15 Of The Best Atlanta Restaurants Near MARTA

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It’s a great feeling when you don’t have your vehicle, yet you can still eat at one of the best restaurants in Atlanta.

Public transportation in Atlanta can get you to your job, the hospital, the mall, so why not your favorite restaurant?

Here Are The Best Atlanta Restaurants Near MARTA

We’re going to show you some of the best Atlanta restaurants near MARTA so you can ride and eat.

Alma Cocina

 191 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 968-9662

Alma Cocina is one of Midtown Atlanta’s favorite restaurants for Mexican-inspired fare. It is located at 191 Peachtree Tower.

How to get there: Alma Cocina is nearest to the Peachtree Center MARTA station.

Busy Bee

810 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 (404) 525-9212

Busy Bee is one of the best soul food restaurants in Atlanta, not to mention a favorite of Joe Biden. 

How to get there: The eatery is a quarter of a mile from the Ashby MARTA Station.

Chicken+Beer

Concourse D, Gate D5, Atlanta, GA 30337 (404) 209-3905

Chicken + Beer continues to make believers out of passengers at the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

How to get there: Take the MARTA train into Airport Station.

Cuts Steakhouse

60 Andrew Young International Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303  (404) 525-3399

Cuts Steakhouse caters to a lot of visitors to the city, cultivating a foreign following that brings patrons back for more.

How to get there: Only a short walk from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.

Fox Bros. BBQ

1238 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (404) 577-4030

Photo credit: Instagram / Fox Bros.

One of Atlanta’s favorite barbecue restaurants is a short distance from public transit. 

How to get there: Take the green line train to the Candler Park MARTA station.

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

231 Peachtree Street Northwest A-05 The Mall at, Atlanta, GA 30303

Gus’s is a big reason people from the suburbs come into downtown Atlanta to eat. The famous hot chicken is worth it!

How to get there: Only a short walk from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.

The Iberian Pig

121 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030 | (404) 371-8800

This iconic restaurant on the Decatur Square is known across the Southeast for its classic take on tapas.

How to get there: It’s literally feet away from the Decatur MARTA station.

The Lawrence

905 Juniper St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309  (404) 961-7177

The Lawrence restaurant in Midtown has become a go-to spot for a good meal and creative cocktail.

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Mangos Caribbean Restaurant

806 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | (404) 500-2851

Mangos Caribbean Restauranthas quickly become a top spot for jerk chicken, roti and other West Indian food in the West end.

How to get there: Get off at the West End MARTA Station and cross Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard.

McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant

190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 | (404) 521-1236

Mccormick and Schmick’s is a well-known seafood chain known for their happy hours. This is a favorite place for sports fans and the after-work set.

How to get there: Get off at CNN Center / GWCC Station in downtown Atlanta.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Embassy Suites Hotel, 267 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 223-6500

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is a fine dining restaurant that specializes in thick steaks cooked a variety of ways.

How to get there: Get off at CNN Center / GWCC station in downtown Atlanta.

Sear

265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303(404) 586-6134

Sear, located inside the Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta, offers the opulence and style to help you impress that special someone.

How to get there: Only a short walk from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.

Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint

200 Peachtree St. NW L05, Atlanta, 404-230-5853

Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint continues to be a perennial favorite of tourists and visitors to the city. The food is great and the live music is excellent.

How to get there: Only a short walk from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.

South City Kitchen

1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309  (404) 873-7358

South City Kitchen’s menu is one of the most celebrated in the Southeast. And it’s relatively close to a MARTA Station.

How to get there: Get your walking shoes on. Get off the train at the Midtown MARTA Station.

Sun Dial

210 Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303  (404) 589-7506

The Sun Dial atop the Westin Hotel offers brilliant views of the city and is probably the most romantic ambiance in downtown Atlanta.

How to get there: Only a short walk from the Peachtree Center MARTA station.

Final Bite

Fine dining in Atlanta doesn’t have to be off the beaten path. You can find some of the best Atlanta restaurants near MARTA.

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Read more: 15+ Essential Soul Food Restaurants In Atlanta

The city has some good restaurants in each quadrant of the city: East, West, North, South. All you need to do is think about what you have a taste for. Italian? Soul food? Tex-Mex? Atlanta has it all.

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