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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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Grazing

05/25/2023 11:59 PM

Feast upon Cliff Bostock’s ravings, rants, and observations on dining — and life in the 21 st century — as he and his friends eat their way across Atl...

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ATL Brews

03/31/2024 11:59 PM

ATL’s OG beer drinker Jill Melancon keeps you up-to-date on the 411 regarding Atlanta beers and breweries.

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FOOD BRIEF: Buckhead Diner to Close

08/25/2021 11:55 AM

Buckhead Life Group focusing on its other restaurants.

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Food Events

Bad Daddy’s March Madness, Cost: Free+ 03/19/2024 12:00 PM

Vinofile Member Party!, Cost: Membership 03/19/2024 6:00 PM

For the Culture: Peace Fest, Cost: $10 03/19/2024 11:00 PM

Exploring a Restaurant and Food Service Business, Cost: Free 03/20/2024 10:30 AM

Spring Awakens with NCAA March Madness, Cost: Free+ 03/21/2024 12:00 PM

Phipps Plaza Hosts NCAA Tournament Viewing Party , Cost: Free+ 03/21/2024 12:00 PM

Spring Sip + Shop, Cost: $10 03/21/2024 5:00 PM

Georgia Food + Wine Festival, Cost: $25-$139 03/21/2024 5:30 PM

Big Richard

, Cost: $15 03/21/2024 9:15 PM

Handmade Market, Cost: Free 03/22/2024 5:00 PM

Meet Scott Conant at The Americano, Cost: $85+ 03/22/2024 5:00 PM

AAPI Night Market, Cost: Free+ 03/22/2024 6:00 PM

Ale Max Day, Cost: Free+ 03/22/2024 7:00 PM

Truth on the Rocks , Cost: $30 03/22/2024 7:00 PM

The Steven Brooks Band and Rare Birds, Cost: $18.37-$24.15 03/22/2024 8:00 PM

UrbanTree After Dark: Y2K DANCE PARTY!, Cost: Free+ 03/22/2024 8:00 PM

Flying Biscuit Sandy Springs 15th Anniversary, Cost: Free 03/23/2024 12:00 AM

Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, Cost: Free+ 03/23/2024 10:00 AM

Fairy Tale Forest Festival, Cost: $12-$15 03/23/2024 10:00 AM

Easter Eggstravaganza, Cost: $45.99 + 03/23/2024 10:30 AM

Food and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta BeltLine, Cost: $79 03/23/2024 11:00 AM

Wing & Rock Fest , Cost: Free+ 03/23/2024 12:00 PM

Chefs Market at Pullman Yards, Cost: Free+ 03/23/2024 1:00 PM

Sip & Ride (Horses) & Friends, Cost: $75 03/23/2024 1:00 PM

Maamoul Cooking Class, Cost: $50-$70 03/23/2024 2:00 PM

Weekly Winery Tour, Cost: $50+ 03/23/2024 3:00 PM

Art Market, Cost: Free 03/23/2024 3:00 PM

Garden Party, Cost: $60-$65 03/23/2024 5:00 PM

Peter Case, Ben De La Cour

, Cost: $28.92+ 03/23/2024 7:00 PM

Imagination Ball, Cost: $300-$25,000 03/23/2024 7:00 PM

Canyonland, Cost: Free+ 03/23/2024 8:00 PM

Indie Craft Experience Spring Market, Cost: Free-$5 03/24/2024 12:00 AM

Sunday Funday, Cost: Free 03/24/2024 10:00 AM

Barks and Bites: Doggie Crawl on the BeltLine, Cost: $69 03/24/2024 11:00 AM

Drag Bingo, Cost: Free+ 03/24/2024 12:30 PM

Taco Sunday, Southside Jam, Cost: $10 03/24/2024 3:00 PM

Peter Mulvey

, Cost: $16 03/24/2024 6:00 PM

Top Shelf Stand Up Comedy, Cost: $20 03/24/2024 7:00 PM

National Paella Day, Cost: $35 03/27/2024 5:00 PM

Cooking Class: Classic Wood-Fired Pizza, Cost: $55 03/27/2024 6:00 PM

Marshall Crenshaw

, Cost: $35 03/27/2024 7:00 PM

Town Center at Cobb Carnival, Cost: Free+ 03/28/2024 5:00 PM

Opening Reception for Exhibition: Life in Miniature, Cost: Free 03/28/2024 6:00 PM

