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Soul food has gotten a bad rap from health nuts who have questioned its nutritional value, but there’s a thing such as good-for-you soul food here in Atlanta.
When you envision soul food, you might think of some slamming ole fried chicken or potato salad, but as you’re about to see, the cuisine accounts for a well-rounded palate.
So where is the top-notch classic soul food? This article will show you all the great soul food restaurants in Atlanta.
Where To Find The Best Soul Food in Atlanta
Historically, those new Atlanta restaurants that get all of the attention have been on the North and West side.
Here we’ll look at some hidden culinary treasures that serve the best soul food in the area. Many of them have struggled to stay afloat, either due to the COVID-19 pandemic are trying to survive on bare-bones budgets. That being said, there are a few joints still keeping the soul food flame alive.
Are you ready to get down and eat? Here are some of the best soul food restaurants in Atlanta.
The Top 15 Best Soul Food Restaurants In Atlanta
1. Anna’s BBQ
1976 Hosea L Williams Dr NE Atlanta, GA 30317 (404) 963-6976
Anna’s BBQ is the place to go if you want smoked meats and traditional BBQ beef and pork. The eatery is owned by Alexander Coates, Lakesia Phelps and her family in Kirkwood on Atlanta’s eastside.
Favorite dishes at Anna’s BBQ include Turkey or Beef burger topped with coleslaw, an onion ring, and Anna’s BBQ Sauce, served with Frites.
2. Busy Bee
810 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
The Martin Luther King Boulevard staple has survived lean times in the 1990s and enjoyed a resurgence as gentrification combined with a loyal following from Atlanta University Center students has kept the doors open for years. Choice dishes include the Baked Chicken & Corn bread Dressing … a quarter of chicken smothered in its own gravy and served with cranberry sauce. And don’t sleep on the Pork Chops: Two 6 oz. chops marinated, hand breaded and fried in peanut oil to a crisp golden brown.
3. Carrie Bo’s
568 Macon St McDonough, GA 30253
Carrie Bo’s offers what it calls “Soul Food Fusion,” and it is delicious! Located in McDonough, the eatery has some of the fresh takeout dishes you can get, including fried fish, hot wings and barbeque!
4. Debbie’s Delights
4495 Jonesboro Rd, Forest Park, GA 30297 | (314) 330-2672
Here’s what one reviewer says about Debbie’s Delights: “On a road trip and stopped in to have a bite to eat. It’s a small quaint little place. The coffee tasted wonderful. We had the chicken & waffles, shrimp and grits, and a vegetable omelette. One of the kids had a waffle. All were delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked, not greasy, and the seasoning was delicious. The shrimp and grits were amazing and taste great. The omelette was delicious. The portions were good and prices are reasonable. The owner came out and tuned the TV to a show for the kids. She brought a chair out for the baby in carseat. They also have board games and big Jenga blocks. We enjoyed our meal very much.”
5. K&K Soul Food
881 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 | (404) 685-1073
K&K is a cafeteria-style restaurant that allows you to get in and out without large crowds slowing you down. The food is really good for this Westside spot.6. Lickety Split Southern Kitchen & Bar
1155 Virginia Ave Suite F, Hapeville, GA 30354
Lickety Split is a soul food restaurant that serves traditional, homecooked southern food with a heaping helping of hospitality. It opened in late April 2019, but is making some sizable rumblings already.
The family owned and operated restaurant offers happy hour as well as brunch on the weekends. Delivery and catering services are also available. See more.
7. Soul Vegetarian
879 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
One of the West End’s most famous restaurants, Soul Vegetarian is just what the name implies, vegetarian, but don’t get it twisted. This is some of the best whole food in the city. Fave joints include the Garvey Burger, made from seasoned wheat gluten topped with special “Mierah” mushroom and onion sauce.
8. Soul Vegetarian 2
652 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306 | (404) 875-0145
Like its cousin on the southside, Soul Vegetarian 2 offers expertly-cooked 100% vegan dishes. Soul Vegetarian 2 is among the Atlanta restaurants that offers curbside pickup.
