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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
Plant Meetup Upper Westside,
Cost: Free to attend
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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09/09/2026 5:00 PM
Salt, Time, and the Smoky Mountain Ham: A Conversation with Darrell Benton,
Cost: $26.25-$35
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09/09/2026 5:30 PM
Midweek Melodies ,
Cost: $22-$35
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09/09/2026 8:00 PM
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Presented by Invesco QQQ,
Cost: $109-$249
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09/10/2026 6:30 PM
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2026 (Day 1) - Thursday Tasting Tents,
Cost: $135-$185
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09/10/2026 7:30 PM
Bats & Bites at Truist Park,
Cost: $150
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09/11/2026 3:00 PM
Fernbank After Dark: Forensics,
Cost: $23.95
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09/11/2026 7:00 PM
Tia Fuller & Lil’ John Roberts,
Cost: $52.80
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09/11/2026 7:30 PM
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2026 (Day 2) - Flavors of Atlanta,
Cost: $155-$205
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09/11/2026 7:30 PM
Coffee & Chrome,
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 8:30 AM
2026 Beloved Community International Expo,
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 11:00 AM
Taste & Brews Music Fest,
Cost: Free
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09/12/2026 11:00 AM
Sahtain wa Hana: An Arabic Homemade Community Lunch,
Cost: $12
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09/12/2026 11:30 AM
Oysterfest @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: No cover
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09/12/2026 12:00 PM
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2026 (Day 3) - The Southern Spread,
Cost: $155-$205
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09/12/2026 1:00 PM
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2026 (Day 3) - Whiskey & Fire Atlanta,
Cost: $129; $169, early access
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09/12/2026 5:45 PM
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2026 (Day 3) - The Burger Social,
Cost: $125-$155
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09/12/2026 7:15 PM
Free Carnival and BOGO Day at Aurora Cineplex's 16th Birthday Bash,
Cost: Free
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09/13/2026 12:00 PM
Celebrate with Plant Sale,
Cost: Free entry
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09/13/2026 12:00 PM
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2026 (Day 4) - The Homecoming,
Cost: $135-$185
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09/13/2026 12:00 PM
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2026 (Day 4) - A Chicken Affair,
Cost: $125-$155
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09/13/2026 5:15 PM
September Vinofile Plus Pick-Up Party at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: Members Only/Free
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09/15/2026 6:00 PM
Dinner and a Diva: Bizet’s Carmen,
Cost: $75
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09/15/2026 6:30 PM
Bite Club: A Taste of México,
Cost: $45
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09/16/2026 6:30 PM
Bite Club: A Taste of México,
Cost: $45
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09/16/2026 6:30 PM
Ladies Night Out at Vinings Jubilee,
Cost: Free+
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09/17/2026 5:00 PM
Hot Air Balloon Festival at Lanier Islands Resort,
Cost: $20-$35
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09/18/2026 5:00 PM
Rémy Martin Red Carpet Affair at Snap Thai Fish House,
Cost: $55-$71.87
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09/18/2026 6:00 PM
Big Screen on the Green: BackYARD Fest '26 Presented by American Express,
Cost: Free
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09/18/2026 6:00 PM
A Tribute to Blue-Eyed Soul, Featuring Joyce Licorish,
Cost: $45.26
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09/18/2026 7:30 PM
Handmade Harvest Market: Shop Local Art and Gifts at Harmony Park,
Cost: Free
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09/19/2026 11:00 AM
The Veggie Taste 16th Annual,
Cost: $0-$10
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09/19/2026 2:00 PM
Elevated Spirits: Rooftop Mixology Class,
Cost: $48.48
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09/19/2026 2:00 PM
Kyma Fall Champagne Social,
Cost: $59
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09/19/2026 5:00 PM
Big Screen on the Green: Summer of '96 Edition Presented by American Express,
Cost: Free
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09/19/2026 6:00 PM
Saxophonist Joshua Constantine,
Cost: $43.10
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09/19/2026 7:30 PM
Embrace, Empower & Entice,
Cost: $15-$69
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09/20/2026 3:00 PM
“ADAC West Sip & Stroll” at DISCOVER ADAC ,
Cost: Free, registration is required
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09/23/2026 5:00 PM
Mirae Five-Course Sake and Dinner Pairing Experience ,
Cost: $210
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09/23/2026 6:00 PM
Belgian Beer Meets the Caribbean Table,
Cost: $89
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09/23/2026 6:30 PM
Tasting of Baja: A Five-Course Anniversary Dinner at Chicheria Mexican Kitchen,
Cost: $85-$110
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09/24/2026 6:30 PM
Paint & Pint @ Contrast Artisan Ales Marietta,
Cost: $50
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09/24/2026 7:00 PM
The Jazz Xchange ft. Tiffany Goode, Adán Bean, Georgia Me & DJ Mettaspin,
Cost: $10-$20
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09/24/2026 8:00 PM
Cultura Y Sabor Hispanic Heritage Festival,
Cost: Free
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09/25/2026 6:30 PM
Trap Jazz with Saxophonist Mark Quinn Mason,
Cost: $45.26
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09/25/2026 7:30 PM
Pixel Putt,
Cost: $45-$140
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09/26/2026 8:30 AM
Oktoberfest @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: FREE
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09/26/2026 12:00 PM
3rd Annual Westside Fall Beer & Bourbon Fest,
Cost: $22.99
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09/26/2026 2:00 PM
The Gala Expierience Stacey Monts Foundation Gala 2026,
Cost: $100.00
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09/26/2026 6:00 PM
Pricci: Festa dell’Uva,
Cost: TBD
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09/27/2026 5:00 PM
The Other Art Fair ,
Cost: $18-$100
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10/01/2026 6:00 PM
Chef & Winemaker Dinner Series: Fall Equinox at City Winery Atlanta,
Cost: Check Site
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10/02/2026 7:00 PM
19th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival,
Cost: Free to attend
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10/03/2026 11:00 AM
Hocus Pocus Market at Harmony Park: Shop Local Spooky Makers!,
Cost: Free entry
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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10/03/2026 11:00 AM
Party on the PATH 2026,
Cost: $88+
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10/04/2026 5:30 PM
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