Casual Dining

Long known for modern presentation of traditional southern cooking, Atlanta restaurants also offer authentic tapas, homemade cornbread, Thai noodles, and a variety of other ethnic selections that represent Atlanta’s diverse culture. Come taste the flavor of Downtown Atlanta!

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Aloha Asian Cuisine & Sushi
550 Piedmont Avenue
Aloha offers the perfect mix of traditional Chinese entrees as well as sushi and curry dishes.
404-810-9128
www.alohaasiancuisineandsushi.com

The Avenue
303 Peachtree Center Avenue
(404) 880-0810
A popular happy hour spot, this friendly neighborhood tap offers a largely American, pub grub-focused menu that also includes eats like a Cuban sandwich and a Thai chicken wrap.

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Baltimore Crab & Seafood
253 Peters Street SW
404-523-2121
A takeout operation specializing in seafood combos and home-style sides.

Barley's Billiards
338 Peachtree Street
404-522-7177
The 11,000 square foot facility houses a restaurant with a variety of food, ranging from wings to steaks and seafood.  Enjoy the 22 billiards tables and over 25 televisions with premium sports offerings.
www.barleysatl.com

Busy Bee Cafe
810 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
404-525-9212
Since 1947 the Busy Bee Cafe has been one of Atlanta's best soul food restaurants. Located in the historical downtown area, Busy Bee offers "beelicious" fried chicken (try it smothered in gravy), pork chops and meatloaf, among other specialties.
www.thebusybeecafe.com

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Café 458
458 Edgewood Avenue
404-523-1239
This award winning cafe serves classic brunch favorites. All kitchen and wait staff are volunteers, and all proceeds, including tips, support the Samaritan House, which helps Atlanta’s homeless transform their lives. Open Saturday and Sunday.
www.samhouse.org/cafe458/cafe458.cfm

Calypso Café
58 Walton Street
404-589-0024
Dive into a plate of spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, black beans and fluffy yellow rice inside this spick-and-span dining room. Casual atmosphere with moderate prices.

Carnegie’s Restaurant
55 Park Place
404-588-0332
Traditional American food in a casual atmosphere. Salads, sandwiches and delicious entrees await.

City Cafe Diner
Days Inn Hotel, 300 Spring Street
(404) 658-0175
City Cafe Diner offers a wide selection of home-style favorites in a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

Collage
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, 165 Courtland Street
404-659-6500
www.sheratonatlantahotel.com

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Daddy D’z BBQ Joint
264 Memorial Drive
404-222-0206
Rated “Number One” by the New York Times, “Best Ribs” by Atlanta Magazine, and “Best BBQ” by Creative Loafing, Daddy D’z is a staple in Atlanta.  Live blues every weekend.
www.daddydz.com

Don Juan’s Mexican Cantina
CNN Center
404-222-0898
For authentic Mexican food and a relaxing environment, Don Juan’s is the place. Located in the CNN Center Atrium, you know where to go on your next siesta.

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Edgewood Corner Tavern
464 Edgewood Avenue
404-577-2310
The fourth Corner Tavern in Atlanta serves a variety of sandwiches, salads, and entrees in a unique space with a full bar, pool tables, and dart boards.

Elliott Street Deli & Pub
51 Elliott Street
404-523-2174
This neighborhood pub, located in a turn of the century building, provides great sandwiches, wonderful patio seating, and free wi-fi to residents of and visitors to Castleberry Hill.
www.elliottstreet.com

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Gibney's Pub
231 Peachtree Center Avenue
404-688-0928
Casual restaurant which featuring pub food and a great neighborhood ambiance.
www.gibneyspub.com

Gladys Knight and Ron Winan's Chicken and Waffles
529 Peachtree Street
404-874-9393
This sleek restaurant serves up traditional soul food with a nouvelle twist! Experience the signature dish combination, chicken and waffles, and don’t forget to top it off with the delicious sweet potato cheesecake.
www.gladysandron.com

Golden Buddha
One CNN Center
404-261-3777
This traditional Chinese restaurant offers the best of Chinese cuisine. The Golden Buddha provides a delicious blend of excellent Chinese options, an authentic dining experience, and a reputation for impeccable service.

