Best Restaurants in Atlanta (2025)

Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison’s landmark couples graceful service with a seasonal tasting menu sourced from their own farm. Awarded one Michelin star and a Green Star for sustainability, it remains Atlanta’s fine‑dining north star without stuffiness.

An intimate, music‑inflected omakase led by chef J. Trent Harris that blends precise edomae technique with Southern personality. Reservations drop monthly and go fast. One Michelin star and featured in Bon Appétit’s 2025 Atlanta roundup.

Now in Midtown, chefs Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips deliver polished tasting menus that weave Chinese and French influences with Georgia produce. A one‑star in the Michelin Guide and highlighted by Bon Appétit, it’s a refined but welcoming celebration of craft.

Chef Atsushi Hayakawa’s eight‑seat sushiya channels Hokkaido traditions through a seasonal omakase that feels transportive. Relocated from Buford Highway to West Midtown and awarded one Michelin star; praised by local reporters for its intimacy and rigor.

Since 1947, this Vine City institution has fed Atlanta with fried chicken, catfish, and greens while anchoring civil rights history. Recognized as an America’s Classics winner by the James Beard Foundation and beloved by local critics, it remains essential.

Parnass Savang and Rod Lassiter cook Thai cuisine through a Georgia lens—house‑pressed coconut milk, local produce, bold spice—in lively Summerhill. Michelin‑recommended and often cited by national outlets, it’s a vibrant snapshot of the city’s creativity.

A tiny, personality‑packed room where chefs Jacob Armando and Eric Brooks filter local produce through an Italian‑American lens. Lauded by The Infatuation and featured in Bon Appétit’s 2025 list; expanded seating keeps the tiramisu dreams alive.

Steven Satterfield’s Westside anchor celebrates Southern seasonality and hospitality—think iconic farmstead dishes and a thoughtful wine program. James Beard Award–winning chef; Michelin‑recommended; praised by the AJC for 15 years of consistency and heart.

Set beside Chastain Park, this independent bistro grows and harvests from its on‑site garden and local partners. Holder of a Michelin Green Star for sustainability, it matches polished cooking with a serene, neighborhood feel across café, lunch, brunch, and dinner.

Kevin Gillespie’s rollicking dining room blends dim sum–style service with chef‑presented small plates and a roving cocktail cart. Celebrated by local critics and noted by the Michelin Guide, it’s a uniquely Atlanta, interactive way to eat adventurously.

A beloved, tiny counter where Korean flavors meet Southern smoke—gochujang‑kissed wings, kimchi slaw, and stellar brisket. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and frequently praised by regional publications, it’s a pilgrimage for barbecue lovers.

Chef Arnaldo Castillo’s love letter to Peru pairs ceviches and wok‑fired classics with Georgia ingredients. A Bon Appétit 2025 pick and a James Beard Award semifinalist’s restaurant, it’s lively, precise, and proudly rooted in the local community.