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Atlanta Restaurants Worth the Trip
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By
Sheanine Johnson
The Atlanta tables everybody talks about — soul food landmarks, Michelin-starred tasting menus, legendary brunch. Come hungry.
A Midtown Southern cooking institution since 1945 — the classic Atlanta table.
Mary Mac's Tea Room
Vine City soul food legend — a James Beard America's Classic and Michelin Bib Gourmand.
The Busy Bee Cafe
Castleberry Hill soul food landmark with deep Civil Rights history.
Paschal's
Downtown fast-food icon since 1928 — the world's largest drive-in.
The Varsity
Candler Park's Texas-style BBQ favorite — smoky, rich, and beloved.
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
Midtown's Michelin-starred tasting-menu experience — special-occasion dining at its best.
Lazy Betty
Inman Park Italian-American spot with Michelin recognition and famous handmade pasta.
BoccaLupo
West Midtown Neapolitan pizza with a Michelin Bib Gourmand — worth the trip alone.
Antico Pizza Napoletana
Buckhead's beloved Southern brunch spot — comforting and cozy.
Buttermilk Kitchen
Midtown's Southern brunch institution — the original that started it all.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Atlanta's longtime fine-dining favorite — a special-occasion spot for a polished night out.
Bacchanalia
A beloved West Midtown seafood spot — a relaxed, coastal-feeling dinner worth the trip.
The Optimist
A Decatur favorite for oysters and a cozy, grown-up night out — well worth the drive.
Kimball House
Modern Southern cooking in the heart of Midtown — a warm, classic Atlanta dinner spot.
South City Kitchen Midtown
A lively BeltLine-area spot with a big, buzzy dining room — great for a fun group dinner.
Two Urban Licks
