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Atlanta: Restaurants

Atlanta’s restaurant scene is quickly gaining international attention for its mixture of haute culinary excitement and quality down-home eateries. Home to some of the region’s best New Southern cooking, the city also offers an amazing array of ethnic eats along Buford Highway, where Chinese, Vietnamese, Latin American and Korean populations showcase their culinary chops.

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Bacchanalia
Zagat’s repeated pick as the city’s best eatery, Bacchanalia melds freshness, flavor, and earth-friendliness in...
smart splurge | new american

Kevin Rathbun Steak
Kevin Rathbun has single-handedly turned this industrial neighborhood into a dining destination with his three restaurants...
new american | steakhouse

Kevin Rathbun Steak
Iron Chef champion Kevin Rathbun has put Atlanta on the gastronomic map by flaming up delicious, dry-aged chophouse cuts in...
smart splurge | new american | notable chef

Trois
Fine modern French fare with a touch of classic brasserie style from sizzling Atlanta restaurateur Bob Amick and partner Todd...
french | notable chef

Einstein's
A Midtown institution spread over three 1920s bungalows, serving hip American comfort fare; weekend brunch includes their...
american

Holeman and Finch
Owner/bartender Greg Best teamed with owner/chef Linton Hopkins to open this Southern gastropub where food and drink are given...
new | trendy | southern

MetroFresh
The healthy, homemade, fresh fare from a daily changing menu is vegetarian-friendly at this local favorite owned by Party of...
great value | american

Ria's Bluebird
With dishes like country fried tempeh, owner Ria Pell lovingly serves up her modern take on classic Southern cooking; the...
breakfast | southern | lunch

Son's Place
For a true taste of Atlanta soul food, Son’s Place is a must. Fried chicken, collard greens, and peach cobbler made from...
great value | southern