An Evening of Bourbon & Cigars, Cost: Free+ 03/28/2024 6:00 PM

Chit Chat Club , Cost: $5 03/28/2024 7:00 PM

“Riffs”: Music and Comedy Night, Cost: $20+ 03/28/2024 7:00 PM

Candlelight Jazz with the Bonaventure Gypsy Jazz Quartet , Cost: Free+ 03/29/2024 6:00 PM

Peter Karp Band featuring Mark Johnson

, Cost: $20.03+ 03/29/2024 7:00 PM

Bachelor/Bachelorette Trivia at Elsewhere Brewing Greenhouse, Cost: Free+ 03/29/2024 9:00 PM

Astor and the Chocolate Factory, Easter Afternoon Tea, Cost: $80-$100 03/30/2024 12:00 AM

Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop, Cost: Free+ 03/30/2024 10:00 AM

Hop Over to Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Easter Weekend , Cost: Free+ 03/30/2024 10:00 AM

Food and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta BeltLine, Cost: $79 03/30/2024 11:00 AM

2nd Annual Atlanta Hemp World Festival, Cost: $10-$50+ 03/30/2024 12:00 PM

Chefs Market at Pullman Yards, Cost: Free+ 03/30/2024 1:00 PM

Weekly Winery Tour, Cost: $50+ 03/30/2024 3:00 PM

Cosmik Debris Band Live at Elsewhere Brewing Grant Park, Cost: Free+ 03/30/2024 6:00 PM

Silent Saturdays: Silent Disco Party, Cost: $10 03/30/2024 9:00 PM

Celebrate Easter with C&S Restaurant Group, Cost: See menu. 03/31/2024 12:00 AM

Easter Brunch, Cost: $49+ 03/31/2024 11:00 AM

Easter Brunch at the Park Tavern, Cost: $50.00 03/31/2024 11:00 AM

Brave Wojtek Polish Easter Brunch at Elsewhere Brewing , Cost: Free+ 03/31/2024 11:00 AM

Easter Flavors and Family Photos, Cost: $65-$85 03/31/2024 11:30 AM

Hoppy Easter Brunch and Petting Zoo, Cost: $12-$38 03/31/2024 11:30 AM

Easter at Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta and The Americano, Cost: $75+ 03/31/2024 11:30 AM

Easter Sunday Brunch at Brassica, Cost: $120 03/31/2024 12:00 PM

Easter at The Fringe Mini Golf, Cost: Free-$9 03/31/2024 12:00 PM

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt, Cost: Free-$59.95+ 03/31/2024 3:00 PM

Trent Patten Quartet: An Evening of Jazz Classics and Originals, Cost: $10-$15 04/01/2024 8:00 PM

April Wine Events: Southern France - Gerard Bertrand, Cost: $55 04/02/2024 12:00 AM

Meet the Author: Dot Padgett, Cost: $40 04/02/2024 12:00 PM

Food and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta BeltLine, Cost: $79 04/06/2024 11:00 AM

Daydreaming Market: Handmade Treats and Creations!, Cost: Free 04/06/2024 12:00 PM

Spring Market at Little Cottage Brewery, Cost: Free+ 04/06/2024 1:00 PM

Weekly Winery Tour, Cost: $50+ 04/06/2024 3:00 PM

Barks and Bites: Doggie Crawl on the BeltLine, Cost: $69 04/07/2024 11:00 AM

Superica and Traeger Patio Party, Cost: $35 04/07/2024 12:00 PM

“Gone With the Wind” by Fathom Events at Aurora Cineplex, Cost: $15.50 04/07/2024 1:00 PM

