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Entertainment & Activities
You are sooo in luck because you are literally walking distance to EVERY suggestion in this category. Don't feel like walking... take a quick Uber / Lyft or even a scooter. Yup... it's that close. ;)
Some of the greatest shows that come to the city are performed here. It's a must see stop for Atlanta.
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I-Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NESome of the greatest shows that come to the city are performed here. It's a must see stop for Atlanta.
IStadium yaseMercedes Benz
1 AMB Dr NWI-State Farm Arena
1 State Farm DrGeorgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWHigh Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NECoca Cola Place Southeast
Coca Cola Place SoutheastPiedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NECentral Park
400 Merritts Ave NESandbox VR
Shopping
Sooo these are the malls. Buuuut please note that you are in the middle of the city with TONS of places to shop so you really don't have to go to the mall. Also, the closest and my favorite mall is Ponce City Market. But Lenox and Phipps are more of an experience with more options you must venture to. :)
Stop here, do some great shopping, and if you are here on the weekend experience Atlanta Life and have some great brunch! :)
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675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NEStop here, do some great shopping, and if you are here on the weekend experience Atlanta Life and have some great brunch! :)
Phipps Plaza
3500 Peachtree Rd NELenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd NEAtlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Dr NWFood Scene
These are all my suggestions for what to eat in and around the neighborhood. Some places are a little further out, but I placed it here because the food or experience are worth the suggestion. For FINE dining options, look in that section. These are great options, just not the bougie bunch. :)
The BEST Cuban Restaurant in the city. If you have time, definitely worth the visit. Also try the Ropa Vieja and the tres leche!! Soo yummy! :)
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Papi's Cuban & Caribbean Grill
216 Ponce De Leon Ave NEThe BEST Cuban Restaurant in the city. If you have time, definitely worth the visit. Also try the Ropa Vieja and the tres leche!! Soo yummy! :)
If you are a lover of tea, coffee, or my absolute favorite BUBBLE TEA.... you are in for a treat. Curl into your favorite book or browse on your laptop and have a peaceful time. They make it so easy.
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Honey Bubble
798 Ponce De Leon Ave NEIf you are a lover of tea, coffee, or my absolute favorite BUBBLE TEA.... you are in for a treat. Curl into your favorite book or browse on your laptop and have a peaceful time. They make it so easy.
If it's nearing out to 2:00am and you are hungry and just need a greasy spoon. Wings are good. I recommend the fester flavor. Also.....they DON'T skip on the liquor here so order wisely. ;) The Ciroc Punch is not to be ordered lightly. You were warned. lol :)
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Original J.R. Crickets in Midtown Atlanta
129 North Avenue NEIf it's nearing out to 2:00am and you are hungry and just need a greasy spoon. Wings are good. I recommend the fester flavor. Also.....they DON'T skip on the liquor here so order wisely. ;) The Ciroc Punch is not to be ordered lightly. You were warned. lol :)
Starbucks
931 Monroe Dr NEBecause you always need to know where the closest one is. ;)
You can't come to Atlanta without coming to the famous Mary Mac's. Their food is pretty good. Country style southern comfort food.
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Mary Mac's Tea Room
224 Ponce De Leon Ave NEYou can't come to Atlanta without coming to the famous Mary Mac's. Their food is pretty good. Country style southern comfort food.
Wagaya - Westside
339 14th St NWReally fresh fresh sushi! The best in Atlanta!
Super chic ambiance and good food. Also they have a really good Moscow Mule. :)
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MAX's Wine Dive Atlanta
77 12th St NESuper chic ambiance and good food. Also they have a really good Moscow Mule. :)
The experience is what makes this worth it. Your simple burger joint to try LATE LATE LATE at night to help with that hangover. ;) For a GREAT burger try Vortex. This is a sightseeing spot...... can't say the best burgers in town.
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The Varsity
61 North Avenue NWThe experience is what makes this worth it. Your simple burger joint to try LATE LATE LATE at night to help with that hangover. ;) For a GREAT burger try Vortex. This is a sightseeing spot...... can't say the best burgers in town.
