50 Best American Restaurants in Atlanta

“I had the pleasure of dining at Lazy Betty last night and I can not begin to tell you how wonderful the meal was. The attention to detail in the preparation and service was above the norm. Servers were friendly, personable yet not intrusive which is a difficult mix that they have mastered. I highly recommend this establishment if you want a culinary “experience” that will make your tastebuds explode with delight.“

“We stopped by here during a progressive dinner. We had the pepperoni fry bread and the fried peppers. We wish they would have given us more of the pepperoni butter. It was very good but all gone halfway through the bread. The fried peppers were really good. The service was 5 stars and the atmosphere out on the back seating area was very nice. Would go here again!“

“I absolutely love this restaurant! Anytime I am in Atlanta and jave enough time, I stop and get their Shrimp & Grits. Winsome is a great Hostess and JaNelle was so sweet.“

“Dining at Atlas in Atlanta was, without a doubt, the most extraordinary culinary experience I’ve ever had. I’ve been to several Michelin-starred restaurants, but nothing has compared to this. What made this evening so unforgettable wasn’t just the masterfully crafted dishes (which were phenomenal), but the people who brought the experience to life. Chef Money and his incredible team, including Maxwell, Julian, and many others, showed a level of hospitality and genuine kindness that I have never encountered in fine dining. From the moment we walked in, they made us feel not just welcome, but truly cared for. And the food. Every single bite was absolutely unforgettable. Each dish was a perfect blend of artistry, flavor, and emotion. You could feel the heart behind every plate. From the first amuse to the final bite of dessert, I found myself completely immersed in the flavors. Every course built upon the last, creating a seamless, delicious journey I didn’t want to end. This wasn’t just a dinner. It was a beautifully orchestrated experience filled with warmth, creativity, and connection. Chef Money and his team have created something truly special at Atlas. I left feeling full, grateful, and honestly in awe of what I had just experienced. Five stars doesn’t feel like enough. I cannot wait to return.“

“Amazing service, unique food.“

“Excellent Wine, Food and the Deserts, Well I ordered two Deserts all for myself.“

“Dear Fresh 2 Order Leadership, I’m writing to recognize one of your team members, Ronald, who completely transformed our morning during a recent visit to your Concourse B location at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. In the 20 minutes we sat and enjoyed breakfast, we witnessed Ronald serve with a rare combination of energy, encouragement, and a true servant’s heart. He didn’t just attend to F2O guests, he supported everyone in the shared seating area, radiating care, joy, and intentionality with every interaction. It was inspiring. As a certified life and business coach and the Chief Joy Officer of JOYInc., I frequently teach about building personal value propositions, regardless of role or title. Ronald is now one of my go-to examples. His presence demonstrated that impact and excellence are not confined to position, but are driven by character and heart. I’d like to personally send Ronald a gift of appreciation. Could someone from your team help facilitate this? I don’t know what you pay Ronald, but I’ll say this: he is worth his weight in gold. Thank you for hiring and empowering someone of his caliber. He represents your brand with exceptional integrity and humanity. With Gratitude and Awe! Clif“

“Food was amazing 😍 Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful — and the service made it even better. Already planning my next visit 🤩🥐☕“

“We were originally headed to another restaurant but decided to stop here instead—and we’re so glad we did! The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. The young man who took care of us did an amazing job and made the experience even better.“

“Food was amazing!!!! Service was great!“

“Dissapointed in Big Kahuna dog. No creole mustard, no pickled onions, the "housemade slaw" was shredded cabbage, the cherry pepper relish was pickle relish out of a jar. When I mentioned it to the girl at the counter after I received it , she said we are out of most of the ingredients on the menu and they stopped putting creole mustard on it because people said it was too spicy. Lol. Total lack of communication between the kitchen and the counter staff. We all have to 86/sub items, But you should tell the customer what he's getting so his expectations are not dashed. I know it's just a hot dog and I ate it because I was hungry and the actual hot dog was good, but they didn't get anything close to what it should have been.“

“My Husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening and meal! Great food! Great Atmosphere! Will definitely be back!!!“

“I really enjoyed saints and council. It’s a beautiful addition to colony square and the restaurant is very beautiful with a calming atmosphere. The food and drinks were amazing and our server King did a phenomenal job and I would definitely recommend this restaurant. 10/10!“

“Will never forget being a server at Panos and Paul’s next door during the summer of 1988. Trendiest culinary professionals gathered there after dinner service. Golden Age of Buckhead dining scene!!“

“Love the vibe, menu and service.“

“I got there when it seemed like it was going to rain or else I’d give it 5 stars.

