Atlanta

Massive burgers, skull entrance, no-nonsense attitude

Elevated Southern cuisine, buttermilk fried chicken and she-crab soup

Batdorf & Bronson roaster with a bright Midtown patio and excellent pour-overs

James Beard-nominated farm-to-table anchor on Howell Mill Road; the benchmark for serious Atlanta dining

Acclaimed fish camp and seafood restaurant with sustainable sourcing, wood-fired dishes, and a strong cocktail program

Neapolitan pies cooked in a wood-fired oven, communal tables, and a queue that forms before the doors open

Live jazz, prime steaks, and old-school Buckhead elegance

Neighborhood craft beer bar with 40+ taps and a chill rooftop

Global street food tapas, wood-fired meats, Spanish tortilla, mezze platters

800+ bottle list, Belgian focus, serious beer bar in a funky neighborhood

Craft beer brewed in a Victorian mansion basement, award-winning sours

New York-style slices in a punk rock dive, open late for post-bar fuel

Seasonal cocktails and elevated comfort food in a converted gas station

Legendary craft beer bar on the Decatur square with a secret Belgian bar upstairs

Farm-to-table seasonal American, one of Decatur's most celebrated restaurants

James Beard Award-winning restaurant; intimate farm-to-table dining; one of Atlanta's most celebrated tables

Indian street food from the Chai Pani team inside Ponce City Market, garlic naan rolls, kati rolls, outstanding value

Rooftop bar atop Ponce City Market with Atlanta skyline views, mini golf, frozen cocktails, and a full food menu

Atlanta brunch institution since 1988, Bloody Marys, eggs Benedict, and a patio that fills before 10am on weekends

Atlanta's oldest licensed tavern (1922), reliable pub food, neighborhood regulars, and a dark wood interior that hasn't changed in decades

Steakhouse-meets-dive bar since 1989; known for stiff martinis, prime cuts, and a below-street-level speakeasy feel

Massive burgers, skull entrance, no-nonsense attitude

Elevated Southern cuisine, buttermilk fried chicken and she-crab soup

Batdorf & Bronson roaster with a bright Midtown patio and excellent pour-overs

James Beard-nominated farm-to-table anchor on Howell Mill Road; the benchmark for serious Atlanta dining

Acclaimed fish camp and seafood restaurant with sustainable sourcing, wood-fired dishes, and a strong cocktail program

Neapolitan pies cooked in a wood-fired oven, communal tables, and a queue that forms before the doors open

Legendary East Atlanta dive bar and live music venue since 2001, the heartbeat of the neighborhood, cheap beer and loud bands

Upscale New American with a seasonal menu and a strong local following; a rare fine-dining outpost in a dive bar neighborhood

Late-night tacos, mezcal, and a festive dive setting, the go-to for post-concert fuel in EAV

Craft lager-focused brewery on Georgia Ave with exposed brick, rooftop seating, and one of Atlanta's best patio scenes

Intimate Thai-focused rotating menu, one of Atlanta's most buzzed-about dining experiences, book ahead

50+ taps and rooftop views on the Summerhill strip; the neighborhood's most-visited spot on a warm evening

Neighborhood Creole and American fusion spot near College Park, quaint, welcoming, and well above airport-area expectations

British pub with fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and a crowd that will happily watch any match you ask them to put on

Casual burgers, tacos, and quesadillas in a converted garage; exactly what you want after a long flight