9. Paschal’s
180 Northside Dr SW #B, Atlanta, GA 30313
Intl Airport, Concourse B, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, N Terminal Rd Suite T120, Atlanta, GA 30320
Known as the kitchen of the civil rights movement, Paschals has had the most continuous success of any soul food joint in the city. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph David Abernathy and Hosea Williams all planned protests in the back room while collard greens and corn bread baked only feet away from them. Today, Paschal’s has morphed into a mid-upscale eatery with a cosmopolitan clientele. But it still has some of the meanest soul food in the ATL. Best dishes include Gulf shrimp, chicken and Andouille as well as the Caribbean Fish Tacos.
10. Ms. Icey’s Kitchen & Bar
1371 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
The newest soul food spot in Decatur comes from owner and restaurateur Sim Walker, whose New York City rearing comes through in the vibe. Ms. Icey’s, named after Walker’s grandmother, is Decatur’s best-kept secret even though it has quickly become a culturally hip gathering place for those in the know. When cornbread comes in an iron skillet, and oxtails do as well, you know you’re in a foodie’s dream. Not only are many of the dishes a nod to Southern and soul food culture, but the drinks are mostly handcrafted, giving the place an organic life. The sweet potato waffles are to die for.
11. Old Lady Gang Southern Cuisine
Atlanta Locations:
- 177 Peters St. SW, Atlanta | 404-692-4407
- 3650 Marketplace Blvd Suite 950, East Point, GA 30344
- Inside Mercedes Benz Stadium
via Instagram Known as the Kandi Burruss-Tucker spot, Old Lady Gang Southern Cuisine has quickly taken its position as both a sophisticated and downhome Southern food spot in downtown Atlanta. Yes, it is owned by Burruss-Tucker and husband Todd Tucker, but it pays homage to Kandi’s aunts, Joyce Jones, aunts Bertha Jones & Nora Wilcox, who make up the “Old Lady Gang.”
Favorites on the menu of Old Lady Gang, which also has a location in State Farm Arena, include Momma Joyce’s House Punch, Aunt Bertha’s Fried Chicken and Aunt Nora’s Fried Catfish Strip.
12. Peach Cobbler Cafe
2221 Peachtree Rd NW Suite G Atlanta, GA 30309 | 404-351-0450
Here’s what one reviewer says about the Peach Cobbler Cafe: “What a great find! It’s a perfect date night location. The space is well decorated. The food is chef driven and nails everything from taste, freshness, ingredient variety, to presentation. The drinks are well crafted and delicious. Complete with professional and polite staff that is also fun, prompt, and I am definitely going back.”
13. Soul Delicious Grill & Buffet
1375 Mount Zion Rd, Morrow, GA, GA 30260 | (678) 604-7195
Soul Delicious Grill & Buffet is located in a modest strip mall south of the city, but the food is big-time. If you enjoy smothered chicken with all the fixin’s, this is your place.
14. The Real Milk & Honey
3719 Main St, College Park, GA 30337 | (404) 458-5500
Want some great seafood and Southern goodness? The Real Milk and Honey is one of the best restaurants in College Park. They have day parties on the weekend, so plan accordingly.
15. Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
1133 Huff Rd NW #D, Atlanta, GA 30318
This relatively new eatery has quickly stolen the hearts of soul food lovers in the city. Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours is run by Executive Chef and Owner Deborah VanTrece has become a culinary force in Atlanta. She also runs her own catering company Catering by VanTrece. Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours has become known as an eatery that offers creative versions of Southern classics such as Jack Daniels Pecan Honey Chicken Wings and Sweet Tea Baby Back Ribs. Their Blue Plate Specials are great.
