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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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Food Events
GoodBiz Spring Market Pop-Ups,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/15/2026 11:00 AM
Petite Violette presents Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death,
Cost: $75 (+ tax; gratuity not included)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/15/2026 7:30 PM
Mad Hatter Market: Strange, Unusual and Magical Finds!,
Cost: Free entry
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05/16/2026 12:00 PM
11th annual Athens Surf Stomp,
Cost: Free+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/16/2026 12:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/16/2026 3:00 PM
“Georgia’s Historical Recipes” with Valerie Frey Talk,
Cost: Free
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05/16/2026 3:00 PM
La Fiesta en Hapeville,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/16/2026 5:00 PM
Petite Violette presents Gimme Hamilton or Gimme Death,
Cost: $75 (+ tax; gratuity not included)
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/16/2026 7:00 PM
Crime & Wine Experience with Sheryl McCollum,
Cost: $45
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05/16/2026 7:00 PM
DULUTH SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL,
Cost: Free
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05/17/2026 11:00 AM
ENZO is Firing Up the Grill For La Grigliata,
Cost: $95+
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05/17/2026 1:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00+
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05/17/2026 3:00 PM
Shaken & Stirred Mixology Class Returns to Bar Margot,
Cost: $50
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05/19/2026 5:30 PM
Dinner and a Diva: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly,
Cost: $75
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05/19/2026 6:30 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef: Christopher Grossman,
Cost: $150
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/19/2026 6:30 PM
Sweet Auburn Barbecue Brings Back Good Luck Smoke Show ,
Cost: $85+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/20/2026 5:00 PM
Tio Lucho’s Ceviche Sessions Returns May 20,
Cost: $100
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05/20/2026 6:00 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Akhtar Nawab,
Cost: $95 – $100
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05/20/2026 6:30 PM
Women & Wine presented by Lexus,
Cost: $82.50
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05/21/2026 6:00 PM
Georgia Grown Dinner: Ben Vaughn,
Cost: $95 – $100
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05/21/2026 6:30 PM
Memorial Day Weekend at Lanier Islands Resort,
Cost: Free+
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05/22/2026 12:00 PM
ATL AM Rave,
Cost: $0-$20
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05/23/2026 10:00 AM
Handmade Market: Local Makers at Harmony Park,
Cost: Free entry
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05/23/2026 11:00 AM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00+
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05/23/2026 3:00 PM
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show ,
Cost: $81.45
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05/23/2026 6:00 PM
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show,
Cost: $67.99+
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05/23/2026 6:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/24/2026 3:00 PM
Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right - Atlanta,
Cost: $43.99
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05/24/2026 5:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Jared Hucks,
Cost: $150
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/26/2026 6:30 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Philippe Haddad,
Cost: $95 – $100
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05/27/2026 6:30 PM
Savor the Flavors of Fayetteville: Taste of Trilith ,
Cost: $10-$15
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05/29/2026 5:00 PM
Chef & Winemaker Dinner Series: Chef & Winemaker Dinner Series: Sauvignon Blanc VS Cabernet Sauvignon - Available 5:30 PM - 9 PM at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: Check Site
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05/29/2026 5:30 PM
Elevated Spirits: Rooftop Mixology Class,
Cost: $60.11
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/30/2026 2:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/30/2026 3:00 PM
Service @ Seven: Volume 03 — Summer Shift ,
Cost: $79
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05/30/2026 7:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/31/2026 3:00 PM
Food That Rocks Presented by Taste of Atlanta,
Cost: $95-$135
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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06/04/2026 6:00 PM
Forte Friday - Twilight of the Gods,
Cost: $80
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06/05/2026 5:00 PM
Viva Verdi! - Film Showcase Weekend,
Cost: $50-$200
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06/05/2026 5:30 PM
Glow Nights After Hours,
Cost: $49.99 - $155.99
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06/05/2026 7:30 PM
Virginia-Highland Summerfest,
Cost: Free; some kids activities require an all-you-can play wristband
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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06/06/2026 11:00 AM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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06/06/2026 3:00 PM
Viva Verdi! - Film Showcase Weekend,
Cost: $50-$200
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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06/06/2026 5:30 PM
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show,
Cost: $67.99+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
06/06/2026 6:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
06/07/2026 3:00 PM
June Vinofile Plus Pick-Up Party at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: Members Only/Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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06/09/2026 6:00 PM
Night Mode - June,
Cost: $16-$22
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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06/12/2026 5:00 PM
Adam Knight's Buried Alive (The Phinest Phish Tribute),
Cost: $15-$20
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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06/12/2026 8:00 PM
Coffee & Chrome,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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06/13/2026 8:30 AM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
06/13/2026 3:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: $60.00+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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06/14/2026 3:00 PM
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