Must Try
Busy Bee Cafe is one of Must Try.

1. Busy Bee Cafe

8.3
810 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Atlanta University Center · 104 tips and reviews
Grimaldi's Pizzeria is one of Must Try.

2. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

7.5
1 Front St (at Cadman Plaza W), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 590 tips and reviews
Grimaldi's is one of Must Try.

3. Grimaldi's

7.8
411 Washington St (btwn 4th and 5th), Hoboken, NJ
Pizzeria · 62 tips and reviews
Grimaldi's is one of Must Try.

4. Grimaldi's

7.3
656 Avenue of the Americas (btwn 20th & 21st St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Flatiron District · 106 tips and reviews
Boones is one of Must Try.

5. Boones

2205 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Buckhead · 1 tip
Dairies Coffeehouse & Cold Brew Bar is one of Must Try.

6. Dairies Coffeehouse & Cold Brew Bar

7.9
777 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA
Coffee Shop · Reynoldstown · 7 tips and reviews
Lee's Bakery is one of Must Try.

7. Lee's Bakery

9.2
4005 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 114 tips and reviews
Avo is one of Must Try.

8. Avo

8.3
5908 Magazine St (Eleonore St.), New Orleans, LA
Italian Restaurant · Uptown - Carrollton · 5 tips and reviews
Big Sky Buckhead is one of Must Try.

9. Big Sky Buckhead

6.7
3201 Cains Hill Pl NW (Roswell Road), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Buckhead · 15 tips and reviews
Hunt & Fish Club is one of Must Try.

10. Hunt & Fish Club

7.5
125 W 44th St, New York, NY
Lounge · Theater District · 19 tips and reviews
American Cut Steakhouse is one of Must Try.

11. American Cut Steakhouse

7.4
3035 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Buckhead Village · 1 tip
Storico Fresco Alimentari y Restaurante is one of Must Try.

12. Storico Fresco Alimentari y Restaurante

8.7
3167 Peachtree Rd NE (On Grandview b/w Peachtree Rd & E. Paces Ferry), Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Buckhead Village · 6 tips and reviews
Bar Margot is one of Must Try.

13. Bar Margot

8.4
75 14th St NE, Atlanta, GA
Lounge · Midtown · 9 tips and reviews
Upbeet is one of Must Try.

14. Upbeet

8.4
1071 Howell Mill Rd NW Ste A (Brady), Atlanta, GA
Salad Restaurant · West Midtown · 14 tips and reviews
Muchacho is one of Must Try.

15. Muchacho

8.4
904 Memorial Dr SE (Bill Kennedy Way SE), Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Reynoldstown · 22 tips and reviews
Polaris is one of Must Try.

16. Polaris

8.2
265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Atlanta · 17 tips and reviews
Fred's Meat & Bread is one of Must Try.

17. Fred's Meat & Bread

8.4
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Inman Park · 30 tips and reviews
The Porch At Collier is one of Must Try.

18. The Porch At Collier

1201 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Underwood Hills · 13 tips and reviews
Staplehouse is one of Must Try.

19. Staplehouse

9.0
541 Edgewood Ave SE (at Howell St SE), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 23 tips and reviews
8 Arm is one of Must Try.

20. 8 Arm

8.2
710 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE (@ Ponce De Leon Pl), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Virginia Highland · 14 tips and reviews
Petit Chou is one of Must Try.

21. Petit Chou

9.0
662 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Cabbagetown · 11 tips and reviews
Cafe + Velo is one of Must Try.

22. Cafe + Velo

381 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Café · Sweet Auburn · 4 tips and reviews
One Eared Stag is one of Must Try.

23. One Eared Stag

1029 Edgewood Ave NE (Hurt St), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Inman Park · 89 tips and reviews
Empire State South is one of Must Try.

24. Empire State South

999 Peachtree St NE (at 10th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 182 tips and reviews
The Spence is one of Must Try.

25. The Spence

75 5th St NW (at Spring St.), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 52 tips and reviews

Mike L.Mike Litherland: Great food. Great service. And the place is hopping with a good vibe!

Abattoir is one of Must Try.

26. Abattoir

1170 Howell Mill Rd NW (at 14th St.), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best mixologist. Brian Stranger can make a spot-on, manly rye-based drink, yet can turn around and do fruity like a champ Read more.

Rosebud is one of Must Try.

