1. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
9.2
1238 Dekalb Ave NE (at Elmira Pl NE), Atlanta, GA
BBQ Joint · Candler Park · 406 tips and reviews
Zachary Smith: The brisket "burger" is a revelation: brisket, pimento cheese, bacon, pickles, jalapeno mayo. DO IT NOW, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!
Bruce Lee: I enjoy the ribs here at Fox Bros. Also on the side menu, their frito'pie is real good and the jalapeño cornbread is my personal favorite. Parking is limited at times and a wait is normal. Enjoy
Corey: Jalapeño cornbread with the honey butter is freaking delicious. My wife and I loved both the pulled pork and the brisket.
2. Highland Bakery
8.6
655 Highland Ave NE (at Sampson St NE), Atlanta, GA
Bakery · Old Fourth Ward · 228 tips and reviews
Jennifer Price: get any of their breakfast sandwiches on the jalapeno focaccia bread and dip in their jalapeno cheese sauce (on the side)....kind of amazing!They also have caper berries for those loving a good bage
Joel Corpus: The only place I carb out in Atlanta! Top items are the Peanut Butter French Toast, Sweet Potato Biscuits, Jalapeno Cheddar Foccicia Bread and the Fried Chicken Benedict. Uh-mazing!
Nagzah Ali: The shrimp and grits are the best in town. AND it comes with the infamously amazing jalapeño focaccia bread.
4. Ecco Midtown
9.2
40 7th St NE, Atlanta, GA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Midtown · 137 tips and reviews
Jackson Reeves: As a lover of all things cheese, I have to recommend the fried goat cheese glazed with honey and black pepper. Delicious. Read more.
savoryexposure.com: I hate to be cliche but the fried goat cheese dripping with honey and cracked black pepper should not be missed
FoodieVille: Save room for the excellent desserts. And--like everyone else has mentioned--the fried goat cheese balls with lavender honey and black pepper are not to be missed! Excellent cocktails, too.
5. Eats
8.2
600 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (at Lakeview Ave. NE), Atlanta, GA
Southern Food Restaurant · Midtown · 92 tips and reviews
TURTLEDEE: Lemon pepper chicken was amazing! Along with all The sides! Mac and cheese black eyed peas and broccoli casserole!
Truth Knowledge: Back in the day, I enjoyed the vegetarian lasagna. It's not on the menu anymore but I did enjoy cheese tortellini with mushrooms and peppers today
Jason Wells: Cheese tortellini with chicken chili is the truth. I add peppers and mushrooms too.
Brandon Barr: Try the Jalapeno Coconut and Ginger Lavender ice creams (they are sample friendly!)
Kamisha Morrison: Salted caramel, coconut jalapeno, and a fresh homemade waffle cone - period. Hands down the best ice cream in the city!
Patrick Lester: Mexican Malted Milkshake is a must try, have them add Chili Powder to it for an extra kick!The fresh made waffle cones are delicious too!
Creative Loafing Atlanta: The Apache-style burger at Grindhouse Killer Burgers is a freshly ground hamburger patty (two of them, if you want) is topped with roasted Hatch green chilies, pepper jack cheese and grilled onions. Read more.
Julie JEWELeS: Try the Beef Patty, Pepperjack cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, & Onion Burger with Grindhouse Sauce On Side - Yum! Great cheat day with red meat!
AJC: Apache burger is the best of the bunch. The roasted New Mexico green chiles and pepperjack cheese add a kick of spice without scorching the tongue, and the sweet grilled onions round it out nicely. Read more.
AJC: Antico remains the one to beat. If you like your pizza with a little kick, don't miss the Diavola topped with spicy sopressata and peppers. Read more.
Creative Loafing Atlanta: Antico's San Gennaro pizza is tough to beat. Chunks of fennel-laced sausage mixed with mozzarella and peppers take this pie from good to great, securing a place on CL's list of 100 best dishes. Read more.
Garett Press: Don't bother paying extra for Calabrian peppers. There's a container full of them in the back, along with fresh garlic and the usual crushed pepper options.
Bachelor10: Start off with the Ahi Poke, get a round of oysters, and no matter what steak you go for, make sure to order the Jalapeno Creamed Corn on the side. Read more.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Kevin Rathbun Steak is recognized as one of the finest steakhouses in Atlanta & rightfully so. Try the jalapeño corn & the twice cooked bake potato of the day. Service is always exceptional
Steve Schiebel: Steak, jalapeño creamed corn, sweet potato au gratin
13. The Optimist
9.3
914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Seafood Restaurant · 212 tips and reviews
G J: Try the Donuts, Corn Ice Cream, Red Pepper Jam
George Berry: Just had the trout in pepper jelly sauce.
AJC: Make sure to check out the Whole Crispy Flounder, charred peppers, fried shallots, garlicky ginger sauce. Read more.
14. DaVinci's Midtown
8.0
1270 W Peachtree St NW (West Peachtree and 15th Street), Atlanta, GA
Pizzeria · Midtown · 55 tips and reviews
=^.^=: The lemon pepper jumbo wings are dank! Plus they come with fries
TJ: I tried the Honey Mustard (not too bad) & I've tried the Lemon Pepper. I hear the best flavors here are the Lemon Pepper & Mild Mix. Flavors are good. My chicken felt refried though.
Bindia Mathew: What's good here? Try the pepperoni, roasted red pepper and banana pepper pizza. Also, wonderful service and a great patio.