16. Q’s Restaurant
1599 White Way, Atlanta, GA 30344 | (404) 767-9894
Located in downtown East Point, Q’s Restaurant is an old faithful spot where you can get neckbones, rib tips and two sides at lunchtime for an affordable price. Q’s Restaurant typically is only open for lunch, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
17. Q Time Restaurant
1120 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30310
Among the best of the Styrofoam plate eateries, Q Time Restaurant continues to impress and they are reopening soon! This West End gem sits in a strip mall a short distance from Willie Watkins Funeral Home, The Wrens Nest and even the Atlanta University Center. Q Time is known for its succulent turkey wings, collard greens and meatloaf.
18. This Is It! BBQ & Seafood
Atlanta Locations:
- 3523 Camp Creek Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30344
- 3620 Camp Creek Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30331
- 6045 Old National Hwy, College Park, GA 30349
- 2776 Cumberland Blvd SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
- 4065 Memorial Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
- 1497 Mt Zion Rd, Morrow, GA 30260
This is It is the quintessential soul food joint in the heart of the South. Boasting a decades long tradition secured by a tight family, This Is It has expanded throughout metro Atlanta to become the premiere soul food brand in Georgia. If you’re in the mood for neck bones, this are the best in the country, bar none.
If you want to expand your palate a bit, check out our guide to the best new Atlanta restaurants to try right now. Bon apetite!
19. Walter’s Soul Food Cafe
394 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 | (404) 761-0001
Walter’s Seafood is a mainstay in southwest Atlanta. The cafe is ideal for takeout and offers all the Southern dishes you love.
20. Who’s Got Soul Southern Cafe
3818 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30032 | (404) 289-0116
Who’s Got Soul is one of the best soul food restaurants in Decatur. They offer no pork seasonings, no canned vegetables, or no MSG is served as well. If you’re ever in the Covington Highway area, stop by — Southern Café.
The best dishes in the Southern kitchen have typically revolved around greasy meats, starches and heavily sugared desserts, but Atlanta’s top soul restaurants turn that stereotype on its head.
How To Cook Soul Food
Soul food takes certain ingredients for it to be great. Here is what you need to cook some real soul food:
Soul food is a Southern tradition. Not every restaurant is worthy of the religion. Only those that adhere to the time-tested and working class code associated with the soulful dishes and recipes can rightfully hold the crown and be befitted with the moniker.
What Is The Best Soul Food In Atlanta?
Atlanta has many restaurants that are categorized as “soul food., but are they really? A better description for some of these eateries though, would be Southern food, because many restaurants below the Mason-Dixon line feature some of the same dishes.
When you think of Southern food, though, you’re talking about as many as 11 states and the way different subcultures prepare their food.
If we add that little distinction, great restaurants such as Mary Mac’s Tea Room on Ponce de Leon Avenue and The Colonnade on Cheshire Bridge Road clearly are two of the best.
Of course, how those dishes are prepared is what really differentiates one from the other.
What Celebrities Have Restaurants In Atlanta?
Atlanta has many celebrities that have opened up restaurants. Rapper and actor Ludacris was the force behind Chicken+Beerat the airport. Love & Hip Hop’s Kirk and Rasheeda Frost gave us Frost Bistro.
See some of the other black celebrity restaurants here.
If you’re a health nut and want more local healthy food choices, perhaps you’ll be interested in our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.
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No matter if it’s National Tequila Day or any other day, a well-made marg is the perfect cocktail.
When Is National Tequila Day This Year?
National Tequila Day this year is Sunday, July 24, 2022. This annual holiday has become somewhat of a restaurant event as many eateries feature their best tequila deals.
This article will tell you where to go to get the best margaritas in Atlanta, Georgia.
The margarita cocktail is literally having its day in the sun. No matter if it’s #NationalMargaritaDay or any day, there’s no better time to consider the three amigos — Triple Sec, tequila and lime — and how you can partake.
Who Has The Best Frozen Margaritas In Atlanta?
While many people love their Margaritas on the rocks, perhaps you enjoy a good frozen Margarita. If so, you’ll love some of the bars and restaurants we’ve listed.
