Atlanta Food & Drink

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 written about it and we're excited to bring you the best food options available.

Reviews & Features

Where to Eat Late Night in Atlanta Where to Eat

Sunday January 17, 2021 11:16 am EST 01/17/2021 11:16 am

Our list of 24 hour restaurants and late night food options. | more...

Where to Eat Sandwiches in Atlanta Where to Eat

Friday January 15, 2021 05:05 pm EST 01/15/2021 5:05 pm

Our list of restaurants, delis and markets with great sandwiches. | more...

Where to Eat Vietnamese in Atlanta International, Where to Eat

Wednesday January 13, 2021 06:59 pm EST 01/13/2021 6:59 pm

Our list of Vietnamese Restaurants in Atlanta. | more...

Where to Eat Thai in Atlanta International, Where to Eat

Wednesday January 13, 2021 06:58 pm EST 01/13/2021 6:58 pm

Our list of Thai Restaurants in Atlanta | more...

Kway Teow Mamak Chow From Mamak Malaysian

Where to Eat Malaysian in Atlanta International, Where to Eat

Wednesday January 13, 2021 04:47 pm EST 01/13/2021 4:47 pm

Our list of Malaysian restaurants in Atlanta. | more...

Food Events

Monthly Game Night at Red’s Beer Garden Event (Event Scheduled)

Wednesday August 4, 2021 07:00 pm EDT 08/04/2021 7:00 pm

Monthly board game nights are back at Red's Beer Garden on the first Wednesday of every month beginn...
Free | more...

Lucy's Market Taste of Summer Pop-up at Andrews Square Event (Event Scheduled)

Thursday August 5, 2021 11:00 am EDT 08/05/2021 11:00 am

Starting Thursday, July 15, Lucy’s Market is launching its first-ever Taste of Summer pop-up series ...
Free | more...

Celebrate National Oyster Day at C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar + Hugo’s Oyster Bar! Event (Event Scheduled)

Thursday August 5, 2021 11:30 am EDT 08/05/2021 11:30 am

To celebrate National Oyster Day, C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar, Vinings, C&S Seafood & O...
Free | more...

Our Bar ATL Pop-Up & Go at Our Bar ATL Event (Event Scheduled)

Thursday August 5, 2021 02:00 pm EDT 08/05/2021 2:00 pm

Daily Kitchen Pop-Up at Our Bar ATL!

Ft. @Otakueats_

Doors open at 2PM.

Pop-Up closes at 7PM or wh...
$2-$15 | more...

Celebrate National Oyster Day with Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar! Event (Event Scheduled)

Thursday August 5, 2021 05:00 pm EDT 08/05/2021 5:00 pm

Celebrate National Oyster Day on August 5th with Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar! Offering fresh fish ...
Free | more...

85th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday August 6, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 08/06/2021 12:00 pm

The 85th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival is BACK! Piedmont Park comes alive with fine art, live musi...
$5 suggested donation; $65 and up for VIP Experience | more...

85th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday August 6, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 08/06/2021 12:00 pm

The 85th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival is BACK! Piedmont Park comes alive with fine art, live musi...
$5 suggested donation; $65 and up for VIP Experience | more...

Chef Eleven at Our Bar ATL Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday August 6, 2021 02:00 pm EDT 08/06/2021 2:00 pm

Daily Kitchen Pop-Up at Our Bar ATL!

Ft. @chef9eleven

Doors open at 2PM.

Pop-Up closes at 7PM or w...
$4-$20 | more...

Tie One On: Monday Night Brewing's 10th Anniversary Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday August 6, 2021 04:00 pm EDT 08/06/2021 4:00 pm

We've missed celebrating with you all so much, and can think of no better way to welcome you back th...
Free-$75 | more...

Surf N Turf Concert with Better than the Beatles at Chiringa Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday August 6, 2021 08:00 pm EDT 08/06/2021 8:00 pm

CHIRINGA and Home Town Mortgage have joined forces to bring to a tidal wave of melodies to downtown ...
Free to Attend | more...

