Over the next few minutes we will be breaking down the best restaurants in Atlanta in full detail. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.
Organizing this into the best Atlanta restaurants of all flavors and varieties seems like the best way to proceed. For that reason there will be many different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat all kinds of foods like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants, and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants in Atlanta
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Best Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Best Spots For Sushi
- 6 Indian Restaurants In Your Area
- 7 American Restaurants
- 8 Yummy BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean Food
- 11 Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 The Top Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Atlanta Restaurants
After those have all been covered it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will try to wrap this all up with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.
Be sure to check out our Atlanta restaurant map at the end to help you get a better lay of the land. We tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.
We have written many other local food guides for cities in the Southeast on our site which you can look through there.
Best Italian Restaurants in Atlanta
The best Atlanta Italian restaurants would be:
- BoccaLupo at 753 Edgewood Ave NE
- Pasta da Pulcinella at 1123 Peachtree Walk
- Bellina Alimentari at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE #131
- il Giallo Osteria & Bar at 5920 Roswell Rd B-118, Sandy Springs
- Osteria Mattone at 1095 Canton St, Roswell
- no. 246 at 129 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur
- Piastra Restaurant at 45 W Park Square, Marietta
- Twisted Kitchen at 125 E Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW #111, Marietta
- RosaMia Ristorante Italiano at 11730 Jones Bridge Rd #A, Johns Creek
Best Steak Houses
These great steak houses near you won’t disappoint:
- STK at 1075 Peachtree St NE
- Kevin Rathbun Steak at 154 Krog St NE #200
- Marcel at 1170 Howell Mill Rd
- Bones Restaurant at 3130 Piedmont Rd NE
- Hal’s The Steakhouse at 30 Old Ivy Rd NE
- Kaiser’s Chophouse at 5975 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs
- Little Alley Steak at 955 Canton St, Roswell
- Parker’s on Ponce at 116 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur
- Cherokee Cattle Company at 2710 Canton Rd, Marietta
- Pampas Steakhouse at 10970 State Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
- Arnette’s Chop Shop at 2700 Apple Valley Rd NE, Brookhaven
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Any of these Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- Nuevo Laredo Cantina at 1495 Chattahoochee Ave NW
- El Myr at 1091 Euclid Ave NE
- Minero at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE #136
- El Taco Veloz at 5670 Roswell Rd
- El Rey Del Taco at 5288 Buford Hwy, Doraville
- Abuelos Mexican Kitchen and Cantina at 6631 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs
- HOLA! Taqueria & Bar at 688 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell
- Raging Burrito at 320 Church St, Decatur
- Pappasito’s Cantina at 2788 Windy Hill Rd SE, Marietta
- Mavericks Cantina at 11030 Medlock Bridge Rd #160, Johns Creek
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of our favorite eateries with Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- Little Bangkok at 2225 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
- Poor Calvin’s at 510 Piedmont Ave NE
- Nan Thai at 1350 Spring St NW
- Pho Dai Loi at 4186 Buford Hwy NE
- Ginya Izakaya at 1700, 6 Northside Dr NW #A-5
- SoKongDong Tofu House at 5280 Buford Hwy NE
- Oriental Pearl Seafood Restaurant at 5399 New Peachtree Rd
- JINYA Ramen Bar at 5975 Roswell Rd #B217, Sandy Springs
- Thai House at 10930 Crabapple Rd, Roswell
- Golden Buddha Restaurant at 1905 Clairmont Rd, Decatur
- House of Lu at 89 Cherokee St NE, Marietta
Best Spots For Sushi
For the best sushi in your area head to:
- Tomo Japanese Restaurants at 3630 Peachtree Rd NE
- Eight Sushi Lounge at 930 Howell Mill Rd NW
- O – Ku at 1085 Howell Mill Rd NW A3
- Hoki Japanese Restaurant at 3300 Cobb Pkwy SE #114
- Nakato Japanese Restaurant at 1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
- Sushi Nami at 5610 Glenridge Dr, Sandy Springs
- JP Sushi at 1530 Old Alabama Rd #110, Roswell
