What are the best restaurants in Atlanta for visitors?

Atlanta has a strong dining scene including Southern cuisine, barbecue, modern American, international food, and celebrity chef restaurants. Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, and Old Fourth Ward all have popular visitor friendly options.

Where should visitors eat near Mercedes-Benz Stadium?

Downtown Atlanta has restaurants within walking distance of Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Nearby options include casual dining, Southern food, and sports bars. Making reservations on event days is strongly recommended.

What is Atlanta famous for eating?

Atlanta is known for Southern cooking, fried chicken, soul food, barbecue, seafood, and an expanding international dining scene. The city also has a growing brunch culture and award winning chef-driven restaurants.

Are there good vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Atlanta?

Yes. Atlanta has a growing plant-based dining scene with vegetarian and vegan options available at many restaurants, especially in Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, and Decatur.

Where can families eat in Atlanta?

Family friendly restaurants are available throughout Atlanta. Ponce City Market, Atlantic Station, Centennial Olympic Park area, and the Westside Provisions District all have family friendly dining options.

Restaurants

Restaurants In Atlanta For Visitors

The best restaurants in Atlanta for visitors depend on where you plan to explore. Downtown is convenient for stadium events, Midtown and Old Fourth Ward have chef-driven dining, Buckhead offers fine dining, and Decatur has independent food spots. Explore Southern food, soul food, barbecue, and international cooking, and reserve ahead for busy evenings.

Where should visitors eat in Atlanta?

Atlanta has restaurants across every neighborhood and price range. Downtown is convenient for event day dining. Midtown and Old Fourth Ward have creative chef-driven restaurants. Buckhead offers fine dining. Decatur is popular for local and independent food spots. Reserve ahead for busy event nights and festival weekends.

Featured restaurant listings are paid placements.

All Atlanta restaurants appear free in the Atlanta Visitor Directory.

Gunshow

Glenwood Park • New American • $$$

Chef Kevin Gillespie's unique dim sum-style restaurant where chefs serve dishes tableside — utterly original.

Ponce City Market Food Hall

Old Fourth Ward • Various • $$

Atlanta's top food hall in the historic Sears building — 20+ restaurants and vendors on the BeltLine.

Bacchanalia

West Midtown • New American • $$$$

Atlanta's most celebrated fine dining restaurant — prix-fixe tasting menus in a stunning warehouse space.

Staplehouse

Old Fourth Ward • New American • $$$$

James Beard Award-winning restaurant with nightly changing seasonal tasting menus in Old Fourth Ward.

Joël

Buckhead • French • $$$$

Refined French cuisine from celebrated Chef Joël Antunes — Atlanta's premier special occasion restaurant.

Mary Mac's Tea Room

Midtown • Southern • $$

Atlanta's beloved institution since 1945 — definitive Southern comfort food: fried chicken, collards, and peach cobbler.

The Optimist

West Midtown • Seafood • $$$

Ford Fry's celebrated seafood restaurant and raw bar — the best oysters and whole fish in Atlanta.

Canoe

Vinings • New American • $$$

Romantic riverside dining along the Chattahoochee — seasonal New American cuisine and an iconic patio.

Ecco

Midtown • European • $$$

European small plates and an outstanding wine program — Midtown's favorite spot for sharing and grazing.

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