The best frozen margaritas all include the following ingredients:
- Strong Tequila
- A splash of lime juice
- Sweetener (we prefer agave syrup)
- Chilled ice
Atlanta Restaurants With The Best Margaritas
Whether you like salt or sugar on the rim, frozen or on the rocks, here are some of the best places to try a margarita in Cobb County, according to Yelp:
La Carreta Hispanic Grocery and Taqueria
1252 Roswell Rd Marietta, GA 30062 | (770) 579-2963
A Yelper says it’s all about the “Margarita Tradicional, an exceptional margarita containing fresh squeezed lime juice.”
Cazadores Mexican Restaurant
Atlanta Locations:
- 2731 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta, GA 30066 |(770) 578-0710
- 3165 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30062 | (770) 641-8625
A Yelper says, “Great margaritas already, but if you want something really special… ask Jesus to make you a margarita with Agave nectar. YUM!”
Cielo Blue
Atlanta Locations:
- 1080 Windy Hill Rd SE #100, Smyrna, GA 30080 | (678) 217-4282
- 3805 Dallas Hwy #101, Marietta, GA 30064 | (770) 970-0622
- 4763 Atlanta Hwy #390, Loganville, GA 30052 | (770) 687-2036
- 2538 Cedarcrest Rd Suite 101, Acworth, GA 30101 | (770) 529-0404
A Yelper says, “Had a jumbo margarita that was on special for $7.99. It was huge and tasted awesome! I’d go back just for that.”
La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant
- 29 South Marietta Pkwy Marietta, GA 30060 | (404) 603-9091
- 2945 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 | (678) 403-3831
- 29 South Marietta Pkwy SW, Marietta, GA 30060 | (770) 427-0055
- 94 Pavilion Pkwy, Fayetteville, GA 30214 | (770) 716-5886
A Yelper says, “La Parrilla is solid casual Mexican restaurant. The La Parrilla margarita is probably my favorite margarita in the ‘burbs. The fajitas are the best thing on the menu. ”
Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant — 1115 Powder Springs St Ste S Marietta, GA 30064. A Yelper says, “They also have a Tuesday and Saturday margarita special, I’ll definitely be partaking next time. I’ll be leaving the restaurant stuffed and fully satisfied. I also will be warming up the rest of my paella for dinner…didn’t even finish half of it.”
Patria Cocina
1039 Grant St SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 | (404) 622-3501
For those keeping score, Patria Cocina comes to us from the owners of El Mexicano, which used to be the place to go on Moreland Avenue. Run by the Aguirre family, Patria Cocina has a handsome patio that looks out on the front side of the Beacon development, which is Grant Park’s answer to Krog Street Market as well as Ponce City Market.
Superica
Atlanta Locations:
- 99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307 | (678) 791-1310
- 3850 Roswell Rd NE #100, Atlanta, GA 30342 | (678) 705-1235
- 455 Legends Pl #800, Atlanta, GA 30339 | (770) 675-6318
This Ford Fry eatery has taken Atlanta by storm since its debut at Krog Street Market. Now it has expanded across Atlanta.
Here’s what one reviewer says about Superica: “. The first thing to impress us were the super fresh margaritas! Soon followed by a surprise of warm tortillas for my son to snack on while we enjoyed the chips and salsas. The food was absolutely delicious. Our drinks were never empty and the staff were so friendly it was like you could see the smiles through their masks. Thanks Eugene and to everyone else who made our night feel special.”
Little Rey
1878 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 | (770) 796-0207
Little Rey opened its doors on Monday, May 27, 2019 in Piedmont Heights neighborhood of Atlanta. The new Atlanta restaurant introduced the city to one of its signature dishes, chicken al carbon.
