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Each year we poll our readers and food critics to determine the best restaurants in Atlanta. Our list of the very best dishes, international cuisine and best looking waitstaff are weighed to bring you only the finest list in Atlanta. We've been doing the Best of Atlanta since the early 1990s so don't let these upstarts fool you with inferior lists. Balloting opens each year late summer.
Atlanta’s dining scene is amazing and overwhelming. The international influences that are present in Atlanta coupled with the comfort food of core Southern and American cuisine make a blend truly extraordinary. If you are looking for Barbecue in Atlanta, you might consider Korean cuisine? How about a great classic steakhouse? You might to try a French inspired version. Whatever cuisine you are seeking, we’ve likely sampled the goods and written about it and we’re excited to bring you the best food options available.
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Waller's Dinner Club,
Cost: No Cover
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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04/25/2025 6:00 PM
Yoga and Brunch,
Cost: $50
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04/26/2025 10:00 AM
Stop by Kitty Dare During the Inman Park Festival,
Cost: $10+
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04/26/2025 11:00 AM
Spring Brunch with Rumi’s ,
Cost: $75 – $80
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04/26/2025 11:00 AM
Celebrate a Twist Worth Toasting this National Pretzel Day at Boone’s
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Cost: $6+
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Cost: $6+
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04/26/2025 11:00 AM
Green Eggs & Kegs,
Cost: $55-$110
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04/26/2025 12:00 PM
Atlanta Seafood Festival,
Cost: $35-$90
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04/26/2025 12:00 PM
2nd Annual Duluth & Tequila Bar Crawl,
Cost: $30
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04/26/2025 2:00 PM
Petals + Prosecco at the Food Hall at Phipps ,
Cost: Free to attend
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04/26/2025 2:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour,
Cost: $60
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04/26/2025 3:00 PM
Shaken & Stirred Cocktail Series: Spring Luau at Gunshow,
Cost: $75
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04/27/2025 3:00 PM
Milton's Farmyard Chowdown Returns ,
Cost: $32-$65
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04/27/2025 4:00 PM
Mint Julep Month & Sunday Supper,
Cost: $175
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04/27/2025 6:00 PM
Mint Julep Month & Sunday Supper,
Cost: $175
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04/27/2025 6:00 PM
Bao Night is Back at Sweet Auburn Barbecue ,
Cost: $5+
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04/28/2025 5:00 PM
Drunk Bingo,
Cost: No cover
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04/28/2025 8:00 PM
Seventh Annual Spin the District | Union City Crit & Disco Party,
Cost: Free
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04/29/2025 4:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips ,
Cost: $150.00
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04/29/2025 6:30 PM
Tuna Cutting & Tasting at O by Brush ,
Cost: $285
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04/30/2025 6:00 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Davis King ,
Cost: $95 – $100
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04/30/2025 6:30 PM
Oyster Fest ,
Cost: Free
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05/01/2025 5:00 PM
Tucker Day 2025,
Cost: Free to attend
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05/03/2025 9:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry ,
Cost: Free with Garden Membership or Admission
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05/03/2025 11:30 AM
Cinco De Derby @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: Free
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05/03/2025 12:00 PM
Georgia Plant Swap + Sale Beltline,
Cost: Free entry; plant prices vary
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05/03/2025 12:00 PM
3rd Annual Alpharetta Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl USA,
Cost: $24.99
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05/03/2025 1:00 PM
Milky Way Market: Cosmic Creations from Out of This World!,
Cost: Free
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05/03/2025 1:00 PM
Mocktail Workshop,
Cost: $110.00
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05/03/2025 1:00 PM
Roswell Derby de Mayo Block Party,
Cost: $15-$30
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05/03/2025 2:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour,
Cost: $60
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05/03/2025 3:00 PM
Cocktail Workshop,
Cost: $125.00
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05/03/2025 4:00 PM
First Friday Food Fest @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: Free
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05/03/2025 5:00 PM
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in 1920’s Style at Red Phone Booth ,
Cost: $33
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05/03/2025 5:00 PM
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in 1920’s Style at Red Phone Booth - Watch Party on May 3,
Cost: $33
