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Each year we poll our readers and food critics to determine the best restaurants in Atlanta. Our list of the very best dishes, international cuisine and best looking waitstaff are weighed to bring you only the finest list in Atlanta. We’ve been doing the Best of Atlanta since the early 1990s so don’t let these upstarts fool you with inferior lists. Balloting opens each year late summer.

Atlanta’s dining scene is amazing and overwhelming. The international influences that are present in Atlanta coupled with the comfort food of core Southern and American cuisine make a blend truly extraordinary. If you are looking for Barbecue in Atlanta, you might consider Korean cuisine? How about a great classic steakhouse? You might to try a French inspired version. Whatever cuisine you are seeking, we’ve likely sampled the goods and written about it and we’re excited to bring you the best food options available.

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Grazing

05/25/2023 11:59 PM

Feast upon Cliff Bostock’s ravings, rants, and observations on dining — and life in the 21 st century — as he and his friends eat their way across Atl...

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ATL BREWS: 4/20 is for beer drinkers, too

04/17/2024 3:49 PM

The 411 on Atlanta beers and breweries

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FOOD BRIEF: Buckhead Diner to Close

08/25/2021 11:55 AM

Buckhead Life Group focusing on its other restaurants.

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Food Events

Handmade Market at Round Trip Brewing, Cost: Free 04/19/2024 4:00 PM

“Saving the Chattahoochee” Screening

, Cost: $15 04/19/2024 7:00 PM

MURDER, Mystery, and Mayhem at petite violette, Cost: $75 w/dinner 04/19/2024 7:30 PM

Christian Kuria, Cost: $25-$66 04/19/2024 8:00 PM

The Psychology of Serial Killers, Cost: $30-$35 Advance / $32-$37 Day of Show 04/19/2024 8:00 PM

Pumped Up Kicks: An Indie/Alt-Rock Dance Party!, Cost: Free 04/19/2024 8:00 PM

Hemp & Hops Fest, Cost: Free 04/20/2024 4:00 AM

Bear on the Square Mountain Festival, Cost: Free+ 04/20/2024 9:30 AM

The Pollinators Day at ArtsXchange , Cost: free 04/20/2024 10:00 AM

Food and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta BeltLine, Cost: $79 04/20/2024 11:00 AM

Springfest, Cost: Free+ 04/20/2024 11:00 AM

Spring Brunch , Cost: $75 - $80 04/20/2024 11:00 AM

22nd Annual Crawfish Boil @ Atkins Park Smyrna, Cost: $12-15 04/20/2024 11:00 AM

Earth Day Fest: Pop-Up Market and Concert in the Garden!, Cost: Free 04/20/2024 12:00 PM

Sweetwater 420 Fest

, Cost: $139-$170+ 04/20/2024 12:00 PM

Georgia Plant Swap + Sale Earth Day Sandy Springs, Cost: $0.00 04/20/2024 12:00 PM

You’re Invited to Hugo’s Annual Crawfish Boil, Cost: No cover 04/20/2024 12:00 PM

Hemp & Hops Fest, Cost: Free 04/20/2024 12:00 PM

Alpharetta Taco and Tequila Bar Crawl: 2nd Annual, Cost: $24.99 04/20/2024 1:00 PM

Earth Day Terrarium Workshop, Cost: $100 04/20/2024 1:00 PM

Spirit Yoga, Cost: $25 04/20/2024 2:00 PM

Weekly Winery Tour, Cost: $50+ 04/20/2024 3:00 PM

Hops & Flow Spirit Yoga and Tarot at Independent Distilling!, Cost: From $25.00 04/20/2024 6:00 PM

Stem’s World Traveler Cocktail Dinner Series: Chicago, Cost: $135 04/20/2024 6:00 PM

MURDER, Mystery, and Mayhem at petite violette, Cost: $75 w/dinner 04/20/2024 7:30 PM

Jeremy Pinnell, Cost: $25+ 04/20/2024 8:00 PM

Salsa Dance Party, Cost: Free 04/20/2024 8:00 PM

Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Dance Party, Cost: $15-$20 04/20/2024 9:00 PM

