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Must eat ATL

1. George's Bar & Restaurant

8.3
1041 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Virginia Highland · 35 tips and reviews

Lauren D.Lauren Dellinger: The black bean and veggie burgers are house made and AMAZING. Definitely in my top 3 veggie burgers in the city!

HOBNOB is one of Must eat ATL.

2. HOBNOB

1551 Piedmont Ave NE (at Monroe Dr), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Morningside - Lenox Park · 115 tips and reviews

3. Lunacy Black Market

231 Mitchell St SW (btw Spring St & Forsyth St), Atlanta, GA
Restaurant · South Downtown · 21 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: Like walking into someone’s living room. This super-casual place serves wine, inexpensive small-plates fare. Braised chicken legs and cabbage salad are highlights. Read more.

Alma Cocina is one of Must eat ATL.

4. Alma Cocina

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

AJCAJC: A smart, sleek modern Mexican restaurant tucked into the lobby of a downtown office tower. Great margaritas and ceviches as well as more involved entrees. The kitchen also makes a mean tamale. Read more.

Chai Pani Decatur is one of Must eat ATL.

5. Chai Pani Decatur

8.8
406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA
Indian Restaurant · 126 tips and reviews
KR SteakBar is one of Must eat ATL.

6. KR SteakBar

9.1
349 Peachtree Hills Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Peachtree Hills · 39 tips and reviews
Java Monkey is one of Must eat ATL.

7. Java Monkey

425 Church St (at E Ponce de Leon Ave), Decatur, GA
Coffee Shop · 79 tips and reviews

8. Leon's Full Service

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

EaterEater: Laid back and welcoming, this Decatur watering hole is a favorite hangout for those looking for well-crafted cocktail and fun nosh. [Eater 38 Member]

Krog Bar is one of Must eat ATL.

9. Krog Bar

112 Krog St NE (Lake Ave), Atlanta, GA
Wine Bar · Inman Park · 25 tips and reviews
Miller Union is one of Must eat ATL.

10. Miller Union

8.7
999 Brady Ave NW (10th Street), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 130 tips and reviews
Argosy is one of Must eat ATL.

11. Argosy

8.8
470 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Gastropub · East Atlanta Village · 108 tips and reviews
Ammazza is one of Must eat ATL.

12. Ammazza

8.7
591 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Old Fourth Ward · 72 tips and reviews
Rathbun's is one of Must eat ATL.

13. 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.

Heirloom Market BBQ is one of Must eat ATL.

14. Heirloom Market BBQ

9.0
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.

Rumi's Kitchen is one of Must eat ATL.

15. 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.

Bone's is one of Must eat ATL.

16. 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 Must eat ATL.

17. 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.

Hal's "The Steakhouse is one of Must eat ATL.

18. Hal's "The Steakhouse

8.8
30 Old Ivy Rd NE (near Habersham Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · North Buckhead · 51 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.

Seed Kitchen & Bar is one of Must eat ATL.

19. Seed Kitchen & Bar

9.1
1311 Johnson Ferry Rd (Roswell Road), Marietta, GA
American Restaurant · East Cobb · 45 tips and reviews
Little Alley Steak is one of Must eat ATL.

20. Little Alley Steak

8.4
955 Canton St (Canton Street), Roswell, GA
Steakhouse · 44 tips and reviews
JCT Kitchen & Bar is one of Must eat ATL.

21. 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
Mali Restaurant is one of Must eat ATL.

22. Mali Restaurant

8.7
961 Amsterdam Ave NE (at N Highland Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Thai Restaurant · Virginia Highland · 30 tips and reviews
Ben's Brown Bag is one of Must eat ATL.

23. Ben's Brown Bag

1021 Howell Mill Rd NW (btwn Edgehill Ave. & 11th St.), Atlanta, GA
Sandwich Spot · 9 tips and reviews
Haven Restaurant & Lounge is one of Must eat ATL.

24. Haven Restaurant & Lounge

7.1
375 Rockbridge Rd NW Ste 200, Lilburn, GA
Mediterranean Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Del Frisco's Grille is one of Must eat ATL.

25. Del Frisco's Grille

3376 Peachtree Rd NE (at Stratford Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · North Buckhead · 54 tips and reviews
The Spence is one of Must eat ATL.

26. The Spence

75 5th St NW (at Spring St.), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 52 tips and reviews
SIP The Experience is one of Must eat ATL.

27. SIP The Experience

6.6
528 Main St NE (at Garson Dr NE), Atlanta, GA
Coffee Shop · Lindbergh - Morosgo · 66 tips and reviews
Verde Taqueria is one of Must eat ATL.

28. Verde Taqueria

1193 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Underwood Hills · 36 tips and reviews
Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays is one of Must eat ATL.

29. Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays

7.4
4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody, GA
Food Truck · 8 tips and reviews
Noche Tequila & Tapas Bar Brookhaven is one of Must eat ATL.

30. Noche Tequila & Tapas Bar Brookhaven

705 Town Blvd NE (at Peachtree Rd NE), Brookhaven, GA
Tapas Restaurant · 79 tips and reviews
Cafe Sababa is one of Must eat ATL.

31. Cafe Sababa

8.7
4639 N Shallowford Rd (Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd.), Dunwoody, GA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Cafe Circa is one of Must eat ATL.

32. Cafe Circa

6.8
464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Lounge · Sweet Auburn · 64 tips and reviews
Chick-a-Biddy is one of Must eat ATL.

33. Chick-a-Biddy

6.5
264 19th St NW, Atlanta, GA
Fried Chicken Joint · Atlantic Station · 65 tips and reviews
Cafe at Pharr - Westside is one of Must eat ATL.

34. Cafe at Pharr - Westside

8.8
1465 Chattahoochee Ave NW Ste 100, Atlanta, GA
Café · Underwood Hills · 10 tips and reviews
Vinny's on Windward is one of Must eat ATL.

35. Vinny's on Windward

8.1
5355 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA
Italian Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: We loved our starter. Here’s a ball of Vermont burrata with sweet grilled zucchini, peppers and onion, a drizzle of aged balsamic and a side of grilled bread. Read more.

H. Harper Station is one of Must eat ATL.

36. H. Harper Station

904 Memorial Dr SE (Bill Kennedy-Memorial Connector), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Reynoldstown · 102 tips and reviews
Top Flr is one of Must eat ATL.

37. Top Flr

674 Myrtle St NE (at 3rd St), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 87 tips and reviews
Cucina Asellina is one of Must eat ATL.

38. Cucina Asellina

7.9
1075 Peachtree St NE (at 12th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Midtown · 18 tips and reviews
Joe's on Juniper is one of Must eat ATL.

39. Joe's on Juniper

1049 Juniper St NE (btw 11th and 12th), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 143 tips and reviews
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of Must eat ATL.

40. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.4
1198 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Ice Cream Parlor · Northwest Atlanta · 84 tips and reviews