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05/03/2025 5:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Pamela Askerneese-Henry ,
Cost: Free with Garden Membership or Admission
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05/04/2025 11:30 AM
Star Wars Day Market ,
Cost: Free to attend
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05/04/2025 12:00 PM
Cocktails and Castoffs,
Cost: $50
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05/04/2025 5:30 PM
Wise-Up Wednesday: Tequila Fortaleza,
Cost: $50-$70
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05/07/2025 6:00 PM
Low Country Boil,
Cost: Free
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05/08/2025 5:00 PM
34th Annual Cherokee County Mother's Day Powwow & Indian Festival,
Cost: Adults $15 Children; $5 Weekend Pass $20
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05/10/2025 10:00 AM
Yoga and Brunch,
Cost: $50
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05/10/2025 10:00 AM
Handmade Market at Harmony Park: Local Makers and Creations!,
Cost: Free to attend
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05/10/2025 11:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy ,
Cost: Free with Garden Membership or Admission
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05/10/2025 11:30 AM
Art Market @ Contrast Artisan Ales Chamblee,
Cost: Free to attend
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05/10/2025 1:00 PM
Wine & Art Crawl @ Wild Heaven Avondale Estates,
Cost: Free to attend
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05/10/2025 3:00 PM
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show ,
Cost: $67.99
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05/10/2025 6:00 PM
Raiders of the Lost Arcade: an Indiana Jones Celebration,
Cost: $5-$10
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05/10/2025 7:00 PM
Mothers Day at Aurora Cineplex,
Cost: Free Bakery Treat for Mom-- Movies--$6.50--$10/Mini Golf--$6-$13.50
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05/11/2025 10:00 AM
Mother's Day Brunch at Atrium,
Cost: $50
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05/11/2025 11:00 AM
Mother's Day Brunch at Carmel,
Cost: $65
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05/11/2025 11:30 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy ,
Cost: Free with Garden Membership or Admission
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05/11/2025 11:30 AM
Earth Day Planting 101,
Cost: Free entry; plant prices vary
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05/11/2025 12:00 PM
Mother's Day Market @ Stillfire Brewing,
Cost: Free to attend
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05/11/2025 1:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Karl Gorline ,
Cost: $150.00
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05/13/2025 6:30 PM
Fish Fry,
Cost: Free
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05/15/2025 5:00 PM
Georgia Grown Dinner: Carlos Granderson ,
Cost: $95 – $100
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05/15/2025 6:30 PM
The Mel Dodd Jazz Group Featuring Aliyah Rene,
Cost: $40
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05/16/2025 7:30 PM
Spring Fling: Maker’s Market, Music and More!,
Cost: Free to attend
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05/17/2025 12:00 PM
Art Market @ Pontoon Brewing,
Cost: No cover
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/17/2025 12:00 PM
Atlanta Sandwich Festival,
Cost: $35-$90
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/17/2025 1:00 PM
Feed Your Peace: Conscious Cooking ,
Cost: $65 – $70
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05/17/2025 2:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour,
Cost: $60
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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05/17/2025 3:00 PM
Overstory's Garden Party,
Cost: $75
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05/17/2025 3:00 PM
Mahealani's Polynesian Revue,
Cost: Free
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05/18/2025 11:00 AM
Garden Chef Demos: Jacob Rich ,
Cost: Free with Garden Membership or Admission
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05/18/2025 11:30 AM
Hops for Hope,
Cost: $15-$45
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05/18/2025 1:00 PM
Well-Seasoned Chef Dinner: Gary Caldwell ,
Cost: $150.00
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05/20/2025 6:30 PM
Fresh Plates Dinner: Gerald (Jerry) Lawrence ,
Cost: $95 – $100
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05/21/2025 6:30 PM
Wednesdays are for Watch Parties at The Pub @ EAV,
Cost: Free+
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05/21/2025 7:00 PM
Tiki Time,
Cost: Free
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05/22/2025 5:00 PM
Oyster Fest,
Cost: Free
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05/22/2025 5:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis ,
Cost: Free with Garden Membership or Admission
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05/24/2025 11:30 AM
Westside Motor Lounge Brings Athens to Atlanta for ATHDay,
Cost: $15
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Cost: $15
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05/24/2025 12:00 PM
Weekly Winery Tour,
Cost: $60
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05/24/2025 3:00 PM
Garden Chef Demos: Anïsa Lewis ,
Cost: Free with Garden Membership or Admission
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05/25/2025 11:30 AM
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