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Hard Rock Cafe
215 Peachtree Street
404-688-7625
World-famous institution of rock-n-roll, featuring over 300 pieces of rock memorabilia, cool tunes and All American favorites such as burgers, ribs and malts.
www.hardrock.com

Harlem Bar
262 Edgewood Avenue
404-588-0014
This hip, nonchalant hangout with great late night food does a lot to live up to its storied name. Located in the heart of the Sweet Auburn Historic District, this is a great place for good music, great soul food, and cool drinks.
wwww.harlembaratlanta.com

High Velocity
Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue
404-587-6174
High Velocity is taking sports bars to a whole new level, featuring 21 plasma TVs and serving 24 beers on tap, delicious appetizers, sliders, burgers, chicken wings and more. The Media Room is defined by its 40-foot matrix theatrical projection screen, where guests can watch sports in the comfort of cozy leather reclines or casual seating areas.
www.highvelocityatlanta.com

Hooter's Restaurant
209 Peachtree Street
404-522-9464
This establishment, based in Atlanta, serves American style food in a casual beach themed atmosphere. Known for their "Hooter's Girls" and great wings.
www.hooters.com

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International Boulevard Café
Holiday Inn-Downtown, 101 Andrew Young International Blvd.
404-524-5555
From regional favorites and specialty buffets, to signature entrees, the International Boulevard’s menu offers something for everyone.
/www.atldowntown.holiday-inn.com

Irish Bred Pub
Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama Street
404-524-5702
Irish Bred Pub and Grill offers a wide variety of food, live entertainment and late-night hours, despite its name! Included on the menu is Scotch Eggs, Corned Beef and Cabbage and Irish Beef Stew. Daily specials may include Southern fried chicken, catfish, meatloaf and all the southern-style trimmings.
www.underground-atlanta.com

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Jalapeño Charlie's
218 Peachtree Street N.W.
404-581-0884
This restaurant provides an exciting and authentic Latino/Mexican dining experience. Authentic art and music add to the atmosphere.
www.jalapenocharlies.com

Jamaica Jamaica Caribbean Restaurant
Underground Atlanta
404-526-6467
Features live reggae each Saturday afternoon. Enjoy authentic Jamaican food while listening to Atlanta's finest reggae artists. Call for the performance times and scheduled talent.

Johnny Rockets
Underground Atlanta
404-525-7117
An American classic. Fun, fast-paced, 50's style Malt Shop, award-winning hamburgers, shakes, chili fries, and more. Enjoy their jukeboxes at a nickel a play.
www.johnnyrockets.com

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Kafe Kobenhavn
Hyatt Regency Atlanta - 265 Peachtree Street, NE
404-577-1234
Atrium lobby cafe, prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner selections. Take a stroll down the irresistible 24-foot buffet or choose an entrée from the ala carte menu.
www.atlantaregency.hyatt.com

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Lamplighter Café
280 Connally Street
404-835-7167
The Lamplighter Cafe is Atlanta's newest edition to the independent cafe scene.  Nestled into the Memorial Drive corridor, the cafe offers a contemporary cuisine with a variety of coffee drinks and locally made pastries and desserts.
www.lamplighteratl.com

Landmark Diner
60 Luckie St. - 404-525-5834
University Commons, 141 Piedmont Avenue
The menu here is incredibly extensive – breakfast options and lobster courses reside on the same sheet. This is a great spot for any meal and is especially tasty for the late night crowd.
www.landmarkdiner.com

Le Cafe
Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland Street
404-659-2000
Stop by Le Café for convenient, casual dining anytime. Hilton Eat Right™ breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available from an a la carte menu and a fabulous buffet.
www1.hilton.com

Les Fleurs De Lis Cafe
Healey Building Lobby, 57 Forsyth Street, NW
404-230-9151
Serving New Orleans style cuisine.
 
Lotta Frutta
590 Auburn Avenue
404-588-0857
Lotta Frutta serves up fresh cut fruit cups and pressed sandwiches in a variety of delicious combinations.
www.lottafrutta.com

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Mama Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
231 Peachtree Street
404-521-3500
Famous for authentic Mexican recipes like sizzling fajitas, tacos al carbon, and camarones. Whether you are looking for a place to dine or to relax, come in and savor the world famous Ninfaritas!

Max Lager's American Grill and Brewery
320 Peachtree Street
404-525-4400
Taste the flavors of Georgia's oldest independent brewery restaurant. The 10,000-square-foot, turn-of-the-century industrial building highlights the copper and brass brewery, while the patio overlooks beautiful Hardy Ivy Park.
www.maxlagers.com

Metro Café Diner
Peachtree Center - 229 Peachtree St. NW
404-577-1420
Casual diner with extensive menu.

Mick's on Peachtree
557 Peachtree Street
404-875- 6425
Casual atmosphere serving a mix of comfort food and old-fashioned American classics.
www.peasantatl.com

Midtown Tavern
554 Piedmont Avenue
404-541-1372
We're talking about bar food with a twist, letting diners enjoy dishes like chipotle honey glazed chicken and grilled ahi tuna along with the usual array of salads, chili, sides, wings, burgers, and sandwiches.
/www.midtowntavern.net

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Negril Caribbean Cuisine
180 Auburn Avenue
404-827-9838
This modest restaurant in the heart of the Sweet Auburn Historic District is well known for its excellent Jamaican/Caribbean options.

