50 Best American Restaurants in Atlanta

“This place is amazing! When I first looked at the menu, I was a little concerned, because there didn't seem to be a whole lot that was geared towards my tastes. My wife had really been wanting to try it, so I figured I'd give it a shot, mostly because the drinks looked really good! Anyway, I was kind of challenged to eat outside my comfort zone. We started with the Mackerel Dip, which was delicious! I had the Reef Burger. It was one of the best things I'd ever put in my mouth! The melding of the flavors was out of this world! Here's the good part, though... my wife ordered the last thing on the menu that I would have considered, the eggplant dish. When she offered me a taste of her entrée, I figured, why not. OMG! What a nice surprise. It was so good! I didn't realize eggplant could taste that good. I liked it so much, I can't wait to go back and order that specific dish for myself.Finally, the drinks were awesome, just as expected!“

“Food was absolutely fabulous! I had a he heirloom tomato risotto with turbot & hubby had the spicy black spaghetti. We topped off our meal with a few whimsical cocktails & of course... dessert. The strawberry cheesecake did not disappoint. Above all, the service makes Bocca di Lupo outstanding! Our waitress explained the menu in such detail we wanted to try everything! All wait staff pitched in & we truly felt pampered!Dietary restrictions: The restaurant was very accommodating to my citrus allergy.“

“What an incredible restaurant. I was lucky enough to attend a small event dinner and it was amazing. Melissa was our host and she did an awesome job taking care of us. The sommelier picked the wine and they were perfectly paired with our courses. I had the quail and loved it but others had the beef and said it was equally delicious. Amazing whiskey and bourbon list as well as wine. Can’t recommend enough.“

“Celebrated my birthday here and it was nothing short of amazing! Bacchanalia offers a four course meal with your choice for each. I had the Crab fritter, Halibut, Brillat-Savarin cheese, and the Satsuma cake for dessert. We also ordered Kumamoto oysters from Washington that were incredible. The chef sends thoughtful little gifts throughout the meal too! The wine sommelier recommend a beautiful Bordeaux to pair with everything with. Overall an incredibly beautiful restaurant, food, and service. I can’t wait to go back and experience their evolving menu.“

“My fiancé and I LOVE Georgia Boy! If we could afford it we would come every month. The service is fantastic, wine and cocktail list is unique but best of all the food you will have is so unique and creative and delicious! I don’t know how they come up with the ideas but they are so fun. You must try Georgia Boy!“

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

“Amazing service, unique food.“

“Went here on a Friday evening for dinner, arrived a bit after our reservation time but they were really accommodating. They have two dining rooms and we were in the back one with the bar. Ambiance was great (playlist had exclusively bangers) and the windows being open means we could appreciate the weather Drink menu was extensive and very good. Food was excellent. We started with the lamb skewers and then got the duck risotto and ramp pappardelle. Both were excellent. Overall a great experience totally worth the Michelin guide recommendation“

“If there's one word that describes this place perfectly, it's classy. The interior is modern and chic, with a gorgeous bar up against one wall of windows and the opposite wall full of cookbooks and other foodie books. All of the books are available for purchase, and there's also a table up front with Cherry Bombe and some other magazines/small books for purchase. We bought a book on Italian wines, and it came with a paper wrap sealed with a sticker, which was a nice touch. The food menu is streamlined, but every thing on it is done so well. We started with an order of the oysters with strawberry, basil, and lime mignonette as well as an order of the fries with tarragon mayo. The fries were piping hot and crispy- it was clear they had just come out of the fryer- and the tarragon mayo was a nice unusual twist. One of our mains was the French omelette, which was perfectly cooked and came topped with caviar with some herbed crème fraîche on the side. The other was the salmon, which came over a pea purée with carrot ribbons- it was the perfect spring dish. We ended with the toffee pudding, which was pretty small, but we enjoyed it. The food was pretty pricey, but felt worth it because everything was so well-made. The wine list is extensive, including selections by the glass- there was a nice range of options available, including different varietals/countries at different price points. Our server was knowledgeable and able to recommend pairings that went well with our food. Every member of the staff was so friendly and attentive, which we really appreciated. This was a really nice place to spend an hour or two!“

“Had lunch here today. My husband and I shared the meatball hero and the grinder sandwich and took 2 cookies to-go. We sat outdoors as the weather was beautiful. The staff was very friendly and I just LOVE the way we could see the food being prepared from our table. Beautiful restaurant. Will be back.“

“My fiancé and I LOVE Georgia Boy! If we could afford it we would come every month. The service is fantastic, wine and cocktail list is unique but best of all the food you will have is so unique and creative and delicious! I don’t know how they come up with the ideas but they are so fun. You must try Georgia Boy!“

