Don't let the 20-foot (six-meter) skull that serves as an entryway deter you from enjoying the best burgers and pub food in the city. When club-hopping in Atlanta, a visit to this late-night spot is a must. This fun restaurant offers big portions, good service, and good food. The award-winning Vortex Burger is a half-pound (0.22 kilograms) burger with all the trimmings, and there is also a selection of pub-style sandwiches and salads on the menu. Vegetarian alternatives and non-beef sandwiches are available, while beers from all around the world serve as the popular foundation for most guests' evenings.
The city's oldest tavern is a great place to sip a cold one, watch the game, or take in a delicious weekend brunch. A favorite with the Emory and young professional crowds, the place really moves most nights, but never loses its laid-back tavern atmosphere. The menu includes Georgia Mountain Trout, Rusty's Creole Jambalaya, as well as a host of other pasta, seafood, steak and vegetarian choices. The bar also has a light late-night menu with appetizers and sandwiches.
Located right across the street from the pretty and picturesque Piedmont Park in Atlanta is the The Nook. A superb spot to chill on the patio and watch the game on one of the many flat screens, this establishment is best to avoid a headache with The Antidote, their hangover cure. Local favorites are the mouthwatering Totchos, tater tots covered in different toppings like smoked salmon or grilled chicken. These nibbles are so popular that they have started selling them on their website.
Drop by for a taste of flavorful Mexican cuisine at Mezcalito's Cocina & Tequila Bar. Each dish is meticulously prepared, in keeping with traditional recipes, to tempt the taste buds and give diners a feel of authentic Mexican specialties. Try the enchiladas, Steak and Grits and briskets which enjoy popular acclaim. There is an extensive selection of aptly chosen tequilas to complete the experience.
A neighborhood grill that is as suited to a night out with friends as it is to a meal with the family, HOBNOB is a good alternative if you're looking for a casual dining experience. The menu goes beyond traditional pub-grub to give you options like grilled salmon, pot roast and seafood stew, in addition to pizzas, burgers and sandwiches. Along with a special menu dedicated to them, what makes kids love this place is the milkshake varieties, featuring delights like the Chocolate Stout, Sesame Street and Hazelnut Mud Slide. The beer, wine and cocktail lists are extensive and feature popular favorites like Gingertini, Mango Mojito and Grapefruit Margatini, which can be savored out on the patio or inside while enjoying live music or occasional trivia nights.
The Fado Irish Pub in Midtown is the place to be for that genuine Irish pub feel. Serving excellent Guinness and Beers along with good bar food, the pub is a good after work hangout spot. The area is spacious with plenty of seating area. The main menu includes delicious burgers, sandwiches and salads. Make the most of the happy hours from 4p to 7p from Monday to Friday and enjoy the fish tacos, chips and other drinking bites.
This eatery serves some of the most innovative and fresh pizzas in town. Blue Moon Pizza oozes vibrancy and makes a blatant claim of wanting to remain an illogical pizza joint. Go for the hand-tossed variety or the thin crust ones, they are all good, complete with large portions of fresh and generous toppings. The Greek Pizza is quite a crowd-puller here and so are the house made desserts. The blue walls and serene blue lights infuse an enchanting glow. All of this with an open patio, an upbeat bar(with a good stock of martinis) and televised sports. Pizza joints just got better!
The city's oldest tavern is a great place to sip a cold one, watch the game, or take in a delicious weekend brunch. A favorite with the Emory and young professional crowds, the place really moves most nights, but never loses its laid-back tavern atmosphere. The menu includes Georgia Mountain Trout, Rusty's Creole Jambalaya, as well as a host of other pasta, seafood, steak and vegetarian choices. The bar also has a light late-night menu with appetizers and sandwiches.
Overlooking the Peachtree-Dekalb Airport runway, the Downwind Restaurant offers a fun and affordable place to take the family or grab lunch before a flight. Airplane memorabilia and large windows looking out over the runways set the stage for an exciting meal. Planes take off and land often at this moderately busy regional airport, offering a good show while you dine. The menu is simple, featuring burgers, sandwiches and salads, along with some Greek favorites.
Located right across the street from the pretty and picturesque Piedmont Park in Atlanta is the The Nook. A superb spot to chill on the patio and watch the game on one of the many flat screens, this establishment is best to avoid a headache with The Antidote, their hangover cure. Local favorites are the mouthwatering Totchos, tater tots covered in different toppings like smoked salmon or grilled chicken. These nibbles are so popular that they have started selling them on their website.
A neighborhood grill that is as suited to a night out with friends as it is to a meal with the family, HOBNOB is a good alternative if you're looking for a casual dining experience. The menu goes beyond traditional pub-grub to give you options like grilled salmon, pot roast and seafood stew, in addition to pizzas, burgers and sandwiches. Along with a special menu dedicated to them, what makes kids love this place is the milkshake varieties, featuring delights like the Chocolate Stout, Sesame Street and Hazelnut Mud Slide. The beer, wine and cocktail lists are extensive and feature popular favorites like Gingertini, Mango Mojito and Grapefruit Margatini, which can be savored out on the patio or inside while enjoying live music or occasional trivia nights.
What began as a deli in 1922, has now become a trendy restaurant offering inspired New Orleans dishes. Atkins Park Tavern is a legend in itself being Atlanta's oldest regularly licensed tavern. A darling of the neighborhood, you will always find patrons, kids, young and old flocking to this old timer, no matter what time of the day or night. With lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and late night drinks in the offing along with weekly live music, it is always buzzing with energy. If you are there during the month of February, then don't miss their five day Oyster & Mardi Gras Festival extravaganza. Atkins Park gives you an option to dine in their inviting indoors or their cozy patio, but wherever you dine, you will just love this place.