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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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Foodways from the Middle East to India,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/23/2025 10:00 AM
Trick-or-Treat,
Cost: Free
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10/23/2025 5:00 PM
Pumpkins, Pints & Barbecue Bites at Sweet Auburn BBQ,
Cost: $15+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/23/2025 6:00 PM
Paint & Pint @ Contrast Artisan Ales Marietta,
Cost: $50
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10/23/2025 7:00 PM
GEEARS Annual Fundraising Luncheon featuring Steve Burns,
Cost: $250 - 10000
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10/23/2025 11:30 PM
The Atlanta Fair 2025,
Cost: Children $3 (42” and under); Monday-Thursday, $5 (42” and over); Friday, $10 (42” and over); Saturday-Sunday, $10 (42" and over)
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10/24/2025 5:00 PM
Sumo + Sushi
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Cost: $103.31+
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Cost: $103.31+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/24/2025 7:00 PM
Free Arabic Movie Night: Wajib,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/24/2025 7:30 PM
Castleberry Hill Loft Tour & Wine Tasting 2025,
Cost: $45.00
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/25/2025 11:00 AM
Dale Ale Trail Day @ Avondale Estates,
Cost: Free
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10/25/2025 11:00 AM
Diwali Celebration with Shobha Swamy,
Cost: Included with Garden Pass
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10/25/2025 11:30 AM
Rooftop Mixology Class with Inez Goodwine,
Cost: From $48.48
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10/25/2025 1:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour,
Cost: $60
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10/25/2025 3:00 PM
Trick or Drink: Atlanta Halloween Bar Crawl (3 Days),
Cost: $20.96
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10/25/2025 4:00 PM
Sumo + Sushi,
Cost: $103.31+
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Cost: $103.31+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/25/2025 5:00 PM
Fall-O-Ween '25: Harvest of Heroes,
Cost: Free
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10/25/2025 6:00 PM
Grave Rave @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: Free to attend
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10/25/2025 8:00 PM
Sumo + Sushi,
Cost: $103.31+
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Cost: $103.31+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/25/2025 8:30 PM
Diwali Celebration with Shobha Swamy,
Cost: Included with Garden Pass
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10/26/2025 12:30 PM
Sumo + Sushi,
Cost: $103.31+
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Cost: $103.31+
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10/26/2025 1:30 PM
Kids 'N Crafts 'N Puppets — Spooky Cardboard Show,
Cost: Free+
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10/26/2025 2:00 PM
Ignite: Teen Art Club ~ Spellbook Zines,
Cost: Free+
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10/26/2025 3:00 PM
Sumo + Sushi,
Cost: $103.31+
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Cost: $103.31+
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10/26/2025 5:00 PM
Face The Music ~ October Live Portrait Session,
Cost: $14
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10/26/2025 5:00 PM
Poetry for Survival ~ A Workshop for Queer Poets,
Cost: $5
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10/26/2025 5:00 PM
Pumpkins, Pints & Barbecue Bites at Sweet Auburn BBQ,
Cost: $15+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/28/2025 6:00 PM
Paint & Pint @ Sweetwater Brewing,
Cost: $55
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10/28/2025 7:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Shaun Doty, Marc Suennemann ,
Cost: Included with Garden Pass
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10/28/2025 7:30 PM
Yappy Hour: Howl-oween Edition at the Aveline,
Cost: Free
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10/30/2025 7:00 PM
Art Market & Halloween Parade @ Little Cottage,
Cost: FREE
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10/31/2025 4:00 PM
Atlanta Official Halloween Bar Crawl,
Cost: $6.99
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10/31/2025 5:00 PM
Spirits in the Sky: Halloween Party,
Cost: Free
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10/31/2025 6:00 PM
Spirits Rise at Vesper This Halloween Weekend,
Cost: $0.00
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10/31/2025 7:00 PM
A Nightmare on Highland: Halloween Night at Amore e Amore,
Cost: Free+
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10/31/2025 8:00 PM
Coven: Night One ~ Halloween at The Supermarket,
Cost: $5-$37
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10/31/2025 8:00 PM
Beyond The Grave Rave with DJ Sir Luke at Park Tavern,
Cost: Free
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10/31/2025 9:00 PM
Halloween Comes Alive At Tio Lucho’s With Tricks, Treats and Tio’s Eats ,
Cost: No cover
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10/31/2025 11:00 PM
Ahlan Saturday,
Cost: FREE - only food to be purchased
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11/01/2025 11:00 AM
Middle Earth Market: Local Makers and Fantastical Goods!,
Cost: Free entry
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11/01/2025 12:00 PM
Art Market & UGA Watch Party @ Sweetwater Brewing,
Cost: Free
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11/01/2025 12:00 PM
Fall Harvest Festival at The Krog District,
Cost: Free
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11/01/2025 12:00 PM
3rd Spot Watch Party: Georgia vs. Florida,
Cost: Free
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11/01/2025 3:30 PM
Coven: Night Two ~ Halloween at The Supermarket,
Cost: $5-$37
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11/01/2025 8:00 PM
Meet the Author with Anne Byrn,
Cost: $40
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11/04/2025 10:30 AM
Brookhaven C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar Cocktail Class Featuring Crown Royal,
Cost: $75
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11/04/2025 5:00 PM
Full Moon Party at St. Julep Rooftop ,
Cost: Free
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11/05/2025 1:00 PM
The Bleu Table | Atlanta: Exclusive Demo + Tasting,
Cost: $25
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11/07/2025 12:00 PM
Handmade Market at Harmony Park,
Cost: Free
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11/08/2025 11:00 AM
Weekly Winery Tour,
Cost: $60+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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11/08/2025 3:00 PM
Georgia Nature Fest benefitting Georgia Conservancy,
Cost: General admission $85, VIP tickets $175
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11/08/2025 4:00 PM
Simply Weird Film Fest,
Cost: $10
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11/10/2025 6:00 PM
Meet Chef & Cookbook Author Arnold Myint!,
Cost: From $42.24
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11/12/2025 5:00 PM
Paint & Pint @ Little Cottage Brewery,
Cost: $45
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11/12/2025 7:00 PM
Botanically Inspired Food Coloring,
Cost: $45 – $50
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11/15/2025 10:00 AM
Autumn Arts Market: Shop Handmade and Local Goods!,
Cost: Free
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11/15/2025 12:00 PM
Homebrew Hootenanny,
Cost: Free
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11/15/2025 12:00 PM
THE MUSIC OF MIRTH & MISCHIEF: Legends of the Realm In Concert -First Show,
Cost: $45-$195
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11/15/2025 6:30 PM
The Music of Mirth & Mischief: Legends of the Realm In Concert - Second Show,
Cost: $45-$195
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11/15/2025 10:00 PM
Dinner and a Diva: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!,
Cost: $71 (includes dinner)
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11/18/2025 7:00 PM
Handmade Market at Harmony Park: Fun for Fall and Shopping Small!,
Cost: Free entry
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11/22/2025 11:00 AM
Atlanta Chili Cook Off,
Cost: $15-$30
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11/22/2025 1:00 PM
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