50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Athens

“I had a wonderful experience dining at the Expat. We ordered the bread service and charcuterie board which came with an assortment of cheeses and meats. The board was absolutely delicious, and the bread was nice and crispy. We also got different pastas, including the Tagliatelle, Black Ink, and the bacon one. They were all very good👍. Service was good and a decent wait time for the food.“

“It has been several years since I have been to Porterhouse, and what an incredible experience it was! Anthony (GM and Head-Chef) has really turned that place around!

It was a full restaurant on a Friday evening, and the atmosphere had a great vibe. Happy conversations and clinking of silverware could be heard throughout the dining room. The staff and service was awesome! They were very polite, knowledgeable, friendly, and most of all, had a sense of urgency. Everyone was hustling!

And the food...good gracious. That was hands-down the BEST steak I have ever had from a restaurant, ever! Although the price tags might be a bit steep upon first glance, the whole dining experience was well-worth it. After 15 years of my own experience in food-service, I don't say this lightly!

Porterhouse is reclaiming it's stand as a fine-dining restaurant, and my family and I will definitely be going back!“

“Great food, good service and nice people“

“It was our first time visiting, Was recommended by a friend. CAVA Was clean food, lookef fresh and Staff was friendly specially Dee Dee. This will be one of our spots after church on Sundays. It was awesome!!!“

“We ate at the Trappeze Pub on a Monday evening. We didn't have to wait to be seated and they were accommodating towards our seating preference. Our server, Alivia, was warm, polite, and attentive. She quickly brought us some refreshing water and took our drink order. I got the sweet tea and my husband ordered a non-alcoholic mojito. The tea was very good and my husband seemed to enjoy his drink too. For dinner, we ordered the Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich, a Sesame Ramen salad, and the Belgian fries. It was very fresh, flavorful, and quick to arrive. Their house made ranch is fantastic, and the garlic aioli was pretty tasty too. We'd happily recommend either to anyone. Before leaving, we got a piece of their carrot cake which was more than enough for us both. Their servings were generous and when the check came, we were surprised at how great of a value we got for the portions. We look forward to visiting again soon. Thanks, Trappeze Pub!“

“Absolutely great service and the best food!! I had the Mexican Burger and I have to say that it was the BEST burger I have ever eaten! 💕“

“good food and great atmosphere.“

“Had the #4 The Firebird chicken biscuit ? Best biscuit in the tri County area! I had it with a side of their habanero pepper jam and it was AWESOME! Staff if friendly and engaging too. This is now my new biscuit place.

Parking: They have dedicated spots“

“Great service. Great atmosphere. The food was lacking. Biscuit was overly salty. Sausages were cold in the center. Eggs were not seasoned (which is fine, you’d just have to ask for salt a pepper). The duck taters were good but greasy, but deliciosu. Would come back again, but would order something else.“

“Exceptional beer. Mostly IPAs but a handful of other styles. They have home made alcohol accommodations for friends who are not beer lovers. They even mix their beers with oj for mimosa like libations. Large amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Music at times. Food trucks at others“

“Stopped in today for lunch and it was delicious. I ordered the 1/2 chicken plate w/fried okra and coleslaw. Everything was fresh and well seasoned. Keep it up!“

“The food is always delicious. Freshly prepared. Fresh ingredients. We have never had a bad meal or experience from either location. It's easy to order pick-up through the Toast app with no additional fees and our order is always ready in a timely manner. This is our go to place for filling lunch or dinner in a pinch. One of our top five in Athens, and has been since moving here in the fall of 2022.“

“one of our must takes for visitors . we bring all our friends and family here bc the owners are oh so wonderful and treat us just like fam. The Margaritas- that spicedi rim, the pupusas, and the Diablo Fish are my favorites!“

“Not 1, not 2, but 3 delicious salsas! Had a taco salad with chicken and it was the best I've ever had!!! Everything tasted fresh. I highly recommend!“

“I attended their Crawfish Festival today. From the day I bought my ticket to spending the day with them today Chris and his staff did an excellent job. I felt like family amongst them. You could tell that all staff really enjoyed what they were doing today. I will be back sometime soon to try the BBQ.“

“Such a beautiful atmosphere with great food and great service. 10/10 recommend.“

“Highly recommend Dawg Gone Good BBQ, first timers and impressed. Quick service and amazingly good ribs. Don’t know how he does it but these ribs needed no sauce! Will definitely be back. Mac and cheese was delicious too.“

“Yummy! I had the Dirty Bird with the sausage gravy on the side“

“Decided to stick with a classic & they did not disappoint. My fiancé & I shared an appetizer + entree which was plenty of food! The steak was cooked perfectly and the spinach dip was delicious. I tried their Dragonfruit Margarita which was definitely the star of the show!! It was AMAZING & I also got the long pour which turned out to be almost 3-4 cups!

They also serve bread which is always warm & delicious!“

“Have always enjoyed the service, variety of food and the festive atmosphere!“

“One of our regular spots as a family. Food is consistently good, kids’ menu is great, and staff is always very helpful and welcoming!

