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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
Chamblee's 4th Annual Chalk Walk & Artist Market,
Cost: Free
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/20/2025 10:00 AM
The Veggie Taste - 15th Annual - Plantbased/ Vegan Festival,
Cost: $5
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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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
Tales of the Vine: A Stag’s Leap Wine Dinner at New South Kitchen,
Cost: $135-$450
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09/20/2025 6:00 PM
Community Garden Dinner,
Cost: $75
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09/20/2025 6:00 PM
Art Market & Improv @ Dad's Garage,
Cost: Free
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09/20/2025 6:00 PM
Brasserie Margot Presents a Four Hands Collaboration Dinner: Paris Meets Lima,
Cost: $78+
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09/20/2025 7:00 PM
That 70's Market @ Wild Heaven West End,
Cost: Free entry
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09/21/2025 12:00 PM
Aurora Cineplex's Birthday Bash--Free Carnival and BOGO Day,
Cost: FREE + BOGO Movies $6.50--$10, BOGO Mini Golf--$6.00-$9.00 and BOGO Concessions --$ 1.50-$ 8.00
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09/21/2025 12:00 PM
That 70's Market @ Wild Heaven West End,
Cost: Free
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09/21/2025 12:00 PM
Sunday Supper,
Cost: $175
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09/21/2025 6:00 PM
John T. Edge,
Cost: Not-Yet Members. $12.
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09/22/2025 7:00 PM
Paint & Pint @ Sweetwater Brewing,
Cost: $50
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09/23/2025 7:00 PM
Paint & Pint @ Sweetwater Brewing,
Cost: Free
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09/23/2025 7:00 PM
Tio Lucho’s Benefit Dinner With Make a Miracle,
Cost: $125
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09/24/2025 5:00 PM
Sip into the Season at TWO urban licks’ Fayard & Covert Wine Tasting,
Cost: $45
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09/24/2025 6:00 PM
CakeBread Cellars Wine Dinner with Chef Nick Leahy,
Cost: $125
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09/24/2025 6:00 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Jonathan McDowell,
Cost: Sold Out
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09/24/2025 6:30 PM
Duckhorn Vineyards Culinary Experience,
Cost: $75
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09/24/2025 6:30 PM
Fermented Hot Sauces and Chili Pastes,
Cost: $45 – $50
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09/25/2025 6:00 PM
Toast to Fall With ENZO’s Basil Hayden Bourbon Tasting ,
Cost: $85
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09/25/2025 6:30 PM
Paint & Pint @ Contrast Artisan Ales Marietta,
Cost: $45.00
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09/25/2025 7:00 PM
Paint & Pint @ Contrast Artisan Ales Marietta,
Cost: Free
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09/25/2025 7:00 PM
Oktoberfest,
Cost: Free
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09/26/2025 3:00 PM
Rémy Martin Red Carpet Affair,
Cost: $55-$70.90
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09/26/2025 7:00 PM
REEL Friday Movie Nights: Sonic 3,
Cost: Free
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09/26/2025 7:00 PM
Aqua Vino,
Cost: $105 - $165
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09/26/2025 7:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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09/27/2025 11:30 AM
Give Sanctuary Festival & The Guardians Cup Soccer Tournament,
Cost: Free
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09/27/2025 12:00 PM
The Soul Food Showdown,
Cost: $0-$290.10
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09/27/2025 12:00 PM
Washington Park Jamboree,
Cost: Free
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09/27/2025 12:00 PM
Oktoberfest @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: Free entry
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09/27/2025 12:00 PM
Oktoberfest @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: Free
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09/27/2025 12:00 PM
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show,
Cost: $81.45
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09/27/2025 6:00 PM
Summer Movie Experience '25: BackYARD Fest!,
Cost: Free
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09/27/2025 6:00 PM
3rd Spot Watch Party: Georgia vs. Alabama,
Cost: Free
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09/27/2025 7:30 PM
It's Givin' Brunch,
Cost: Free
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09/28/2025 10:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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09/28/2025 11:30 AM
Taste of PiHi,
Cost: $30
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09/28/2025 3:00 PM
Hops & Flow Beer Yoga at Three Taverns Imaginarium,
Cost: From $20.42
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09/28/2025 4:00 PM