The Brunch with their bottomless mimosas go down well with their home made yummy waffles. ;)
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The Lawrence
905 Juniper St NEThe Brunch with their bottomless mimosas go down well with their home made yummy waffles. ;)
Cajun food with a slight Vietnamese Chic twist. ;) The Moules Frites are PHENOMENAL. And the Shrimp Po Boy is worth the trip. :) They also have great mixologist behind the bar so all the drinks are pretty phenomenal. I actually haven't had a drink I wasn't pleased with. :)
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Bon Ton Atlanta
674 Myrtle St NECajun food with a slight Vietnamese Chic twist. ;) The Moules Frites are PHENOMENAL. And the Shrimp Po Boy is worth the trip. :) They also have great mixologist behind the bar so all the drinks are pretty phenomenal. I actually haven't had a drink I wasn't pleased with. :)
Because you need to know where the closest one is. ;)
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Kale Me Crazy | Health Food Resteraunt Midtown Atlanta
100 6th Street NortheastBecause you need to know where the closest one is. ;)
Hands down the BEST build-a-burger in the city!! :P If you like having it your way...... this is the BEST option. Their milkshakes are also super yummy and made to order. And the ONLY place that keeps the impossible burger in stock! :)
Bareburger
715 Peachtree St NEHands down the BEST build-a-burger in the city!! :P If you like having it your way...... this is the BEST option. Their milkshakes are also super yummy and made to order. And the ONLY place that keeps the impossible burger in stock! :)
Best Pho in Midtown! :) The next closest good Pho spot is 8 miles away.
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Pho King Midtown
950 W Peachtree St NWBest Pho in Midtown! :) The next closest good Pho spot is 8 miles away.
Plant Based Pizzeria
730 Barnett St NETHE BEST VEGAN PIZZA IN THE ATL!!! :)
The BEST Vegan burger in town!!! :) The lines get pretty long so expect a wait. But trust me...... IT's WORTH it!!! :) My favorite is the One Night Stand. If you make it here....... I'll just say ahead of time....... You're welcome. ;)
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SluttyVegan ATL
1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SWThe BEST Vegan burger in town!!! :) The lines get pretty long so expect a wait. But trust me...... IT's WORTH it!!! :) My favorite is the One Night Stand. If you make it here....... I'll just say ahead of time....... You're welcome. ;)
More of an upscale take to caribbean fare. Drinks are fantastic. Food is super tasty. But don't mark this down if you want authentic caribbean food. It's got your staples (oxtails, curry goat, etc) but definitely not like grandma makes it. But still super tasty and super close to your location. :)
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Negril Village Atlanta
800 North Avenue NEMore of an upscale take to caribbean fare. Drinks are fantastic. Food is super tasty. But don't mark this down if you want authentic caribbean food. It's got your staples (oxtails, curry goat, etc) but definitely not like grandma makes it. But still super tasty and super close to your location. :)
American fare that is super trendy, chic and yummers! :P Must try this.
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TWO urban licks
820 Ralph McGill Blvd NEAmerican fare that is super trendy, chic and yummers! :P Must try this.
Super Trendy. Super Chic. Super Cute. Suuuuuper Yummers. Please try the salmon tartar. It is worth every bite. :P Also, I have yet to get a drink that isn't super amazing. Also, the bartenders are mixologists sooooo tell them your palate and they'll match a drink to your tastes. :)
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Serpas
659 Auburn Ave NESuper Trendy. Super Chic. Super Cute. Suuuuuper Yummers. Please try the salmon tartar. It is worth every bite. :P Also, I have yet to get a drink that isn't super amazing. Also, the bartenders are mixologists sooooo tell them your palate and they'll match a drink to your tastes. :)
Barcelona Wine Bar
240 North Highland Avenue NortheastIf you want the tastiest burger in town...... go NO further!! :) The options may seem weird to some but TRUST me....... it works and is super tasty. They also have the impossible burger option which is AMAZING for the plant based eaters. :P
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FLIP burger boutiqueFLIP burger boutique
1587 Howell Mill RdIf you want the tastiest burger in town...... go NO further!! :) The options may seem weird to some but TRUST me....... it works and is super tasty. They also have the impossible burger option which is AMAZING for the plant based eaters. :P
The BEST Raw Vegan eatery in ATL! The portions are HUGE.. so bring your appetite or a second person to help you eat it all. :P The Punany is my favorite. :)
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Tassili's Raw Reality Café
1059 Ralph David Abernathy BlvdThe BEST Raw Vegan eatery in ATL! The portions are HUGE.. so bring your appetite or a second person to help you eat it all. :P The Punany is my favorite. :)
THE BEST CRAB SPOT IN ATL!! :) You know it's amazing when they only offer take out. :P The lines can be a little long but the WAIT IS SOOO WORTH IT! If you love crab legs..... this is the place to get the BEST! :)
