Atlanta, according to locals
358 places that people in Atlanta keep recommending, across 6 maps. Each map links every place to the comments behind it.
Best restaurants in Atlanta
Atlanta dining picks, from Reynoldstown breakfasts to Inman Park restaurants and neighborhood pizza, with supporting conversations and caveats for each place.
Most recommended
- Homegrown, Reynoldstown56 people recommend, 6 warn against it
Homegrown in Reynoldstown is a recurring breakfast recommendation, especially for the Comfy Chicken Biscuit.
- Delbar, Inman Park54 people recommend, 4 warn against it
Delbar draws recommendations for Persian and Middle Eastern food, with the Inman Park outlet specifically named.
- BoccaLupo, Inman Park40 people recommend
BoccaLupo in Inman Park is widely recommended as upscale, inventive Italian, with a couple of diners calling it among the best Italian in Atlanta.
- La Grotta, Buckhead40 people recommend, 3 warn against it
La Grotta in Buckhead is repeatedly recommended for old-school Italian dining and special occasions.
- Bacchanalia39 people recommend, 10 warn against it
Bacchanalia is repeatedly recommended for special-occasion fine dining and its prix fixe meal.
Best bars in Atlanta
Atlanta bars for karaoke, beer and cocktails, with the recommendations and caveats about drinks, food and atmosphere.
Most recommended
- Mary's, East Atlanta Village52 people recommend, 1 warns against it
Most people recommend Mary's, a queer bar in East Atlanta Village.
- The Yacht Club, Little Five Points49 people recommend, 2 warn against it
Most people recommend the Euclid Avenue Yacht Club in Little Five Points, and many call it a dive bar, with one calling it an institution among the city's top dives.
- The Earl, East Atlanta Village47 people recommend, 1 warns against it
The Earl is a bar and music venue in East Atlanta Village that many people recommend.
- The Porter Beer Bar, Little Five Points46 people recommend
People recommend The Porter Beer Bar in Little Five Points.
- Northside Tavern, West Midtown42 people recommend, 1 warns against it
Most commenters recommend Northside Tavern in West Midtown, and many describe it as a dive bar known for blues.
Best cafés in Atlanta
Atlanta coffee shops and cafés, including Grant Park pastries and local roasters, with the recommendations and caveats behind each choice.
Most recommended
- Little Tart Bakeshop, Grant Park55 people recommend, 2 warn against it
Most people who name Little Tart recommend it, mainly as a pastry shop with good coffee.
- East Pole Coffee, Ottley40 people recommend, 2 warn against it
Most people who name East Pole Coffee recommend it, and several call it one of the best local roasters or coffee shops in town.
- Bellwood Coffee, Riverside35 recommend it
Most people who name Bellwood recommend it.
- Chrome Yellow, King Memorial Station33 recommend it
Most people who name Chrome Yellow recommend it.
- Portrait Coffee, West End29 recommend it
Nearly everyone who names Portrait Coffee recommends it, mostly as a local roaster.
Best breakfast in Atlanta
Atlanta breakfast picks for chicken biscuits, pancakes and neighbourhood café meals, with the food recommendations and queue caveats.
Most recommended
- Homegrown, Reynoldstown79 recommend it
Most commenters recommend Homegrown for breakfast, and many single out the comfy chicken biscuit, a chicken biscuit under gravy, as the dish to order.
- Ria's Bluebird, Grant Park33 recommend it
Ria's Bluebird in Grant Park is a breakfast and brunch cafe that many people single out for its pancakes, and a few call it their favorite breakfast spot.
- Folk Art, Inman Park19 recommend it
Folk Art is a brunch spot with its original location on North Highland in Inman Park and a second location in Decatur; those who name a location mean Inman Park.
- Sun in My Belly19 recommend it
Commenters recommend it, and many suggest it for breakfast or brunch.
- Delbar, Inman Park17 recommend it
Delbar is a brunch spot that many diners recommend.
Best steak in Atlanta
Atlanta steak recommendations, from traditional steakhouses to basement-bar dinners, with diners’ praise and reservations linked to the source discussions.
Most recommended
- Bones, Buckhead28 recommend it
Most commenters recommend Bones, and many name it as a top pick.
- Highland Tap, Virginia Highlands27 recommend it
Most diners recommend Highland Tap, and several praise the steaks, with one calling it the best non-fancy steak place in town.
- Hal's Steakhouse, Buckhead23 recommend it
Most commenters recommend Hal's Steakhouse, and a few rank it above Bones.
- Kevin Rathbun Steak, Krog Street Market16 recommend it
Most commenters recommend Kevin Rathbun Steak, and several call the steaks great or amazing.
- Little Alley, Buckhead13 recommend it
Most commenters recommend Little Alley, and one calls it easily the best steakhouse they have been to.
Best pizza in Atlanta
Atlanta pizza picks, from slices to Neapolitan pies, with the recommendations and disagreements about crusts, toppings and the meal.
Most recommended
- Fellini's Pizza, Buckhead39 recommend it
Most people who weigh in recommend Fellini's, a local pizza brand with outlets across Atlanta; the map shows the Buckhead outlet.
- Antico Pizza Napoletana, Hemphill Ave38 recommend it
Most people who weigh in recommend Antico Pizza Napoletana, and several rank it at or near the top of Atlanta pizza.
- Glide Pizza, O4w35 recommend it
Most people recommend Glide, and several name it the best pizza in town.
- Emmy Squared Pizza, West Midtown18 recommend it
Most people recommend Emmy Squared, a Detroit-style pizzeria with several Atlanta outlets; the map shows the West Midtown outlet, which several diners name, and a couple point to the Glenwood Park outlet.
- Varuni Napoli, Monroe18 recommend it
Most people recommend Varuni Napoli; the map shows the Monroe Drive location, which one diner calls the best pizza in Atlanta.