Atlanta Food & Drink

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 written about it and we're excited to bring you the best food options available.

Reviews & Features

GRAZING: Tacos, chimichangas, pupusas – and ‘banana’ pudding Food and Drink, Grazing

Tuesday December 8, 2020 09:33 am EST 12/08/2020 9:33 am

The pandemic makes critics self-critical but Hispanic street food still tastes really good | more...

MASH-UP: A pistachio doughnut and fries from Hero and samples of two sausage dogs from Pete's. Photo credit: Cliff Bostock

Dining out: Hero Donuts and Buns plus Hot Dog Pete’s in Summerhill; Estrellita in Grant Park Food and Drink, Grazing

Monday November 9, 2020 10:27 am EST 11/09/2020 10:27 am

Doughnuts, weenies, purple ice cream, and fried pork chop sandwiches | more...

QUIZ: A health-food trickster poses as a 15-year-old tortoiseshell cat on a purple porch. Photo credit: Cliff Bostock

GRAZING: A quizzical inquiry: Why is a transient cat eating better than her human host? Food and Drink, Grazing

Saturday October 3, 2020 10:26 am EDT 10/03/2020 10:26 am

Not all great chefs feed humans. We’ll get to that, but first I should explain that I’m not a homebody. I’ve always seen my psychology clients in my home office in Grant Park, but I’ve done most of my writing in coffee shops. I even dedicated my 400-page doctoral dissertation to the staff of the Ansley Starbucks. Now, thanks to COVID-19, I have no choice but to sit in place at home. That brings... | more...

(LEFT)GRANT CENTRAL PIZZA: Jessy Forney. Photo credit: Courtesy Jesse Forney. (RIGHT)LITTLE BEAR: Jarrett Stieber. Photo credit: Cliff Bostock.

GRAZING: Ten ways COVID-19 has changed the foodie experience in Atlanta Food and Drink, Grazing

Wednesday September 9, 2020 09:49 am EDT 09/09/2020 9:49 am

During the pandemic, treat yourself to dinner and yourself | more...

A WITCH'S BROOM?: Roasted corn stands over lemon aioli beneath a headdress designed by the Wicked Witch of the West. Photo credit: Cliff Bostock

GRAZING: Grana and Delbar provide two new opportunities for patio plague dining Food and Drink, Grazing

Wednesday August 5, 2020 04:44 pm EDT 08/05/2020 4:44 pm

It was mid-July and I had not eaten in a restaurant in four months — not even outdoors. The idea was terrifying. I imagined people huddled on crowded patios, inhaling and exhaling the coronavirus like smoke in a hookah lounge. They would all be 23 and drunk, flaunting their dolphinlike lungs and uncreased skin, or they would be escapees from nursing homes blowing kisses through fingers coated... | more...

Food Events

Tucker Brewing Company at Tucker Restaurant Week 2021 Event (Event Scheduled)

Wednesday February 24, 2021 04:00 pm EST 02/24/2021 4:00 pm

Get ready to have a blast at Tucker Brewing Company during Tucker Restaurant Week 2021! Beginning Fe...
Varies | more...

150581199 10159219988065209 7141249301085410496 O

"Saturday Night Live" themed Social Distance Trivia Event (Event Scheduled)

Wednesday February 24, 2021 07:30 pm EST 02/24/2021 7:30 pm

Themed trivia is back! This week's theme is the long-running show Saturday Night Live. That's everyt...
Free | more...

Best End and Ghost Coast Come Together Event (Event Scheduled)

Thursday February 25, 2021 06:30 pm EST 02/25/2021 6:30 pm

Join Ghost Coast and Best End Brewing Co. as they collaborate for a night full of some of Atlanta’s ...
$60 | more...

Southern Fried Writers Event (Event Scheduled)

Thursday February 25, 2021 07:00 pm EST 02/25/2021 7:00 pm

Categories: writing group, critique group, writer meetup Southern Fried Writers is a read-aloud crit...
Free | more...

Tappy Hour Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday February 26, 2021 05:00 pm EST 02/26/2021 5:00 pm

Nick’s Westside and Creature Comforts Brewing Co. are teaming up to host a special “Tappy Hour” even...
No Cover | more...

Bubbles & Brews Craft Beverage Month Event (Event Scheduled)

Monday March 1, 2021 12:00 am EST 03/01/2021 12:00 am

Bubbles & Brews is a month-long celebration of Cobb County’s local craft beverage makers. During the...
No Cover | more...

5 Stripe Friday Event (Event Scheduled)

Friday March 5, 2021 10:30 am EST 03/05/2021 10:30 am

Calling all soccer fans – gusto! is partnering with Atlanta United for 5 Stripe Friday, coming up on...
No Cover | more...

Crawfish Boil! Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday March 6, 2021 02:00 pm EST 03/06/2021 2:00 pm

The all-you-can-eat crawfish boil is back and better than ever!

Join us on Saturday, February 13th...
$35 | more...

America's Largest Interactive Mystery Dinner Show Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday March 13, 2021 06:00 pm EST 03/13/2021 6:00 pm

Unlike a typical murder mystery dinner theatre performance, you won’t be watching a handful of actor...
$62.99 | more...

Restaurant Recommendations

8 places to satisfy your sandwich craving in Atlanta Restaurants, City Guide

Thursday January 7, 2021 04:00 am EST 01/07/2021 4:00 am

When only delicious things between two slices of bread will do | more...

6 Atlanta restaurants with farmers market specials on the menu Restaurants, City Guide

Thursday January 7, 2021 04:00 am EST 01/07/2021 4:00 am

Best bets for eating seasonally | more...

11 CL staff-approved spots to pad your belly after a night of drinking Restaurants, City Guide

Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/27/2020 4:00 am

Best bets for a crispy-fried quick fix come last call | more...

10 places to get caffeinated and get shit done Restaurants, City Guide

Saturday December 26, 2020 04:00 am EST 12/26/2020 4:00 am

Drink coffee, work, repeat | more...

11 Atlanta restaurants for foodies Restaurants, City Guide

Friday October 18, 2019 12:23 pm EDT 10/18/2019 12:23 pm

Where to eat well and please your inner foodie | more...

7 Restaurant recommendations from locals Restaurants, City Guide

Thursday October 17, 2019 12:53 pm EDT 10/17/2019 12:53 pm

Explore restaurant recommendations that the locals swear by. | more...

10 restaurants to take your vegetarian friends Restaurants, City Guide

Tuesday July 5, 2016 04:00 am EDT 07/05/2016 4:00 am

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

6 restaurants to keep things light Restaurants, City Guide

Tuesday June 21, 2016 04:00 am EDT 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 | more...

7 places to experience a chef's tasting menu in Atlanta Restaurants, City Guide

Tuesday January 5, 2016 04:00 am EST 01/05/2016 4:00 am

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

6 places to eat light before the holidays get heavy Restaurants, City Guide

Tuesday November 24, 2015 04:00 am EST 11/24/2015 4:00 am

Rampant nutritional irresponsibility cometh " | more...

7 restaurants worth revisiting Restaurants, City Guide

Wednesday September 2, 2015 04:00 am EDT 09/02/2015 4:00 am

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

9 Buford Highway Asian Restaurants for the bucket list Restaurants, City Guide

Friday July 31, 2015 04:00 am EDT 07/31/2015 4:00 am

9 essential ethnic restaurants to hit up on Georgia SR 13 | more...

6 places to eat and run near the Beltline Restaurants, City Guide

Friday July 3, 2015 04:00 am EDT 07/03/2015 4:00 am

Where to refuel when you're on the go | more...

7 places to cool off from the inside out Restaurants, City Guide

Wednesday June 24, 2015 04:00 am EDT 06/24/2015 4:00 am

Aka where to get some damn ice cream in this town | more...

19 restaurants good for going ham Restaurants, City Guide

Friday June 5, 2015 04:00 am EDT 06/05/2015 4:00 am

Where to tell swimsuit season to screw off | more...

10 restaurants for laid-back fine dining Restaurants, City Guide

Thursday May 21, 2015 04:00 am EDT 05/21/2015 4:00 am

Where to eat well while wearing jeans | more...

15 patios great for beer-drinking in Atlanta Restaurants, City Guide, Explore Nightlife

Wednesday May 6, 2015 04:00 am EDT 05/06/2015 4:00 am

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

20 fun first-date restaurants Restaurants, City Guide

Friday April 24, 2015 04:00 am EDT 04/24/2015 4:00 am

Where to get your first-date game on in Atlanta | more...

Acg Oysters At The Optimist James Camp Magnum

8 Atlanta restaurants with great raw bars Restaurants, City Guide

Friday March 20, 2015 04:00 am EDT 03/20/2015 4:00 am

Where to get your oyster fix in Atlanta | more...

International Restaurants

Where to Eat Vietnamese in Atlanta International, Where to Eat

Wednesday January 13, 2021 06:59 pm EST 01/13/2021 6:59 pm

Our list of Vietnamese Restaurants in Atlanta. | more...

Where to Eat Thai in Atlanta International, Where to Eat

Wednesday January 13, 2021 06:58 pm EST 01/13/2021 6:58 pm

Our list of Thai Restaurants in Atlanta | more...

Kway Teow Mamak Chow From Mamak Malaysian

Where to Eat Malaysian in Atlanta International, Where to Eat

Wednesday January 13, 2021 04:47 pm EST 01/13/2021 4:47 pm

Our list of Malaysian restaurants in Atlanta. | more...

Where to Eat Indian in Atlanta International, Where to Eat

Wednesday January 13, 2021 04:44 pm EST 01/13/2021 4:44 pm

Our list of Indian restaurants in Atlanta. | more...

Beer and Breweries

First Draft: Atlanta Beer Bus Food and Drink, Beer, First Draft Portal, Homepage

Wednesday February 24, 2021 06:02 pm EST 02/24/2021 6:02 pm

a Creative Loafing podcast | more...

First Draft: High Card Brewing Food and Drink, Beer, First Draft Portal, Homepage

Friday February 19, 2021 01:43 pm EST 02/19/2021 1:43 pm

a Creative Loafing podcast | more...

Atlanta Beers to Try Beer

Sunday January 17, 2021 10:20 pm EST 01/17/2021 10:20 pm

A list of some of our favorite local beers. | more...

Atlanta Breweries Worth Sampling Beer

Sunday January 17, 2021 06:28 pm EST 01/17/2021 6:28 pm

Our list of breweries in Atlanta. | more...

Dishes

Steak Dishes to Try Dishes

Wednesday January 13, 2021 02:36 pm EST 01/13/2021 2:36 pm

From CL's 100 Dishes Issue. Try these Steak Dishes prepared by Atlata Chefs. | more...

Food & Drink Home

Atlanta Restaurants

Restaurants

International

Where to Eat

Food Events

Stories

Festivals