The staff was solid and accommodating.

Nicole was my server. She was super cool and accommodating.

I had the a beer and some brussel sprouts and they were delicious. Couldn’t finish my plate.

If you want a nice meal without the cliche happy hour vibe, after work - this is the place.“

“Food is fantastic, service is great. My favorites the grilled artichoke, Smoked Salmon, Lamb chops, Steaks and every salad is delicious. I must try the burgers I hear they are highly recommended. What huge selection of wines too.“

“My husband and I had an incredible dining experience at Georgia Boy. Every course was amazing and the creativity of each dish blew us away. We were sent home with delicious Wonka style candy bars and gave one to our daughter Georgia (who is a huge fan of the Willy Wonka movies) and she was in awe! We will definitely be returning!“

“Food is amazing!!!!! Queen took great care of us!!!!!!!!! Loved it. Will definitely visit again! Thank you queen for everything !!!!!!“

“We stopped here for a drink and something quick before a concert. Loved the cocktails! Has a tiki vibe. Dimly lit. Lots to look at on the walls. Cool bar.

The mackerel toast was amazing. So yummy. Great bread. Nice fish. Overall tasty!! I would order this again. Good for sharing.

The show stealer....the chocolate mousse so amazing!! So rich and delicious. It was perfect!!“

“Had such an enjoyable time with Bianca. She was incredibly hospitable and made me feel right at home—like I was sitting at my own kitchen table.“

“AMAZING SERVICE from Luna menu was amazing but as we were eating to be sat she stole us with her personality meal was great and she kept the pace with the vibrant personality we felt welcome due to her was t ginnna even think about desert but she just kept reeling me in not like a car salesman but more like a nurse with a lollipop after a shot ❤️“

“The food was great but our waitress Shannon will be the reason I go back! She is wonderful- if you go ask for her, she is a delight!“

“Very easy order ...and pick up ... yummy yummy food !! Thank you !!!“

“Absolutely Fabulous. The layering of flavors made each bite a special adventure to savored.“

“This place is out of this world fantastic. The pastrami is near perfect. We dined for brunch and tried piled high pastrami, the general breakfast with schmaltz potatoes, deviled eggs, and pastrami and grits. We also had coffee and egg cream. We finished off brunch with a round of desert: cheesecake, coffee cake, and chocolate cake. Everything was so good from the service, to the atmosphere, to the food and I can’t wait to go back here.“

“I dined here with a few girlfriends last Saturday and the 5Church team made our girls night out truly special! We were seated at the high top bar tables, which had a great ambiance and allowed us to mingle freely. Our server, Andraya, was wonderful and provided great recommendations and even had the kitchen split our entrees for us without us even having to ask so that we could all share. The food was phenomenal and we recommend the braised short rib, filet and pappardelle! The manager AJ finished our dinner off by recommending espresso martinis for our group, which was the perfect end before we headed out. 10/10 we will be back!“

“My husband and I had an incredible dining experience at Georgia Boy. Every course was amazing and the creativity of each dish blew us away. We were sent home with delicious Wonka style candy bars and gave one to our daughter Georgia (who is a huge fan of the Willy Wonka movies) and she was in awe! We will definitely be returning!“

“One my favorite restaurants. My son did his solo flight in front of the Downwind while we sat on the balcony and watched. So many wonderful memories here!“

“Whether inside or outside the perimeter.. the Atlanta Breakfast Club is a must visit. The biscuit is an absolute banger“

“This place was magnifique. It was my birthday and their distinguished service was above and beyond anything I expected The food was sensational and absolute perfection. I highly recommend them it was my first attendance, but will not be my last.“

“I just saw the Braves take on my O’s tonight and I gotta say this was a fantastic experience. The park has a superb design with all the amenities and sights and sounds that you could ask for in a stadium while still being centered around the game. The fans are fantastic and despite us putting a hurting on the braves in this game, the fans didn’t give up. I can only imagine if chipper jones, Andrew jones, David justice, smoltz and that dominant run was in this park. Also they have a very good set up getting to the stadium and the party doesn’t end after the game as the avenues outside are really fun too. It was worth the drive from Nashville today.“

“@fia_atlanta is more than the restaurant located in Buckhead’s @theburgesshotel; it celebrates Mediterranean cuisine featuring wood-fire grilled specialties. Fia is open daily for breakfast and dinner and has a cozy, intimate atmosphere where you feel like you are among friends, due in part to the stellar customer service. The food is some of the best in Atlanta! My favorite dishes include the Butternut Squash Soup, Jumbo Asparagus, and Pork Belly. I found Mr. B's Burger good but not craveable given the price point.“

