The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17
O4W Pizza is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

1. O4W Pizza

7.2
3117 Main St, Duluth, GA
Pizzeria · 6 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: The location has changed, but Anthony Spina is still serving up his famous Grandma Pie. The pizzeria is no longer in its namesake neighborhood, residing in the former Steverino's space in Duluth. Mehr erfahren.

Masterpiece Szechuan is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

2. Masterpiece Szechuan

7.7
3940 Buford Hwy (N Berkley Lake Rd), Duluth, GA
Szechuan-Restaurant · 10 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: In Gu's Bistro place is Masterpeice, which has received rave reviews from critics. Jennifer Zyman awarded four stars and called it "the best Chinese food in the Atlanta area." Mehr erfahren.

Sushi Hayakawa is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

3. Sushi Hayakawa

8.4
5979 Buford Hwy NE Ste A10, Atlanta, GA
Sushi-Bar · 40 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: After going on a lengthy hiatus, chef Art Hayakawa opened his renovated Buford Highway restaurant in March. Hayakawa's skills may be the best in Atlanta, so reservations should be made in advance. Mehr erfahren.

Yet Tuh is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

4. Yet Tuh

6.0
3042 Oakcliff Rd, Atlanta, GA
Koreanisches Restaurant · 13 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Head up Buford Highway toward Doraville & Duluth, and several great Korean restaurants can be found. Yet Tuh may be the best at executing traditional dishes such as banchan, bibimbap, and kimchi stew. Mehr erfahren.

Heirloom Market BBQ is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

5. Heirloom Market BBQ

9.0
2243 Akers Mill Rd SE, Atlanta, GA
Grill-Imbiss · 168 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Heirloom Market BBQ serves up a fusion of Southern- and Seoul-inspired smoked meats, including spicy Korean pork sandwiches, racks of ribs, and sauces, such as the Korean sweet heat. Mehr erfahren.

Porch Light Latin Kitchen is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

6. Porch Light Latin Kitchen

300 Village Green Cir SE Ste 110, Smyrna, GA
Lateinamerikanische Restaurants · Downtown Smyrna · 24 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Andre Gomez serves big cuts of meat with Puerto Rican flavors, such as cumin-spiced St Louis ribs and a "roasted little piggy" that must be ordered two days in advance. Mehr erfahren.

Pho Dai Loi 2 is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

7. Pho Dai Loi 2

9.2
4186 Buford Hwy NW, Ste G (Oak Shadow Ct NE), Atlanta, GA
Vietnamesisches Restaurant · 102 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Pho Dai Loi, with three locations in the area, continues to serve Atlanta's best pho. The #2 outpost, tucked into the Buford Highway international enclave, is a fan favorite. Mehr erfahren.

Umi Sushi is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

8. Umi Sushi

8.6
3050 Peachtree Dr NE Ste 1, Atlanta, GA
Sushi-Bar · Buckhead · 47 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Chef Fuyuhiko Ito continues to serve one of Atlanta's best omakase experiences, and this glitzy Buckhead dining room might be the best place to spot a film-industry celebrity. Mehr erfahren.

Atlas Buckhead is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

9. Atlas Buckhead

8.5
88 W Paces Ferry Rd NW (Peachtree Street), Atlanta, GA
Restaurant · Buckhead · 10 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Located in Buckhead's St. Regis Hotel, Atlas is a critical darling. Christopher Grossman is reviving American fine dining cuisine. Grossman was chosen as Eater Atlanta's Chef of the Year for 2015. Mehr erfahren.

Desta Ethiopian Kitchen is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

10. Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

9.2
3086 Briarcliff Rd NE (at Clairmont Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Äthiopisches Restaurant · 119 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Desta is Atlanta's best bet for authentic Ethiopian fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The expansive menu allows diners to build their own meals or order complete dishes created by the kitchen. Mehr erfahren.

