
5963 Buford Highway (Seoul Plaza), Doraville, GA
Korean Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Beef short rib stew is one of the dishes on the 12-course menu. It costs $69.95 for two people but allows for a virtual tour of the modern Korean kitchen. Read more.

Barcelona Wine Bar is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

2. Barcelona Wine Bar

8.8
240 N Highland Ave NE (at Elizabeth St NE), Atlanta, GA
Wine Bar · Inman Park · 153 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: May we recommend the Grilled octopus with smoked-paprika potatoes from Barcelona Wine Bar in Inman Park? Read more.

Alma Cocina is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

3. Alma Cocina

8.7
191 Peachtree St NE (Andrew Young International Blvd.), Atlanta, GA
Latin American Restaurant · Downtown Atlanta · 112 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: The Corvina Sea Bass- lime, pico de gallo, avocado mousse at Alma Cocina is a must get dish Read more.

Bacchanalia is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

4. Bacchanalia

1198 Howell Mill Rd NW (btwn 14th St. & Huff Rd.), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Northwest Atlanta · 59 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Be sure to note that the seasonal menu is a four-act play: appetizers, entrees, “cheese and contrast” and dessert. Read more.

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

5. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

9.3
1238 Dekalb Ave NE (at Elmira Pl NE), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Candler Park · 404 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Beef short rib (available Thursdays) is worth the trip. Read more.

Woodfire Grill is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

6. Woodfire Grill

1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Chocolate, caramel and peanuts star in this Woodfire Grill dessert which is a must try. Read more.

Hal's "The Steakhouse is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

7. Hal's "The Steakhouse

8.8
30 Old Ivy Rd NE (near Habersham Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · North Buckhead · 52 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: The filet mignon is grilled and finished with a butter sauce then served with asparagus and potatoes - get it. Read more.

Nam Phuong is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

8. Nam Phuong

9.1
4051 Buford Hwy NE (at Dering Cir NE), Atlanta, GA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: The bo bia does not disappoint. Read more.

Taqueria La Oaxaqueña is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

9. Taqueria La Oaxaqueña

7.7
605 Mt Zion Rd, Jonesboro, GA
Taco Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure to check out the goat meat taco while here. Read more.

Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

10. Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft

8.8
1745 Peachtree St NE (corner of 25th and Peachtree), Atlanta, GA
Thai Restaurant · Brookwood Hills · 68 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Mieng Kum, old fashioned spinach leaf wrap with lime, ginger, onions, roasted peanuts and coconut in a caramelized palm sugar is a must try while here. Read more.

Octopus Bar is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

11. Octopus Bar

8.0
560 Gresham Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · East Atlanta Village · 44 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure to get the Rabbit and Shrimp Wonton, Chinese broccoli , rabbit broth, egg noodle soup. Read more.

Sushi Hayakawa is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

12. Sushi Hayakawa

8.5
5979 Buford Hwy NE Ste A10, Atlanta, GA
Sushi Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: If you want a lively, liquor-fueled, snack-happy, fish-loving restaurant culture this is your restaurant. Read more.

Empire State South is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

13. Empire State South

999 Peachtree St NE (at 10th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 182 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Farro is the centerpiece of this salad from Empire State South and it's amazing. Read more.

KR SteakBar is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

14. KR SteakBar

9.0
349 Peachtree Hills Ave NE #D2, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Peachtree Hills · 39 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Must-order dishes: crab tart, Yia-Yia’s eggplant fries with powdered sugar, quartet of mini-desserts. Pictured: Mushroom salad with charred lettuce sauce Read more.

Sotto Sotto is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

15. Sotto Sotto

8.6
313 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Inman Park · 68 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: We didn't know someone could love chocolate soup so much. Get this while here. Read more.

Cafe Dominican is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

16. Cafe Dominican

7.6
4650 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA
Latin American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: The fried chicken with plaintains is served with evident pride at Cafe Restaurant Domincano Read more.

Heirloom Market BBQ is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

17. Heirloom Market BBQ

8.9
2243 Akers Mill Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · 167 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: There's nothing here that isn't good. But parking can be difficult, so plan on carpooling if coming with a large group. Read more.

