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Downtown ATL must eat food
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q is one of Downtown ATL must eat food.

1. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

9.2
1238 Dekalb Ave NE (at Elmira Pl NE), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Candler Park · 404 tips and reviews

2. Miller Union

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

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The cocktail list includes exceptional offerings like Miller Thyme (Martin Miller's gin flavored with fresh thyme from the restaurant’s own garden. Read more.

3. Star Provisions

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

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The shrimp po'boy is one of Star's more popular to-go items. Pair it with a bag of Zapp's Gumbo Chips and a glass of Victorian Lemonade. Read more.

4. Home Grown

9.1
968 Memorial Dr SE (at Gibson St SE), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Reynoldstown · 177 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best evolution of farm-to-table dining. Classic Southern dishes, fluffy biscuits and the creamiest local creamed corn translated to affordable, neighborhood dining Read more.

Murphy's is one of Downtown ATL must eat food.

5. Murphy's

9.1
997 Virginia Ave NE (at Todd Rd. NE), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Virginia Highland · 140 tips and reviews
Holy Taco is one of Downtown ATL must eat food.

6. Holy Taco

7.9
1314 Glenwood Ave SE (at Haas Ave), East Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The chicken hearts tacos, served on two warm corn tortillas, is a must-eat dish. Read more.

JCT Kitchen & Bar is one of Downtown ATL must eat food.

7. 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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Standouts include fried oysters over creamed spinach and killer desserts such as the dreamy tapioca pudding. Gracious service and a good wine program make up for the occasional misstep in the kitchen. Read more.