Restaurant Eugene is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

11. Restaurant Eugene

2277 Peachtree Rd NE (Peachtree Memorial), Atlanta, GA
Neuamerikanisches Restaurant · Peachtree Hills · 41 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: This restaurant puts a definite emphasis on good food and an even bigger one on making sure everything is sourced locally. Order the tasting menu to make sure you don't miss a thing. Mehr erfahren.

B's Cracklin BBQ is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

12. B's Cracklin BBQ

2061 Main St NW (b/w Bolton Rd NW & Church St NW), Atlanta, GA
Grill-Imbiss · Riverside · 15 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Located in the former Hottie Hawgs space in Riverside, the Furmans serve whole-hog 'cue, South Carolina-style hash and rice, and more. Mehr erfahren.

The General Muir is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

13. The General Muir

9.1
1540 Avenue Pl NE Ste B-230 (at Clifton Rd NE), Atlanta, GA
Feinkostladen · 138 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: The burger is one of the best in town, but other star dishes include the poutine fries, cheesecake, and piled-high sandwiches. Mehr erfahren.

Miller Union is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

14. Miller Union

8.7
999 Brady Ave NW (10th Street), Atlanta, GA
Amerikanisches Restaurant · 130 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: The farm egg baked in celery cream with grilled bread is a top-10 Atlanta dish. The restaurant has one of the best vegetable plates in town. Mehr erfahren.

Le Fat is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

15. Le Fat

8.9
935 Marietta St NW Ste A, Atlanta, GA
Vietnamesisches Restaurant · Marietta Street Artery · 22 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: The menu features soup and noodle dishes, plus entrees such as spicy chile prawns and shaking beef. Local fans admire the upscale take on Vietnamese cuisine and its intown location. Mehr erfahren.

8 Arm is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

16. 8 Arm

8.1
710 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE (@ Ponce De Leon Pl), Atlanta, GA
Frühstücksplatz · Virginia Highland · 14 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Breakfast offers one of Atlanta's best biscuits, and the dinner menu is vegetable forward. Oh, and there's an outdoor, glowing bar made out of a shipping container. Mehr erfahren.

El Super Pan is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

17. El Super Pan

7.4
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (at Glenn Iris Dr.), Atlanta, GA
Sandwich-Laden · Old Fourth Ward · 20 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Chef Hector Santiago's El Super Pan should be your first stop in Ponce City Market. Santiago is serving sandwiches and snacks with Latin American flavors, and you can't go wrong with a Cuban mixto. Mehr erfahren.

Cakes & Ale Restaurant is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

18. Cakes & Ale Restaurant

155 Sycamore St (at Church St), Decatur, GA
Neuamerikanisches Restaurant · 58 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: After overlooking Billy Allin's Decatur staple for a few months, the 38 corrects course and welcomes Cakes & Ale back into the fold. Sommelier Jordan Smelt's wine list is the best in Atlanta. Mehr erfahren.

Chai Pani is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

19. Chai Pani

8.8
406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA
Indisches Restaurant · 126 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: From the Decatur spot's signature street food dishes to the North Indian thalis and the chef specials, the menu has something for everyone. Mehr erfahren.

Brush Sushi Izakaya is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

20. Brush Sushi Izakaya

8.0
316 Church St (bw E. Trinity Pl & Sycamore Dr), Decatur, GA
Sushi-Bar · Downtown Decatur · 19 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: For the best experience in the modern dining room, grab a seat at the sushi bar and partake in Liang's omakase offerings. Mehr erfahren.

Revival is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

21. Revival

8.6
129 Church St, Decatur, GA
Südstaaten-Restaurant · 25 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Gillespie and executive chef Andreas Müller are turning out fried chicken, cornbread, pole beans, and more, all with the intention of reminding diners of meals from their grandmothers. Mehr erfahren.

