Highest-rated restaurants in Atlanta, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Atlanta using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. La Tavola Trattoria

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 992 Virginia Ave NE (N. Highland Avenue), Atlanta

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#29. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Fast Food
- Address: 3725 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta

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#28. Gunshow

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$$
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 924 Garrett St SE Ste C, Atlanta

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#27. Superica

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 99 Krog St NE, Atlanta

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#26. Savage Pizza

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 484 Moreland Ave NE (btw Mansfield Ave NE & Euclid Ave NE), Atlanta

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#25. Folk Art Restaurant

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 465 N Highland Ave NE (at Colquitt Ave NE), Atlanta

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#24. Sun in My Belly

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 2161 College Ave NE (at Murray Hill Ave NE), Atlanta

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#23. Ecco Midtown

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Mediterranean
- Address: 40 7th St NE, Atlanta

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#22. Bone Garden Cantina

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta

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#21. Chops Lobster Bar

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$
- Category: Steakhouse
- Address: 70 West Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta

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#20. JCT Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Southern / Soul
- Address: 1198 Howell Mill Rd NW (btwn Huff Rd NW & 14th St.), Atlanta

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#19. Marcel

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Steakhouse
- Address: 1170 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta

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#18. Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Brazilian
- Address: 3101 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta

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#17. Fellini's Pizza

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 909 Ponce de Leon Ave NE (Linwood Ave NE), Atlanta

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#16. Jinya Ramen Bar

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: not available
- Category: Ramen
- Address: 3714 Roswell Rd NE Unit 35, Atlanta

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#15. Hankook Taqueria

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Tacos
- Address: 1341 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta

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#14. Bone's

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Steakhouse
- Address: 3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta

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#13. Alon's Bakery & Market

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 1394 N Highland Ave NE (btw University Dr NE & Lanier Pl NE), Atlanta

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#12. The General Muir

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Deli / Bodega
- Address: 1540 Avenue Pl NE Ste B-230 (at Clifton Rd NE), Atlanta

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#11. Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Ethiopian
- Address: 3086 Briarcliff Rd NE (at Clairmont Rd NE), Atlanta

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#10. Anis Cafe & Bistro

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: French
- Address: 2974 Grandview Ave NE, Atlanta

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#9. Murphy's

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 997 Virginia Ave NE (at Todd Rd. NE), Atlanta

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#8. South City Kitchen

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Southern / Soul
- Address: 1144 Crescent Ave NE (at 14th Street), Atlanta

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#7. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 1238 Dekalb Ave NE (at Elmira Pl NE), Atlanta

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#6. Antico Pizza Napoletana

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 1093 Hemphill Ave NW (at Ethel St NW), Atlanta

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#5. The Optimist

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$$
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 914 Howell Mill Rd NW (9th St NW), Atlanta

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#4. Victory Sandwich Bar

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 913 Bernina Ave NE, Atlanta

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#3. Cafe Agora

- Rating: 9.4
- Price: $$
- Category: Mediterranean
- Address: 92 Peachtree Pl. NE (Peachtree St. SE), Atlanta

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#2. Aviva by Kameel

- Rating: 9.4
- Price: $$
- Category: Mediterranean
- Address: 225 Peachtree St NE (In the Mall at Peachtree Center), Atlanta

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#1. Gio's Chicken Amalfitano

- Rating: 9.4
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 1099 Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta