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