Here’s what one reviewer says about the margaritas at Little Rey. “After a long day of work boy did I enjoy my dinner last night with some good margaritas! Mind you, I’m not one for reviews but wow!!!! The tacos are so delicious and fresh!!! Anything handmade I jump right in. My family enjoyed the bowls, that vegetarian option was a plus. Our food was ready in a timely manner but definitely would be worth the wait for handmade tortillas. Great cooking and service. Will be back!”
Now that we’ve shown you wear to enjoy a tasty margarita in Atlanta, you may be wondering what it takes to make one. Here’s a great tutorial that you can do from your own kitchen.
How To Make A Margarita
Besides the tequila and lime juice,ere are some optional ingredients you may need:
- Tequila
- Freshly-squeezed lime juice
- Orange liqueur
- Agave
- Kosher salt
Read more: 20+ 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.
For the latest in metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, stay with Atlantafi.com.
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A new food joint in Midtown Atlanta is proving to be a welcome respite from the new age “fusion” food that is cropping up around the city. In Old Fourth Ward, Nina And Rafi, an Italian-American restaurant, opened its doors fresh for 2019.
Check it out: The AtlantaFi Nina and Rafi review
In December, the Belt LIne-adjacent eatery teased its entry into the Atlanta dining scene before Christmastime.
Now serving in Midtown Atlanta: Nina And Rafi
“We are having a soft opening at Nina & Rafi…which means we will be serving a limited menu & will have limited hours for a couple of weeks,” Billy Streck, an Atlanta restaurateur who has brought the city Hampton & Hudson and Cypress St., said on Twitter.
Nina and Rafi’s hours are 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. during the week.
Now that it’s open, the restaurant and bar located in Studioplex at 659 Auburn Ave., has quickly caught on with Midtowners.
Where did the name Nina & Rafi come from?
Streck and Spina named the new spot after their grandmothers – Nina and Rafi – and their upbringings in New Jersey and New York. Both were raised eating grandma-style pies in their family pizzerias. Spina was schooled in the art of crafting Jersey-style pizza side-by-side with his uncle in Red Bank, New Jersey.
The dynamic duo have taken what they’ve learned growing up and transformed it into a beloved restaurant that serves pizza, Italian snacks, dessert and even has a full bar.
Where is Nina & Rafi located?
Nina & Rafi is located at 661 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 along the Eastside Beltline. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Visiting Nina & Rafi? Here’s where to park
For parking options, patrons can park their vehicles on Auburn Avenue or pay to park in the parking deck at SPX Alley or in the corner lot on Krog Street and Irwin Strett. Street parking is also available on Edgewood Avenue – to access the restaurant, guests can walk down the steps to the BeltLine.
Atlanta has turned into quite a restaurant town, with new spots popping up by the week it seems. Follow AtlantaFi’s Restaurants tag to stay up on all the latest.
Nina and Rafi review: The down low on delicious and hearty pizzas on the Beltline #OTW https://t.co/NWDwLjN6R3 pic.twitter.com/vdK9tHUPhL
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) February 8, 2019
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Aside from church time, Sunday mornings in Atlanta have been known as a frustrating time for sports fans. If you were downtown for a Falcons game, you had to wait until 30 minutes before the game to get a drink. The recently passed “brunch bill” lets people indulge as early as 11:30 a.m.
In honor of the brunch bill, here are some restaurants to enjoy an alcoholic drink along with your Sunday brunch.
