Aiko
<i>Aiko</i> (<I>EYE-ko</I>) is Japanese for "love child." This Buckhead favorite serves sushi and so much more. When the lights go down, the restaurant becomes a trendy club with a martini bar and entertainment. Menu offers some suggestive choices such as
| Address: | 128 E. Andrews Drive N.W. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Alfredo's
- Dining | Italian (including Pizzerias)
A throwback to the old Italy, Alfredo's is a favorite among locals and has become a date destination for older residents as well as young hipsters looking to escape the more obvious dining choices. The atmosphere is amazing, making the inevitable weekend
| Address: | 1989 Cheshire Bridge Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Anis
This cozy French bistro features Provencal cuisine. The seafood (including mussels and wild salmon) is consistently excellent, and the wine list will please any Francophile.
| Address: | 2974 Grandview Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30305 |
Antica Posta
- Dining | Italian (including Pizzerias)
This sister establishment of a restaurant in Florence produces authentic Tuscan fare such as crostini with chicken liver sauce and duck ragu, eggplant Parmigianino and classic osso buco. It occupies a charming bungalow with rustic interior decor.
| Address: | 519 E. Paces Ferry Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Atlanta Fish Market
A huge copper fish marks the entrance to this Buckhead favorite. Fresh seafood is flown in daily and prepared to your liking. Special combinations and preparations are found in the extensive menu: The Carolina salmon trout in a macadamia-honey-butter sauc
| Address: | 265 Pharr Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30305 |
Atlanta Grill
- Dining | Additional Experiences (Restaurants)
This clubby room in the downtown Ritz-Carlton Hotel is surprisingly casual. A Sunday brunch buffet may feature broccoli-and-almond salad with pecan dressing, shrimp and grits, and eggs and roast beef. For lunch and dinner, Atlanta Grill offers steaks, sea
| Address: | 181 Peachtree St. N.E. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Babette's Cafe
There you will find rustic European fare at bistro prices in a charming bungalow setting. Try the steamed mussels in white wine with strawberry and serrano pepper sauce or grilled, herb-crusted lamb chops with a red wine reduction.
| Address: | 573 N. Highland Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30307 |
Bacchanalia
Bacchanalia, housed in a converted factory on the western edge of Midtown, has earned rave reviews for dishes that incorporate elements of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine. Dinner is set at a prix fixe cost. Weekly menus are based on availability of the fr
| Address: | 1198 Howell Mill Road N.W. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30318 |
Bobby & June's Kountry Kitchen
- Dining | Local and Regional Specialties
Landmark source of traditional meat-and-three-sides southern cooking. Chicken, ham and meat loaf as good as or better than Mom's. Draws an interesting mix of students and professors from nearby Georgia Tech, businesspeople and blue-collar folks.
| Address: | 375 14th St. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30318 |
| Phone: | +1 404 876 3872 |
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| Hours: | Monday-Saturday for breakfast and lunch |
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Bone's
Business deals and locally famous people are common sights at this power-dining spot, where steaks are thick and perfectly grilled. Start with lobster bisque but save room for the mountain-high pie. First-class staff.
| Address: | 3130 Piedmont Road N.E. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30305 |
| Phone: | +1 404 237 2663 |
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| Website: | http://www.bonesrestau... |
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| Hours: | Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday for dinne |
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Buckhead Diner
An Atlanta institution that packs 'em in with modern American food served in a glitzy setting, Buckhead Diner is frequented by visitors as diverse as European royalty and pop-music stars. Try the diner's famous homemade potato chips topped with warm Mayta
| Address: | 3073 Piedmont Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30305 |
Cafe Intermezzo
This popular, after-hours European-inspired coffeehouse, known for its 100 kinds of fresh-baked pastries and 800 varieties of coffee and spirits, actually has a wide-ranging menu with nibbles, salads, sandwiches and entrees. It's relaxed, intimate and a c
| Address: | 1845 Peachtree Road N.E. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30309 |
Canoe
Relax while dining outdoors on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. A varied menu of new-American cuisine and years of very good to excellent food and service make this a popular spot for a quiet meal away from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
| Address: | 4199 Paces Ferry Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30339 |
| Phone: | +1 770 432 2663 |
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| Website: | http://www.canoeatl.co... |
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| Hours: | Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday for dinner only, Sun |
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Eclipse di Sol
Located between the Little Five Points and the Virginia-Highland shopping districts, Eclipse di Sol is a great stop for a snack or meal, as well as a drink on the expansive patio. The signature cocktail is a grapefruit rosewater martini.
| Address: | 640 North Highland Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 724 0711 |
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| Website: | http://www.eclipsediso... |
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| Hours: | Tuesday-Friday for lunch and dinner, though the bar stays open la |
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Eno
- Dining | Italian (including Pizzerias)
The Italian cooking at this place has a California accent. Dining areas are intimate with contemporary decor, and the wine bar overlooks the bustling Peachtree Street scene. If you find any sips you can't live without, step next door to Barrelman, the res
| Address: | 800 Peachtree St. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 685 3191 |
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| Website: | http://www.enorestaura... |
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| Hours: | Tuesday-Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday for dinn |
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Fat Matt's Rib Shack
- Dining | Local and Regional Specialties
This is the place to roll up your sleeves and dive into quintessential southern barbecue-ribs, chicken and pork. It has been voted the best barbecue in Atlanta. Live blues every night.
| Address: | 1811 Piedmont Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30324 |
Flying Biscuit Cafe
- Dining | Breakfast and Brunch
A healthy take on breakfast in a hip atmosphere, though the wait can last more than an hour on weekends. The biscuits are high and fluffy and served with apple-cranberry sauce. Also try the organic oatmeal pancakes with warm peach compote and pure maple s
| Address: | 1655 McLendon Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30307 |
French American Brasserie
Relocated from its Phipps Plaza location, the French American Brasserie is a popular Atlanta destination that features an extensive French menu developed by executive chef Stephen Sharp. We recommend the pan-roasted halibut as well as the sauteed skate wi
| Address: | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Gato Bizco
- Dining | Breakfast and Brunch
This charming, cat-themed diner is one of Atlanta's hidden gems, situated just across from the Flying Biscuit Cafe, though it doesn't have the same wait for service. Inside is a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Be sure to try the biscuits, which are a
| Address: | 1660 McLendon Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 371 0889 |
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| Hours: | Open daily for breakfast and lunch |
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Gladys Knight and Ron Winan's Chicken and Waffles
- Dining | Local and Regional Specialties
With dishes such as chicken and waffles, sweet-potato cheesecake, salmon croquettes and fish-n-grits, this restaurant takes soul food to a new level. There's also a Rising Star menu for children age 12 and younger. Two locations.
| Address: | 529 Peachtree St. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 874 9393 |
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| Website: | http://gladysandron.co... |
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| Hours: | Daily for lunch and dinner. Closes Monday-Thursday at 11 pm, Frid |
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Grant Central Pizza
- Dining | Italian (including Pizzerias)
This nondescript pizza joint serves some of the best slices in the city. The staff is friendly and the clientele local, despite its close proximity to Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta. Popular dishes include spaghetti with marinara sauce as well as the limitles
| Address: | 451 Cherokee Ave |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 523 8900 |
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| Hours: | Open daily for lunch and dinner |
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Horseradish Grill
- Dining | Local and Regional Specialties
Its southern-comfortable atmosphere and cuisine are nationally acclaimed. Memorable dishes include honey glazed quail, and pan-fried, pecan-crusted Georgia mountain trout topped with a lemon-caper dill sauce. Fresh ingredients come from the restaurant's h
| Address: | 4320 Powers Ferry Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30342 |
| Phone: | +1 404 255 7277 |
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| Website: | http://www.horseradish... |
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| Hours: | Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday for dinner only, Sun |
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Joel
This restaurant has a menu that's essentially French, with Asian and Mediterranean flavors filling out the edges. The space is ultra-elegant, but the vibe is surprisingly casual, and although you could spend a huge amount there, Monday through Friday you
| Address: | 3290 Northside Parkway N.E. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30327 |
Justin's
- Dining | Additional Experiences (Restaurants)
This southern sister to the original New York eatery is owned by hip-hop producer (and Buckhead resident) Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. It attracts a chic clientele, and stargazers head there after shows to catch sight of famous artists on tour. Southern and Car
| Address: | 2200 Peachtree St., N.W. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30309 |
| Phone: | +1 404 603 5353 |
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| Website: | http://www.justinsrest... |
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| Hours: | Daily for dinner, Monday-Saturday for lunch, Sunday for brunch. |
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Kevin Rathbun Steak
The recently opened Kevin Rathbun Steak features the same rich ambience as its sister restaurant, Rathbun's, but offers up an extensive-and hearty-steak menu. We recommend the filet mignon and the steak Diane. For groups, be sure to ask for the private di
| Address: | 154 Krog St. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
La Fonda
La Fonda is always a safe bet for anyone looking for quality Mexican and Latin American food and a comfortable atmosphere. The Ponce de Leon Avenue location boasts a large upstairs deck perfect for <I>mojitos</I> and people-watching. Be sure to try the ho
| Address: | 923 Ponce de Leon Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 607 0665 |
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| Hours: | Open daily for lunch and dinner |
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La Grotta
- Dining | Italian (including Pizzerias)
The incredibly delicious northern Italian selections at La Grotta are top-notch, as is the service. Our favorites include the black-and-white linguine with calamari, the veal chop and the quail stuffed with Italian sausage.
| Address: | 2637 Peachtree Road N.E. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30346 |
Majestic Food Shop
Known simply as "the Majestic" to locals, this 24-hour diner in Poncey-Highland has been dishing up the grit since 1935. The fare includes omelettes, biscuits, pies and other home-style favorites. The after-hours crowd can be a little seedy, but it's stil
| Address: | 1031 Ponce de Leon N.E. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30306 |
| Phone: | +1 404 875 0276 |
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| Hours: | Daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
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Mary Mac's Tea Room
- Dining | Local and Regional Specialties
An Atlanta tradition for more than 60 years. Many notables who hit town eat there, and the photos prove it. Diners write out their own orders and are likely to be addressed by servers as "Baby" and "Sugar." Entree-and-sides menu lets you sample sweet-pota
| Address: | 224 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30308 |
Murphy's
One of Virginia-Highland's most treasured dining spots. The menu offers tasty options such as spinach and Italian-sausage meat loaf and scrumptious pan-seared crab cakes. An intriguing wine list with several tastes by the glass makes this a great place to
| Address: | 997 Virginia Ave. N.E. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 872 0904 |
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| Website: | http://www.murphysvh.c... |
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| Hours: | Open Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday for |
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Nan Thai Fine Dining
This elegant setting is ideal for savoring the expertly executed Thai cuisine of chef Nan. Her sophisticated menu offers decadent spoils such as a whole sizzling fish with sweet chili and garlic-roasted red curry sauce or the sliced beef tenderloin with f
| Address: | 1350 Spring St. N.W., Suite 1 |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 870 9933 |
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| Website: | http://www.nanfinedini... |
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| Hours: | Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday for dinne |
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Nava
- Dining | Additional Experiences (Restaurants)
Sophisticated southwestern fare in a Buckhead hot spot. There's patio seating, with an outdoor bar. Spicy Latin and Native American specialties include corn-crusted snapper, jalapeno-rubbed giant shrimp and grilled buffalo rib eye with adobo spice and hot
| Address: | 3060 Peachtree Road N.E. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30305 |
| Phone: | +1 404 240 1984 |
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| Website: | http://www.buckheadres... |
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| Hours: | Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday for dinne |
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OK Cafe
- Dining | Breakfast and Brunch
The classic diner-style food attracts throngs of power-breakfasters and Buckhead neighbors. Omelettes are generous, and the cheddar cheese grits are great.
| Address: | 1284 W. Paces Ferry Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30327 |
| Phone: | +1 404 233 2888 |
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| Website: | http://www.okcafe.com. |
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| Hours: | Daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Saturday and Sunday for br |
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ONE.midtown kitchen
From its location in a renovated urban warehouse, this loud and bustling hot spot serves up American cuisine (small plates, raw oysters, pizza). The chargrilled hanger steak with Parmesan fries is addictive, as is the griddled sourdough stuffed with goat
| Address: | 559 Dutch Valley Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Pano's and Paul's
The long-established gold standard for luxury dining in terms of both food and service. House specialties include the fried lobster tails served with Chinese honey mustard, and Dover sole with capers and brown butter. Premium wine list. The restaurant may
| Address: | 1232 W. Paces Ferry Road N.W. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30327 |
Park 75 at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta
For a swanky Sunday brunch, head to one of Atlanta's top restaurants. Seasonal contemporary American cuisine for dinner includes tasting menus and a special nine-course "Chef's Table" in the kitchen. Starters you won't find on every corner include cantalo
| Address: | 75 14th St. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 881 9898 |
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| Website: | http://www.fourseasons... |
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| Hours: | Monday-Saturday for breakfast, lunch and dinner; breakfast on Sun |
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Paschal's
- Dining | Local and Regional Specialties
The original location of this longtime gathering place for Atlanta's African-American leaders and politicians, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., now belongs to Clark Atlanta University, but the current location in Castleberry Hill carries on. The menu
| Address: | 180 Northside Drive |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30314 |
| Phone: | +1 404 525 2023 |
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| Website: | http://www.paschalsres... |
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| Hours: | Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closes at 9 pm on Sun |
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Pittypat's Porch
- Dining | Local and Regional Specialties
Locals may eschew it, but tourists love the southern atmosphere there. Enjoy fried chicken, homemade biscuits, vegetables, Georgia peach cobbler and classic pecan pie, and sip on drinks with names such as Scarlett's Passion.
| Address: | 25 Andrew Young International Blvd. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Prime
This upscale surf-and-turf destination is located in Lenox Mall, ideal for a post-shopping repast. Aside from excellent steaks and seafood (think sea bass in a miso broth), Prime also serves up fresh sushi along with several vegetarian dishes.
| Address: | 3393 Peachtree Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 812 0555 |
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| Website: | http://www.heretoserve... |
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| Hours: | Open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner, Sunday for dinner only |
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Pura Vida
Latin American ingredients and flavors are served up in a tapas-dominated format. The convivial atmosphere makes this a great place to dine with a group. Best bets include the duck confit with Caribbean sweet potato puree, hanger-steak <i>pinchos</i> in a
| Address: | 656 N. Highland Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Rathbun's
Chef Kevin Rathbun serves up his modern American cuisine in a variety of sizes-small plates, raw plates, large plates and second-mortgage plates. The sea-scallops Benedict on country-ham grits, braised brisket with smoked-tomato sauce and a taco filled wi
| Address: | 112 Krog St., Suite R |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Restaurant Eugene
Sophisticated, intimate and serene, Restaurant Eugene offers contemporary-American fine dining without pretension. Chef Linton Hopkins changes the menu daily, and uses to excellent advantage organic and Georgia-grown vegetables, hormone-free steaks and ar
| Address: | 2277 Peachtree Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 355 0321 |
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| Website: | http://www.restaurante... |
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| Hours: | Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday for dinne |
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Ria's Bluebird
- Dining | Breakfast and Brunch
Situated across from Oakland Cemetery, Ria's Bluebird is one of the more popular breakfast destinations, with lines that can last up to 45 minutes during peak weekend brunch hours. But don't let the wait dissuade you. The food is some of the best in the c
| Address: | 421 Memorial Drive |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Sotto Sotto and Fritti
- Dining | Italian (including Pizzerias)
Sotto Sotto serves authentic Tuscan specialties, changes its menu quarterly and lets you order a reproduction of Michelangelo's favorite ravioli recipe. Other specialties include the free-floating lasagna with bechamel sauce and the risotto with carameliz
| Address: | 313 N. Highland Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30307 |
Taqueria del Sol
Mexican and southern cuisines collide with brilliant results at this appealing alternative to fast-food dining. You line up to order, then take a seat and your meal is delivered within minutes. Hearty soups, flavorful small tacos, and specials such as pot
| Address: | 1200-B Howell Mill Road (Westside) |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Thai Chili
This family-owned spot is in a strip mall near Emory University. We recommend the squid salad, spicy veggies, catfish curry and the Thai noodles.
| Address: | 2169 Briarcliff Road N.E. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30329 |
The Colonnade
- Dining | Local and Regional Specialties
This has been an Atlanta institution since 1927, and its unreconstructed homestyle dinners draw throngs of old-timers and newcomers alike, so expect to wait for a table. You can do that in the adjoining bar, though, and the presence of a liquor license al
| Address: | 1879 Cheshire Bridge Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 874 5642 |
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| Hours: | Monday and Tuesday for dinner only, Wednesday-Sunday for lunch an |
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The Dining Room
The chef of this venerable five-star restaurant has introduced a North African sensibility to the sumptuous menu. Impeccable service and rich decor-silk upholstery and intimate lighting-complement the menu.
| Address: | 3434 Peachtree Road N.E. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30326 |
The Glenwood
One of East Atlanta's newest eateries, the Glenwood features an extensive menu that ranges from the eclectic, such as rabbit Brunswick stew, to standard American fare, including tasty burgers. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable, and the decor is of an
| Address: | 1263 Glenwood Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| Phone: | +1 404 622 6066 |
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| Hours: | Open daily for lunch and dinner |
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The Local
An Atlanta favorite for nearly a decade, the Local largely caters to a twenty- and thirtysomething crowd, with old punk and alternative music loudly playing on the jukebox, and popular local musicians in the bar. The barbecue is some of the best in the ci
| Address: | 758 Ponce de Leon Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
The Varsity
The Varsity is an Atlanta institution. Carhops take your order for burgers, shakes, onion rings, "naked dogs," and other fast-food and fountain specialties, but there is indoor seating, too. On a hot day, try their famous frosted orange drink. Be ready to
| Address: | 61 North Ave. N.W. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30308 |
Thelma's Kitchen
- Dining | Local and Regional Specialties
Fried chicken, farm-raised catfish, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato souffle, collards and sweet-potato pie are standards at this unassuming, cafeteria-style soul-food source.
| Address: | 302 Auburn Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30318 |
| Phone: | +1 866 505 7781 |
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| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm, Saturday 8 am-8 pm |
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Thumbs Up Diner
- Dining | Breakfast and Brunch
Hefty, health-conscious breakfast and lunch fare draws an urbane and delightfully mixed crowd to this storefront space in the Old Fourth Ward. On weekends and during lunch hours, prepare for a wait that can last up to 45 minutes, though the people-watchin
| Address: | 573 Edgewood Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Tierra
This charming little restaurant specializes in contemporary interpretations of the cuisines of the Hispanic New World. Dishes include <i>pupusa</i>, a Salvadoran griddled corn cake stuffed with cheese and topped with marinated cabbage, and mussels in <i>p
| Address: | 1425-B Piedmont Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30309 |
Toulouse
Named after Atlanta's French sister city, this Buckhead favorite might be most accurately described as American with a strong French accent. Among the stars on the menu are chicken roasted in the wood-fired oven and braised lamb shanks. A wine committee m
| Address: | 2293 Peachtree Road |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
| 30309 |
Trader Vic's
- Dining | Additional Experiences (Restaurants)
This favorite destination is known more for its drinks than its menu, though the food is often considered among the city's best. Reservations are recommended, as the dining areas tend to fill up fast with conventiongoers staying at the Atlanta Hilton Hote
| Address: | 255 Courtland St. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
Wisteria
- Dining | Local and Regional Specialties
At this exemplar of the unpretentious neighborhood bistro, the cooking is contemporary but based squarely on southern tradition. Try black-eyed-pea hummus with sweet-potato chips, molasses-rubbed pork tenderloin over sweet-potato souffle, and stunningly g
| Address: | 471 N. Highland Ave. |
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| Atlanta |
| Georgia |