April Vinofile Plus Pick-Up Party: Blind Tasting!, Cost: membership 04/09/2024 5:00 PM

Plant Based Gnocchi-Making Class, Cost: $55 04/10/2024 6:00 PM

Global Street Food Dinner, Cost: $70 - $75 04/11/2024 6:00 PM

Food and Street Art Tour on the Atlanta BeltLine, Cost: $79 04/13/2024 11:00 AM

West End Wayback Vintage Pop-Up Market: Now April 13!, Cost: Free+ 04/13/2024 12:00 PM

Art Market at Contrast Artisan Ales, Cost: Free+ 04/13/2024 1:00 PM

Weekly Winery Tour, Cost: $50+ 04/13/2024 3:00 PM

MJ Takes Over Atlanta Motor Speedway, Cost: $20 04/13/2024 7:00 PM

Little Beer IV, Cost: $55-$65 04/14/2024 1:00 AM

Sunday Funday Art Market, Cost: Free+ 04/14/2024 1:00 PM

Flying Biscuit in Midtown 21st Anniversary, Cost: Free+ 04/15/2024 7:00 AM

Belles & Chimes Atlanta Ladies Pinball Tournament, Cost: Free+ 04/16/2024 6:00 PM

Terrapin Twilight Tours, Cost: $45-$75 04/16/2024 6:30 PM

Bailen, Cost: $20-$23+ 04/16/2024 8:00 PM

The Art of Spanish Paella, Cost: $55 04/17/2024 6:00 PM

Fresh Plates Series: Chef Wic, Cost: $80 – $85 04/17/2024 6:30 PM

Atlanta Wing Fest presented by Taste of Atlanta, Cost: $65-$85 04/18/2024 7:00 PM

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Elsewhere Brewing Co.

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When only delicious things between two slices of bread will do

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6 Atlanta restaurants with farmers market specials on the menu

01/07/2021 4:00 AM

Best bets for eating seasonally

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11 CL staff-approved spots to pad your belly after a night of drinking

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10 places to get caffeinated and get shit done

12/26/2020 4:00 AM

Drink coffee, work, repeat

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11 Atlanta restaurants for foodies

10/18/2019 12:23 PM

Where to eat well and please your inner foodie

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7 Restaurant recommendations from locals

10/17/2019 12:53 PM

Explore restaurant recommendations that the locals swear by.

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10 restaurants to take your vegetarian friends

07/05/2016 4:00 AM

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

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6 restaurants to keep things light

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

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7 places to experience a chef’s tasting menu in Atlanta

01/05/2016 4:00 AM

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

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6 places to eat light before the holidays get heavy

11/24/2015 4:00 AM

Rampant nutritional irresponsibility cometh “

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7 restaurants worth revisiting

09/02/2015 4:00 AM

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

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6 places to eat and run near the Beltline

07/03/2015 4:00 AM

Where to refuel when you’re on the go

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7 places to cool off from the inside out

06/24/2015 4:00 AM

Aka where to get some damn ice cream in this town

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19 restaurants good for going ham

06/05/2015 4:00 AM

Where to tell swimsuit season to screw off

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10 restaurants for laid-back fine dining

05/21/2015 4:00 AM

Where to eat well while wearing jeans

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15 patios great for beer-drinking in Atlanta

05/06/2015 4:00 AM

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

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17 fun first-date restaurants

04/24/2015 4:00 AM

Where to get your first-date game on in Atlanta

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Best Breakfast in Atlanta

01/08/2021 8:45 AM

Our list of breakfast places to try in Atlanta.

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Where to Eat BBQ in Atlanta

01/31/2019 9:28 PM

Browse BBQ restaurants in Atlanta as well as recommendations for the best ribs and sandwiches. CL’s critics & readers weigh in on where to eat BBQ in ...

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