Kid-friendliness: I always feel welcome, even with 3 kids. The kids menu is awesome too and they love the dessert!“

“Great food and wonderful service. A must when visiting Athens.“

“Called Sips because I’d never been there before & the sweet girl who answered talked me through what drink I might like! She was so helpful & nice! 100/10 service & coffee!!!“

“Anyone that hasn’t checked catch out yet absolutely should. Great food, Great Atmosphere and Great drinks.. Highly Recommend“

“Our first time here today highly recommend fast & friendly service food was amazing we will be back soon They recommended you to make reservations which is fine with us thanks“

“love Kelly's!!! will always be my go to spot in Athens!“

“We LOVE Marker 7! We have been coming here for years. Even when we have been at the beach, we always says, “It was good, but it wasn’t Marker 7 good”. From the daily specials, to the tried and true menu items, you can’t go wrong. Paul makes a great raspberry margarita, is personable and pays attention to detail. Matt is the same! We feel at home when we walk in the door (which is very often). Run, don’t walk to Marker 7!“

“I work nights and happen to oversleep. I arrived at Jinya 8 minutes before they closed. The staff was amazing, they graciously prepared two orders of Tonktsu Black to go. I apologized profusely for the inconvenience, I understood that they were closing but there was nothing in the area still open serving food. I just wanted to thank them publicly.“

“The food and service were fantastic! The coffee wasn’t the best, but that isn’t what I went for. The staff is TOP NOTCH! Don’t go by the online menu though; it is completely outdated! I read the menu link on trip advisor when choosing the restaurant and it was very misleading. All in all a 10 out of 10 experience! Would go again!“

“Sincerely, the best burgers I've ever had in Athens and the second best I've ever eaten in the whole state!!

Amazing fries and tater tots as sides with a great variety of funky dipping sauces, from raspberry ketchup to wasabi mayo. There's a full bar here too with a variety of well-made adult drinks. I had the El Diablo, a spicy, fruity tequila cocktail with my blackberry bacon jam burger. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

If you have room there are milkshakes, kid friendly or boozy milkshakes! but we were too stuffed to try.

I love vintage, so the kitschy diner decor - B movie posters, neon, etc made for a fun atmosphere as well.

It's a small space, there's outdoor dining too - but I'll bet it's crazy around regular meal times. We arrived around 9:00 on Saturday and it was busy but not nuts.“

“Fried mushrooms! We get them as a starter every time.“

“Great little spot in Athens, GA. Better food than some of the high priced Thai restaurants in Atlanta. We will definitely go back when in Athens. My daughter ordered green curry Salmon that was excellent ?

Parking: We found street parking, but paid parking garage are available.“

“Have always enjoyed the service, variety of food and the festive atmosphere!“

“The food tasted good xxxxxxx“

“Stopped here after the game. One of the best pizzas I’ve had! Authentic and the sauce was amazing!“

“Love the food and friendly staff.“

“BEST wonton soup I've ever had.“

“Excellent food and service and I’ve eaten there three times cause I don’t live in Athens or I’d eat there much more often“

“I recommend the all star breakfast with a peanut butter and chocolate chip waffle“

“Wide variety of craft beer choices, and we enjoyed all that we sampled. Food was tasty with a number of options. Service (Ken) was top notch! We will be back on our next visit to Athens!“

“One of the oldest and coolest places in Athens. About 80 single malts.“

“Food is always great, and it’s tough to beat the atmosphere (especially during spring and fall). Service as far as efficiency is top notch. For the most part, employees are friendly and do well at handling the nonstop business. Unfortunately, there are at least two (full-time/regular) employees that are quite rude and unpleasant. It is clear that the customer’s presence alone is an inconvenience. Other than that, all around great spot for any Athens residents and visitors.“

“Cool Bar Vibe…. Between this and the Root… best…! 👏👏“

“Amazing place for breakfast lunch. Food always magnificent service too!“

“Our first stop when we come to Athens! Delicious, authentic Dominican food along with items that everyone will love.“

“Great restaurant! My wife & I weren’t sure where to go. I Googled “Best Restaurants in Athens, Ga”. Frankly, I had to scholl through 3-4 pages and Ossetian Athena finally came up … we’ll worth the wait! My wife & I had a great over appetizer, Mushroom Bruschetta, Caesar Salads & Salmone Al Pistacchio including an Italian Blend … simply outstanding! On top of all this, Drew, the owner, was a GREAT HOST! I highly recommend this restaurant!“

“Our server Nicole was great!

The food and drinks were good. We had the house margaritas and the southwest bowl. You can order this without meat.

The restaurant was empty when we arrived on a Friday night around 9 pm.

We brought a family member that had never eaten there and they enjoyed the food and atmosphere

Depending on the time of day plan to pay for parking at the meter.

Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp to get in the building and table seating for a wheelchair ♿️“

“The bacon cheddar burger was absolutely delicious! 10/10 👍“

“While visiting my Aunt in Athens we got take out From the Timothy Road location. We were told an hour. I arrived 50 minutes later, paid and waited about 10 minutes for the server to return to the bar with our order. I could tell the pizza box was not warm but when it was handed to me. When we arrived at my Aunts condo just a few minutes up the road the pizza and pasta were COLD. Frustrating to have to wait for cold food. The salads were good and the taste of the pizza and pasta were good. Next time I guess I’ll order and wait at the bar?“

“The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food was amazing! We started with the appetizer sampler, also had the Tom Kha, Tropical Fried Rice with shrimp, pad Thai with pork, pad see-ewe with chicken and a second pad see-ewe shrimp. Washed it down with Thai iced tea and Thai coffee. Everything was fantastic! We will definitely be going back.“