If you’re a fan of Atlanta’s dining scene, you know that new restaurants are opening up all the time. But where should you go? There’s so many choices to choose from.
That’s where Atlantafi.com’s Fall 2021 Atlanta Restaurant Guide E-Book can help you by giving you valuable information. In this e-book you’ll get all the hottest restaurants, menu items, address and phone numbers so that you can make reservations.
Atlanta Fall Restaurant Guide: Where To Eat In 2021
This is the most complete restaurant guide in the city because it covers all quadrants of Atlanta, eastside, westside, Buckhead and the northside, as well as the southside.
Because we cover so much ground, we’ve provided just portions — samples if you will — of the best restaurants in Atlanta
Let’s start with that most Southern of staples: Fried Chicken
Here’s what one reviewer says about the One Eared Stag: “Great burger… (not on the menu though) great Monday evening fried chicken special.”
Richards’ Southern Fried
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 (678) 732-9594
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about the fried chicken at Richards at Krog Street Market: “I got the fried chicken sandwich with the wedges. Delicious! The toppings were perfection! Good sweet tea. This will be my go to stop when at Krog Street Market, for sure. My only issue was that the chicken sandwich is made with dark meat chicken. I’m a white meat girl and most chicken sandwiches are made with white meat. I feel like the menu should state that. It was still a really good sandwich, but it would have been even better if it were made with a chicken breast.”
South City Kitchen
1144 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 873-7358
3350 Peachtree Rd #175, Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 815-6677
1675 Cumberland Pkwy SE, Smyrna, 770-435-0700, vinings.southcitykitchen.com
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about the fried chicken at South City Kitchen: “I can only imagine how many plates of fried green tomatoes and fried chicken that must get served here daily! Both were delicious and i really liked the addition of the goat cheese with the tomato, yum. Fried chicken was perfectly seasoned and moist with really creamy mashed potatoes. I missed the recommendation for the spicy oil for the greens, I won’t make that mistake next time. Shrimp and grits was also perfect and my cocktail was crisp and refreshing.”
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Louisiana Bistreaux
1375 Virginia Ave, East Point, GA 30344, USA 404-762-6755
1496 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030, 404-963-1463
The closest authenticity to New Orleans-style cuisine is Louisiana Bistreaux. The popular restaurant offers traditional Cajun & Creole dishes, plus wines & local craft beers. The original Louisiana Bistreaux is in East Point on Virginia Avenue. In 2017, another location opened in Decatur. Later in 2019, a third spot is slated to open its doors in Buckhead inside a Hampton Inn hotel.
Here’s what one reviewer said about Louisiana Bistreaux: “Superb staff. Others apparently love the food, it seems. The person next to me returned from just days ago visit to again have the shrimp and grits (he said, spicy -full of flavor”). What I had was “ok”, not great. Just had a crab cake (small, not fantastic) and a dessert (not convinced it was made there). Won’t dismiss trying again, just try something else.”
Henry’s Louisiana Grill
4835 N Main St, Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 966-1515
Henry’s Louisiana Grill in Acworth has award-winning cuisine based on a fusion of authentic flavors, and some of the most tasty Cajun, Creole or Southern food in metro Atlanta.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Henry’s Louisiana Grill: “Absolutely love Henry’s Louisiana grill. me and my wife stop by for lunch today and had the chicken oola and the shrimp and grits. Both meals were absolutely amazing so was the cornbread.”
Juicy Crab
Juicy Crab has quickly grown into a go-to restaurant for seafood in metro Atlanta. After its first location in Conyers, Juicy Crab opened its only location inside the perimeter on Camp Creek and it was over. In 2018, more Juicy Crab locations opened locally:
Here are the metro Atlanta locations of Juicy Crab:
- 2524 Cobb Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
- 2205 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
- 3650 Marketplace Blvd #920, East Point, GA 30344
- 3171 GA-5, Douglasville, GA 30135
Big Easy Grille
1193 Collier Rd NW Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30318, 404-352-2777
The Big Easy Grille at 1193 Collier Road, Atlanta. is a neighborhood favorite spot in Midtown Atlanta. Because of its sparse competition, the Big Easy Grille is the only place in Midtown where you can get some legit gumbo, po’boys, fried alligator and crawfish etouffee.
