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Athens for Foodies
Five & Ten is one of Athens for Foodies.

1. Five & Ten

8.7
1073 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA
New American Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Anne P.Anne Peck: Carefully crafted food, impeccable, friendly service, and always a lot of fun.

The National is one of Athens for Foodies.

2. The National

8.4
232 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Anne P.Anne Peck: The food is a bit more casual here than at the Five & Ten, but the service is still perfect. The vegetarian plate is always superb, but so are the meats and fishes.

La Dolce Vita is one of Athens for Foodies.

3. La Dolce Vita

323 E Broad St (at N Jackson St), Athens, GA
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Anne P.Anne Peck: Our favorite sit-down Italian restaurant. The charcuterie is fabulous, and everything else is excellent, too.

Sakura Hibachi Steakhouse is one of Athens for Foodies.

4. Sakura Hibachi Steakhouse

7.7
3557 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA
Japanese Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Anne P.Anne Peck: Very good sushi, and the presentation is always a hoot. The Jalapeño Yellowtail is our favorite appetizer, and the sashimi comes on ice which is harboring glo-sticks.

Last Resort Grill is one of Athens for Foodies.

5. Last Resort Grill

8.8
174 W Clayton St (at N Hull St.), Athens, GA
New American Restaurant · 86 tips and reviews

Anne P.Anne Peck: This is where you go when you feel like eating quiche. Seriously, very consistent pastas, meats, and quiches, with bright side salads. And they have a huge dessert case.

Cali N Tito's is one of Athens for Foodies.

6. Cali N Tito's

9.1
1427 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA
South American Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Anne P.Anne Peck: Beyond casual, but the food really delivers. Lots of authentic Mexican, plus some other South American specialties such as Lomo Saltado... and Cuban sandwiches, for some reason. But it's all superb.

Mirko Pasta is one of Athens for Foodies.

7. Mirko Pasta

7.1
2 S Main St, Watkinsville, GA
Italian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Anne P.Anne Peck: We always wish this were a sit-down restaurant. Instead, you order at the counter, pay, and then sit. The food is always very good and fairly imaginative.

Ru Sans is one of Athens for Foodies.

8. Ru Sans

7.3
196 Alps Rd, Athens, GA
Sushi Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Anne P.Anne Peck: The menu is massive and the sushi is well-priced. We like the Hot Wok Tiger Shrimp, and the Sashimi Napoleon is a steal as an entreé.

Mellow Mushroom is one of Athens for Foodies.

9. Mellow Mushroom

8.3
320 E Clayton St (at Wall St), Athens, GA
Pizzeria · 34 tips and reviews

Anne P.Anne Peck: Great crust, sauce, cheese, and imaginative toppings. Not the thin "New York slice" foldable pizza, but much, much better than Papa John's, Pizza Hut, etc. The salads are a cut above, too.

Willy's Mexicana Grill is one of Athens for Foodies.

10. Willy's Mexicana Grill

7.6
196 Alps Rd, Athens, GA
Burrito Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Anne P.Anne Peck: OK, we don't have a Chipotle. Yet. This is the next best thing. Our ranking of the roll-your-own burrito joints: Chipotle, Willy's, Moe's, Barberito's.