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Atlanta To-Do List
Junkman's Daughter is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

1. Junkman's Daughter

7.9
464 Moreland Ave NE (Euclid Ave), Atlanta, GA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Little Five Points · 37 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Very eclectic, hippy, artsy. You can find cool, retro clothing and other items like lunch boxes and character figures. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

Bigelow's is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

2. Bigelow's

8.0
2564 Gresham Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
Bar · 13 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Very old school hip hop. Great macaroni and cheese. Hit up the rib man in the parking lot. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

Blind Willie's is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

3. Blind Willie's

7.5
828 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Virginia Highland · 18 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Blues bar with limited seating so get there early if you want to sit down. Music is always fantastic. Great date night. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

Brick Store Pub is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

4. Brick Store Pub

9.1
125 E Court Sq (at E Ponce De Leon Ave), Decatur, GA
Gastropub · 241 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Amazing draft beer selection. Must have the perogies. There is outside seating at cool barrel tables. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

Flatiron is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

5. Flatiron

7.9
520 Flat Shoals Ave SE (Glenwood Ave SE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · East Atlanta Village · 45 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: You have got to get a burger here, it really hits the spot after a few beers. A cool crowd of folks. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

Thinking Man Tavern is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

6. Thinking Man Tavern

7.7
537 W Howard Ave (at Atlanta Ave), Decatur, GA
Pub · 45 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Ask for J.B. he is a great bartender. Super friendly and they have great pub food. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

Manuel's Tavern is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

7. Manuel's Tavern

9.1
602 N Highland Ave NE (at North Ave), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Poncey-Highland · 132 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Very homey, local feel, great beers and food. Some of the staff have been there over 20 years. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

Breadgarden is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

8. Breadgarden

549-5 Amsterdam Ave NE (Monroe), Atlanta, GA
Bakery · Virginia Highland · 3 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Ask for Crazy Bread Lady. She is crazy but makes the best bread. They make great sandwiches and try a piece of foccacia. mmmm. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

Dave's Cosmic Subs is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

9. Dave's Cosmic Subs

8.4
1540 N Decatur Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Sandwich Spot · 25 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Awesome fresh subs, so many to choose form. But the best thing is their secret ingredient brownies at the counter. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

The Real Chow Baby is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

10. The Real Chow Baby

1016 Howell Mill Rd NW (at 11th St), Atlanta, GA
Asian Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Very fun for everyone. Kids love it. You can pick out all of your ingredients and a chef will cook it for you. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

Star Provisions is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

11. Star Provisions

1198 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Huff Rd), Atlanta, GA
Gourmet Store · Northwest Atlanta · 115 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Best housemade charcuterie in town. They make to die for sandwiches and have a lot of cool items to buy as gifts. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

Opera Nightclub is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

12. Opera Nightclub

1150 Crescent Ave NE (13th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Night Club · Midtown · 79 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Banquet hall by day, dance club by night, 5 different rooms with different genre music, the food is haute cuisine of bar food. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts

Alameda Mexican and Venezuelan Cuisine is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

13. Alameda Mexican and Venezuelan Cuisine

3599 Atlanta Rd SE Ste A11, Smyrna, GA
South American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Traditional Venezuelan goodies like arepas (corn pocket), Yuca fries, to their grilled tilapia with Venezuelan tomato salad. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts

Royal China is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

14. Royal China

3295 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA
Dim Sum Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: I marvel at all the varieties of dumplings, stews, steam buns, fried rice, go early, it fills up quickly! -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts

4th & Swift is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

15. 4th & Swift

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

BravoBravo: Love the look and feel of this restaurant owned by Jay Swift. The food has soul and love, staying true to his Southern roots. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts

Pura Vida is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

16. Pura Vida

656 N Highland Ave NE (Blue Ridge Ave), Atlanta, GA
Tapas Restaurant · Poncey-Highland · 48 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Hector Santiago makes tapas with flair and fun, the mojitos are the best in town, the salsa music makes you want to dance! -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts

Bacchanalia is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

17. Bacchanalia

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

BravoBravo: From appetizers to dessert - a culinary adventure. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts

The Glenwood is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

18. The Glenwood

1263 Glenwood Ave SE (btw Gresham Ave SE & Joseph Ave SE), Atlanta, GA
Gastropub · East Atlanta Village · 40 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Cool bar in East Atlanta. Great beer selection. -Hector Santiago, Top Chef

Sotto Sotto is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

19. Sotto Sotto

8.7
313 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Italian Restaurant · Inman Park · 68 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Ricardo Ullios "flagship" Italian restaurant; great pasta, and Barbera wine are my usual guilty pleasures. -Hector Santiago, Top Chef

Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

20. Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House

685 11th St NW, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · West Midtown · 185 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Great seafood dive bar. Go to the one on the west side and sit on the rooftop for the best view of Atlanta. Order some spicy “rat toes” also! -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef

21. Shaun's Restaurant

1029 Edgewood Ave NE (at Hurt St NE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Inman Park · 10 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: I always get the chopped chicken livers on toast. -Hector Santiago, Top Chef

Ria's Bluebird is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

22. Ria's Bluebird

8.6
421 Memorial Dr SE (at Cherokee Ave. SE), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · Grant Park · 204 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This is my favorite breakfast spot in town. I usually go by on my day off for awesome Macchiato, pancakes, bacon, and sunny side ups. -Hector Santiago, Top Chef

Rudy's New York Pizza is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

23. Rudy's New York Pizza

7.2
3780 Old Norcross Rd (Steve Reynolds Blvd), Duluth, GA
Pizzeria · 30 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Seriously this Argentinian dude makes the best veggie pizza with eggplant. Ah! To die for. -Susie Brunet, Launch My Line

Restaurant Eugene is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

24. Restaurant Eugene

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

BravoBravo: Linton takes farm fresh food to a new level. Linton Hopkin’s is the wise Buddha of new southern food. Go sit at the bar and get a bunch of small plates to share. -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef

Fritti is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

25. Fritti

8.3
309 N Highland Ave NE (at Elizabeth St), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Inman Park · 66 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The best pizza in town. I love to have the margarita pizza, and the bresola and arugula pizza. Can't try only one here! -Hector Santiago, Top Chef

Food 101 is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

26. Food 101

4969 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Ron does the best brunch in town.  Chef Ron Eyester does a great hangover killing brunch. Get “Gordo’s Breakfast”. -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef

FLiP Burger Boutique is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

27. FLiP Burger Boutique

1587 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Verner St NW), Atlanta, GA
Burger Joint · Berkeley Park · 236 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: This is a unique "burger boutique" by Atlanta Top Chef Season 4 Chef Richard Blais.Best fries in town (yes, I said it), fun burgers, and ice cold, no I mean, nitro cold milk shakes. -Hector Santiago,

Pozole Restaurant is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

28. Pozole Restaurant

1044 Greenwood Ave NE (N Highland Ave), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Virginia Highland · 49 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Fantastic crushed ice margaritas. Go on Wednesdays for cheap drinks and cheap tacos. -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef

Nuevo Laredo Cantina is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

29. Nuevo Laredo Cantina

9.0
1495 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Bolton · 136 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: A former Delta pilot who missed the food from his old Atlanta to Baja route opened this place. Get a lobster taco. -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef

Noni's Bar & Deli is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

30. Noni's Bar & Deli

357 Edgewood Ave. NE (Btw Hilliard St. SE & Wm Holmes Borders Dr. SE), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Sweet Auburn · 92 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Best Italian-American in town. Really laid back place with a great patio. Get a panini for easy eats. -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef

Taqueria Los Rayos is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

31. Taqueria Los Rayos

7.6
3473 Clairmont Rd NE, Brookhaven, GA
Mexican Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Last time I went I enjoyed tacos de tripa and cabeza (talk about head to tail!), a goat barbacoa torta with an horchata on the side. -Hector Santiago, Top Chef