27. Rosebud

1397 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Morningside - Lenox Park · 92 tips and reviews

Chad E.Chad Elkins: The Kobe burger with Saint-Andre cheese & onion chow-chow will satisfy even the pickiest of burger snobs. Delicious!

Seven Lamps is one of Must Try.

28. Seven Lamps

8.3
3400 Around Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Lenox · 72 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Get in the know...ask for their off-the-menu burger: 50% brisket, 50% top round, and topped with Thousand Island, caramelized onions, B & B pickles, and a grilled cheese gratin. Read more.

Miso Izakaya is one of Must Try.

29. Miso Izakaya

619 Edgewood Ave SE (btwn Cornelia St SE & Krog St NE), Atlanta, GA
Sushi Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 66 tips and reviews

30. Gladys Knight's Signature Chicken & Waffles

529 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · SoNo · 225 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Atlanta native Gladys Knight was born in 1944. The "Empress of Soul" is a 7 time Grammy award winning performer and is best known for her work as a member of Gladys Knight & the Pips.

31. The Pinewood

254 W Ponce de Leon Ave (at Ponce de Leon Pl.), Decatur, GA
American Restaurant · Downtown Decatur · 64 tips and reviews

jenn p.jenn p: Try a retro cocktail concocted with a house-made soda or bitters.

The Shed at Glenwood is one of Must Try.

32. The Shed at Glenwood

475 Bill Kennedy Way SE (at Glenwood Ave SE), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Ormewood Park · 69 tips and reviews
Mother is one of Must Try.

33. Mother

447 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Gastropub · Sweet Auburn · 46 tips and reviews
One Eared Stag is one of Must Try.

34. 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.

Cardamom Hill is one of Must Try.

35. Cardamom Hill

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The pork vindaloo appetizer presents meat that's simultaneously airy and moist, crunchy and tender, like the best carnitas. The dish aims to show off the Portuguese influence on Kerala's food . Read more.

Home Grown is one of Must Try.

36. Home Grown

9.2
968 Memorial Dr SE (at Gibson St SE), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Reynoldstown · 177 tips and reviews

37. The Iberian Pig

9.2
121 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA
Spanish Restaurant · 122 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This spot in downtown Decatur has great service and wine, but where it really shines is the carefully curated charcuterie and the small plates, which range from eggplant fries to pork cheek tacos

Republic Social House is one of Must Try.

38. Republic Social House

7.5
437 Memorial Dr SE (at Cherokee Ave.), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Grant Park · 106 tips and reviews

39. Prohibition

56 E Andrews Dr NW #16 (at Cains Hill Pl NW), Atlanta, GA
Speakeasy · Buckhead · 61 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Super-rare cigars come from one of the partner's personal collection and're priced near retail (e.g., Fuente Opus X can run $120 in cigar bars; they've got 'em for $45). Read more.

Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party is one of Must Try.

40. Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party

8.3
1645 McLendon Ave NE (Clifton Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Tea Room · Candler Park · 46 tips and reviews

Charlsie 🍡Charlsie 🍡: Get a piece of the Nutella chocolate cake. Even if it's 8am. You won't be sorry, it will melt in your mouth and make you want to cry it is oh so good!

41. Proof and Provision

7.6
659 Peachtree St NE (at Ponce De Leon Ave.), Atlanta, GA
Speakeasy · Midtown · 38 tips and reviews

Stephen H.Stephen Harlan: Skip the tables and sit up at the bar. The mixologists here know their way around a craft cocktail and love it when you order off menu.

42. Bone Lick BBQ

1133 Huff Rd NW (at Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Northwest Atlanta · 50 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Bone Lick’s barbecue made its name on Monday nights at P’cheen. Now it has the top billing it deserves.

43. H. Harper Station

904 Memorial Dr SE (Bill Kennedy-Memorial Connector), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Reynoldstown · 102 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: This building was built in 1920 as a freight depot stop on the 5.5 mile Atlanta Belt Line Railroad which connected the West End with Inman Park to support the industries in this area.

44. Saltyard

1820 Peachtree St NW (Palisades), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Buckhead · 29 tips and reviews

Ben P.Ben Portman: Gnocchi was fantastic! It's a little softer than usual, but oh so good. Also, jasmine was one of the most food knowledgable waitresses I've had.