“Been coming here for 10 years. Consistently excellent. The restaurant is borderline a speakeasy, since GPS leads you to the wrong place and you need a few instructions to enter. If you're visiting for the first time, call the hostess for entry instructions when GPS says you're a quarter of a mile away.“

“Great food, good drinks, ACF $15, lots of fun! Definitely try it!“

“Best wings in Atlanta but frankly, best I’ve had any where“

“Tabby was in town and in usual Tabby flow she was exploring the atlasobscura website and came across The Consulate. As such, we decided to go. We had reservations for 06:15 on a Friday. Arriving about 20 minutes early as traffic happened to be light, we were able to be seated early without any issues. Upon entering the restaurant the hallway decor captures your attention as you focus on the selected hues of blue and artwork placement. Upon being seated we were immediately greeted by Cindy. Cindy arrived all smiles coupled with a huge personality and warm welcome. As this was our first time she took a moment to explain to us the menu selections, geographical inspiration, as well as answer the few questions we had about select items. Cindy’s education of the menu and experience with the foods added to the food deciding experience. Major shout out to Cindy. The ambiance of the restaurant is high energy, captivating and explorative. As you look around the restaurant it puts you in the mindset of being inside one of the classic true to theme castles in an Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider movie. LoL! At any moment Laura Croft could walk in and grab one of the items on display and head out for her next mission. LoL! I decided on the String Beans with a side of Mexican Rice and I was more than satisfied with the flavor profile of my meal. The string beans were flavor stacked with the slight sweet from the sauce and the spice from the peppers. The texture was spot on for a true sautéed experience as well as the portion was perfect… The Mexican rice paired well with the string beans as it provided a texture variation as well as it was seasoned well but not overpowering in comparison to the string beans. This was truly a 10/10 experience. The service, the environment, and the food were all superb. Whether for a personal 2 person dinner or after work friend vibe, The Consulate is truly a must try for any occasion.“

“Nice atmosphere!! Great neighborhood pub!“

“The customer service is fantastic everyone is extremely nice. It’s like a family get together. The food is delicious I mean everything on the menu is delicious I have a had one thing I didn’t like - oh the drinks on point. I think I had 4 purple rains because they were great and I love Prince. In June it’s purple rain for my birthday and Prince and park82 knows how to make the best!!!!!! The chef is da bomb - did I already say everything I had is fantastic. Btw.. I had 20 people there and they were amazed at how this restaurant isn’t on the top 10 list of Atlanta eats!!!“

“I have loved Folk Art for so many years. I was delighted to learn of the Hapeville location. Great food. Friendly staff. Cool vibe. Welcoming. It would be a huge mistake to miss an opportunity to dine here or grab a drink.“

“The chicken and waffles ? I’m not for atl but when I come back this will be the first stop“

“The food, drinks, and service are consistently good.“

“Mr. Omar was the best. The food was good. The service was attentive. This is my favorite breakfast restaurant. We found out the is the original FB. I highly recommend this location. The server Izzy was the best waitress ever. If you come in ask for her. I rate this place a 10 out of 10.“

“I would highly recommend BoccaLupo. We thoroughly enjoyed everything from the drinks, appetizers, entrees, veggies, and desserts. Very different drink and food menu adds to this top notch restaurant. All servers are very knowledgeable in the menu and daily taste specials. Also, they make excellent recommendations if u ask. I was impressed when they changed silverware after each course. Classy! Top it off with homemade pasta and your tastebuds will thank you. We will be back!!!“

“The food was sensational and insatiable and I will 100% be back! The service was so friendly, welcoming, and gracious! 10/10! Parking was easy to figure out when you ask, you DON’T need to pay for it you just let them know your phone number and license plate number for verification.“

“We really enjoyed dinner tonight for our date night! See you all again soon“

“Big fan of Flower Child (both in Sandy Springs & Around Lenox)! Healthy, great tasting, quality food...awesome selection. Also, shout out to Felipe (Tuesday Mngr Sandy Springs) was SO kind and helpful - above & beyond - and also Tina - Thank you for your care & kindness!“

“11/10 Would recommend. The staff was amazing and friendly! Great pricing, great food. I was here for work, and I didn’t even bother going anywhere else. I will definitely come back when in the Atlanta/Buckhead area!“

“This was our first time here! I ordered the Shrimp Alfredo but was not happy with only 6 pieces of shrimp for having paid $20+. My partner got the Braised Short Rib and enjoyed it but wasn’t a fan of the mac and cheese. If you like a baked mac and cheese, then this isn’t for you! Our server was great and overall seemed like a vibe in here though.“