“Enjoy Festive atmosphere during holiday season. Classy cocktails and good food.“

“Just wanted to give a quick review of the staff we worked with and for our event at City Winery on Sunday May 19th. Rhiannon, was very efficient and effective in her communication for our event. Royce & Tenae did a great job at ensuring that our vision came together as close to actual as possible. Jason & Todd were also a pleasure to work with on the production/stage/sound & lighting side as well.A great core team can accomplish anything and I've seen firsthand what this team is capable of doing.“

“My husband and I enjoyed every bite of food! I also had a perfect mezcal drink. I think we lucked out with the best table in the place, right next to a window in the coroner by the bar. It was private and quiet, perfect for our date. The service was exceptional. We always enjoy a little walk around the Summerhill neighborhood when we go out too, and parking is free.“

“So glad we took a local bartenders advice on this spot. Some of the best food we’ve had in a while and honestly some of the absolutely best service I’ve seen in a long time. Our server Morgan was extremely helpful and really took the time to explain everything about the restaurant and brew pub to us since we had never been before. The attention to detail and guest interaction was top notch. A big thank you to the team at Wrecking Bar!“

“I had wings and nachos with local beers for dinner.I like my choice! Great!Good foods and services, but, after a hour here inside with my friends, I felt my throat was getting sore and loose my voice because the air inside is too bad. My throat was sore for 2 days after I had dinner with my friends here.It maybe good to sit outside.“

“Downstairs service is super slow. They'll give you a few excuses why???. They were clearly more interested in serving the regulars and one of the bar tenders told me that I don't have to only order with her but I could order from anyone behind the bar. But then nobody behind the bar came to ask if I needed anything. Smh.But go upstairs and they'll serve you pretty quickly.“

“Great and quick cheesesteaks.“

“I had the pleasure of having West Egg Cafe cater my families Mothers Day brunch and everyone loved the food. Andre, the manager, did a fantastic job with communication and explaining the menu items. He also called to follow up with me to see how our event went and how everyone liked the food. I highly recommend West Egg “

“I like this place, but I don’t love it! They do high volume so a lot of their items seem to be batched or prepped a little too far in advance/die in the window— you may end up with schmaltz potato’s that are mushy or a toasted bagel that has cooled completely.I do think the ticket for this place is tocome before 9am on weekends and any day during the week.Pastrami is a 10/10“

“Great food and drinks. Bourbon slushies and regional cuisine. All delicious. But seating is limited, with close to half of it being outdoors. Parking was a problem as well, as their small lot fills up long before the restaurant does. I had to walk for 5 minutes before and after the meal to where I found a parking spot. Not a big deal on a nice day but on a cold rainy day like the day I was there...it would have been nice to be able to park close by.Parking: Parking was very limited. But there are options in the immediate area. Some more convenient than others.“

“My husband and I had reservations on Saturday at Dirty Rascal. Upon arrival, we were able to be seated right away. We originally wanted to be seated outside, but couldn't do to a buyout. So we were seated in the booth area inside. Once seated, it took awhile to be greeted by our server; however, I don't fault her because they seemed understaffed. She arrived and asked to take our appetizer order. We put in an order for the crispy St. Louis ravioli. We wanted to put in a drink order as well, but we weren't asked at the time. Our ravioli came out and it was hot and crispy. We thoroughly enjoyed this dish. Still waiting to place our drink orders, we decided the next time our server came, we needed to order everything at once. She eventually came back and we ordered an old fashioned, margarita italiano, the lobster spaghetti (only served on Friday-Saturday), and the scallop & lemon risotto. It didn't take long for our drinks to come out and they were pretty good. Shortly thereafter, our food came out. Thankfully, it was hot, as I read other reviews of food being served cold. So I happy about that. Overall, we enjoyed our dining experience and we hope the service will be better to up those stars to a 5. Looking forward to dining again in the future.“

“La comida y una excelente atención y la vista ala ciudad hermosa“

“We went on late night Friday about 11:30/12am. There was a line to get in, the wait time was about 20 minutes. People in the line respectful, no one complained for having to wait. There was $10 cover charge, that’s a reasonable price. Once in, wow! It’s packed. It didn’t take long to be served a drink. The dance floor was booty to booty, should to shoulder. It’s a little overwhelming but once I got my groove on, I forgot about the fact that my body was touching strangers. The DJ played a variety of genres, popular songs everyone knows. Rap, county, rock, Spanish, Pop…etc. The demographics were 21 and up, I saw a variety of age groups, cultures, ethnicities, sexualities, and genders. Everyone was smiling, laughing, having a great time. It was Fun! Fun! Fun! I will definitely return. I would like to try their food. Someone was eating, I hope it tastes as good as it looks. I will provide and update on food. Go to Johnny’s and shake your groove thing!“

