# The best restaurants in Atlanta

Michelin-starred omakase, soul food since 1947 and Buford Highway: Atlanta's essential restaurants according to Atlanta Magazine and local guides.

- 727 votes · 15 items
- Jun 17, 2025 · the_wayfarer
- https://even.best/en/l/2281/the-best-restaurants-in-atlanta

## Top 15

1. **Bacchanalia** (73 · ▲78 ▼5) — Set-course contemporary American, an Atlanta landmark.
2. **Atlas** (50 · ▲60 ▼10) — Michelin-starred dining among fine art in Buckhead.
3. **Miller Union** (47 · ▲55 ▼8) — Steven Satterfield's seasonal vegetable plate.
4. **Lazy Betty** (45 · ▲53 ▼8) — Michelin-starred tasting menus.
5. **Mujō** (44 · ▲50 ▼6) — Edomae-style omakase in West Midtown.
6. **Gunshow** (31 · ▲38 ▼7) — Kevin Gillespie's dim sum-style cart service.
7. **Bones** (30 · ▲39 ▼9) — Buckhead's classic steakhouse.
8. **Busy Bee Café** (28 · ▲35 ▼7) — Soul food and fried chicken since 1947.
9. **Yet Tuh** (25 · ▲35 ▼10) — Korean favourites on Buford Highway.
10. **South City Kitchen** (24 · ▲32 ▼8) — Shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes in Midtown.
11. **Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q** (22 · ▲29 ▼7) — Texas-style brisket and ribs.
12. **Mary Mac's Tea Room** (21 · ▲33 ▼12) — Southern 'tea room' serving since 1945.
13. **Lee's Bakery** (14 · ▲21 ▼7) — Bánh mì on Buford Highway.
14. **Antico Pizza Napoletana** (11 · ▲21 ▼10) — Neapolitan pies on Hemphill Avenue.
15. **The Varsity** (10 · ▲22 ▼12) — Giant drive-in of chili dogs and frosted oranges.

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