Restaurant Eugene is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

18. Restaurant Eugene

2277 Peachtree Rd NE (Peachtree Memorial), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Peachtree Hills · 41 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: The menu changes with the local provender, and Hopkins and his chef de cuisine Jason Paolini aren’t afraid to take chances so go often. Read more.

4th & Swift is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

19. 4th & Swift

621 North Ave NE (at Glen Iris Dr.), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 75 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Start with the North Georgia Apple and Crispy Brussels Sprouts Salad. Read more.

Gio's Chicken Amalfitano is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

20. Gio's Chicken Amalfitano

9.3
1099 Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Westside · 69 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Al Forno is a pasta featuring marinara, San Marzano tomatoes, ricotta and fresh scamorza and is not to be missed. Read more.

Bone's is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

21. Bone's

9.2
3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Buckhead Village · 91 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure to try the grits fritters. Read more.

Cardamom Hill is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

22. Cardamom Hill

1700 Northside Dr NW Ste A5 (near Bellemeade Ave NW), Atlanta, GA
Indian Restaurant · Berkeley Park · 40 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure to check out the Kerala Roast Duck served with roasted potatoes in a clove and black pepper sauce and a mango pearl onion chutney. Read more.

Gu's Bistro is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

23. Gu's Bistro

5750 Buford Hwy NE Ste A, Doraville, GA
Chinese Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure to try the Luo Jiang Dried Tofu. Read more.

Honey Pig is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

24. Honey Pig

8.0
3473 Old Norcross Rd, Duluth, GA
Korean Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: This Korean pork belly smorgasbord can be confusing to the uninitiated, so allow us to relay a general guideline for your samgyeopsal adventure (click link). Read more.

One Eared Stag is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

25. One Eared Stag

1029 Edgewood Ave NE (Hurt St), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Inman Park · 89 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Looking for an amazing dessert? Check out the Pan de Chocolate- Toasted country French bread from Alons, nutella and roasted local strawberries. Read more.

The General Muir is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

26. The General Muir

9.1
1540 Avenue Pl NE Ste B-230 (at Clifton Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Deli · 136 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: You can count on the prune stuffed gnocchi in oxtail ragu with carrots and Brussels sprouts. Read more.

Aria Restaurant is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

27. Aria Restaurant

8.8
490 E Paces Ferry Rd NE (at Maple St), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Buckhead Village · 48 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Fresh sorbets including tangerine, passion fruit, lemon, ruby grapefruit and pineapple are served with meringue make for the perfect summer dessert. Read more.

Watershed on Peachtree is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

28. Watershed on Peachtree

1820 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Buckhead · 39 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: We would like to recommend Joe's Jambalaya. Read more.

The Shed at Glenwood is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

29. The Shed at Glenwood

475 Bill Kennedy Way SE (at Glenwood Ave SE), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Ormewood Park · 69 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: The pan seared scallops with cauliflower gratin and apple relish are not to be missed. Read more.

Canoe is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

30. Canoe

9.3
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 101 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure to try the Yellow Fin Tuna with Exotic Mushrooms, Edamame and a Dashi Daikon Broth. Read more.

Table & Main is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

31. Table & Main

9.0
1028 Canton St, Roswell, GA
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: When at Table & Main the grilled shrimp over stone-ground grits with a tomato-bacon sauce is a must. Read more.

Rico's World Kitchen is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

32. Rico's World Kitchen

9.0
306 W Main St, Buford, GA
Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Mojo Pork sandwich, mojo marinated & hickory smoked pork, pickle, potato bun guava BBQ sauce, served with fried green tomatoes = amazing. Read more.

The Optimist is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

33. The Optimist

9.4
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure to check out the Whole Crispy Flounder, charred peppers, fried shallots, garlicky ginger sauce. Read more.

Rumi's Kitchen is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

34. Rumi's Kitchen

9.2
6112 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure to try Rumi's wings spicy saffron chicken. Read more.

Rathbun's is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

35. Rathbun's

8.8
112 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Inman Park · 65 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: We highly recommend the Braised Beef Short Rib, Spaghetti Squash Carbonara and Bantam Egg while here. Read more.

Seed Kitchen & Bar is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

36. Seed Kitchen & Bar

9.1
1311 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 504 (Roswell Road), Marietta, GA
American Restaurant · East Cobb · 46 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: We recommend the New Bedford scallops & Pork Belly, Butternut Squash, cider brown butter, fennel & apple salad. Read more.

