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Eating ATL
Southern Art is one of Eating ATL.

1. Southern Art

3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Buckhead · 48 tips and reviews
So Ba Vietnamese Restaurant is one of Eating ATL.

2. So Ba Vietnamese Restaurant

8.4
560 Gresham Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Atlanta Village · 54 tips and reviews
Octopus Bar is one of Eating ATL.

3. Octopus Bar

8.0
560 Gresham Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · East Atlanta Village · 44 tips and reviews
The Optimist is one of Eating ATL.

4. The Optimist

9.4
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews
Home Grown is one of Eating ATL.

5. Home Grown

9.0
968 Memorial Dr SE (at Gibson St SE), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Reynoldstown · 177 tips and reviews
Bocado is one of Eating ATL.

6. Bocado

887 Howell Mill Rd NW (8th St NW), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Marietta Street Artery · 120 tips and reviews
Abattoir is one of Eating ATL.

7. Abattoir

1170 Howell Mill Rd NW (at 14th St.), Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews
4th & Swift is one of Eating ATL.

8. 4th & Swift

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

9. Bacchanalia

1198 Howell Mill Rd NW (btwn 14th St. & Huff Rd.), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Northwest Atlanta · 59 tips and reviews
Heirloom Market BBQ is one of Eating ATL.

10. Heirloom Market BBQ

9.0
2243 Akers Mill Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · 167 tips and reviews
Restaurant Eugene is one of Eating ATL.

11. Restaurant Eugene

2277 Peachtree Rd NE (Peachtree Memorial), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Peachtree Hills · 41 tips and reviews
Sushi Bar Yu-Ka is one of Eating ATL.

12. Sushi Bar Yu-Ka

7.8
3330 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Sushi Restaurant · Buckhead · 18 tips and reviews
Agave is one of Eating ATL.

13. Agave

8.8
242 Boulevard SE (at Carroll St), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Cabbagetown · 103 tips and reviews

Oakland CemeteryOakland Cemetery: Crave from the Grave: You can't go wrong with the Cayenne Fried Chicken. Mmm...tasty. Best margaritas in the city too. While you're in the n'hood stop on by Oakland!

The Spence is one of Eating ATL.

14. 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.

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q is one of Eating ATL.

15. 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

EaterEater: All about gut-bombs at the icon that proved great BBQ is possible in Atlanta. Tater tots covered in chili & cheese, massive short ribs, Frito pie & fried mac & cheese are staples. [Eater 38 Member]

One Eared Stag is one of Eating ATL.

16. One Eared Stag

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

Gilt CityGilt City: Fresh, seasonal fare is the name of the game at this just-opened Inman Park restaurant. Make sure to try the fried chicken, given a twist with kimchi, and cocktails that pay homage to the classics.

Rathbun's is one of Eating ATL.

17. Rathbun's

8.8
112 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Inman Park · 65 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Visiting Rathbun's is like getting an education in Atlanta's gastronomic origins. The menu is huge but steak is king. Get the colossal 20-ounce bone-in rib-eye slathered in blue cheese vinaigrette. Read more.

Empire State South is one of Eating ATL.

18. Empire State South

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

EaterEater: Seasonal produce is spun into whimsical dishes with reverence and the wine list is a treasure trove for true wine lovers. [Eater 38 Member]

19. Gladys Knight's Signature Chicken & Waffles

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

This Is My SouthThis Is My South: Soul food from a soul legend? It's a no brainer. The chicken and waffles at Gladys Knight and Ron Winans' Chicken and Waffles make it one of our picks for Favorite Atlanta Meals! Read more.

Noni's Bar & Deli is one of Eating ATL.

20. 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

South City Kitchen is one of Eating ATL.

21. South City Kitchen

9.1
1144 Crescent Ave NE (at 14th Street), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 199 tips and reviews

ChevroletChevrolet: Southern food with a twist. Try the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and, of course, the buttermilk fried chicken!

H. Harper Station is one of Eating ATL.

22. 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.

The General Muir is one of Eating ATL.

23. The General Muir

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Chef Todd Ginsberg's take on the Reuben is a fatty, salty, comforting sandwich that's not only worthy of the nation's best delicatessens, but also CL's list of 100 best dishes to eat before you die. Read more.

Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft is one of Eating ATL.

24. Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft

8.8
1745 Peachtree St NE (corner of 25th and Peachtree), Atlanta, GA
Thai Restaurant · Brookwood Hills · 68 tips and reviews

This Is My SouthThis Is My South: Authentic Thai in Atlanta? Unexpectedly delicious is the noodles and cocktails with a view overlooking downtown Atlanta. It's one of our picks for our Favorite Atlanta Meals! Read more.

Antico Pizza Napoletana is one of Eating ATL.

25. Antico Pizza Napoletana

9.2
1093 Hemphill Ave NW (at Ethel St NW), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Westside · 299 tips and reviews

EaterEater: National recognition and a cult following have only fed their progress; plans for expansion are blazing away like the imported Acunto ovens that feed the masses. [Eater 38 Member]

The Optimist is one of Eating ATL.

26. 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: Gently poached in glorious duck fat, this swordfish steak is all meaty and supple. It's surf and turf 2.0, and one of CL's 100 Dishes to eat in Atlanta before you die.

West Egg Café is one of Eating ATL.

27. West Egg Café

8.7
1100 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Brady Ave), Atlanta, GA
Breakfast Spot · 255 tips and reviews

This Is My SouthThis Is My South: To-die-for meals in this Westside cafe. All day brunch and boozy milkshakes make it a local favorite and one of our picks for Favorite Atlanta Meals! Read more.

28. Holeman & Finch Public House

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

29. Cakes & Ale Restaurant

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

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: The lunch-only grain bowl from Atlanta's resident vegetable whisperer chef David Sweeney is an ever-changing composition of honest goodness and one of CL's 100 Dishes! Read more.

Nuevo Laredo Cantina is one of Eating ATL.

30. 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

Canoe is one of Eating ATL.

31. Canoe

9.3
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · 101 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Originally opened in 1995, Canoe has long been a favorite among Atlanta's upper crust. This food is not modern, but it's hardly old-fashioned. Read more.