Highest-rated restaurants in Atlanta by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Atlanta by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Atlanta, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#23. Krave
- Rating: 5.0/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1170 Collier Road Suite B&C Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Barbeque, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Unity Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2049 M L King Jr Drive Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Soul Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Aviva by Kameel Midtown
- Rating: 5.0/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 756 West Peachtree St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Red's Beer Garden
- Rating: 5.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1328 Blvd. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Beer Gardens, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Casseroles
- Rating: 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1393 North Highland Ave. Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#18. M&M's Comfort Zone
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 477 Flat Shoals Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Comfort Food, Soul Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Tyde Tate Kitchen - South Downtown
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 229 Mitchell St. Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Thai, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Meatballerz
- Rating: 5.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 3781 Presidential Pkwy Ste 3 Unit FP307 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Aviva by Kameel - Atlanta
- Rating: 5.0/5 (1773 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 225 Peachtree St. Northeast Ste B-30 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Jpresso
- Rating: 5.0/5 (124 reviews)
- Address: 407 North Central Ave. Ste B Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. THAT Burger Spot So Extra!- Atlanta
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3781 Presidential Pkwy Ste 308 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Burgers, Cheesesteaks, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Sahara Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Address: 4285 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Sistahritas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1066 Fayetteville Road Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Omakase By Yun
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4511 Olde Perimeter Way Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. LaRayia's Bodega
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 675 Ponce De Leon Ave. Northeast Ste N149 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 56 Broad St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Ruki's Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 477 Flat Shoals Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Chapmans Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5920 Roswell Road Ste 205 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Cafes, Caterers, Personal Chefs
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fresh One Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 5920 Roswell Road Northeast Unit B105 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Che Butter Jonez
- Rating: 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 757 Cleveland Ave. Southwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Marrakech Express
- Rating: 5.0/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 477 Flat Shoals Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Moroccan, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Poco Loco
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2233 College Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Firewall
- Rating: 5.0/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1546 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Southwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