Puzzle & Prosecco: Fall Edition (Self Serve Wine Tasting + Puzzle Night!),
Cost: Free+
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09/28/2025 8:30 PM
The Art of Wine & Food Pairings at TWO urban licks,
Cost: $65
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09/29/2025 7:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Jon Novak,
Cost: $150.00
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09/30/2025 6:30 PM
Paint & Pint @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: $65
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09/30/2025 7:00 PM
Paint & Pint @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: Free
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09/30/2025 7:00 PM
2025 Atlanta Greek Festival,
Cost: $5 ADV, $7 after Oct. 2nd
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10/02/2025 5:00 PM
Business X Design with CocoaTown,
Cost: $25-$30
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10/02/2025 5:30 PM
Taste Brookhaven 2025,
Cost: $92 Gen Adm, $135 VIP
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10/02/2025 6:00 PM
18th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival,
Cost: Free to attend
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10/04/2025 11:00 AM
Monster Mash Maker's Market: Shop Handmade at Harmony Park,
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 11:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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10/04/2025 11:30 AM
Porches and Pies,
Cost: Free entry; $10-$20 for pie tasting passes and pie competition entries respectively
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10/04/2025 12:00 PM
Decatur Book Festival 2025 - Hank Shaw: Borderlands: Recipes and Stories from the Rio Grande to the Pacific (Day 2),
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 12:00 PM
Spooky Brownie @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: Free entry
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10/04/2025 12:00 PM
The Vacation® Corporate Cookout Atlanta,
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 12:00 PM
3rd Spot Watch Party: Georgia vs. Kentucky ,
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 12:00 PM
Taste of Tucker 2025,
Cost: $10 - $100
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10/04/2025 1:00 PM
Cosplay on Tap,
Cost: Free entry
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10/04/2025 2:00 PM
Decatur Book Festival 2025 -William Dissen: Thoughtful Cooking: Recipes Rooted in the Deep South (Day 2) ,
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 2:30 PM
Decatur Book Festival 2025 - Belinda Smith-Sullivan: Cocktails, Southern Style: Pours, Drinks, Sips and Bites (Day 2),
Cost: Free
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10/04/2025 3:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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10/05/2025 11:30 AM
Party on the PATH,
Cost: $75-$100
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10/05/2025 5:30 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Deborah VanTrece,
Cost: $150.00
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10/07/2025 6:30 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Rodney Smith Jr.,
Cost: Sold Out
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10/08/2025 6:30 PM
Chef’s Table Dinner Series at Overstory Rooftop Bar ,
Cost: $115
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10/09/2025 7:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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10/11/2025 11:30 AM
Oktoberfest by Fire Maker Brewing,
Cost: Free entry
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10/11/2025 12:00 PM
Big Gay Brunch at Park Tavern,
Cost: $35
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10/11/2025 12:00 PM
Halloweentown Market: Shop Spooky!,
Cost: Free entry
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10/11/2025 12:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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10/12/2025 11:30 AM
Nino Negri Wine Tasting at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar ,
Cost: $150
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10/15/2025 6:30 PM
Grand Tasting Midtown 2025,
Cost: $91 - $135
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10/16/2025 6:00 PM
World Party & Cultural Experience,
Cost: $24-$59 for general admission
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10/17/2025 6:00 PM
The French Market Returns to Buckhead Village,
Cost: Free entry
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10/18/2025 11:00 AM
Hocus Pocus Makers Market at Phoenix and Dragon,
Cost: Free
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10/18/2025 11:00 AM
3rd Annual Brookhaven International Festival (Day 1),
Cost: Free entry
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10/18/2025 11:00 AM
A Taste of Chamblee,
Cost: Free to attend
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10/18/2025 3:00 PM
Dog Beer Yoga at Fire Maker Brewing benefiting PAWS Atlanta!,
Cost: From $20.59
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10/19/2025 11:00 AM
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