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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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Sandy Springs C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar One-of-a-Kind Wine Dinner,
Cost: $250+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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08/20/2025 6:00 PM
Babylonstoren Wine Dinner,
Cost: $125
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08/20/2025 6:30 PM
Thirsty Thursday - $5 Beers,
Cost: No Cover
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08/21/2025 6:00 PM
Swing Into National Golf Month at Boone's,
Cost: Prices vary; see site
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08/21/2025 6:00 PM
Vino Y Paella: Basque Edition,
Cost: $85
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08/21/2025 6:30 PM
Savoring the Season: Making a Mushroom Log,
Cost: $45 – $50
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08/21/2025 6:30 PM
Paint & Pint Class ,
Cost: $45
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08/21/2025 7:00 PM
Paint & Pint @ Contrast Artisan Ales Marietta,
Cost: Free
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08/21/2025 7:00 PM
Jazz Summer Sessions: Wine, Live Music & Frosé Friday Specials,
Cost: Free entry
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08/22/2025 6:00 PM
The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Returns,
Cost: Free
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08/23/2025 10:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy,
Cost: Free with garden admission
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08/23/2025 11:30 AM
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and Wild Heaven Hatch Chile Fest in Support of Pediatric Cancer Families,
Cost: $45
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08/23/2025 1:00 PM
The Art of Arabic Cooking: Mansaf,
Cost: $65
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08/23/2025 2:00 PM
Hustle Hornets Presents: Break Loose the 3rd Breakdancing Competition ,
Cost: $15-$30
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08/23/2025 3:00 PM
RnB Mimosa Festival,
Cost: From $35.83
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08/23/2025 4:00 PM
The Cancer Event to End All Cancer (*Events) Music Fest,
Cost: $20
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08/23/2025 5:00 PM
Summer Movie Experience: CreATL Arts Fest,
Cost: Free
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08/23/2025 6:00 PM
The Green Flash Atlanta Premiere,
Cost: $26.90
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08/23/2025 6:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich,
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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08/24/2025 11:30 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich,
Cost: Free with garden admission
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08/24/2025 11:30 AM
Hatch Chile Cheeseburger Cookout,
Cost: $30
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08/24/2025 12:00 PM
Georgia Plant Swap + Sale Dunwoody,
Cost: Free entry
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08/24/2025 12:00 PM
Music Bingo Mondays (And Half-Priced Cocktails!),
Cost: No Cover
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08/25/2025 6:00 PM
Love Island Season 7 Reunion Watch Party with Big Screen,
Cost: Free
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08/25/2025 9:00 PM
$5 Beer + Taco + Trivia Tuesday,
Cost: No Cover
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08/26/2025 6:00 PM
Live Blues Tuesdays: Wine Tasting & Live Music,
Cost: Free
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08/26/2025 6:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Nick Leahy,
Cost: $150.00
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08/26/2025 6:30 PM
Wine Down Wednesday,
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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08/27/2025 4:30 PM
O by Brush Tuna Cutting and Tasting Event,
Cost: $305++
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08/27/2025 6:00 PM
"SERIALOUSLY LIVE WITH ANNIE ELISE",
Cost: $30
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08/27/2025 7:00 PM
Tio Lucho’s Hosts Wine vs. Beer Dinner ,
Cost: $100
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08/27/2025 7:00 PM
Savoring the Season: Sourdough Basics,
Cost: $35 – $40
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08/28/2025 6:30 PM
Ludacris’ Chicken and Beer Labor Day Pop-Up at One Flew South on the Beltline,
Cost: See site
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08/29/2025 3:00 PM
Jazz Summer Sessions: Wine, Live Music & Frosé Friday Specials,
Cost: Free entry
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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08/29/2025 6:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis,
Cost: Free with garden admission
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08/30/2025 11:30 AM
Taste of Soul Atlanta,
Cost: Free entry
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08/30/2025 12:00 PM
Festival of the Painted Rock,
Cost: $65-$135
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08/30/2025 12:30 PM
Saturday in the South at Park Tavern: Hosted by Sons of Saturday,
Cost: $80.41
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08/30/2025 3:00 PM
Kickoff Tailgate | Virginia Tech vs SC |Rooftop Views, Buffet, DJ,