45. Paper Plane

340 Church St, Decatur, GA
Cocktail Bar · 32 tips and reviews

Emily G.Emily Grim: You would die very happy if the spring onion soup were your last meal.

46. Parish Foods & Goods

240 N Highland Ave NE (Elizabeth St NE), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Inman Park · 98 tips and reviews

favthingsatlfavthingsatl: Savory Cheesecake. Do it. Now. Great ambiance!

47. Prohibition

56 E Andrews Dr NW #16 (at Cains Hill Pl NW), Atlanta, GA
Speakeasy · Buckhead · 61 tips and reviews

Hotel TonightHotel Tonight: We're suckers for a speakeasy experience. Here, partner/mixologist Steve De Haan serves up his “prescriptions” using old-school techniques -- he even chips ice off hundred-pound blocks.

48. Floataway Cafe

1123 Zonolite Drive, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Morningside - Lenox Park · 33 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Look for fresh oysters, Moscow Mule cocktails served in chilled metal cups, and the city’s only noteworthy steak frites. [Eater 38 Member]

Kimball House is one of Must Try.

49. Kimball House

9.2
303 E Howard Ave (at N Candler St), Decatur, GA
Gastropub · 65 tips and reviews

AJCAJC: What to eat: Get there before 7 p.m. and the fine selection of oysters goes for half price. Read more.

50. Pit Boss BBQ

8.5
800 Doug Davis Dr (at Clay Pl), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · 62 tips and reviews

Daniel A.Daniel Altro: Absolutely the best BBQ I have ever had and I have had a ton of it all over the US!! Beef ribs amazing!! Brisket outstanding!!

51. The Lawrence

7.9
905 Juniper St NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 70 tips and reviews

Drew H.Drew Hawkins: Get the Chef's table if you can. Less noise, quicker service and fun to watch the kitchen in action

Sotto Sotto is one of Must Try.

52. Sotto Sotto

8.3
313 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Inman Park · 68 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: One of CL's 100 best dishes, the Tagliatelle ai Funghi features ribbons of tagliatelle entwined with a blend of Hen of the Woods, baby portobello, and cremini mushrooms bathed in delicate cream. Read more.

53. Bantam Pub

8.6
737 Ralph McGill Blvd NE (Ensley), Atlanta, GA
Pub · Old Fourth Ward · 44 tips and reviews

A W.A Woff: Hanger steak is worth the trip! And they make a mean Moscow mule. It's nice ;)

Taqueria El Rey Del Taco is one of Must Try.

54. Taqueria El Rey Del Taco

8.0
5288 Buford Hwy NE (at Oakmont Ave), Doraville, GA
Mexican Restaurant · 92 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The Carnita taco on a freshly made tortilla is the ultimate two-bite fast food. Read more.

Last Word is one of Must Try.

55. Last Word

701 Highland Ave NE #5 (Sampson St NE), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 6 tips and reviews

56. Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

9.1
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 41 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Diners can look forward to dishes like Navajo fry bread, fried smelt, and cheeseburgers on Schmidt's watch, plus simple cocktails and domestic, mostly Southeastern beers to wash it down. Read more.

57. Gusto! Wood Fired Grill

8.2
1935 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Brookwood Hills · 18 tips and reviews

Erin G.Erin G.: Friendly staff & sweet siracha chicken flatbread was ggggreat!

58. Melrose Umbrella Co.

8.6
7465 Melrose Ave (Btwn Vista & Gardner), Los Angeles, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mid-City West · 45 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: While still a cocktail bar, Melrose Umbrella Company has fallen into the late night snacking game as well, now that its next door neighbor Greenspan’s Grilled Cheese is fully operational. Read more.

59. One Eared Stag

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

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Their double cheeseburger, the Meatstick, is great. Be sure to take the burger off the pile of spuds as soon as it hits the table to avoid steaming the fries trapped under the burger.

60. Goldie's

8422 W 3rd St (at Orlando Ave), Los Angeles, CA
New American Restaurant · Mid-City West · 42 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It didn't take long for this boho-chic new eatery to blow up. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, Goldie's on West Third is the place to be for seasonal, inspired plates by chef Thomas Lim.

61. Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

1004 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Bakery · Virginia Highland · 16 tips and reviews

Tim C.Tim Clarke: Amazing biscuits. Get one with avocado and tomato.

The Brindle Room is one of Must Try.

62. The Brindle Room

277 E 10th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews