Where to Find the Best Food in Atlanta

When it comes to unique and delicious restaurants, Atlanta knows what it’s doing. Living in or around the city gives residents access to one of America’s great places to satisfy their appetites for eating well, with plenty of flavorful dishes to go around. Indeed, Atlanta wasn’t always considered a foodie city, but redevelopment over the last decade has raised the stakes and proved you can find some of the best food in Atlanta.

Like other popular cities with similar reputations, the best places to eat in Atlanta tend to gravitate towards specific neighborhoods that offer locals the best of Atlanta dishes right outside their doors.

In this article:

  1. Best Places to Eat in Atlanta – West Midtown
  2. Best Places to Eat in Atlanta – Midtown
  3. Best Places to Eat in Atlanta – Downtown
  4. Best Places to Eat in Atlanta – Smyrna
  5. Live Near the Best Places to Eat in Atlanta

 

The Best Food in Atlanta by Neighborhood

You’ll find many top 50, top 20, and even top 100 lists of the best food in Atlanta. While spectacular dining establishments are peppered all over the city, we wanted to share a few of the most popular places to eat in Atlanta neighborhoods frequented by our team.

Best Places to Eat in Atlanta – West Midtown

This thriving neighborhood on the Westside of Atlanta offers some of the best food in Atlanta, like Six Feet Under, Taqueria del Sol, and Bacchanalia, plus some other well-known to the now trending spots in the area, such as Miller Union, Bocado, Bartaco, and Cooks & Soldiers. New mixed-use developments like The Interlock and The Works have introduced new, unique restaurants. Atlanta staples like Sakura Ramen and Mozza Bella Italian Eatery can be found at Chattahoochee Food Works at The Works, a food hall that is one of the best places for lunch in Atlanta.

Best Places to Eat in Atlanta – Midtown

From the can’t-miss experiences of Empire State South to the ever-present good times at South City Kitchen and Ecco Midtown, Midtown is home to many popular places to eat in Atlanta, but its reputation as a bar-forward neighborhood likely won’t change anytime soon. Bars like Bar Margot and Pour Taproom deliver bites alongside your brews.

Best Places to Eat in Atlanta – East Atlanta

You’ll constantly find something brand new to you on Atlanta’s growing Eastside, one of the most unique spots for food and nightlife in Atlanta. Popular East Atlanta Village restaurants include Flatiron Bar & Restaurant, Holy Taco, 529 Bar, EAV Thai and Sushi, and our favorite new food hall Southern Feedstore, filled with locally-owned stalls.

Best Places to Eat in Atlanta – Downtown

Often overlooked by some, Downtown Atlanta has some of the best food in Atlanta. Some of the most popular places to eat in Atlanta’s Downtown district are White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails, delivering solid American fare, the Ritz-Carlton’s AG Steakhouse, the established Max Lager’s Grill & Brewery, esteemed Poor Calvin’s, and the notable, authentic Mexican cuisine of Alma Cocina.

Best Places to Eat in Atlanta – Vinings

In the northern part of Westside Atlanta is the charming area of Vinings. Along with the beautiful scenery from the nearby Chattahoochee River, there are some special dining choices in this neighborhood, known for being some of the best places for lunch in Atlanta. From the classic river vistas and cuisine available at Canoe to the premium oysters and seafood offered at C&S (Clark & Schwenks), Smyrna is “totally worth the drive” to enjoy the fabulous food available from Muss & Turner’s near the Smyrna-Vinings area.

Live Near the Best Places to Eat in Atlanta

While eating and enjoying the best food in Atlanta, you may realize you can’t live without it. Luckily, Brock Built is building homes and communities near your favorite restaurants! 

On Atlanta’s Westside, find your dream townhome at Ten29 West, Riverline, or West Town, or choose a single family home or townhome at West Highlands, a sprawling community with club amenities.

Near Downtown and Midtown Atlanta, you’ll find unique modern prairie designs at The Parc, an intimate townhome community surrounded by lush green space in eclectic East Atlanta.

Just a short drive from Smyrna restaurants, The Reserve at Bells Ferry in East Cobb offers on-trend one-story living in an active adult 55+ community with pickleball courts, bocce ball, and a dog park.

Join Us for a Tour

Whichever neighborhood you choose to make your home, we invite you to visit and tour our communities! Send us a note to make an appointment with one of our sales agents! After your tour, you just might discover your new favorite restaurant in Atlanta.

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