This Sunday, cozy up at Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall and sip on their brunch-only cocktails, including the Redneck Mimosa, Ladybird Bloody Mary and Hand Shake Deal (Belle Isle grapefruit, St. Germain, fresh grapefruit juice and soda), alongside their menu of elevated campfire cuisine. Their full drink menu is also available.Brunch service runs from 11am-4pm.____________________________________________________________ _____________ Get in on cheers-ing to the brunch bill at Holmes, the eclectic neighborhood restaurant within the historic Jones House at Alpharetta City Center (50 South Main St., Alpharetta), and raise a glass with one of their creative craft cocktails, draft beer and wine. Their lunch and cocktail menu can be viewed here.Open Sundays from 12-2:30pm and 5-9pm. restaurantholmes.com____________________________________________________________ _____________
Toast this Sunday with a refreshing spiked agua fresca, Bloody Maria or Cucumber Paloma at Muchacho, because what pairs better with Sunday breakfast than a boozy housemade sip?Open daily from 7am-4pm. muchachoatl.com____________________________________________________________ _____________ Alpharetta-based South Main Kitchen offers a lineup of seasonal craft cocktails and draft beer to enjoy alongside their classic Southern brunch staples. Click here to check out their full menu.Open Sundays from 11am-9pm. southmainkitchen.com____________________________________________________________ _____________ Take your pick at The White Bull! The Decatur-based restaurant offers special brunch cocktails each Sunday beginning at 11:30am, including My Cup of Tea (Cathead vodka, ginger liqueur chamomile syrup and lemon), Lemon Pepper Wet (bourbon, gochujang, aleppo pepper, honey and lemon) and bottled cocktail for two, We’ll Always Have Paris.The White Bull also features a build-your-own sparkling cocktail, where guests can choose from an array of syrups, cordials and juices to mix and match their drink.Sunday brunch served 11:30am-2:30pm. whitebullatl.com____________________________________________________________ _____________
Warm up with Hampton + Hudson’s boozy hot chocolate made with brandy and bourbon cream, and topped with toasted marshmallows and sea salt!Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-2:30pm. hamptonandhudson.com ____________________________________________________________ _____________
In the mood for some Sunday magic? Brezza Cucina’s Hocus Pocus cocktail delivers with a bubbly mix of tequila, fresh pineapple, lemon and coffee.____________________________________________________________ _____________ How about a bloody mary paired with Smoked Chicken Hash? Sweet Auburn BBQ makes all of your barbecue brunch dreams come true with a tight list of classic brunch cocktails to complement both breakfast and lunch menu items.Brunch is served from 11am-3pm every Sunday. sweetauburnbbq.comRead more: The best soul food restaurants in Atlanta -
Thursday, September 20th is Free Sushi Day at more than 200 participating P.F. Chang’s restaurants across the country and the three locations in the Atlanta area. This one-day-only event invites dine-in guests to enjoy a free Spicy Tuna Roll or California Roll with no purchase necessary. The only strings attached to this offer are the ones used to catch the fish.
“Free Sushi Day is one of many ways we thank guests and introduce them to something new and delicious that’s great for lunch, happy hour or dinner,” said Dwayne Chambers, P.F. Chang’s chief marketing officer. “Last year P.F. Chang’s served nearly 93,000 sushi rolls across the country on Free Sushi Day – this year we hope to surpass 100,000.”
The participating P.F. Chang’s in Atlanta are:
- P.F. Chang’s
Cumberland MallAtlanta, GA · (770) 803-5800- P.F. Chang’s
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportAtlanta, GA · (404) 481-2146- P.F. Chang’s
Atlanta, GA · (770) 352-0500Every roll of P.F. Chang’s sushi is handcrafted, hand cut, and made with 100% U.S. grown rice. In addition to classics like the Spicy Tuna or California Roll, other favorites include the Kung Pao Dragon Roll, Lobster Avocado Roll, and Shrimp Tempura Roll.
Guests can take advantage of P.F. Chang’s Free Sushi Day at participating restaurants by mentioning the promotion to their server. This offer is valid all day, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, with no purchase required, for dine-in use only. The Free Sushi Day offer is limited to one 8-piece Spicy Tuna or California Roll per guest but is not limited to a maximum per table. It cannot be combined with any other offer. A limited number of P.F. Chang’s locations are not participating, including airport, Atlantic City, Puerto Rico and Hawaii restaurants, and P.F. Chang’s restaurants that opened within the last 30 days.