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Murphy’s
997 Virginia Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga 30306 | 404-872-0904
Murphy’s is the place to go if you have visitors in town and you want to show off Atlanta culinary excellence.
menu faves include the Grilled sourdough, Eggs Santa Fe, Hazelnut Crusted French Toast, Eggs Virginia Highland.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Murphy’s: ”
Cafe Circa
464 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312 | (404) 477-0008
Cafe Circa is a well-known spot for live entertainment as well as hookah. Brunch menu faves: shrimp and grits, wings, pasta and other tasty dishes.
Here’s what one reviewer says about the food at Cafe Circa: “Cute brunch spot! Love the upstairs open lounge area. Food is on point too. It gets very packed very quickly which then turns into a who has on the best outfit stand around but if you can get over that part, great spot!”
The Real Milk & Honey Cafe
3719 Main St, College Park, GA 30337
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2 Urban Licks
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
2 Urban Licks is a great date night restaurant for a number of reasons: It’s a chi chi spot, the drinks are amazing and it’s a people-watching place.
Here is what one Google reviewer says about 2 Urban Licks: “It was a great casual place to celebrate our anniversary! Food was great! Beware though, the quantities are large! We decided to share 3 apps and an entree…even that was too much food.”
Coalition Food & Beverage
Coalition Food and Beverage is spread across 3,331-square-feet of space and seats approximately 150 diners, including a bar, outdoor dining and private dining.
While not as stiff and contemporary-looking as many of the restaurants you’d see in Midtown, Coalition at 50 Canton Street in Alpharetta strives for a more urban aesthetic and community feel.
Grand Lux Cafe
White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails
270 Peachtree St NW, 100, Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 524-7200
Here’s what one Google reviewer says about White Oak Kitchen: “I was staying in a hotel adjacent to this restaurant and went in for a late night bite and drink with my wife. We just wanted an appetizer and drinks but, what a creative selection, it was hard to choose just a few things. We got some wine and a couple of cocktails and the charred broccoli and carrots.”
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STATS Brewpub
300 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, (404) 885-1472
Hooters in downtown Atlanta
209 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, Ga 30303
El Super Pan at The Battery
Hudson Grille
Yard House
Thanks to an awesome Midtown location (there’s another one at The Battery next to SunTrust Park) and above-average beverage program, Yard House at Atlantic Station has a devoted following among sports fans. The stylish sports bar’s patio is a great people-watching spot and the burgers, steaks and tacos on the menu make this place a must-visit to watch the NFL playoffs.
One Google reviewer explains why this is one of the best sports bars in Atlanta: “Happening place with excellent food! You just can’t go wrong with Yard House. We visit Atlanta every year at Christmas time, and Yard House has become a family tradition. The menu is extensive and everything we’ve tried has been delicious! They have an excellent Happy Hour … that includes a HUGE selection of 1/2 price appetizers. I think we have literally ordered everything on the happy hour menu! You can’t beat the price!”
Topgolf
Topgolf caters not to the golf fan so much, but the sports fan. With flat-screen TVs at every station, you can swing clubs or sit back and enjoy your game when you want it. Inside at the bar, you can see multiple screens from several vantage points while you eat and drink.
Final Thoughts
Well, we hope that you have enjoyed this list of Atlanta restaurants for you to check out this autumn.
Please use this guide as a culinary resource and support the Atlanta restaurant scene. Here’s to good eatin’ and, as always, responsible drinking in ATL.
At this point, Atlanta cuisine has become indispensable to the South. The largest city in Georgia’s food festivals and culinary events set the tone for the entire Southeast.
Only in Atlanta can the casual observer find specialty food shops, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, farmers’ markets and farm stands all at an affordable price point.
But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