Atlanta Field Day Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 7, 2021 10:00 am EDT 08/07/2021 10:00 am

REMEMBER RECESS? IT ONLY GETS BETTER WITH AGE! Atlanta Field Day is a throw back to grade school, bu...
$62.00 | more...

Chef Eleven at Our Bar ATL Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 7, 2021 02:00 pm EDT 08/07/2021 2:00 pm

Daily Kitchen Pop-Up at Our Bar ATL!

Ft. @chef9eleven

Doors open at 2PM.

Pop-Up closes at 7PM or w...
$4-$20 | more...

Artisan Wine Tasting Oasis Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 7, 2021 05:00 pm EDT 08/07/2021 5:00 pm

Categories: Wine Tasting General Admission, VIP GOLD, and VIP PLATINUM tickets are available for th...
$15 - $30 | more...

BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival 2021 Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday August 13, 2021 10:00 am EDT 08/13/2021 10:00 am

The BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival returns August 13th, 14th and 15th to Piedmont Park, Atlanta Ga. ...
Free | more...

Meso Marketplace Atlanta Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday August 13, 2021 01:00 pm EDT 08/13/2021 1:00 pm

Hurry and Grab Your Complimentary Shopping Ticket! Valid from 1pm-6pm! Don't Miss first picks on One...
Free | more...

Our Bar ATL Pop-Up & Go at Our Bar ATL Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday August 13, 2021 02:00 pm EDT 08/13/2021 2:00 pm

Daily Kitchen Pop-Up at Our Bar ATL!

Ft. @ChefElliott

Doors open at 2PM.

Pop-Up closes at 7PM or w...
$6-$25 | more...

Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass Festival Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 14, 2021 12:30 pm EDT 08/14/2021 12:30 pm

We are back!!! Our festival date is official and set for Saturday, August 14th. Get your tickets no...
$25-$30 plus ticket fee | more...

Our Bar ATL Pop-Up & Go at Our Bar ATL Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 14, 2021 02:00 pm EDT 08/14/2021 2:00 pm

Daily Kitchen Pop-Up at Our Bar ATL!

Ft. @ChefElliott

Doors open at 2PM.

Pop-Up closes at 7PM or w...
$6-$25 | more...

Artisan Wine Tasting Oasis Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 14, 2021 05:00 pm EDT 08/14/2021 5:00 pm

Categories: Wine Tasting General Admission, VIP GOLD, and VIP PLATINUM tickets are available for th...
$15 - $30 | more...

WABE MixTape LIVE Event (Event Scheduled)

Sunday August 15, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 08/15/2021 12:00 pm

Join WABE at SweetWater Brewery on Sunday, August 15th for a day of big talent at the inaugural WABE...
Free-100 | more...

Lucy's Market Taste of Summer Pop-up at Andrews Square Event (Event Scheduled)

Thursday August 19, 2021 11:00 am EDT 08/19/2021 11:00 am

Starting Thursday, July 15, Lucy’s Market is launching its first-ever Taste of Summer pop-up series ...
Free | more...

Pint & Paint Painting Night at Orpheus Brewing Event (Event Scheduled)

Thursday August 19, 2021 07:30 pm EDT 08/19/2021 7:30 pm

Categories: Painting Class During this 1.5 hour long class, students will learn how to create a beau...
$45.00 | more...

Surf N Turf Concert with The Side Cars at Chiringa Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday August 20, 2021 08:00 pm EDT 08/20/2021 8:00 pm

CHIRINGA and Home Town Mortgage have joined forces to bring to a tidal wave of melodies to downtown ...
Free to Attend | more...

Atlanta Hard Seltzer Fest Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 21, 2021 01:00 pm EDT 08/21/2021 1:00 pm

Atlanta Beer Festivals and Spiral Entertainment are co-hosting the 1st annual Atlanta Hard Seltzer F...
$45-$60 | more...

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German Bierfest 2021 Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 21, 2021 01:00 pm EDT 08/21/2021 1:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, August 21st for the next edition of German Bierfest at the beautiful Woodruff P...
$45 | more...

Bluesberry and Beer Festival Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 21, 2021 03:00 pm EDT 08/21/2021 3:00 pm

The city wanted to have a blueberry day with all the restaurants in downtown Norcross doing blueberr...
Free | more...

