Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Atlanta

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Updated March 05, 2025

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Superica - Avalon

4.8

4.8 (5)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Johns Creek

About the restaurant

Superica
– “where sunshine spends the winter” – also known as Tex-Mex cuisine served in an Old-West-inspired atmosphere alongside music inspired by Austin.

The cuisine is a combination of 1950s Tex-Mex and the wood grill that has taken the food to another level by way of fajitas and more. An “evolved Tex-Mex menu,” includes the classics: tacos, nachos, tamales and enchiladas plus more intricate dishes such as wood-grilled fajitas and shrimp tacos always served with just-made flour tortillas, all while paying homage to the traditions and recipes that have been a part of the Texas culture for decades.

Top review

Emma

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

Service was very slow but everything else was 10/10!

Bahama Breeze - Kennesaw

4.8

4.8 (629)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Kennesaw

About the restaurant

When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It's an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we're known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken--all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we're the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you're ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the party's in full swing and the islands are waiting for you or if you'd rather bring the Island party home, online ordering is a Breeze too!

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Cheryl

Dined on Mar 4, 2025

Great spot for former coworkers to gather for a fun lunch.

Campagnolo

4.8

4.8 (886)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown

About the restaurant

Conveniently located in midtown Atlanta, Campagnolo’s is a beautiful, intimate Italian restaurant with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant offers both indoor seating with private booths and an outdoor patio that spills out to the open road. The menu at Campagnolo’s features a number of Italian staples, including fantastic fresh salads,hearty pasta dishes and mouth-watering entrees. This restaurant also features an indoor bar that serves delicious cocktails and exotic drinks, as well as wine and sodas for every type of guest.

Come visit us on Wednesday nights when our bottles of wine are half price. Don't miss our superb brunch served every Saturday and Sunday at 10am. This restaurant is open Mondays through Sundays.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

We’ve been here many times and it’s one of our favorite local restaurants. The lasagna and chicken piccata are our favorites. It can get a little loud in the main entry area when the pianist plays and sometimes the patrons sing happy birthday, but it’s a fun place. The patio is our favorite place to sit. The waitstaff are friendly and attentive. We’ll definitely return.

Rosie's Coffee Cafe

4.8

4.8 (258)

$30 and under

Café

Castleberry Hill

About the restaurant

Rosie’s Coffee Café: Where Morning Rituals Matter

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Caitlin

Dined on Feb 23, 2025

Great food and service. We will happily return next time we are in town.

Bold Monk Brewing Co

4.8

4.8 (732)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Underwood Hills

About the restaurant

The Bold Monk Brewing Co. is a place where people are encouraged to engage, celebrate, and reflect. Our artful dining and gathering spaces, both indoor and outdoor, as well as our thoughtful food and beverage menus, are all purposely designed to promote harmony and a shared spirit of joy. We are grateful for the addition of the Bold Monk to our intimate group of restaurants, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed bringing it to reality.
— In hope and faith, Cindy and Alan LeBlanc, Brewed to Serve Restaurant Group

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SeanVIP

Dined on Feb 18, 2025

Great beers and apps, which is what we stopped by for.

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Libations in the Library

Crust & Craft - McDonough

4.8

4.8 (104)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

McDonough

About the restaurant

FRESH PIZZA IN THE HEART OF MCDONOUGH
Crust & Craft. Redefining how Georgians enjoy Pizza, Beer, & Cocktails in the heart of McDonough.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 9, 2025

Taco supreme pizza was the best. Highly recommend

Mikata

4.8

4.8 (37)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Dunwoody

About the restaurant

New Japanese Hot Spot Located in Dunwoody! World Class Chefs From Around The World Bringing an Exotic Flare Straight To Your Table.

Located At The State Farm Building In Dunwoody. Restaurant and Parking Are Located Off Hammond On The Back Side Of The State Farm Building. Parking Garage Located at 1111 Hammond Dr.

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Jordan

Dined on Feb 27, 2025

A little tricky to find if it’s your first time. Food was amazing and so was the service. I tried a couple different beers as well which were really good.

From the Earth Brewing Co.

4.7

4.7 (260)

$30 and under

American

Roswell

About the restaurant

From the Earth Brewing Company is a brewpub in a casual, yet refined atmosphere on the eastside of GA 400 in Roswell, located in the Connexion Shopping Center. Our cutting-edge design, world-class house draughts and food plus stellar service are all part of the experience. From the Earth is a place where people are encouraged to gather, celebrate and enjoy our thoughtful food and beverage menus.

We have indoor and outdoor seating available as well as a large, semi-private dining area that seats 12 people.

We are a family-friendly establishment and pet friendly on our patio. Games are available for kids or adults on our patio as well. We host many live music events starting after 8pm with local and regional musicians.

We are always open to groups and events if you have something special in mind! Contact us at 770-910-9799

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Melanie

Dined on Mar 9, 2025

Best scratch kitchen in Roswell. Delicious farm to table sustainably sourced food. Everything was delicious and they went out of the way to accomodate two in our party both who had very special dietary restrictions. WE moved here about a year ago and this is our favorite restaurant.

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Popular dish

Brussels Sprouts

Palo Santo

4.7

4.7 (382)

$31 to $50

Mexican

West Midtown

About the restaurant

Palo Santo is a supper club style restaurant and rooftop; influenced by a modern Mexican cuisine and Georgia ingredients, prepared from a wood fire kitchen, located in the west side pumping area inside King Plow.

**For rooftop reservations please visit the "Palo Santo Rooftop" Opentable page**

For parties 9 or more please call (678)-492-9211

Please respect the time limit for your party size so we can accommodate future reservations.

***Free Self parking available Tuesday and Wednesday. Valet parking Thursday through Sunday.***

Please note Palo Santo is located on Lot 7 Entrance, however parking is situated on Lot Entrance 9 of King Plow. Please use the following link for parking entrance location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gW8GWz7YEjK8EyES6?g_st=...

*Dress code is No baseball caps, No cutoff tees of flip flops for men, no gym or beach attire and no baggy clothing. We reserve the right to make certain exceptions for the dress code.

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Emmelledee123VIP

Dined 5 days ago

This is the best meal by husband and I have had in Atlanta. The quality, the atmosphere, and the vibes were truly incredible from start to finish. Perfect spot for a date night or special occasion. We celebrated his birthday and both of us were so glad to do it here!

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4.7

4.7 (98)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Reynoldstown

About the restaurant

At El Malo, we take your pleasure seriously. Invited are those for whom forbidding is forbidden; sanctum for the jewels of nightlife to fluoresce – The nowhere you’d rather be

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

If you come really for the cocktails it's perfect. After 10pm it does get a little more hype so choose your adventure! We just wanted to grab some drinks and food so we came early and it was a fantastic idea. The drinks were exceptional, all complex yet delicious. I highly recommend checking this place out before the club crowd arrives and sampling everything they have!!

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