Barks and Bites: Doggie Crawl on the BeltLine, Cost: $69 04/21/2024 11:00 AM

Earth Day Celebration: Flash Tattoos & Beer Release Fundraiser at Elsewhere Brewing Grant park, Cost: Free 04/21/2024 11:00 AM

TAYLOR SWIFT BOOZY BOOK FAIR AND TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT LISTENING PARTY at FTE! , Cost: Free 04/21/2024 12:30 PM

Atlanta Blues Society Monthly Meet-Up

, Cost: Free+ 04/21/2024 3:00 PM

Georgia’s Largest Happy Hour, Cost: Free 04/23/2024 4:00 PM

Well-Seasoned Chef: Forough Vakili , Cost: $135 (event is sold out) 04/23/2024 6:30 PM

Cooking Class: Form Dumplings with Asian Techniques, Cost: $55 04/24/2024 6:00 PM

Paint & Pint at Independent Distilling, Cost: $45 04/24/2024 6:30 PM

Paint & Pint, Cost: $45.00 04/24/2024 6:30 PM

Braveheart Bulliez Yappy Hour at the Kimpton Shane Hotel, Cost: Free 04/25/2024 4:00 PM

Dreams Don’t Cost a Thing: A Tribute to Dexter Romweber

, Cost: $15 04/25/2024 8:30 PM

Pretzel Day Art Market, Cost: Free 04/26/2024 5:00 PM

MURDER, Mystery, and Mayhem at petite violette, Cost: $75 w/dinner 04/26/2024 7:30 PM

Rock the Night Away: Alt+Rock+Rewind Takes Center Stage, Atkins Park Smyrna, Cost: Free+ 04/26/2024 9:00 PM

Fashion Your Seatbelts: Spring 2024 Rave Runway, Cost: $10-$20 04/27/2024 1:00 AM

Duluth Spring Arts Festival, Cost: Free+ 04/27/2024 10:00 AM

Handmade Market at Harmony Park: Shop Local April Pop-Up!, Cost: Free 04/27/2024 11:00 AM

Food and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta BeltLine, Cost: $79 04/27/2024 11:00 AM

Teen Band Showcase Market, Cost: Free 04/27/2024 1:00 PM

Atlanta Seafood Festival at Atlantic Station, Cost: Purchased before April 18: $50; Purchased after April 18: $55; Purchased at the gate: $65. 04/27/2024 1:00 PM

MuSEA Slow Reads, Cost: Free 04/27/2024 2:00 PM

Weekly Winery Tour, Cost: $50+ 04/27/2024 3:00 PM

Art Market at Independent Distilling, Cost: Free 04/27/2024 3:00 PM

MURDER, Mystery, and Mayhem at petite violette, Cost: $75 w/dinner 04/27/2024 7:30 PM

Sunday Funday Market, Cost: Free 04/28/2024 10:00 AM

Brunch and Mixology , Cost: $75 - $80 04/28/2024 11:00 AM

Heritage Fire Atlanta, Cost: $125-$175 04/28/2024 3:30 PM

Hops & Flow Beer Yoga at Three Taverns Imaginarium, Cost: From $16.00 04/28/2024 4:00 PM

Georgia’s Largest Happy Hour, Cost: Free 04/30/2024 4:00 PM

MURDER, Mystery, and Mayhem at petite violette, Cost: $75 w/dinner 05/03/2024 7:30 PM

Weekly Winery Tour, Cost: $50+ 05/04/2024 3:00 PM

Hops & Flow Beer Yoga at Eventide Brewing, Cost: From $16.00 05/04/2024 3:00 PM

MURDER, Mystery, and Mayhem at petite violette, Cost: $75 w/dinner 05/04/2024 7:30 PM

Sunday R&B Brunch, Cost: $25+ 05/05/2024 11:30 AM

Hops & Flow Metal Beer Yoga at Little Cottage Brewery, Cost: From $18.00 05/05/2024 3:00 PM