Artisan Wine Tasting Oasis Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 21, 2021 05:00 pm EDT 08/21/2021 5:00 pm

Categories: Wine Tasting General Admission, VIP GOLD, and VIP PLATINUM tickets are available for th...
$15 - $30 | more...

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305 Fitness Sweat & Sip Pop Up Event (Event Scheduled)

Sunday August 22, 2021 11:30 am EDT 08/22/2021 11:30 am

Categories: Fitness & Wellness 305 Fitness is a 45-minute nonstop cardio party featuring fun, easy-t...
$15 | more...

Surf N Turf Concert with Midlife Crisis at Chiringa Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday August 27, 2021 08:00 pm EDT 08/27/2021 8:00 pm

CHIRINGA and Home Town Mortgage have joined forces to bring to a tidal wave of melodies to downtown ...
Free to Attend | more...

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Atlanta's Premier Fish Fry Festival Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 28, 2021 11:00 am EDT 08/28/2021 11:00 am

A one-day festival designed for of all ages of fish and seafood lovers. Come out to Atlanta’s premie...
$10 | more...

Pint & Paint Painting Class at Second Self Beer Company Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 28, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 08/28/2021 12:00 pm

Categories: brewery During this 1.5 hour long class, students will learn how to create a beautiful a...
$45.00 | more...

Food-O-Rama Returns Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 28, 2021 01:00 pm EDT 08/28/2021 1:00 pm

It’s a homecoming! On August 28, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Food-O-Rama, the popular Atlanta food t...
$10 | more...

Artisan Wine Tasting Oasis Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday August 28, 2021 05:00 pm EDT 08/28/2021 5:00 pm

Categories: Wine Tasting General Admission, VIP GOLD, and VIP PLATINUM tickets are available for th...
$15 - $30 | more...

TOUR Championship 2021 Event (Event Scheduled)

Thursday September 2, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 09/02/2021 12:00 pm

Categories: Sports Head to East Lake Golf Club September 2-5 for an unforgettable experience at the ...
$60-$175 | more...

Restaurant Recommendations

8 places to satisfy your sandwich craving in Atlanta City Guide, Restaurants

Thursday January 7, 2021 04:00 am EST 01/07/2021 4:00 am

When only delicious things between two slices of bread will do | more...

6 Atlanta restaurants with farmers market specials on the menu City Guide, Restaurants

Thursday January 7, 2021 04:00 am EST 01/07/2021 4:00 am

Best bets for eating seasonally | more...

11 CL staff-approved spots to pad your belly after a night of drinking City Guide, Restaurants

Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/27/2020 4:00 am

Best bets for a crispy-fried quick fix come last call | more...

10 places to get caffeinated and get shit done City Guide, Restaurants

Saturday December 26, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/26/2020 4:00 am

Drink coffee, work, repeat | more...

11 Atlanta restaurants for foodies Restaurants, City Guide

Friday October 18, 2019 12:23 pm EDT 10/18/2019 12:23 pm

Where to eat well and please your inner foodie | more...

7 Restaurant recommendations from locals Restaurants, City Guide

Thursday October 17, 2019 12:53 pm EDT 10/17/2019 12:53 pm

Explore restaurant recommendations that the locals swear by. | more...

7 reasons not to open a restaurant City Guide, Restaurants

Tuesday March 14, 2017 05:00 pm EDT 03/14/2017 5:00 pm

The founder of Atlanta's Studio No. 7 shares some real talk | more...

Road Trip: Jerry's Gourmet Burgers Restaurant Review, Road Trip

Wednesday February 8, 2017 03:00 pm EST 02/08/2017 3:00 pm

Destination-worthy hospitality and burgers are fresh to order in Villa Rica | more...

10 restaurants to take your vegetarian friends City Guide, Restaurants

Tuesday July 5, 2016 04:00 am EDT 07/05/2016 4:00 am

Your non-meat-eating pals deserve to fill up on more than sides and salads | more...

6 restaurants to keep things light City Guide, Restaurants

Tuesday June 21, 2016 04:00 am EDT 06/21/2016 4:00 am

Skip the rich dishes and hot chili and hit up these Atlanta restaurants to help beat the summer heat | more...

