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10 Restaurants In Atlanta To Eat At Solo

Large crowds have their place, but some of us are quite alright eating alone in a fancy restaurant.

This article will show you some of the best places in Atlanta to eat by yourself.

Eating alone can be good for you. A prominent French study found that a lonesome dining experience is influenced by a variety of social and cultural environments such as fast food cultures, work and life environments, and the scope of public health nutrition programs.

Dining alone allows you to indulge in your personal food preferences without having to compromise with others, whether it’s choosing your favorite cuisine or treating yourself to a special meal.

Solo dining can also save you big money as you don’t have to splurge on another person.

It can also provide a chance to people-watch or observe your surroundings, offering a different perspective on the restaurant and its ambiance.

Eating alone gives you the freedom to choose when and where to dine without having to coordinate with others’ schedules or preferences, offering flexibility in your dining experience.

Restaurants in Atlanta That You Can Enjoy Alone

Have you ever just wanted to take yourself out to dinner? Here are some of the best restaurants in Atlanta to chow down by yourself.

Bar.bacoa

1000 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 815-9155

Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland area has a new restaurant for tapas, tacos and Tequila: Bar.bacoa. This new Atlanta restaurant features Caribbean and Latin American-inspired cuisine. See more details.

Baltimore Crab & Seafood

1075 Fairburn Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 | (404) 505-2900

Baltimore Crab & Seafood is an upscale restaurant in the Cascade area of southwest Atlanta. People come from far and wide to get their salads and kale.

Here’s what one reviewer says about Baltimore Crab & Seafood: ” The birthday girl had lobster chowder ( more like a bisque). and grilled salmon with a side of kale cooked with smoked turkey. Perfect portion sizes. We ate well and still took home leftovers. OMG so good. Go! AND I went back to treat myself to an early dinner after a frustrating day. Dined solo. Treated respectfully. Got to flirt with the jazz band while they set up to start at 7. I’ll be back for that, too.”

Pancake Social

675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 | (678) 609-8696

Pancake Social opened its doors at Ponce City Market in late spring 2019. The 150-seat restaurant and coffeehouse serves breakfast all day and gets rave reviews

Here’s what one reviewer says about Pancake Social: “Very clean inside, all the staff wore masks and were very helpful and polite. The food was so fresh! I had the pancake special and the eggs were generous, and creamy! The mimosa was strong! Very good and the pancake was perfect- they are large and not too thick, so one was just enough to eat. Will be back!”

Patria Cocina

1039 Grant St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 | (404) 622-3501

Patria Cocina opened in Grant Park’s Beacon development in late 2018. The Mexican-inspired restaurant serves strong Margaritas, righteous tacos and top-notch burritos. Here’s what’s on the menu at Patria Cocina.

Here’s what one reviewer says about Patria Cocina: “Off the charts. Went here with my family for my birthday and everything I put in my mouth was ridiculously delicious. The Cozuela margarita was beautifully presented in a bowl with half a grapefruit, orange, and lime. One of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. Chicken enchiladas and guacamole were both crazy good. First time visiting but definitely not the last.”

Gocha’s Breakfast Bar

695 Cascade Rd SW STE 440 Atlanta, GA 30331

Leave it to a celebrity hairstylist to serve up exactly what the masses need. Gocha Hawkins, known for styling the coifs of mega-personalities like Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Kandi Burruss and other stars, opened Gocha’s Breakfast Bar in January 2019 in the Cascade area of Atlanta.

Bar.bacoa

Boxcar

If you know about the Hop City Craft Beer & Wine team, you know that fresh brews are in their blood. Their new concept, Boxcar, just opened and is about to do for food for Hop City does for beer in Atlanta. Boxcar is located adjacent to the Atlanta Beltline’s Westside trail. Read more about Boxcar.

Coalition Food & Beverage

Crab cakes @ 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 strives for a more urban aesthetic and community feel.

Zakia

3699 Lenox Rd NE Ste 3, Atlanta, GA 30305 | 404-433-2180

Photo credit: Zakia

Zakia is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant that leans into its Lebanese roots with nicely sized portions and a great atmosphere.

Here’s what one customer says about Zakia. “Beautiful restaurant from the design to the food, service, and overall atmosphere. I only have a few interior design/decor pictures to show, but the plating was just as perfect. Every detail was thought of for Zakia. Cant wait to be back soon.”

Isla & Co.

56 E Andrews Dr NW STE 17, Atlanta, GA 30305 | (404) 228-4060

Isla & Co., an Australian-inspired restaurant, opened in Buckhead on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

The eatery comes from Parched Hospitality Group, which previously opened restaurants in the Northeast. This time, PHG is betting on Australia-like fare to lure Atlantans to the table. Read more about the menu and location of Isla & Co.

Final Bite

Atlanta is a foodie’s paradise for more reasons than one. For starters (no pun intended) Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.

Fast-casual is also on trend right now in metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.

Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.

Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?

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CJ Johnson: CJ is a longtime Atlantan who has written a book about Atlanta's food scene. He has also fallen in love with the city's music and sports scenes. He writes about Food, Restaurants, Travel, Sports and Atlanta Culture. Check out the book. https://amzn.to/3RPmbZM