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ATL Restaurant Wishlist
La Tavola Trattoria is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

1. La Tavola Trattoria

9.1
992 Virginia Ave NE (N. Highland Avenue), Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Virginia Highland · 65 tips and reviews

2. Cakes & Ale Restaurant

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

EaterEater: The recently relocated restaurant continues to capture the local food loving hearts of Atlantans, who seem to prefer substance and ease over style and status. [Eater 38 Member]

King + Duke is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

3. King + Duke

3060 Peachtree Rd NW (in Two Buckhead Plaza), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Buckhead · 98 tips and reviews
St Cecilia is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

4. St Cecilia

8.9
3455 Peachtree Rd NE (Lenox Rd), Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Lenox · 70 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Set in a stunning space in Buckhead, Ford Fry's latest concept, St. Cecilia has been getting rave early reviews. Go for the crudo and seafood dishes, pastas, and great beverage program. Read more.

Sprig Restaurant is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

5. Sprig Restaurant

9.1
2860 Lavista Rd (Oak Grove Road), Decatur, GA
American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews
Revolution Doughnuts & Coffee is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

6. Revolution Doughnuts & Coffee

8.9
908 W College Ave, Decatur, GA
Donut Shop · 81 tips and reviews
Octopus Bar is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

7. Octopus Bar

8.0
560 Gresham Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · East Atlanta Village · 44 tips and reviews
One Eared Stag is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

8. One Eared Stag

1029 Edgewood Ave NE (Hurt St), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Inman Park · 89 tips and reviews
Kimball House is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

9. Kimball House

9.2
303 E Howard Ave (at N Candler St), Decatur, GA
Gastropub · 65 tips and reviews
Leon's Full Service is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

10. Leon's Full Service

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

11. Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House

8.8
437 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · Grant Park · 218 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Crave from the Grave: Rat Toes and Calamari Tacos! From the deck on the roof you get to enjoy the best view in Atlanta (I wonder why?).

12. South City Kitchen

9.2
1144 Crescent Ave NE (at 14th Street), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 199 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Crave from the Grave: Fried green tomatoes, buttermilk fried chicken, and some banana pudding for dessert makes this ol Southern spirit feel right at home.

13. Mary Mac's Tea Room

8.6
224 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 302 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Serving up delicious Southern food since 1945. 1st time visitors be sure to ask for a complimentary pot likker! While there take a look at the photos lining the walls of famous folks who have visited.

Empire State South is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

14. Empire State South

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Beady lentils, sliced hanger steak, mixed lettuces, and seasonal vegetables (currently sorghum sweet potatoes, pickled beets, and chewy wheat berries) help make Super Food one of CL's 100 Best Dishes. Read more.

Miller Union is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

15. Miller Union

8.7
999 Brady Ave NW (10th Street), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 130 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Farm egg in celery cream at Miller Union exemplifies the perfect partnership between farmer and chef, landing this dish on CL’s list of 100 dishes to eat before you die. Read more.

The Spence is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

16. The Spence

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Bone marrow with tuna tartare and fried quail egg at the Spence: Avant-garde surf and turf for the adventurous palette defines this entry from CL’s list of 100 dishes to eat before you die. Read more.

Bacchanalia is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

17. Bacchanalia

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Sometimes a fritter is just a fritter, but the gulf crab fritter at Bacchanalia is one crusty crustacean that tops CL’s 100 dishes list. Read more.

Ecco Midtown is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

18. Ecco Midtown

9.1
40 7th St NE, Atlanta, GA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Midtown · 137 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Frying makes everything better, and goat cheese is already pretty pleasing to the taste buds. Ecco takes it to the next level with this sure short from CL’s 100 Dishes to eat before you die! Read more.

The General Muir is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

19. The General Muir

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Poutine with pastrami at the General Muir puts French Canadian cuisine and self-indulgence with a side of gravy on CL’s 100 Dishes to eat before you die. Read more.

No. 246 is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

20. No. 246

8.8
129 E Ponce de Leon Ave (btwn Church St & E Court Sq), Decatur, GA
Italian Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: No. 246 combines veal, beef, and pork into a single tender and juicy meatball, all topped with a blanket of spicy tomato sauce. Head to downtown Decatur to try one of CL's 100 Dishes to eat in ATL. Read more.

The Optimist is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

21. The Optimist

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The she-crab soup is a piping hot bowl of buttery froth is packed with crabby ocean flavor. One of CL's 100 dishes, this menu item is filled with sweet and salty notes of emulsified crab roe. Read more.

Wrecking Bar Brewpub is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

22. Wrecking Bar Brewpub

9.0
292 Moreland Ave NE (at Austin Ave.), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Little Five Points · 154 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The Butternut and Brussels sprout hash — one of CL's 100 Best Dishes — has the perfect blend of bitter, charred outer leaves, and tender, earthy hearts alongside sweet butternut squash cubes. Read more.

Miso Izakaya is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

23. Miso Izakaya

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Roasted duck confit, shredded and crisp around the edges, is tucked into the fold of a delicate steamed rice-flour bun, make the crispy duck buns one of CL's 100 Dishes to try before you die. Read more.

Restaurant Eugene is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

24. Restaurant Eugene

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Vegetables deserve respect and at Restaurant Eugene they get it. Order the vegetable tasting and cross it off your list of CL's 100 dishes to eat before you die. Read more.

Top Flr is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

25. Top Flr

674 Myrtle St NE (at 3rd St), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 87 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: STILL THE ONE: Top Flr's orange-apple tofu was featured in the 2011 edition of CL's 100 Dishes to Eat Before You Die, and here it is again in 2013! Read more.

Floataway Cafe is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

26. Floataway Cafe

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The version of steak frites at this Quatrano-Harrison joint rivals any Parisian bistro or brasserie and gets a well-deserved spot on CL's 100 Dishes list. Read more.

Holeman & Finch Public House is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

27. Holeman & Finch Public House

8.4
2277 Peachtree Rd NE (near Peachtree Memorial Dr.), Atlanta, GA
Gastropub · Peachtree Hills · 214 tips and reviews
Gunshow is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

28. Gunshow

9.0
924 Garrett St SE Ste C, Atlanta, GA
Restaurant · Ormewood Park · 55 tips and reviews
bartaco is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

29. bartaco

8.5
969 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Marietta Street Artery · 99 tips and reviews
Canoe is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

30. Canoe

9.2
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 101 tips and reviews
One Flew South is one of ATL Restaurant Wishlist.

31. One Flew South

8.7
Concourse E (ATL Airport), Atlanta, GA
Sushi Restaurant · 258 tips and reviews