2. The Independent
7.9
931 Monroe Dr NE (8th Street), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Midtown · 22 tips and reviews
Intown Expert, Jennifer Kjellgren & Associates: The best place in Midtown for late-night billiards and beer. You may have to wait for a free table though, especially on the weekends.
Vivian Wen: Board games and darts make for a great night at the bar! My only complaint is the smokers at the bar after 11pm!
Katrina Abbate: Music Trivia on Wednesday...a lot of fun!
3. Nick's Food To Go
8.8
240 MLK Dr SE (at Hill St), Atlanta, GA
Greek Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews
Atlanta: A local favorite lunch spot offering fantastic Greek food. Opa!
Eater: Get a gyro at this takeout-only spot and you won't be sorry. But make sure not to annoy Nick, who can ask for your order and threaten to kick you out of the space in the same breath. [Eater 38 Member]
Anisha Bose Kollarik: The food is always good and you have to appreciate Nick's gruffness. He just told a couple that added extras to their gyros, "you're messing up a good sandwich with all that stuff."
Haydée Santana: Neighborhood staple keeping boho relevant and doing bistro to perfection: spot-on coffees, well-balanced menu for any time of day or appetite, including tapas, plus, swoon-worthy desserts
Carl Black: Phone dying? There are plenty of outlets just above the bar stools. Bring your charger and power up while you fuel up.
The Highland Inn Hotel: DATE NIGHT? Carroll St Cafe has you covered!
6. Manuel's Tavern
9.0
602 N Highland Ave NE (at North Ave), Atlanta, GA
Bar · Poncey-Highland · 132 tips and reviews
Dave Allen Grady: A favorite place. All the staff are great. Great for getting together with friends or a meeting!
Video_Bean: Get an ICE cold pint of Pabst Blue Ribbons!!
Bravo: Very homey, local feel, great beers and food. Some of the staff have been there over 20 years. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef
7. Après Diem
8.4
931 Monroe Dr NE (at 8th St NE), Atlanta, GA
Wine Bar · Midtown · 98 tips and reviews
Intown Expert, Jennifer Kjellgren & Associates: European-style café with a DJ on the weekends and an awesome dessert selection. Great place for pre- or post-event drinks. Order the cheese plate and the roasted red pepper hummus.
Haley T.: I highly recommend the Penne Albufera.
@tessa Horehled: Sun-Thu 5:30-11pm $25 per person gets you a shared appetizer, two entrees, two drinks (beer/wine) and two movie tickets!
8. Wing Factory
7.7
4279 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Wings Joint · North Buckhead · 32 tips and reviews
Cannon Sayers: Amazing wings, they are the best I've ever had. Great environment, too. There is a Games place in the front for kids. Total sports place!
Chad Smith: The homemade blue cheese chips are awesome, just for good measure along with chili season fries. Mmmmhhummm
Kenneth Kwame Welsh: Meal is about $10 per person, but tasty!
9. Wrecking Bar Brewpub
9.1
292 Moreland Ave NE (at Austin Ave.), Atlanta, GA
Brewery · Little Five Points · 156 tips and reviews
Brad Hager: Really cool place to go with friends, family or date. GREAT craft beers, loved the barley wine. Be sure to check out The Cellar, the walls are make of rock from Stone Mountain, good for a small group.
Creative Loafing Atlanta: The Butternut and Brussels sprout hash — one of CL's 100 Best Dishes — has the perfect blend of bitter, charred outer leaves, and tender, earthy hearts alongside sweet butternut squash cubes. Read more.
Oakland Cemetery: Originally constructed as a residence by Victor Hugo Kriegshaber who owned several building material supply businesses. The architect also designed Rhodes Hall in Midtown. Victor rests in Oakland. Read more.
10. Moe's and Joe's Tavern
7.9
1033 N Highland Ave NE (near Virginia Ave), Atlanta, GA
Dive Bar · Virginia Highland · 63 tips and reviews
Matt A.: Best liquor drinks in Atlanta.
Matthew Perello: Cleanest bathrooms in the city.
Esquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Two words: MoJo Fries. Steak fries smothered in cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and all the ranch dressing your failing heart desires. Read more.
11. Publik Draft House
8.2
654 Peachtree St NE (at Ponce De Leon Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
New American Restaurant · Midtown · 100 tips and reviews
Louise Bradshaw: Absolutely perfect location for pre-show (Fox Theatre) dinner & drinks, with a nice variety on the food menu and far from your typical bar fare. Excellent service too.
Oakland Cemetery: Crave from the Grave: The fish and chips entree is fantastic and is served with their tasty seasoned cajun fries. The fish is battered in Atlanta's own Sweetwater Georgia Brown beer too!
Chad Elkins: Wednesday night be there for karaoke time. Game on!
12. Olive Bistro Midtown
7.5
1050 Juniper St NE (11/12th), Atlanta, GA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Midtown · 44 tips and reviews
Benji Stern: The BEST lunch spot in Atlanta! Amazing healthy options and the friendliest staff. The owner, Kay, makes you feel right at home! Order the Open Gyro with Chicken! You will not be disappointed.
Fadia Kader: Expensive for nothing.
Stig Hammond: Great baclava and Turkish coffee with cardamom. Main dishes were great.
13. Cafe Mezo
7.1
794 Juniper St NE, Atlanta, GA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Midtown · 10 tips and reviews
Steve Thompson: What a nice addition to the restaurant scene. The falafel balls were delish, spanakopita perfectly crispy and not over cooked or dried out. Kebobs overly generous serving. Service was excellent.
Shika J: Great environment. If getting hookah get the large. It comes with the "iced" hose - makes it very smooth. Hookah is also pretty potent. Food and service is good as well!
Christopher Dickinson: Flaming saganaki!
14. Tin Lizzy's Cantina
7.7
3639 Piedmont Rd NE (btwn Habersham and Roswell Rd), Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · North Buckhead · 103 tips and reviews
Gabriella Mendes: Amazing food.and place for a really good price! try to stay outside if possible! Andrea is one of the best waitresses!
Kelley H: Great queso! It's the best.
Katherine Lehmann: Try the guacamole here, its the best around from what I have seen! Excellent tacos, too - try whatever they have as a special.