Barbara’s ATL Guidebook
Food scene
Le Bilboquet
3027 Bolling Way NEThe Southern Gentleman
3035 Peachtree RdGypsy Kitchen
3035 Peachtree Rd NE
KR SteakBar
349 Peachtree Hills Ave NEUnique and seasonal menu for a nice dinner out! This is the only restaurant I know that consistently serves rabbit!
84 locals recommend
Canoe
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SEUnique and seasonal menu for a nice dinner out! This is the only restaurant I know that consistently serves rabbit!
Umi
3050 Peachtree Rd NWI don't know how they make their rice so magical, but that and everything else here is so delicious. You've got to try to sampler appetizer so you can try the assorted dips.
14 locals recommend
Sufi's Kitchen
1814 Peachtree Rd NWI don't know how they make their rice so magical, but that and everything else here is so delicious. You've got to try to sampler appetizer so you can try the assorted dips.
Very cool part of town and great food and drinks. Make sure you make reservations - this place is packed all the time!
171 locals recommend
The Optimist
914 Howell Mill RdVery cool part of town and great food and drinks. Make sure you make reservations - this place is packed all the time!
This place is an Atlanta landmark! Half of the things that go by your table aren't even on the menu, but the regulars know what to ask for! Make sure to dress up - no casual wear in the dining room.
16 locals recommend
La Grotta Ristorante
2637 Peachtree RdThis place is an Atlanta landmark! Half of the things that go by your table aren't even on the menu, but the regulars know what to ask for! Make sure to dress up - no casual wear in the dining room.
Lovely French restaurant owned by a local / neighbor. We have a rather robust French community here - and you'll see them here!
13 locals recommend
Anis Cafe & Bistro
2974 Grandview Ave NELovely French restaurant owned by a local / neighbor. We have a rather robust French community here - and you'll see them here!
Transports me to Italy. Love the fresh and scratch-made menu, and truly wonderful customer service.
Antica Posta Restaurant
519 East Paces Ferry Road NortheastTransports me to Italy. Love the fresh and scratch-made menu, and truly wonderful customer service.
Known for its GIANT fish outside the restaurant, it's also known for the amazing fish inside. I absolutley love their whole branzino but I've never had anything bad from this place. If you want fish, you won't go wrong here!
107 locals recommend
Atlanta Fish Market
265 Pharr Rd NEKnown for its GIANT fish outside the restaurant, it's also known for the amazing fish inside. I absolutley love their whole branzino but I've never had anything bad from this place. If you want fish, you won't go wrong here!
I've been here a couple of times and they are always changing the theme inside! You just have to see it. Food is top notch and the atmosphere is very unique. Definitely make a reservation!
Amore e Amore
I've been here a couple of times and they are always changing the theme inside! You just have to see it. Food is top notch and the atmosphere is very unique. Definitely make a reservation!
Amazing mozzarella from all over the world! Extremely nice staff and fantastic chef. Highly recommend!
Bastone
Amazing mozzarella from all over the world! Extremely nice staff and fantastic chef. Highly recommend!
I absolutely love Poke City - transports me back to Hawaii! It's low-key, causal, delicious, and the employees are always so nice. It's a little embarrasing how often we eat here.
Poke City
I absolutely love Poke City - transports me back to Hawaii! It's low-key, causal, delicious, and the employees are always so nice. It's a little embarrasing how often we eat here.
If you're looking for excellent local pizza (and even an amazing salad) - you've got to try Fellini's! It's an Atlanta institution.
Fellini's Pizza
If you're looking for excellent local pizza (and even an amazing salad) - you've got to try Fellini's! It's an Atlanta institution.
Right next door to Fellini's (so super close by), this is an excellent choice for Spanish food.
La Fonda Latina
Right next door to Fellini's (so super close by), this is an excellent choice for Spanish food.
We love this place! And, if you go, I highly recommend the skinny margarita with a salt/sugar rim combo. SO GOOD.
Tacos & Tequilas Mexican Grill
We love this place! And, if you go, I highly recommend the skinny margarita with a salt/sugar rim combo. SO GOOD.
Yes! I added Moe's to the list. But mainly because the first Moe's on earth is just around the corner on Peachtree and we spend a lot of time here for delicious and affordable family meals.
Moe's Southwest Grill
2915 Peachtree RdYes! I added Moe's to the list. But mainly because the first Moe's on earth is just around the corner on Peachtree and we spend a lot of time here for delicious and affordable family meals.