Kimball House is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

22. Kimball House

9.2
303 E Howard Ave (at N Candler St), Decatur, GA
Gaststätte · 65 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Kimball House's devotion to the way dining (and drinking) used to be shines through in its craft cocktail menu, oyster offerings, and three-course steak dinner. Mehr erfahren.

Sotto Sotto is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

23. Sotto Sotto

8.6
313 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Italienisches Restaurant · Inman Park · 68 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: A long list of pastas made with care is the menu’s centerpiece and will ensure a successful night on any special occasion. Mehr erfahren.

Bread & Butterfly is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

24. Bread & Butterfly

8.2
290 Elizabeth St, Atlanta, GA
Restaurant · Inman Park · 17 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: This sunny Inman Quarter cafe shines with French bistro fare, a simple but excellent wine list, and a decadent burger with Swiss, caramelized onions, grain mustard, and house mayonnaise. Mehr erfahren.

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

25. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

9.2
1238 Dekalb Ave NE (at Elmira Pl NE), Atlanta, GA
Grill-Imbiss · Candler Park · 406 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Tater tots covered in chili and cheese, massive short ribs, and Frito pie are staples that make this the only spot you should go for the morning — OK, afternoon — after. Mehr erfahren.

Ticonderoga Club is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

26. Ticonderoga Club

8.1
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA
Restaurant · Inman Park · 17 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: But the food, from chef David Bies, stands up to the drink. The spiedie lunch is gone, but Bies's dinner menu continues to receive rave reviews. Mehr erfahren.

One Eared Stag is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

27. One Eared Stag

1029 Edgewood Ave NE (Hurt St), Atlanta, GA
Neuamerikanisches Restaurant · Inman Park · 89 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: This Inman Park restaurant is known for its bold menu, thanks to Phalen's inventiveness in the kitchen. You can't go wrong with lunch or dinner — or the chef's breakfast, served with a Schlitz. Mehr erfahren.

BoccaLupo is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

28. BoccaLupo

8.7
753 Edgewood Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Italienisches Restaurant · Inman Park · 55 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Head in for the pasta (the black spaghetti and the 20-yolk tagliatelle are popular choices), stay for the patio — and you can't go wrong with either wine or the craft cocktails. Mehr erfahren.

Staplehouse is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

29. Staplehouse

8.7
541 Edgewood Ave SE (at Howell St SE), Atlanta, GA
Neuamerikanisches Restaurant · Old Fourth Ward · 23 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Chef Ryan Smith's tasting menus have garnered nothing but critical praise, including four out of four stars from Atlanta Magazine Mehr erfahren.

Busy Bee Cafe is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

30. Busy Bee Cafe

8.5
810 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA
Südstaaten-Restaurant · Atlanta University Center · 104 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: In business since the '40s, this Vine City staple serves some of Atlanta's best fried chicken alongside an assortment of other meat-and-three staples. Mehr erfahren.

Poor Hendrix is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

31. Poor Hendrix

8.8
2371 Hosea L Williams Dr SE, Atlanta, GA
Restaurant · East Lake · 7 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Poor Hendrix offers what Russell calls "small plates of salty, spicy, and savory comfort food engineered to go best with drinking in a pub atmosphere," and his menu has been received as a hit. Mehr erfahren.

Home Grown is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

32. Home Grown

9.0
968 Memorial Dr SE (at Gibson St SE), Atlanta, GA
Südstaaten-Restaurant · Reynoldstown · 177 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: Home Grown is a breakfast favorite among Atlanta's eaters and chefs alike. And if it hosts Senate campaign events that feature former presidents, it must be important. Mehr erfahren.

We Suki Suki is one of The 33 Essential Atlanta Restaurants, Summer '17.

33. We Suki Suki

8.2
479 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
Vietnamesisches Restaurant · East Atlanta Village · 33 Tipps und Bewertungen

EaterEater: The restaurant — really, a tiny kitchen and a few communal tables — also serves boba tea, bun in the warmer months, and pho through winter and fall. Mehr erfahren.