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O'Terrills
510 Piedmont Avenue
404-815-0079
Irish Pub where "everyone wants to know your name."
www.oterrills.com

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Rathskeller
Renaissance Atlanta Hotel, 590 West Peachtree Street
404-861-6000
This is the only authentic German bierstube in Atlanta. This cozy, old world-style restaurant and sports bar offers traditional German and American fare with, of course, great beer.

Real Mandarin House
11 Baker Street
404-523-5556
This restaurant offers fabulous Chinese food and a Japanese steak house dining option. The place is casual, perfect for kids, and a great place to enjoy traditional Asian fare.

Ria’s Bluebird
421 Memorial Drive
404-521-3737
This hip neighborhood diner across from Oakland Cemetery serves breakfast all day along with creative entrees with a Southern twist.  Ria’s was visited by the Food Network’s “Hungry Detective” and winner of 2007’s Best Breakfast and Brunch Awards by Citysearch.
www.riasbluebird.com

Rolling Bones BBQ
377 Edgewood Ave.
404-222-2324
Roll in, Roll out, Roll through. Rolling Bones is not your typical barbecue restaurant. Bringing authentic Texas Pit Barbecue to Atlanta and the world via St. Thomas.
www.rollingbonesbbq.com

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Sidebar Atlanta
79 Poplar Street
404-588-1850
Located in the Fairlie-Poplar district, Sidebar serves up Atlanta's best Cuban-style sandwiches and tall, cool pints of Guinness on draft. Sidebar has what you are looking for in a neighborhood hangout.
www.sidebaratlanta.com

Six Feet Under
415 Memorial Drive
404-523-6664
Six Feet Under is a neighborhood restaurant and pub with a casual, friendly atmosphere.  With a rooftop patio overlooking historic Oakland Cemetery, the restaurant specializes in seafood.
www.sixfeetunderatlanta.com

Slice
259 Peters St. SW 404-588-1820
85 Poplar St. 404-917-1820
Two locations in Downtown Atlanta offering original pizza pairings, salads, sandwiches and incredible martini menu.
www.sliceatlanta.com

Sops on Ellis
141 Carnegie Way
404-525-8624
Chef Marty takes the “Loaf and Kettle” menu to new heights of sophistication. The name, Sops, comes from the act of ‘sopping up’ the rest of your soup or sauce with bread. Sops offers inventive soups, sandwiches and bread pudding.

Spoon
768 Marietta Street
404-522-5655
Spoon brings you an authentic taste of Thailand. Stop by for a quick lunch or hang out for dinner and drinks.
www.spoonatlanta.com

Standard Bar
327 Memorial Drive
404-681-3344
The Standard seeks to bring a cool neighborhood hangout vibe. The full bar includes a dozen beers on tap, and also features tasty pub fare and inventive entrees.
www.thestandardbar.com

Stats
300 Marietta Street
404-885-1472
Stats combines high-end fare with bar staples resulting in a unique take on comfort food. The Table Tap system allows diners to pour their own beer at the table. Watch a game on one of the flat screens, hear a live broadcast from 790 The Zone, or come solely for the Concentrics Group’s infamous food.
www.statsatl.com/home.php

Steak and Ale Restaurant
60 Andrew Young International Boulevard
404-577-6770
Newly refurbished steakhouse classic, conveniently located near Downtown hotels. Renowned for signature herb roasted prime rib and fresh salad bar. Ideal for groups.
www.steakandale.com

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Ted's Montana Grill
133 Luckie Street
404-521-9796
Founded by Ted Turner and George McKerrow, Jr., Ted's Montana Grill is a gathering place offering comfort food for the 21st century. In an authentic Montana bar and grill, the restaurant offers bison burgers and time-honored American favorites.
www. tedsmontanagrill.com

Terraces Restaurant and Lounge
Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard
404-223-4539
Fine cuisine and wines from around the world and close to home. www.gwcc.com/exhibitors/terraces.html

Thumbs Up Diner
573 Edgewood Avenue
404-223-0690
Offering French toast, scrambled tofu and other buttermilk biscuits, as well as barbeque and other lunch items, the line is often out the door but the wait seems worth it since guests frequent this restaurant option.
www.thumbsupdiner.com

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Zennubian
163 Peters Street
404-521-9961
Serving vegetarian and vegan fare as well as organic teas from around the world.
www.zennubian7teahouse.com