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Wats Crackin Garlic Crab
349 Candler Rd SETHE BEST CRAB SPOT IN ATL!! :) You know it's amazing when they only offer take out. :P The lines can be a little long but the WAIT IS SOOO WORTH IT! If you love crab legs..... this is the place to get the BEST! :)
Best RAMEN in the ATL. I also listed my second favorite in the guide book (Tanaka). Both are FANTASTIC I just prefer JINYA's vegan options better. :)
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JINYA Ramen Bar
3714 Roswell RdBest RAMEN in the ATL. I also listed my second favorite in the guide book (Tanaka). Both are FANTASTIC I just prefer JINYA's vegan options better. :)
If you love Asian cuisine BUA has EVERYTHING ! I mean EVERYTHING!! :) And the food is super yummers. Oh and all of the dishes are presented so pretty alongside their chic and trendy decor. A little further out, but totally worth the drive. ;)
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BUA Thai + Sushi Restaurant
If you love Asian cuisine BUA has EVERYTHING ! I mean EVERYTHING!! :) And the food is super yummers. Oh and all of the dishes are presented so pretty alongside their chic and trendy decor. A little further out, but totally worth the drive. ;)
Ok so this is the BEST "sit-down" Crab spot in Atlanta. They have a few locations but this is the BEST option. My favorite is ANYTHING with the Juicy Sauce. Good ole seafood boils bring your appetite.... they give you the bibs. ;)
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The Juicy Crab
3650 Marketplace BlvdOk so this is the BEST "sit-down" Crab spot in Atlanta. They have a few locations but this is the BEST option. My favorite is ANYTHING with the Juicy Sauce. Good ole seafood boils bring your appetite.... they give you the bibs. ;)
Asian food meets southern comfort with a twist of chic. There is nothing on this menu I haven't tried and LOVED! They don't have a 5 star Yelp rating for nothing. Down to every cocktail and every garnishment, the fare will tantilize your taste buds. My go-to restaurant when I'm not in the mood to cook, or just chiling with friends. If you can make it for Sunday Brunch..... Two words.... GO THERE! :) But get there early because even the bar gets pretty filled up.
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Poor Calvin's
510 Piedmont Ave NEAsian food meets southern comfort with a twist of chic. There is nothing on this menu I haven't tried and LOVED! They don't have a 5 star Yelp rating for nothing. Down to every cocktail and every garnishment, the fare will tantilize your taste buds. My go-to restaurant when I'm not in the mood to cook, or just chiling with friends. If you can make it for Sunday Brunch..... Two words.... GO THERE! :) But get there early because even the bar gets pretty filled up.
B.O.T (Bar of Thailand)
Some of the best Thai in the neighborhood. Super swanky. Super good.
Theeeee best oysters in the city hands down!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Also a lobster roll to cry for. 😫
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BeetleCat
299 North Highland Avenue NortheastTheeeee best oysters in the city hands down!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Also a lobster roll to cry for. 😫
Cute taco spot right off the beltline. A must go to sit out, eat great food and people watch. ☺️ Great drinks as well.
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Pure Taqueria
300 North Highland Avenue NortheastCute taco spot right off the beltline. A must go to sit out, eat great food and people watch. ☺️ Great drinks as well.
The Vortex Bar & Grill
5Church Atlanta
1197 Peachtree St NEDrinks & Nightlife
Great Nightlife stop off. Awesome inventive drinks. Must try the skinny Margarita if you can.
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10th & Piedmont
991 Piedmont Ave NEGreat Nightlife stop off. Awesome inventive drinks. Must try the skinny Margarita if you can.
Kat's Cafe
970 Piedmont Ave NEGreat live music in this cozy night spot.
Getting Around
North Avenue Marta Station
713 W Peachtree St NWFine Dining
These are the bougie white glove-esque places that actually have good food. These suggestions may set you back a little penny, but WORTH the price point. Because there are so many options for "fine dining" in Atlanta, I've narrowed them down so you don't have to guess. From anniversary dinners, to birthday dinners, to corporate meetings, these are the best of the best. ;)
If you fancy an culinary experience like no other and not worried about the price tag.........you MUST try Bacchanalia's 5 course menu. Eclectic French Cuisine with some American influences.
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Bacchanalia
1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWIf you fancy an culinary experience like no other and not worried about the price tag.........you MUST try Bacchanalia's 5 course menu. Eclectic French Cuisine with some American influences.
Ray's In the City
240 Peachtree St101 Steak
3621 Vinings Slope SEHerban Fix
565 Peachtree St NE
Aria
490 East Paces Ferry Rd NESouth City Kitchen
1144 Crescent Ave NEC&S Seafood & Oyster Bar
3330 Cobb Pkwy SEBones Restaurant
3130 Piedmont Rd NERuth's Chris Steak House - Downtown Atlanta, GA
267 Marietta St NW
Kevin Rathbun Steak
154 Krog St NEMarcel
1170 Howell Mill RdEugene
2277 Peachtree RdChops & Lobster Bar
70 W Paces Ferry Rd NW