The Atlanta restaurants scene is booming. The city’s suburban outposts, including places like Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Alpharetta are all experiencing a restaurant rebirth as developers look to branch out beyond Atlanta’s core. There is also a generous scattering of burger joints, coffee shops and more around the Perimeter. Atlanta restaurants can be found in each quadrant of the city, trading on their respective environments to offer something truly unique to the community.
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There are some great spots to eat around the city, but when it comes to sipping suds, many people are quite particular based on several factors. Many prefer ambience over ampleness. Others pick a deep selection over anything else. Still others gravitate toward friendly bartenders. But what are the top bars in Atlanta’s Little Five Points.
With all those factors in mind, we compiled a list of the top bars in one of our favorite parts of the city: Little 5 Points. This area of East Atlanta is criminally underrated when it comes to dining and drinking options. We’re here to change that.
We went to the good people at Yelp to help us round out our list. This is what they said.
The Porter Beer Bar 1156 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307. One Yelper said: ““I had pretty low expectations for the salt and vinegar popcorn and was instead blown away by a great and unexpected flavor combo.”
Star Community Bar 437 Moreland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: “One visit to the Elvis shrine will stay with you long after you, and Elvis, have left the building.”
The Euclid Avenue Yacht Club 1136 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: “The food is great if you like bar food which I do and thier food is kosher I love the yacht dog and fries.the employee’s are a step above always friendly.”
Aisle 5 1123 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: ““No rude bouncers, quick bar service and relative cleanliness.”
Vortex Bar & Grill 438 Moreland Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30307 — One Yelper said: “Omg…it’s seriously so good with the sweetness of the plantains, the nuttiness of the peanut butter and the savory burger+bacon.”
Got any other cool spots in Little 5? Tell us below.
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Although Atlanta is landlocked, you’d be surprised to learn how many people are true oyster-heads in the metro area. Lots of them come from coastal communities and port cities in Maryland, New Orleans or West Coast Pacific spots.
Enter Holeman and Finch Public House: The restaurant is offering $1 oysters every week day in an ongoing promotion. What is a public house, you ask?
“A Public House is traditionally the center of its community; a place to gather and enjoy a respite from the day,” the eatery’s website says. “Here we converse, debate, and celebrate each other over a cold beer, a well-made drink or a generous glass of wine. We are devoted to delicious food, well-made drinks & enjoyable experiences.”
Check out this cool gastropub located at 2277 Peachtree Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309
Today 5 PM · Holeman and Finch Public House · Atlanta
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One of North Fulton’s most venerable restaurants is expanding its dining hours to take advantage of the sunshine and happy times. Table & Main in Roswell just announced new full-service dining hours for June, July & August.
Beginning June 1, Table & Main will begin accepting patrons at 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the front dining room, patio and porch. Reservations will not be affected by this change.
Roswell’s Table & Main Adjusts Hours For Summertime
Chef Woody Back will continue to conduct the Canton Street kitchen like a symphony. Faves on the menu include
Charleston She-Crab Soup, Chicken Skins (awesome fried chicken) & Pimento Cheese and the Hogs ‘N Quilts, bbq pork shoulder, chive crepe, homestyle slaw, GA vinegar sauce.
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If you don’t know what Sunday, May 13, 2018 is, (yes, it’s the Lord’s day) then you’re not living right. It’s Mother’s Day and there are a bunch of things going on, all of them catering to the woman that gave birth to you (or yourself).
Many families will take the matriarch out on the town, feasting downtown, Midtown in Buckhead and all over. There are a number of specials on tap for Mama as well. Here are some of the best ones we’ve seen.
Which Restaurant To Take Mom For Mother’s Day In Atlanta
Mom can enjoy the Midtown Atlanta skyline while partaking in a brunch buffet at 5Church Atlanta from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The menu will include Champagne deviled eggs; coffee-rubbed prime rib; honey-glazed spiral ham; Belgian waffles with maple syrup; shrimp and grits with roasted red peppers, pork belly and tomato gravy; blackened salmon; and pecan-smoked pork shoulder eggs Benedict. $40 for adults, $18 for children 12 and under (tax and gratuity not included). A limited dinner menu is offered from 6-10 p.m.
