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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
Garden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/05/2025 11:30 AM
Reel Friend’s ‘I Could Dom’ Film Launch + Birthday Smash,
Cost: Free
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10/05/2025 4:00 PM
Party on the PATH,
Cost: $75-$100
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10/05/2025 5:30 PM
Fresh Produce Comedy,
Cost: $10
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10/05/2025 7:00 PM
Gay Cupid Powerpoint Nights,
Cost: $5-$10
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10/06/2025 7:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Deborah VanTrece,
Cost: $150.00
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10/07/2025 6:30 PM
Brookhaven C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar ForteMasso Wine Dinner,
Cost: $200++
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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
Paint & Pint @ Little Cottage,
Cost: $45
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10/08/2025 7:00 PM
BYOArt Party,
Cost: $5
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10/08/2025 10:00 PM
Chef’s Table Dinner Series at Overstory Rooftop Bar ,
Cost: $115
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10/09/2025 7:00 PM
Boozy Bookfair,
Cost: $0 – $92.44
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10/10/2025 5:00 PM
Secret Aisle: A Magic and Comedy Show,
Cost: $15
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10/10/2025 7:30 PM
Annette Joseph Book Signing and Culinary Class,
Cost: $20
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10/11/2025 10:30 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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10/11/2025 11:30 AM
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
Art Market + Bottle Release @ Little Cottage,
Cost: Free
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10/11/2025 12:00 PM
Oktoberfest by Fire Maker Brewing,
Cost: Free entry
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10/11/2025 12:00 PM
Brasserie Margot at Pride Drag Brunch,
Cost: $75
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10/11/2025 12:30 PM
2nd Saturdays Market @ Contrast Artisan Ales Chamblee,
Cost: Free
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10/11/2025 1:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy,
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
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10/12/2025 11:30 AM
2nd Sundays Market @ Stillfire Suwanee,
Cost: Free
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10/12/2025 1:00 PM
We Wiggle Dolls with guests Raymond Carr & Gabrielle Loren,
Cost: $12-$20
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10/12/2025 7:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Kevin Gillespie,
Cost: $150.00
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10/14/2025 6:30 PM
My Gender is Not My Journey,
Cost: $21.75
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10/14/2025 7:30 PM
Nino Negri Wine Tasting at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar ,
Cost: $150
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10/15/2025 6:30 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Ali Mesghali,
Cost: Sold Out
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10/15/2025 6:30 PM
Banfi Wine Dinner,
Cost: $125
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10/15/2025 7:00 PM
Figure Drawing,
Cost: $15
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10/15/2025 7:00 PM
Deconstruct and Reassemble ~ Literary Open Mic,
Cost: Free
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10/15/2025 7:00 PM
Grand Tasting Midtown 2025,
Cost: $91 - $135
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10/16/2025 6:00 PM
Georgia Grown Dinner: Jamie Keating,
Cost: $95 – $100
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10/16/2025 6:30 PM
World Party & Cultural Experience,
Cost: $24-$59 for general admission
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10/17/2025 6:00 PM
Homemade Pie Making,
Cost: $45 – $50
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10/18/2025 10:00 AM
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
St. Elias Mid-East Festival,
Cost: Free+
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10/18/2025 11:00 AM
Pugoween @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: FREE
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10/18/2025 12:00 PM
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
Yoga With Jas ~ Shadow Flow: A Spooky Season Series,
Cost: $25
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10/19/2025 11:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich,
Cost: Free with Garden Admission
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10/19/2025 11:30 AM
Final Girl Premiere,
Cost: Free+
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10/20/2025 7:00 PM
What Will We Tell Our Children?,
Cost: Free+
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10/20/2025 8:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Matthew Basford,
Cost: $150.00
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10/21/2025 6:30 PM
Dinner and a Diva: Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel,
Cost: $71 (includes dinner)
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10/21/2025 7:00 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Dan Latham,
Cost: Sold Out
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10/22/2025 6:30 PM
Ashley Wright McIntyre Lecture featuring Dr. Bill Walton,
Cost: Free
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10/22/2025 7:00 PM
Collage Night,
Cost: $5
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10/22/2025 7:00 PM
Pumpkins, Pints & Barbecue Bites at Sweet Auburn BBQ,
Cost: $15+
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10/23/2025 6:00 PM
GEEARS Annual Fundraising Luncheon featuring Steve Burns,
Cost: $250 - 10000
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10/23/2025 11:30 PM
Sumo + Sushi
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Cost: $103.31+
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Cost: $103.31+
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10/24/2025 7:00 PM
Castleberry Hill Loft Tour & Wine Tasting 2025,
Cost: $45.00
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10/25/2025 11:00 AM
Dale Ale Trail Day @ Avondale Estates,
Cost: Free
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10/25/2025 11:00 AM
Trick or Drink: Atlanta Halloween Bar Crawl (3 Days),
Cost: $20.96
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10/25/2025 4:00 PM
Sumo + Sushi,
Cost: $103.31+
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Cost: $103.31+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/25/2025 5:00 PM
Sumo + Sushi,
Cost: $103.31+
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Cost: $103.31+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/25/2025 8:30 PM
Sumo + Sushi,
Cost: $103.31+
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Cost: $103.31+
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/26/2025 1:30 PM
Kids 'N Crafts 'N Puppets ~ Spooky Cardboard Show,
Cost: Free+
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10/26/2025 2:00 PM
Ignite: Teen Art Club ~ Spellbook Zines,
Cost: Free+
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10/26/2025 3:00 PM
Sumo + Sushi,
Cost: $103.31+
,
Cost: $103.31+
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10/26/2025 5:00 PM
Poetry for Survival ~ A Workshop for Queer Poets,
Cost: $5
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10/26/2025 5:00 PM
Face The Music ~ October Live Portrait Session,
Cost: $14
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10/26/2025 5:00 PM
Pumpkins, Pints & Barbecue Bites at Sweet Auburn BBQ,
Cost: $15+
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10/28/2025 6:00 PM
Atlanta Official Halloween Bar Crawl,
Cost: $6.99
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10/31/2025 5:00 PM
Spirits Rise at Vesper This Halloween Weekend,
Cost: $0.00
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10/31/2025 7:00 PM
A Nightmare on Highland: Halloween Night at Amore e Amore,
Cost: Free+
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10/31/2025 8:00 PM
Coven: Night One ~ Halloween at The Supermarket,
Cost: $5-$37
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10/31/2025 8:00 PM
Beyond The Grave Rave with DJ Sir Luke at Park Tavern,
Cost: Free
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10/31/2025 9:00 PM
Middle Earth Market: Local Makers and Fantastical Goods!,
Cost: Free entry
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11/01/2025 12:00 PM
Art Market & UGA Watch Party @ Sweetwater Brewing,
Cost: Free
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11/01/2025 12:00 PM
3rd Spot Watch Party: Georgia vs. Florida,
Cost: Free
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11/01/2025 3:30 PM
Coven: Night Two ~ Halloween at The Supermarket,
Cost: $5-$37
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11/01/2025 8:00 PM
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