ChopShop is casual and healthy - and even my kids love it. The staff are lovely and it's really good clean food (and freshly-made juices, if you like those!).
Original ChopShop
ChopShop is casual and healthy - and even my kids love it. The staff are lovely and it's really good clean food (and freshly-made juices, if you like those!).
Southern dining since 1945! If you're looking for old school Atlanta, this is it! Don't you dare leave without trying their banana pudding.
329 locals recommend
Mary Mac's Tea Room
224 Ponce De Leon Ave NESouthern dining since 1945! If you're looking for old school Atlanta, this is it! Don't you dare leave without trying their banana pudding.
Another Atlanta institution - The Varsity! I can't comment on the nutritional value, but the experience is one that's been around since 1928 (still family owned and operated)!
205 locals recommend
The Varsity
61 North Avenue NWAnother Atlanta institution - The Varsity! I can't comment on the nutritional value, but the experience is one that's been around since 1928 (still family owned and operated)!
Alons is considered one of the best French bakeries in Atlanta (by my French friends). If you're interested in delicous pastries or coffee or tea, or want to look at some of their "market" items - it's perfect.
Alons Bakery
3500 Peachtree RdAlons is considered one of the best French bakeries in Atlanta (by my French friends). If you're interested in delicous pastries or coffee or tea, or want to look at some of their "market" items - it's perfect.
Sightseeing
The Atlanta Beltline - and particulary Ponce City Market - are a great way to get out to see Atlanta and stop and enjoy some food and beverages along the way. Many people like to do a "restaurant crawl" - where you experience samplings of items from place to place. Also - if you do make it to Ponce City Market - make sure to pop up to the roof. They have old fair games, a bar, and great city views (you do have to buy tickets, so check out times when they're open before you go!)
However you enjoy it, the beltline is a popular way to enjoy your day in Atlanta.
Beltline Access
The Atlanta Beltline - and particulary Ponce City Market - are a great way to get out to see Atlanta and stop and enjoy some food and beverages along the way. Many people like to do a "restaurant crawl" - where you experience samplings of items from place to place. Also - if you do make it to Ponce City Market - make sure to pop up to the roof. They have old fair games, a bar, and great city views (you do have to buy tickets, so check out times when they're open before you go!)
However you enjoy it, the beltline is a popular way to enjoy your day in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Botanical Gardens are closeby and loved by my children as much as my in-laws. They have permanent art installations (like several Chihuly's) and rotating installations as well. Seriously, I have to drag my children out of here to go home.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Atlanta Botanical Gardens are closeby and loved by my children as much as my in-laws. They have permanent art installations (like several Chihuly's) and rotating installations as well. Seriously, I have to drag my children out of here to go home.
Atlantic Station is a live/work/play community in midtown Atlanta and always has some kind of event planned. There's shopping, experiences (they've had the Bodies Exhibit, Museum of Illusions, etc.), and dining. It's also right down the road from our 15-acre Ikea store, if you wanted to take a detour over there!
1181 locals recommend
Atlantic Station
Atlantic Station is a live/work/play community in midtown Atlanta and always has some kind of event planned. There's shopping, experiences (they've had the Bodies Exhibit, Museum of Illusions, etc.), and dining. It's also right down the road from our 15-acre Ikea store, if you wanted to take a detour over there!
If you are going to be over by Atlantic Station and have an interest in GA history, this museum is an easy yes. It's the 2nd largest classical monument in the US, and features several permenant and rotating displays. Tickets are required and they do have special events that requires they close on certain days. Check them out online before you go!
28 locals recommend
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th St NWIf you are going to be over by Atlantic Station and have an interest in GA history, this museum is an easy yes. It's the 2nd largest classical monument in the US, and features several permenant and rotating displays. Tickets are required and they do have special events that requires they close on certain days. Check them out online before you go!
Located in Midtown Atlanta, the High is a great place to visit. They do host events on occasion (check out their website to see what's happening).
1458 locals recommend
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NELocated in Midtown Atlanta, the High is a great place to visit. They do host events on occasion (check out their website to see what's happening).
Piedmont Park is over 200 acres of greenspace in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. If you'd like to enjoy the outdoors while still being in the city, you can't go wrong here.
Piedmont Park South Hub
1320 Monroe Dr NEPiedmont Park is over 200 acres of greenspace in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. If you'd like to enjoy the outdoors while still being in the city, you can't go wrong here.