Georgia’s Largest Happy Hour, Cost: Free 05/07/2024 4:00 PM

MURDER, Mystery, and Mayhem at petite violette, Cost: $75 w/dinner 05/10/2024 7:30 PM

Festival Gastroni³mico: Sabores de Mi Tierra, Cost: Free 05/11/2024 12:00 PM

Weekly Winery Tour, Cost: $50+ 05/11/2024 3:00 PM

High Spirits: How Cocktails Mixed America, Cost: Members $100; Not Yet Members $125 05/11/2024 6:00 PM

MURDER, Mystery, and Mayhem at petite violette, Cost: $75 w/dinner 05/11/2024 7:30 PM

Mother’s Day Brunch In The Park, Cost: $60.00 05/12/2024 11:00 AM

Georgia’s Largest Happy Hour, Cost: Free 05/14/2024 4:00 PM

May Vinofile Plus Pick-Up Party: Exploring the Unknown!, Cost: membership 05/14/2024 5:00 PM

Well-Seasoned Chef: Joey Ward , Cost: $135 (event is sold out) 05/14/2024 6:30 PM

MURDER, Mystery, and Mayhem at petite violette, Cost: $75 w/dinner 05/17/2024 7:30 PM

Weekly Winery Tour, Cost: $50+ 05/18/2024 3:00 PM

MURDER, Mystery, and Mayhem at petite violette, Cost: $75 w/dinner 05/18/2024 7:30 PM

Restaurant Recommendations

Elsewhere Brewing Co.

Website: Sessionable beers, agreeable cocktails, and dishes inspired from elsewhere.

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Cremalosa

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When only delicious things between two slices of bread will do

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6 Atlanta restaurants with farmers market specials on the menu

01/07/2021 4:00 AM

Best bets for eating seasonally

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11 CL staff-approved spots to pad your belly after a night of drinking

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10 places to get caffeinated and get shit done

12/26/2020 4:00 AM

Drink coffee, work, repeat

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11 Atlanta restaurants for foodies

10/18/2019 12:23 PM

Where to eat well and please your inner foodie

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7 Restaurant recommendations from locals

10/17/2019 12:53 PM

Explore restaurant recommendations that the locals swear by.

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10 restaurants to take your vegetarian friends

07/05/2016 4:00 AM

Your non-meat-eating pals deserve to fill up on more than sides and salads

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6 restaurants to keep things light

06/21/2016 4:00 AM

Skip the rich dishes and hot chili and hit up these Atlanta restaurants to help beat the summer heat

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7 places to experience a chef’s tasting menu in Atlanta

01/05/2016 4:00 AM

Get ready for a parade of flavors with no decision-making required

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6 places to eat light before the holidays get heavy

11/24/2015 4:00 AM

Rampant nutritional irresponsibility cometh “

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7 restaurants worth revisiting

09/02/2015 4:00 AM

These Best of Atlanta 2014 winners are worth another visit one year later

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6 places to eat and run near the Beltline

07/03/2015 4:00 AM

Where to refuel when you’re on the go

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7 places to cool off from the inside out

06/24/2015 4:00 AM

Aka where to get some damn ice cream in this town

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19 restaurants good for going ham

06/05/2015 4:00 AM

Where to tell swimsuit season to screw off

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10 restaurants for laid-back fine dining

05/21/2015 4:00 AM

Where to eat well while wearing jeans

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15 patios great for beer-drinking in Atlanta

05/06/2015 4:00 AM

Where to sip brews and get some fresh air at the same damn time

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17 fun first-date restaurants

04/24/2015 4:00 AM

Where to get your first-date game on in Atlanta

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Best Breakfast in Atlanta

01/08/2021 8:45 AM

Our list of breakfast places to try in Atlanta.

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Where to Eat BBQ in Atlanta

01/31/2019 9:28 PM

Browse BBQ restaurants in Atlanta as well as recommendations for the best ribs and sandwiches. CL’s critics & readers weigh in on where to eat BBQ in ...

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