ASW Distillery
Craft distillery tasting room; additional tasting rooms at Lee + White and The Battery Atlanta.
Antico Pizza Napoletana
The original Hemphill Avenue pizzeria Giovanni Di Palma opened in 2009 and built Little Italia around, with a Bib Gourmand. Worth knowing: its own site claims a Michelin star from 2023, and the guide lists a Bib Gourmand, which is what we publish.
Atlas
One Michelin star inside The St. Regis in Buckhead, with contemporary American cooking under culinary director Freddy Money.
Bacchanalia
Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison have run it since 1993, and it holds both a Michelin star and one of Atlanta's two Green Stars. The four-course prix fixe leans on organic produce, much of it from the owners' own farm, Summerland.
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Antico Pizza Napoletana
The original Hemphill Avenue pizzeria Giovanni Di Palma opened in 2009 and built Little Italia around, with a Bib Gourmand. Worth knowing: its own site claims a Michelin star from 2023, and the guide lists a Bib Gourmand, which is what we publish.
Bole Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian fasting/veggie combo platters make this a strong vegan-friendly option, though not a 100% vegan kitchen.
Broad Street BBQ
A South Downtown smokehouse built around brisket, ribs, chicken wings, and chopped pork. The room includes a full bar and sits within walking distance of the stadium and arena district. Reservations are available through the official site.
Cafe Sunflower
Long-running upscale vegetarian restaurant with an extensive vegan menu.
Fat Matt's Rib Shack
A casual Morningside rib shack built around barbecue and live blues. Online pickup, catering, private events, and the current music calendar are available through the official site.
Live music some nights. Go before the band starts if you want to talk.
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
The DeKalb Avenue original for the Fox brothers' Texas-style barbecue, including brisket, pulled pork, and smoked wings. The current official site also lists The Works and Brookhaven locations.
Fred's Meat & Bread
A sandwich counter inside Krog Street Market with a Bib Gourmand, sharing the food hall with fellow Bib winner Superica.
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
A BeltLine gathering place with American campfire food that is grilled and smoked rather than a traditional smokehouse menu. The Grove and Mess Hall offer extensive outdoor space, catering, and private-event options.
Monday Night Garage
BeltLine-adjacent taproom with a fire-pit patio ... casual and kid-tolerant by day, bar scene by night. Multi-segment: bars and family-friendly.
PLANTA Atlanta
A 100% plant-based restaurant inside Krog Street Market with vegan sushi, pizza, brunch, cocktails, and Friday and Saturday service until 11 p.m.
Open late. Go earlier if you want a calmer room.
Park Tavern
A brewpub, sports bar, and event room at Piedmont Park's 10th Street and Monroe edge.
Live music some nights. Go before the band starts if you want to talk.
Puttshack Atlanta
Tech-driven mini golf, bar, and restaurant -- kid-friendly by day, adult bar scene at night. Multi-segment: family and bars.
Slutty Vegan
Viral 100% vegan burger chain; this is the Old Fourth Ward location (also has multiple other ATL locations). Founded by Pinky Cole in 2018 and Black-owned.
Open late. Go earlier if you want a calmer room.
Soul Vegetarian No. 2
Surviving location of an Atlanta vegan soul food institution founded 1979; the original West End location closed July 2026.
South City Kitchen Midtown
Modern Southern restaurant known for brunch, in a converted Midtown bungalow.
Superica
The Krog Street Market original that started the Tex-Mex group, with a Bib Gourmand and weekend brunch from 10 to 3.
The Busy Bee Cafe
Serving since 1947 and, in its own words, one of Atlanta's most iconic Black-owned restaurants, with both a Bib Gourmand and a James Beard America's Classics award. Fried chicken, smothered pork chops and collards, west of downtown.
The Nook on Piedmont Park
A casual neighborhood tavern across from Piedmont Park with a busy patio, cocktails, and late weekend hours.
Tin Lizzy's Cantina (Midtown)
Tex-Mex chain with several ATL locations (Downtown, Midtown); Buckhead location temporarily closed after a fire.
Wood's Chapel BBQ
Wood-smoked brisket, pork, chicken, and turkey share the menu with tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas. The Summerhill room adds a large patio, game room, private dining, pickup, delivery, catering, and tequila-focused drinks.
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