Krog Bar is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

32. Krog Bar

112 Krog St NE (Lake Ave), Atlanta, GA
Wine Bar · Inman Park · 25 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: My favorite tapas place, besides my own. Traditional items like olives, ham, "tea" sandwiches, and a nice glass of amontillado sherry find their way onto Kevin Rathbun's menu in the sleek, traditiona

Center for Puppetry Arts is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

33. Center for Puppetry Arts

8.8
1404 Spring St NW (at 18th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Museum · Midtown · 47 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Don’t miss the Center for Puppetry Arts’ showcase of Martha Speaks. The classic children’s story about a talking dog comes to life thru puppet magic July 19-31. See the show and then make a puppet! Read more.

STATS Brewpub is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

34. STATS Brewpub

7.7
300 Marietta St NW (Baker St NW), Atlanta, GA
Sports Bar · Downtown Atlanta · 76 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Consistently considered one of the best sports bars in the country. It's THE place in Atlanta to watch major sporting events. Great for private parties! Read more.

35. Kangaroo Conservation Center

Dawsonville, GA
Other Great Outdoors · 2 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Many locals aren't aware of this great day trip to Dawsonville. See more than 9 species of kangaroo and other unique wildlife. Minimum age is 5 and up. Hop on over! Read more.

Kevin Rathbun Steak is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

36. Kevin Rathbun Steak

9.0
154 Krog St NE (at Edgewood), Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · Inman Park · 93 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: One of the best steakhouses in the country- great for business or a date. Best surprise on the menu? The Roasted Mixed Beet Salad. Definitely order it. See Steak's many honors at the link. Read more.

Ecco Midtown is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

37. Ecco Midtown

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

AtlantaAtlanta: A European experience in the heart of Midtown. Pick & choose from an incredible selection & create your own meat & cheese board. Pair it with their award-winning wine list. Voila! Perfecto! More info: Read more.

French American Brasserie is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

38. French American Brasserie

30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW (West Peachtree), Atlanta, GA
French Restaurant · Downtown Atlanta · 13 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: On Thursdays, enjoy live jazz on the rooftop with $5 martinis. Dress up in a tux and pretend to be James Bond on assignment in Cannes. More specials at the link. Read more.

Turner Field is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

39. Turner Field

755 Hank Aaron Dr SE (at Bill Lucas Dr SW), Atlanta, GA
Baseball Stadium · Summerhill · 296 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Visitors are allowed to bring food into the ballpark, so grab dinner at a nearby local restaurant in Grant Park and bring it in! Picnic tables are located right inside the ballpark's entrance. Read more.

The Independent is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

40. The Independent

8.1
931 Monroe Dr NE (8th Street), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Midtown · 22 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Not just billiards! Voted Best Trivia Night in Creative Loafing's 2009 Best of ATL Reader's Choice poll. General trivia on Tues, music trivia Wed, movie trivia Thurs. Or play SNES or Connect Four!

Centennial Olympic Park is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

41. Centennial Olympic Park

9.2
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW (Marietta St), Atlanta, GA
Park · Downtown Atlanta · 211 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Wednesday WindDown is a free concert series every Wednesday from 5:30-8 p.m. at Centennial Park during the summer months. Read more.

Inside CNN Studio Tour is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

42. Inside CNN Studio Tour

7.2
190 Marietta St NW (One CNN Center), Atlanta, GA
Arts and Entertainment · Downtown Atlanta · 28 tips and reviews

AtlantaAtlanta: Make reservations in advance for the 45-minute tour, if you can! Read more.

Studio Movie Grill Holcomb Bridge is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

43. Studio Movie Grill Holcomb Bridge

2880 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, GA
Movie Theater · 188 tips and reviews
Ichiban Steak & Sushi is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

44. Ichiban Steak & Sushi

8.4
5306 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA
Sushi Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Royal China is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

45. Royal China

3295 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA
Dim Sum Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
Cruzado is one of Atlanta To-Do List.

46. Cruzado

368 5th St NE (at Durant), Atlanta, GA
Cuban Restaurant · Midtown · 30 tips and reviews