AMEER’S MEDITERRANEAN
“One of my favorite falafel joints. Crispy outside. Soft inside. Perfectly salty. Like Mike Lear when reviewing concepts.”
- Ryan Taylor
AMORE E AMORE
You CANNOT find a more fun dining experience in Atlanta. Family-owned Italian where the waiters blast Abba and bring you party hats, just because.”
- Beth Knapp
ANIS CAFE AND BISTRO
“This restaurant is a little French house in Buckhead. Would highly recommend getting the mussels; dip bread in mussel juice—mind blowing!”
- Mike Brady
ANTICO PIZZA
“BEST PIZZA IN AMERICA. You heard me. My dad lived in Italy growing up and attests this is is REAL italian pizza. SO GOOD!”
- Sierra Sutton
ARGOSY
“Maybe it’s the giant kraken or the wood burning pizza oven, but this stylish gastropub featuring New American fare and a vast craft beer list will meet all your hipster needs and more.”
- Rebecca Cullers
BEST END BREWING
“Best End Brewing is located along the Westside trail and has fun games, a great patio and yummy drinks.”
- Jon Bailey
BONE GARDEN
“Hidden treasure! A lot of places will claim the best mexican food in Atlanta, but this is it. Margs and queso made from scratch, and their tacos are amazing. Authentic and really fun, the restaurant décor takes their inspo from Dia De Los Muertos.” - Justine Thompson
BOTIWALLA
“Go-to in Ponce City Market for great Indian-inspired street food! Great for a quick and delicious office lunch.”
- Mike Lear
CANOE
“Nice spot on river. Do Sunday brunch. Order pastry basket. Stop by Mike Brady’s table for some small talk.”
- Mike Brady
Chattahoochee
Food Works
“Stations of all different kinds of restaurants here! Great if nobody can decide what they want to eat. Big complex with free parking, a park with live music on the weekends for kids, a brewery, and some shopping.”
- Justine Thompson
CHUY’S TEX-MEX
“Authentic Tex-Mex straight from Austin serving up awesome food and legendary drinks that has a proper palapa.”
- Jeff Harter
COMMUNITY BBQ
“Maybe the best BBQ in Atlanta?”
- Mike Brady
COOKS AND SOLDIERS
“Incredible Spanish tapas restaurant in West Midtown. Their patatas bravas beats Barcelona Wine Bar's.”
- Kat De Guzman
DANDY DONUTS
“Best doughnuts in ATL. None of that hipster bacon or matcha nonsense. Just sugar in the form of a ring.”
- Ryan Taylor
DELBAR
“Fabulous food, great atmosphere.”
- Mike Brady
EATS
“Right across from PCM: meat, three, and some incredible recipes that include jerk chicken, broccoli casserole, and collards.” - Jeff Harter
EL TESORO
“Huge outdoor patio area, amazing margaritas and fresh juices, mulitas!”
- Sonya Beard
ELMYR
“Dive bar atmosphere with Mexican food. They serve the best jalapeño margaritas in the Atlanta area.”
- Beth Knapp
EMMY SQUARED
“This is the best pizza you will try in your life. I tried it first in NYC, but it’s so good it had to come to Atlanta.”
- JP Sabillon
EMPIRE STATE SOUTH
“Hugh Acheson presides at this upmarket Southern eatery where guests play bocce ball on the patio and the farm egg is a must.”
- Rebecca Cullers
FALAFEL KING
“This place is a mind-blowing sushi & falafel fusion restaurant!”
- Chebon Ryan
FARMED
“There used to be Le Cordon Bleu Institute in Atlanta. When the brand name left, the head chef started the Shular Institute. Have you ever wanted to have Le Cordon Bleu quality food at Test Kitchen Prices, while helping train the next generation of chefs? Here's your spot.”
- Rebecca Cullers
FELLINI’S
“Great for a slice and a salad!”
- Jaime Povirk
FLAVOR RICH
“The best chicken and waffles in ATL is not technically in ATL. Don't @ me. If you're feeling fancy (which you should) order the lobster and waffles.”
- Sarai Wingate
FOX BROS BBQ
“One of the best BBQ spots in ATL.”
- Jon Bailey
FUDO SUSHI
“Delicious unique sushi rolls and tasty cocktails with a large patio!” - Jeff Harter
HAMPTON + HUDSON
“Food – decidedly decent, same with the drinks. BUT go for the trivia on Tuesdays, the categories are fun, the host is lovely and bragging rights for winning taste great.” - Jackie Lawyer
HEIRLOOM MARKET BBQ
“This is delicious BBQ with an Asian twist. Seating limited—prepare to have to stand and eat your BBQ.” - Mike Brady
HIGHLAND TAP
“Tasty steaks, sides, and phenomenal martinis! (served with a Sidecar)”
- Jeff Harter
HOME GROWN
“Favorite spot to get a hearty southern breakfast. You must try the comfy chicken biscuit.”
- Jon Bailey
HOPSTIX
“A microbrewery, an Indonesian street food stall, and a ramen cart, walk into a Robata bar—that’s the vibe.”
- Rebecca Cullers
HOUSTON’S
“French Dip. Spinach Dip. Whiskey Dip. Enough said.”
- Mike Brady
IBERIAN PIG
“Delicious modern Spanish tapas. Great wine list! There are locations in Buckhead and Decatur.”
- Rebecca Cullers
IRIE MON
“Best jerk chicken in the city of ATL.”
- Jon Bailey
JAVA SAGA
“It's a literal hole in a wall. There is maybe one table outside of it. Purchase the crispiest, spiciest, #1 Taiwan fried chicken from this six square foot restaurant and cry with eternal joy.”
- Rebecca Cullers
JENI’S ICE CREAM
“Extremely creamy ice cream with awesome flavors you can’t get anywhere else!”
- Chebon Ryan
JOHNNY’S HIDEAWAY
“An Atlanta staple – a bar for all ages 21-80+. Disco balls. Carpets. Heavy pours. People-watching.”
- Jackie Lawyer
JUST AROUND
THE CORNER
“Best no nonsense burgers in Atlanta. Also, their hot pastrami sandwich gives Katz Deli a run for its money!”
- Sarai Wingate
KEVIN RATHBUN STEAK
“If you like steak, visit either of Rathbun's restaurants and treat yourself to superior steak and interesting cuts you've probably never tried!”
- Rebecca Cullers
KIMBALL HOUSE
“Go for the cocktails, and lose your mind over everything else. Once a railroad station, this sleek eatery & raw bar serves farm-to-table entrees with French flair.”
- Rebecca Cullers
LAKE & OAK BBQ
“New black-owned BBQ spot in Atlanta with amazing wings and ribs.”
- Jon Bailey
LITTLE REY
“Contemporary Mexican counter serve offering tacos, breakfast & margaritas in a sunny, vibrant space (our family favorite).”
- Jeff Harter
LITTLE SPIRIT
“Great little cocktail bar in Inman Park! They do a really cute Christmas themed pop-up. FYI, they don’t take reservations.”
- Eva Trust
LITTLE TROUBLE
“Great Asian fusion themed speakeasy in West Midtown - good spot to hit up first or after dinner during a night out.”
- Rebecca Cullers
LUCIAN
“Beautiful books. Smart bites. Wine lovers. Fancy pants.”
- Ashley Maiola
MJQ CONCOURSE
“If you're looking to dance all night long to some eternal bops, this is your bar.”
- Beth Knapp
MS. ICEY’S
“This is a black-owned sister restaurant to Negril Village. A whole vibe.”
- Sarai Wingate
MUCHACHO
“Great coffee/cocktails/taco shop on the beltline with a super chill vibe. Outdoor patio seating and they're open late with a bar! Killer margaritas!”
- Kat De Guzman
MURPHY’S
“Amazing brunch spot in the Virginia Highlands! Their cocktails are good too.”
- Jon B.
MUSHI NI
“Ridiculously good Asian fusion food. The Tokyo fries, omg.”
- Mike Lear
NINA AND RAFI
“My favorite pizza in ATL - ‘Detroit Style’ is delicious deep-dish-ish pizza.”
- Eva Trust
NUEVO LAREDO
“Best Mexican food in the city. Gets crowded on the weekends, so try it on a weekday.”
- Mike Brady
OH K DOG
“Korean-style corn dogs usually dipped in sugar, can be stuffed with cheese and/or covered in potato chunks.”
- Chebon Ryan
OLD BRICK PIT BBQ
“The ribs and the stew are must gets.”
- Mike Brady
PAOLO’S GELATO
“If you ever wanted an Italian grandfather look no further than Paolo. He will give you his opinions on your flavor choices and upsell you to a cone in the most endearingly effective manner. He creates mini tower of Pisa's to be placed in your gelato—a gem.”
- Jackie Lawyer
PHO DAI LOI
“This place is a great hole in the wall for Pho and other Vietnamese food.”
- Chebon Ryan
ROASTERS
“Comfort food: Roast chicken, chicken fingers, sweet tea, cornbread muffins with fake butter.”
- Mike Brady
RUMI’S KITCHEN
“Exquisite Persian food meets exceptional hospitality and service!”
- Rebecca Cullers
SIX FEET UNDER
“Seafood casual. Burgers are strong. Best part is sitting on the roof across from Oakland Cemetery at sunset. Good for larger groups.”
- Cally Bybee
SOUTHBOUND
“In an old factory, this eatery with a vintage wooden bar offers updates to farm-fresh Southern food. order incredible cocktails. the short rib will melt you.”
- Rebecca Cullers
SPICE HOUSE
“Delicious Caribbean fusion food. Jamaican, Haitian and some West African dishes. They have great weekend brunch vibes. Warning: It will be loud!”
- Jon Bailey
ST. CECILIA
“Fancy tasty Buckhead Italian, pro tip – order app sizes of the entre pastas to try many things without spending a small fortune.”
- Jackie Lawyer
SUPREMO TACO
“Hands-down best tacos in the city of Atlanta!”
- Jon Bailey
SUSHI HAWAKAYA
“At a high grade sushi restaurant in Japan, you eat what the chef gives you and you pay what the chef says you pay based on the market rate of fish that day. If you want fish that melts in your mouth, go here.”
- Rebecca Cullers
TABLA
“Best Indian in Atlanta? Maybe?”
- Mike Lear
TAKOREA
“Do you like Tacos? Do you like Korean food? this is: KOREAN TACO FUSION. Also, order the fries—you won’t regret it.”
- Rebecca Cullers
TAQUERIA DEL SOL
“Multiple locations across Atlanta serving up one of the best margaritas, guacamole, and unique, gourmet tacos and entrees.”
- Jeff Harter
TEA TOP
“Taiwanese brand of bubble tea with a bunch of great flavors!”
- Chebon Ryan
THE BUSY BEE
“This is the real deal. Best soul food in Atlanta since 1947. Allow lots of time, you will wait for a table.”
- Jeff Harter
THE CONSULATE
“Each month they throw a dart at the world and change their menu to a new country.”
- Rebecca Cullers
THE IMAGINARIUM
“Three taverns incredible outdoor space in the Atlanta Dairies where you can try their experimental beers in a gorgeous outdoor beer garden.”
- Rebecca Cullers
THE OPTIMIST
“Say yes to the hushpuppies at this fish camp and oyster bar with an incredible cocktail and wine menu.”
- Rebecca Cullers
THE PORTER
“Go because it's the best beer bar in the ATL, stay because the food will keep blowing your mind. Don't skip dessert. the beer cellar can be rented out for parties. No where else will you get a tasting flight of different YEARS of different cellared beers.”
- Rebecca Cullers
TICONDEROGA CLUB
“James-Beard-Winning bar program. Incredible food. Very casual, but reservation recommended. Tell them Mike Lear and The Maiolas sent you. Never Wednesdays.”
- Mike Lear
TUCKER BREWING
“Yeah, yeah, it's decent German beer, but go for the German food and get the pretzel that's bigger than your head with the snitzel.”
- Rebecca Cullers
VICTORY SANDWICH
“Just down the Beltline in Inman Park: fun neighborhood vibe serving up globally-inspired sandwiches, sides, kick ass music and Ping-Pong tables!”
- Jeff Harter
WAGAYA
“Wagaya means ‘our home’ in Japanese and this is an authentic Izakaya - a neighborhood bar. Do you like obscure Japanese craft beer like Hitachino white? This is where you buy it.”
- Rebecca Cullers
WING FACTORY
“Great place for epic wings and tasty tots!”
- Mike Brady