7 places to experience a chef's tasting menu in Atlanta City Guide, Restaurants

Tuesday January 5, 2016 04:00 am EST 01/05/2016 4:00 am

Get ready for a parade of flavors with no decision-making required | more...

6 places to eat light before the holidays get heavy City Guide, Restaurants

Tuesday November 24, 2015 04:00 am EST 11/24/2015 4:00 am

Rampant nutritional irresponsibility cometh " | more...

7 restaurants worth revisiting City Guide, Restaurants

Wednesday September 2, 2015 04:00 am EDT 09/02/2015 4:00 am

These Best of Atlanta 2014 winners are worth another visit one year later | more...

9 Buford Highway Asian Restaurants for the bucket list Explore Food & Drink, Restaurants

Friday July 31, 2015 04:00 am EDT 07/31/2015 4:00 am

9 essential ethnic restaurants to hit up on Georgia SR 13 | more...

6 places to eat and run near the Beltline City Guide, Restaurants

Friday July 3, 2015 04:00 am EDT 07/03/2015 4:00 am

Where to refuel when you're on the go | more...

7 places to cool off from the inside out City Guide, Restaurants

Wednesday June 24, 2015 04:00 am EDT 06/24/2015 4:00 am

Aka where to get some damn ice cream in this town | more...

19 restaurants good for going ham City Guide, Restaurants

Friday June 5, 2015 04:00 am EDT 06/05/2015 4:00 am

Where to tell swimsuit season to screw off | more...

10 restaurants for laid-back fine dining City Guide, Restaurants

Thursday May 21, 2015 04:00 am EDT 05/21/2015 4:00 am

Where to eat well while wearing jeans | more...

15 patios great for beer-drinking in Atlanta City Guide, Explore Nightlife, Restaurants

Wednesday May 6, 2015 04:00 am EDT 05/06/2015 4:00 am

Where to sip brews and get some fresh air at the same damn time | more...

17 fun first-date restaurants City Guide, Restaurants, Date Night

Friday April 24, 2015 04:00 am EDT 04/24/2015 4:00 am

Where to get your first-date game on in Atlanta | more...

Acg Oysters At The Optimist James Camp Magnum

8 Atlanta restaurants with great raw bars Explore Food & Drink, Restaurants

Friday March 20, 2015 04:00 am EDT 03/20/2015 4:00 am

Where to get your oyster fix in Atlanta | more...

Omnivore - Road Trip: Seeking Soul in Memphis Restaurant News, Road Trip

Wednesday July 27, 2011 11:35 am EDT 07/27/2011 11:35 am

A visit to Memphis, filled with soul | more...

International Restaurants

Where to Eat Vietnamese in Atlanta International, Where to Eat

Wednesday January 13, 2021 06:59 pm EST 01/13/2021 6:59 pm

Our list of Vietnamese Restaurants in Atlanta. | more...

Where to Eat Thai in Atlanta International, Where to Eat

Wednesday January 13, 2021 06:58 pm EST 01/13/2021 6:58 pm

Our list of Thai Restaurants in Atlanta | more...

Where to Eat Malaysian in Atlanta International, Where to Eat

Wednesday January 13, 2021 04:47 pm EST 01/13/2021 4:47 pm

Our list of Malaysian restaurants in Atlanta. | more...

Where to Eat Indian in Atlanta International, Where to Eat

Wednesday January 13, 2021 04:44 pm EST 01/13/2021 4:44 pm

Our list of Indian restaurants in Atlanta. | more...

Beer and Breweries

First Draft: Social Fox Brewing Food and Drink, Beer, First Draft Portal

Thursday June 3, 2021 06:05 pm EDT 06/03/2021 6:05 pm

a Creative Loafing podcast | more...

First Draft: Line Creek Brewing Food and Drink, Beer, First Draft Portal

Tuesday April 27, 2021 06:08 pm EDT 04/27/2021 6:08 pm

a Creative Loafing podcast | more...

Atlanta Beers to Try Beer

Sunday January 17, 2021 10:20 pm EST 01/17/2021 10:20 pm

A list of some of our favorite local beers. | more...