C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar will be opening its doors early at 10 a.m. and serving a special brunch menu. The eatery will stay open through dinner, serving at 3 p.m. Some faves will be the Maine Lobster Cocktail, Steamed Sea Bass, Snapper Picatta and more. Paired with a delicious, new spring cocktail, C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar has everything Mom needs this Mother’s Day! Reservations can be made on Opentable.
Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar will host a special pop-up Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Offerings include deviled eggs, bourbon-cured salmon, peaches and cream French toast, pan-seared Gulf grouper and wood-grilled steak and eggs.
Livingston Restaurant + Bar in The Georgian Terrace will have a lavish display for their Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. featuring a breads and pastries, omelet and carving stations, a cold buffet with fruits and salads, a hot buffet, a children’s buffet and a dessert station. $38 for adults, $15 for children ages 6 to 12 (complimentary for children ages 5 and under). Additionally, The Grand Ballroom also is open for Sunday brunch. Complimentary three-hour parking.
In North Fulton, take mom to Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails for a three-course, seed-to-fork prix fixe dinner priced at $40 per person. From 4 to 9 p.m., the menu will have such faves as pickled Royal Red shrimp toast, Southern fried chicken breast, grilled wagyu sirloin and blueberry-lavender panna cotta.
Ray’s in the City will give patrons a taste of the sea right in downtown ATL. Treat mom to such items as seafood-stuffed lemon sole and braised short rib pot pie from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $45.95 for adults; $22.95 for children ages 5 to 10.
The Big Ketch Canton Street will serve up Mother’s Day brunch from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for $34.95 (adults) and $19.95 for kids 12 and under. Mom will get to choose between the blue crab mac & cheese, New Orleans jambalaya, two carving stations and more will wow mom. Regular dinner will be served alongside chef specialties from 4-9 p.m.
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours will treat Mama like a queen this Sunday. She’ll have her pick of inspired seasonal dishes alongside sweets and carving stations while you sip a French 75. Reservations are highly recommended; $50 for adults, Children 13 -17 are $30, Children 7 to 12 are $12 and children, 6 and under eat free.
TL Taco, the new Lenox Square taqueria will offer Mommy a brunch menu from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. — enough time to do some shopping afterward!
Wait, there’s more ATL deals for Mom
If you have a sporty mom, take her to downtown because she’ll get free admission on Sunday, at the College Football Hall of Fame, 250 Marietta St. NW. There’s a Moms and Mimosas deal that will give each mama a complimentary massage, manicure and mimosa.
It’s a jungle out there. That’s why moms will get in free at Zoo Atlanta on Sunday with the purchase of any regularly-priced child or adult general admission ticket.
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In the 1980s, there was a popular hamburger commercial that appropriately asked “Where’s the beef?” In 2018, it’s in McDonald’s Quarter Pounder sandwich.
The hamburger giant announced this week that it is serving fresh beef, across the majority of its restaurants.
The cooked-to-order beef comes amid customers’ heightened expectations of food quality from U.S. restaurants and fast-food joints.
McDonald’s says that all of its burgers use 100 percent pure beef with no gunk like fillers, additives or preservatives.
“Over the past two years, we’ve made a series of bold, tangible changes for our customers,” said McDonald’s President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Easterbrook. “Serving All-Day Breakfast, moving to cage-free eggs and testing delivery are all proof of our commitment to build a better McDonald’s. And we are committed to transforming more aspects of our business, including offering a more modern and enjoyable dining experience, adding new levels of convenience and technology, and making more positive changes to the food we serve.”
The fresh beef initiative is just one of many changes McDonald’s has led in the last few years. In 2015, the company announced its All-Day Breakfast menu, with an aim to serve only cage-free eggs by 2025, and an effort to serve only chicken not treated with antibiotics.
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