Busy Bee Cafe is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

37. Busy Bee Cafe

8.6
810 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Atlanta University Center · 104 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: The wonderful fried chicken tops the menu every day. Marinated for 12 hours, lightly breaded and well-seasoned, it’s deep-fried in peanut oil. Read more.

Tasty China is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

38. Tasty China

7.7
585 Franklin Rd SE Ste 215, Marietta, GA
Chinese Restaurant · 66 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Order the Shan City Chicken when here. Read more.

Greenwood's on Green Street is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

39. Greenwood's on Green Street

1087 Green St, Roswell, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Whether it's the heaping plate of vegetables or the sage and brown butter pork chops, a feast awaits. Be sure to snag a buttery cornbread muffin and save room for a slice of the famous pie. Read more.

Antico Pizza Napoletana is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

40. Antico Pizza Napoletana

9.2
1093 Hemphill Ave NW (at Ethel St NW), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Westside · 299 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Antico remains the one to beat. If you like your pizza with a little kick, don't miss the Diavola topped with spicy sopressata and peppers. Read more.

JCT Kitchen & Bar is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

41. JCT Kitchen & Bar

1198 Howell Mill Rd NW (btwn Huff Rd NW & 14th St), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Northwest Atlanta · 203 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Try the truffle-parmesan fries. Great crispy fries with a soft interior dressed with true white truffle oil and parmesan shavings, it doesn’t get much better than that Read more.

Leon's Full Service is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

42. Leon's Full Service

9.0
131 E Ponce de Leon Ave (at Church St), Decatur, GA
Gastropub · 190 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: The pub frites rank with the best in the city, accompanied by side sauces ranging from a brown peppercorn gravy that really grows on you to an immediately tasty pepper mayo perfect for dipping. Read more.

43. Muss & Turner's

8.8
1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE Ste 309 (Atlanta Road), Smyrna, GA
Sandwich Spot · 146 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Though the cilantro mayo and roasted poblanos add some very nice flavor, nothing overwhelms the pure grass-fed taste of the meat. It is obvious that the team behind this burger respects their beef. Read more.

Antebellum Restaurant is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

44. Antebellum Restaurant

8.3
5510 Church St, Flowery Branch, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Grilled Louisiana andouille sausage with fried chicken, Cajun remoulade, chow-chow, peanuts and celery is wonderful. Read more.

Bocado is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

45. Bocado

887 Howell Mill Rd NW (8th St NW), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Marietta Street Artery · 120 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Chef Todd Ginsberg’s burger, a double stack of farm-raised beef, American cheese and house-made pickles served on an H&F bun, stands out amongst the many contenders for Atlanta’s best burger. Read more.

Cakes & Ale Restaurant is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

46. Cakes & Ale Restaurant

155 Sycamore St (at Church St), Decatur, GA
New American Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure to check out the Roasted Carrot and Carrot Puree, pac choi & kale, pear, pomegranate seeds, green onion, cilantro, coriander seed vinaigrette. Yum! Read more.

47. Holeman & Finch Public House

8.4
2277 Peachtree Rd NE (near Peachtree Memorial Dr.), Atlanta, GA
Gastropub · Peachtree Hills · 214 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: If you get a 10 p.m. burger, great — that’s a notch in the old Atlanta belt. If not, the city’s most appealing small-plates menu has plenty for meat fanatics, those who are into local vegetables. Read more.

Kyma is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

48. Kyma

8.4
3085 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Greek Restaurant · Buckhead · 65 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure to check out the loukoumades while here. They make an excellent dessert. Read more.

Miller Union is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

49. Miller Union

8.6
999 Brady Ave NW (10th Street), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 130 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure to leave room for the cranberry gingerbread upside down cake with cream cheese ice cream. Read more.

Tomo Japanese Restaurant is one of The Atlanta 50: Where to Eat.

50. Tomo Japanese Restaurant

8.3
3630 Peachtree Rd NE (at Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.), Atlanta, GA
Japanese Restaurant · North Buckhead · 53 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Make sure the check out the Sawara (Spanish mackerel) with ginger scallion sauce when you're here. Read more.