- Sushi Avenue on the Square at 131 Sycamore St, Decatur
- Thaicoon & Sushi Bar at 34 Mill St, Marietta
- Sushi Mio at 11030 Medlock Bridge Rd #150, Johns Creek
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- Aamar Indian Restaurants at 100 Luckie St NW
- Blue India at 933 Peachtree St NE
- Table at 77 12th St NE #2
- Bottiwala at 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE n134
- Viceroy Indian Dining at 4719 Ashford Dunwoody Rd #104, Dunwoody
- Aroma Indian Bistro at 4750 Alabama Rd #114, Roswell
- Chai Pani Decatur at 406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur
- Madras Mantra Mariette at 2349 Windy Hill Rd SE #120, Marietta
- Aachi’s Indian Restaurant and Bakery at 11550 Jones Bridge Rd #14, Johns Creek
American Restaurants
Want to sample some great American food? If so then go to:
- Staplehouse at 541 Edgewood Ave SE
- Canoe at 4199 Paces Ferry Rd SE
- Miller Union at Westside 999 Brady Ave NW
- Folk Art at 465 N Highland Ave NE
- Tupelo Honey at 4600 Roswell Rd Bldg C #110, Sandy Springs
- Brookwood Grill at 880 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell
- Kimball House at 303 E Howard Ave, Decatur
- Stockyard Burgers and Bones at 26 Mill St, Marietta
- Rising Son at 124 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates
- Secreto Southern Kitchen at 3575 Durden Dr NE #201, Brookhaven
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- Heirloom Market BBQ at 2243 Akers Mill Rd SE
- Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q at 1238 Dekalb Ave NE
- DAS BBQ at 1203 Collier Rd NW
- Thompson Brothers Barbeque at 2445 Cobb Pkwy SE, Smyrna
- Anna’s BBQ at 1976 Hosea L Williams Dr NE
- City Barbeque at 6649 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs
- Dreamland BBQ at 10730 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell
- Community Q BBQ at 1361 Clairmont Rd, Decatur
- Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q at 1425 Roswell Rd, Marietta
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:
- Anis cafe & Bistro at 2974 Grandview Ave NE
- Bistro Niko at 3344 Peachtree Rd NE
- Le Colonial at 3035 Peachtree Rd NE
- Petite Violette at 2948 Clairmont Rd
- Le Bistro at Roswell Provisions at 955 Canton St, Roswell
- Cafe Alsace at 121 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur
- Sugar Cakes Patisserie & Bistro at 101 N Park Square NE, Marietta
Greek & Mediterranean Food
From gyros to moussaka and more Greek & Mediterranean meals visit:
- Taverna Plaka at 2196 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
- Grecian Gyro at 1700 Northside Dr NW #B6
- Ameer’s Mediterranean Grill at 2168 Briarcliff Rd NE
- Kyma at 3085 Piedmont Rd NE
- Mediterranean Grill at 985 Monroe Dr NE
- Samad Grill at 8897 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs
- Yeero Village at 4751 Sandy Plains Rd, Roswell
- Kafenio Avondale at 2700 E College Ave #3000, Decatur
- It’s Greek to Us at 1355 Church St Ext NW, Marietta
- Pita Mediterranean Street Food at 3630 Peachtree Pkwy #104, Johns Creek
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
Lobster, crab, fish and more are all available at the best seafood restaurants in your area:
- Continental Seafood at 2565 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW #1
- Atlanta Fish Market at 265 Pharr Rd NE
- The Optimist at 914 Howell Mill Rd
- The Oceanaire Seafood Room at 1100 Peachtree St
- Lure at 1106 Crescent Ave NE
- Big B’s Fish Joint at 4600 Roswell Rd d140, Sandy Springs
- Hugo’s Oyster Bar at 10360 Alpharetta St, Roswell
- Louisiana Bistreaux at 1496 Church St, Decatur
- Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen at 2830 Windy Hill Rd SE, Marietta
Where To Eat Pizza
You aren’t lacking for options but we think the best pizza places in Atlanta are:
- Varasano’s at 2171 Peachtree Rd NW
- Antico Italian Pizza at 1093 Hemphill Ave NW
- Savage Pizza at 484 Moreland Ave NE
- Fellini’s Pizza at 909 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
- Varuni Napoli at 1540 Monroe Dr NE
- Hearth Pizza Tavern at 5992 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs
- Pizzeria Lucca at 96 Bulloch Ave, Roswell
- Mellow Mushroom College Park at 1477 Virginia Ave, College Park
- Sapori di Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant at 314 Church St, Decatur
- Labella’s Pizzeria at 2635 Sandy Plains Rd A7, Marietta
- Verra Zanno Pizzeria at 1600 Medlock Bridge Rd #190, Johns Creek
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and french fries:
- Grindhouse Killer Burgers at 1842 Piedmont Ave NE
- Ted’s Montana Grill at 33 Luckie St NW
- The Vortex at 438 Moreland Ave NE
- Mix’D Up Burgers at 313 Blvd SE
- H&F Burger at 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
- Grub Kitchen & Bar at 1110 Hammond Dr #35, Sandy Springs
- Lucky’s Burger & Brew at 1144 Alpharetta St, Roswell
- Farm Burger Decatur at 410B W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur
- Marietta Burger Bar at 1392 Roswell Rd, Marietta
- Village Burger at 3005 Old Alabama Rd #220, Johns Creek
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best buffets is a good way to get variety:
- Fogo De Chao at 3101 Piedmont Rd
- The Beautiful Restaurant at 2260 Cascade Rd
- Hibachi Buffet at 3303 Buford Hwy NE #470
- Cafe Bombay at 2615 Briarcliff Rd NE
- Nori Nori at 6690 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs
- China Buffet at 2887 N Decatur Rd, Decatur
- Tassa’s Roti Shop at 224 Powers Ferry Rd, Marietta
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Atlanta vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- Mamak Vegan Kitchen at 2390 Chamblee Tucker Rd
- Herban Fix at 565 Peachtree St NE
- Slutty Vegan at 1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
- Soul Vegetarian No. 2 at 652 N Highland Ave NE
- Cafe Sunflower Buckhead at 2140 Peachtree Rd NW
- Loving Hut at 220 Hammond Dr #302, Sandy Springs
- Gregory’s Atlanta Vegan Breakfast at 114 Bulloch Ave, Roswell
- B.A.D. Gyal Vegan at 68 N Marietta Pkwy NW #111, Marietta
More Healthy Food Options
For more healthy food try out:
- R. Thomas’ Deluxe Grill at 1812 Peachtree St NW
- Tassili’s Raw Reality at 1059 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd
- Souper Jenny at 130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
- Recess at 99-V, Krog St NE
- Rush Bowls at 1110 Hammond Dr #25, Sandy Springs
- SweetGreen at 8300 Baltimore Ave, College Park
- Kale Me Crazy at 358 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur
- The Poke Company at 789 Church St # 300, Marietta
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day with a smile:
- Murphy’s Restaurant at 997 Virginia Ave NE
- Breakfast At Barney’s at 349 Decatur St SE
- Joy Cafй at 1100 Peachtree St NE #110
- Atlanta Breakfast Club at 249 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
- J Christopher’s at 227 Sandy Springs Pl NE, Sandy Springs
- Apron & Ladle at 227 Sandy Springs Pl #506, Sandy Springs
- Fellows Cafй at 1088 Green St, Roswell
- Eggs Up Grill at 4401 Shallowford Rd, Roswell
- Maritza & Franks at 3569 Main St, College Park
- Piccadilly at 2449 Godby Rd, College Park
- Huskey’s Kitchen at 1900 2nd Ave, Decatur
- Derek’s Breakfast & Lunch at 1779 Canton Rd NE, Marietta
- Rising Son at 124 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estate
- Hen Mother Cookhouse at 11705 Jones Bridge Rd #B201, Johns Creek
- Secreto Kitchen at 3575 Durden Dr NE #201, Brookhaven
Bakeries & Desserts
From breads to yummy desserts try out one of these Atlanta bakeries:
- Henri’s Bakery & Deli at 56 E Andrews Dr NW
- Highland Bakery at 655 Highland Ave NE
- Baker Dude Bakery Cafй at 1235 Chattahoochee Ave NW #130-33
- Sweet Cheats at 692 B Kirkwood Ave SE #B1
- CEG Bakery at 2591 Piedmont Rd NE #1115
- Alon’s Bakery & Market at 1394 N Highland Ave NE
- Breadwinner Cafe & Bakery at 220 Sandy Springs Cir, Sandy Springs
- I Canita Cake at 1294 Alpharetta St #B, Roswell
- Heavenly Cakes Cakery at 5658A Riverdale Rd #Q, College Park
- Buena Gente at 1365 Clairmont Rd, Decatur
- Gabriel’s at 800 Whitlock Ave NW #135, Marietta
- My Fair Sweets at 110 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates
- Piece of Cake at 9775 Medlock Bridge Rd #N, Johns Creek
Donuts
When you are running out of time in the morning swing by one of these donut shops:
- Dutch Monkey Doughnuts at 3075 Ronald Reagan Blvd #502
- Vegan Dream Doughnuts at 576 Lee St SW E
- Sublime Doughnuts at 535 10th St NW
- DaVinci’s Donuts at 3393 Peachtree Rd
- Sarah Donuts at 663 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell
- Delightful Donuts at 1540 Old Alabama Rd #450, Roswell
- Ray’s Donuts at 2106 Candler Rd, Decatur
- Doughnut Dollies at 724 Cherokee St NE #D, Marietta
- Dough In The Box at 3184 Austell Rd SW, Marietta
- Marietta Donuts at 1282 Johnson Ferry Rd #109, Marietta
Ice Cream Shops
For the best ice cream shops near you try:
- Sweet Charlie’s at 3872 Roswell Rd NE
- Honeysuckle Gelato at 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