Atlanta Breweries Worth Sampling Beer

Sunday January 17, 2021 06:28 pm EST 01/17/2021 6:28 pm

Our list of breweries in Atlanta. | more...

Dishes

Steak Dishes to Try Dishes

Wednesday January 13, 2021 02:36 pm EST 01/13/2021 2:36 pm

From CL's 100 Dishes Issue. Try these Steak Dishes prepared by Atlata Chefs. | more...

Foodie Phonetics: Kālua Pork Dishes

Thursday August 4, 2016 04:58 pm EDT 08/04/2016 4:58 pm

Deconstructing Waikikie Hawaiian BBQ's house specialty | more...

Food Finds - Joyce Foods' Poulet Rouge Fermier du Piedmont Dishes

Thursday December 2, 2010 09:00 am EST 12/02/2010 9:00 am

What would your death row meal be? | more...

Food Finds - Mexican wedding cookies from Alon's Bakery Dishes

Thursday November 25, 2010 09:00 am EST 11/25/2010 9:00 am

These celebratory cookies are made traditionally with tiny bits of pecans and just enough powdered sugar | more...

Food Finds - The Veggie Patch Dishes

Thursday November 4, 2010 09:00 am EDT 11/04/2010 9:00 am

James Bouchard's local farm does not have that annoying organic pricing | more...

Food Finds - Fresh naan and pani puris at Cherians International Groceries Dishes

Thursday October 14, 2010 09:00 am EDT 10/14/2010 9:00 am

Cherians offers a dazzling assortment of every product imaginable from the Indian subcontinent | more...

Food Finds - SambaFlavor chimichurri sauce Dishes

Thursday October 7, 2010 04:00 am EDT 10/07/2010 4:00 am

Available at select Whole Foods and in the meat section of the Buford Highway Farmers Market | more...

Food Finds - Dry-aged steaks at Star Provisions Dishes

Thursday September 30, 2010 09:00 am EDT 09/30/2010 9:00 am

If you're a serious beef lover, dry-aged steaks are the holy grail | more...

Food Finds - Food Find: KetchLove by Kept Love Dishes

Thursday September 16, 2010 09:00 am EDT 09/16/2010 9:00 am

Chef Seth Freedman makes the sauce using 250 pounds of Love is Love's tomatoes | more...

Food Finds - Food Find: Sublime Doughnuts' birthday box Dishes

Thursday September 2, 2010 09:00 am EDT 09/02/2010 9:00 am

Sublime's doughnut box has become the go-to gift for doughnut-addicted friends | more...

Food Finds - White Oak Pastures' chickens Dishes

Thursday August 12, 2010 09:00 am EDT 08/12/2010 9:00 am

The free-range chickens are raised on the largest certified organic farm in Georgia. | more...

Food Finds - Dutch Monkey Doughnuts Dishes

Thursday July 29, 2010 09:00 am EDT 07/29/2010 9:00 am

Cuteness abounds at the OTP doughnut shop with impressive desserts | more...

Food Finds - The Spotted Trotter Charcuterie Dishes

Thursday July 22, 2010 09:00 am EDT 07/22/2010 9:00 am

When it comes to charcuterie, Atlanta remains woefully under-served | more...

Food Finds - BB's bagels Dishes

Thursday July 15, 2010 09:00 am EDT 07/15/2010 9:00 am

There are simply no bagels inside the perimeter that compare to BB's | more...

Food Finds - Star Provisions' pimento cheese Dishes

Thursday July 8, 2010 09:00 am EDT 07/08/2010 9:00 am

The thing that makes this pimento cheese different is the sharp cheddar, Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheeses he uses. | more...

Food Finds - Emily G's Jam of Love Dishes

Thursday July 1, 2010 09:00 am EDT 07/01/2010 9:00 am

The all natural jams are made in small numbers so the quality doesn't waver | more...

Food Finds - Super H Mart Korean barbecue Dishes

Tuesday June 15, 2010 09:00 am EDT 06/15/2010 9:00 am

The Korean megachain sells an impressive assortment of premarinated meats you can cook at home | more...

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