Cost: $80
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08/31/2025 10:00 AM
It's Givin' Brunch,
Cost: Free+
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08/31/2025 10:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis,
Cost: Free with garden admission
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08/31/2025 11:30 AM
Spice Things Up at TWO urban licks’ Hatch Chile Supper,
Cost: $45 per person, plus tax and gratuity
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08/31/2025 6:00 PM
Brookhaven Restaurant Month,
Cost: Varies
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09/01/2025 12:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour,
Cost: $60
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09/01/2025 3:00 PM
Beer & Comedy Labor Day Show @ SweetWater Brewing,
Cost: Free
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09/01/2025 8:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Robert Butts,
Cost: $150.00
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09/02/2025 6:30 PM
Meet the Author with Ann Hite,
Cost: $40
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09/02/2025 7:00 PM
Wine Down Wednesday,
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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09/03/2025 4:30 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Crystal Leach & Nancy Waldeck,
Cost: Free with garden admission
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09/03/2025 6:30 PM
Georgia Grown Dinner: Woolery “Woody” Back,
Cost: $95 – $100
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09/04/2025 6:30 PM
Panda Fest: A Celebration of AAPI Food, Culture, & More!,
Cost: $9-$35
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09/05/2025 4:00 PM
Feed Your Peace: Conscious Cooking,
Cost: $85 – $90
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09/06/2025 10:00 AM
Practical Magic Marketplace: Shop Handmade and Local Goods,
Cost: Free
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09/06/2025 12:00 PM
OYSTERFEST, MARKET & GALLERY SHOW,
Cost: Free to attend
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09/06/2025 12:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich,
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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09/07/2025 11:30 AM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Hector Santiago,
Cost: $150.00
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09/09/2025 6:30 PM
Wine Down Wednesday,
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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09/10/2025 4:30 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Olivier Reedholm,
Cost: Free with garden admission
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09/10/2025 6:30 PM
Atlanta Food and Wine Festival 2025,
Cost: $135-$479
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09/11/2025 7:30 PM
Atlanta Food and Wine Festival 2025 Tasting Tents (Day 2) ,
Cost: $135-$329
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09/12/2025 7:30 PM
2025 Beloved Community International Expo,
Cost: Free
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09/13/2025 11:00 AM
Handmade Market at Harmony Park: Shop Local! ,
Cost: Free entry
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09/13/2025 11:00 AM
Taste & Brews Festival,
Cost: Free entry
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09/13/2025 11:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy,
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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09/13/2025 11:30 AM
Atlanta Food and Wine Festival 2025 - Whiskey & Fire Atlanta (Day 3) ,
Cost: $99-$119
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09/13/2025 12:45 PM
Weekly Winery Tour,
Cost: $60.00
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09/13/2025 3:00 PM
Sidetracked Wine Fest,
Cost: $95-$130
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09/13/2025 4:00 PM
Atlanta Food and Wine Festival 2025 Tasting Tents (Day 3) ,
Cost: $135-$329
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09/13/2025 7:30 PM
The Sweet Life at La Fortezza with Annette Joseph,
Cost: $110 – $115
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09/14/2025 11:00 AM
Atlanta Food and Wine Festival 2025 Tasting Tents (Day 4) ,
Cost: $135-$329
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09/14/2025 2:00 PM
Bourbon & Friends,
Cost: $225
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09/15/2025 6:30 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Ian Winslade,
Cost: $150.00
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09/16/2025 6:30 PM
Brookhaven C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar Wine Dinner ,
Cost: $225++
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09/17/2025 6:30 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Richard Brown,
Cost: Free with garden admission
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09/17/2025 6:30 PM
Georgia Grown Dinner: Joshua Swinney,
Cost: $95 – $100
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09/18/2025 6:30 PM
The Veggie Taste - 15th Annual - Plantbased/ Vegan Festival,
Cost: $5
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09/20/2025 2:00 PM
Atlanta Wine Walk with Live! At The Battery,
Cost: See site
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09/20/2025 3:00 PM
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