- Morelli’s Ice Cream at 749 Moreland Ave SE #B102
- Sweet-Stack at 25 Piedmont Ave NE
- Natural’s Ice Cream Yogurt & Smoothie at 190 Marietta St NW
- Yogli Mogli Frozen Yogurt at 2090 Dunwoody Club Dr #123
- Big Softie at 66 Georgia Ave SE
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt at 3011 N Druid Hills Rd
- Kwality Ice Creams at 6631-D Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs
- Bruster’s at 226 Johnson Ferry Rd, Sandy Springs
- TCBY at 4920 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs
- Cold Stone Creamery at 1105 Woodstock Rd #130, Roswell
- Butter & Cream at 416 Church St, Decatur
- Sweetreats at 134 S Park Sq NE, Marietta
- Four Fat Cows at 68 Marietta Pkwy NW, Marietta
- Southern Custard at 3575 Durden Dr NE #302, Brookhaven
Cafes
Jumpstart your day at one of these cafes:
- Grant Park Coffeehouse at 8 Park Pl NE
- Cafй Vendфme at 4969 Roswell Rd #155
- Joe’s East Atlanta Coffee Shop at 510 Flat Shoals Ave SE
- Cafй I Am at 5825 Mountain Creek Rd NE #A, Sandy Springs
- Kavarna at 707B E Lake Dr, Decatur
- Cool Beans Coffee at 31 Mill St NE #100, Marietta
- Banjo Coffee at 38 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates
- Alchemist Trading Co at 9700 Medlock Bridge Rd #138, Johns Creek
Smoothies & Juices
Smoothie and juice bars are always a good healthy option:
- Arden’s Garden at 2005 Hosea L Williams Dr SE
- Dtox at 3850 Roswell Rd NE
- Roots Pressed Juices at 3400 Around Lenox Rd #202A
- Clean Juice at 2260 Marietta Blvd NW #105
- Lotta Frutta at 590 Auburn Ave NE
- Perfect Pear Juice Bar at 1122 Old Chattahoochee Ave NW
- Paradise Smoothie Juice Bar at 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW
- Planet Smoothie at 1105 Woodstock Rd #130, Roswell
- Fresh Squeezed Juice Bar at 4880 Lower Roswell Rd #445, Marietta
- Get Juiced at 1429 Scott Blvd, Decatur
- JuiceSide at 3005 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek
Cocktail Bars
These cocktail bars are where to go when you want to try some creative drinks:
- Ticonderoga Club at 99 Krog St NE W
- 12 Cocktail Bar at 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
- The Southern Gentleman at 3035 Peachtree Rd NE #140
- Little Trouble at 1170 Howell Mill Rd
- The Lawrence at 905 Juniper St NE
- Barcelona Wine Bar at 240 N Highland Ave NE
- Parlor at 249-A Peters St SW
- Biltong Bar at Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE #152
- Under The Cork Tree at 5600 Roswell Rd NE #2, Sandy Springs
- Kaiser’s Chophouse at 5975 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs
- Pinkies Up Beer & Wine at 30 E Crossville Rd #180, Roswell
- Vin25 at 25 Plum Tree St, Roswell
- The S.O.S. Tiki Bar at 340 Church St, Decatur
- Leon’s Full Service at 131 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur
- The Third Door at 131 Church St, Marietta
- Shezmu Cellars Winery & Taproom at 562 Wylie Rd SE #3, Marietta
- Stone’s Cuisine & Cocktails at 3719 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Stats Brewpub at 300 Marietta St NW #101
- Orpheus Brewing at 1440 Dutch Valley Pl NE
- The Ivy at 3717 Roswell Rd
- Hampton & Hudson at 299 N Highland Ave NE
- Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens at 1010 White St SW
- Sweetwater Brewing Company at 195 Ottley Dr NE
- Clay’s Sports Cafe at 5975 Roswell Rd D 245
- The Midway Pub at 552 Flat Shoals Ave SE
- North River Tavern at 8879 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs
- Battle & Brew at 5920 Roswell Rd A120, Sandy Springs
- From the Earth Brewing Company at 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell
- Mazzy’s Sports Bar & Grill at 10729 Alpharetta Hwy #1424, Roswell
- Madhouse Sports Bar & Grill at 5280 Old National Hwy, College Park
- Twain’s Brewpub & Billiards at 211 E Trinity Pl, Decatur
- Sceptre Brewing Arts at 630 E Lake Dr #e, Decatur
- Johnnie MacCracken’s at 15 Atlanta St SE, Marietta
- Monticello ATL at 2000 Powers Ferry Rd 2nd Fl, Marietta
- Wild Heaven Beer at 135B Maple St, Avondale Estates
We have also written about:
- Eating Locally In Charlotte
- Eating Locally In Nashville
- Eating Locally In Memphis
- Eating Locally In Miami
Enjoy Eating at the Best Atlanta Restaurants
We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. There was lots to learn about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.
The post even got into breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.
It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Atlanta!