The best restaurants in Atlanta
The top 3 according to 727 votes from people: Bacchanalia · Atlas · Miller Union. (Updated Jun 17, 2025.)
Michelin-starred omakase, soul food since 1947 and Buford Highway: Atlanta's essential restaurants according to Atlanta Magazine and local guides.
Top 15
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1
Bacchanalia
Set-course contemporary American, an Atlanta landmark.
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2
Atlas
Michelin-starred dining among fine art in Buckhead.
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3
Miller Union
Steven Satterfield's seasonal vegetable plate.
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4
Lazy Betty
Michelin-starred tasting menus.
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5
Mujō
Edomae-style omakase in West Midtown.
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6
Gunshow
Kevin Gillespie's dim sum-style cart service.
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7
Bones
Buckhead's classic steakhouse.
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8
Busy Bee Café
Soul food and fried chicken since 1947.
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9
Yet Tuh
Korean favourites on Buford Highway.
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10
South City Kitchen
Shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes in Midtown.
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11
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
Texas-style brisket and ribs.
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12
Mary Mac's Tea Room
Southern 'tea room' serving since 1945.
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13
Lee's Bakery
Bánh mì on Buford Highway.
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14
Antico Pizza Napoletana
Neapolitan pies on Hemphill Avenue.
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15
The Varsity
Giant drive-in of chili dogs and frosted oranges.
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Comments (8)
Bacchanalia still the best special occasion meal in town
Busy Bee fried chicken is the real deal
Should have Ponce City Market food hall somewhere
Miller Union vegetable plate changed my mind about vegetables
Lee's Bakery banh mi for like 6 dollars, best deal in Atlanta
Gunshow is so much fun, the carts are a great idea
The Varsity on a list of best restaurants? Its a fun experience but the food is not good
Its on here as an institution, not for the food lol