“Wife and I visited on a Saturday and we didn't have to wait long.Parking is limited and confusing but you'll work it out.Stared off by sharing the Biscuit Basket. They were fluffy with a nice crust on the outside. Jams went nicely with them as well. Be careful as the spicy one can stain your shirt! ?My better half had the special, a Chorizo Scramble with Potatoes that she thoroughly enjoyed. Added some Tabasco and it sent over the top!I had the Chicken Sandwich with Korean BBQ sauce and it was delicious! Fries were seasoned well and crispy.Service was prompt and they checked in regularly. Big fan of checking out from the table so you're not taking my card who knows where.Glad we came as the ambiance was busy and folks were having a good time.Highly recommend you visit.Parking: It's a bit of a maze but you'll work it out.“

“I would give 15 stars out of 5 if I could. Super friendly staff. Customer service was EXCELLENT and the food was delivered hot and fresh. It was all delicious!Kid-friendliness: Plenty of kid options and staff treated my daughter so well. They even gave her a few extra fries, which she enjoyed thoroughly :)“

“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.“

“What a fun place! Great food, fun service, and the manager takes personal interest in the daily operation!“

“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!“

“Amazing service, greeted immediately as I walked through the threshold of the front door. The staff working were more than kind and friendly as i've never been here before. Best burger i've eaten in the past year hands down, worth every cent. Such a relaxed and simplistic environment with good vibes and excellent decor. Every moment of this experience was a 5 star. Thank you!“

“Staff was excellent, good was fantastic, music was loud enough to be heard but not so loud as to drown out conversation, lots of fantastic decorations. We went there for dinner last night and returned for lunch today. Food absolutely worth the price!!!“

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

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

“Delicious!!! We had the McDowell cheeseburger and the Bavette steak with soba noodles. Both were unique, flavorful and yummy. The burger is not to be missed. I don't know what they put in it, but it melts in your mouth. Do not skip the lemon Amalfi desert. Holy moly! It's a hand shaped lemon made out of shortbread, layers of lemon cake with lemon curd and lemon cream, accompanied by lemon basil olive oil gelato and butterfly sauce that turns from blue to purple once it gets combined with the citrus. Just a flavor explosion! Always top notch service and high quality food. We love L3!“

“In the Atlanta airport so the prices are higher. I had the Chef Cat burger & sweet potato fries. Very good. Waitress was also friendly. Recommend if you’re in ATL airport concourse A.“

“I treated my mom for a mother's day brunch. The food was delicious as always. My coffee was okay (I would NOT recommend it). The waiter was not that attentive. We had to keep asking for things (e.g., straws, refills on coffee). We received muffins prior to the meal, but we were not given plates for the bread (and the server didn't see anything wrong with it, and gave the table next to us plates). There also was not any attempt to upsale anything (which was weird).“

“Great food, cocktails, & atmosphere“

“I arrived in the morning on an international flight and took stock of my food and wine options.Most of the offerings in the Atlanta airport seem pretty much chain garbage and no good wine offerings. One Flew South fit the bill. I had the breakfast rice bowl (poached eggs, mushroom, kimchi etc.) with a glass of white burgundy. It hit the spot and the service was very friendly. Also, it was a chill vibe l inside which gave me a chance to mentally reset from the hustle and bustle outside. I'm glad I took a minute to find this place.“

“Wonderful service very tasty food very clean , try the wonderland it was so goodParking: You have to valetKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly if they eat that type of foodWheelchair accessibility: There was a parking for wheel chair accessibility“

“we had the nicest waitress she fit right in with us it's like she had known us for years.“

“What a fun place! Great food, fun service, and the manager takes personal interest in the daily operation!“

“Loved it and food was great“

“The enchiladas were great!! Would recommend!“

“Good eats good food portions“

“Nice atmosphere!! Great neighborhood pub!“

“Great service and great jerk chicken“

“a cozy gastro pub, with a friendly staff, great food, awesome patio and an amazing wall mural of a fox & owl..“

“We had a meeting at Phat Yuca. The service was stellar and the food was fresh and delicious. Really wished I had ordered something to go as well. Great gluten free options! Those sauces are incredible.“

“Great Birria. Shrimp, beef, and chicken“

“We celebrated my niece's 16th birthday and even though the food didn't come back quite like some wanted it, we definitely appreciated the server Jamani for assisting our server who seemed a little overwhelmed and the Manager Taylor was awesome! He was great with fixing the issues and making the situation better considering it was a birthday brunch celebration! He & Jamani even sang Happy Birthday with us to her! It ended up being a good time! Thank you guys so much!“