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22 Nov 2025 3RD ANNUAL CREOLE FOOD FESTIVAL GRAND TASTING Knock Music House, Atlanta
12 Nov 2025 Harry Potter Trivia at Guac y Margys Guac y Margys, Atlanta
03 Dec 2025 Sushi Making With Chef Jennifer - Sushi Making Cooking Class in Atlanta Classpop Arches Brewing, Atlanta
13 Nov 2025 Southern Elements Wild Game Wine Dinner Hilton Atlanta
16 Nov 2025 Fireside Feast at TWO urban licks Sunday Supper Picnic TWO urban licks, Atlanta
14 Nov 2025 An Evening with a Master Sommelier The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead
22 Nov 2025 Seasonal Sips A Solar Social Wine Tasting Experience VinoTeca, Atlanta
16 Nov 2025 Vinyl Sessions November Edition Marcus Bar & Grille, Atlanta
11 Nov 2025 Bully Boy Honors Veterans with a Taste of Gratitude TWO urban licks, Atlanta
15 Nov 2025 Copy of Nannas Sudanese Cuisine Cultura Cooking and Story Telling Night Chow A La Carte / Uptown Test Kitchen, Atlanta

Best Food and Drinks Places in Atlanta

Let's go on a trip through the heart of the South. Atlanta's culinary culture is colorful, varied, and flavorful, much like a big, traditional Southern family get-together. There is something for every palate, from luxurious, high-end restaurants to mouthwatering soul cuisine. The food melts and brings the utter happiness that no other thing can in your life. The food and drinks in Atlanta should be experienced, especially these places and festivals! See which ones you like.


1) Busy Bee

Budget-friendly soul food that sticks to your ribs? Sure, please! You need to make a stop at Busy Bee or what the locals call "the South on a plate." Established in 1947 by self-taught chef Lucy Jackson, the Busy Bee Cafe swiftly rose to popularity as a landmark restaurant in Atlanta. Visit the Bee for smothered chicken, BBQ ribs, cornbread dressing, and a slice of classic sweet potato pie. They are known for having some of the best-fried chicken in the Atlanta area.


2) Bones

Bones is a classic steakhouse experience, and if you are a true carnivore, you will love dining there. This establishment, which serves excellent wines, steaks, and seafood, has traditional decor and manners that are decades old. Bones is perfect for a business lunch, romantic dinner, or anything in between those. This award-winning steakhouse has been feeding the masses of Atlanta for almost 40 years.


3) Mary Mac's Tea Room

Serving Southern comfort food for nearly 80 years, Atlanta's Dining Room is an homage to a bygone era. Mary Mac's Tea Room is one of Atlanta's oldest eateries, with a cozy ambiance and warm and friendly service. Visitors get enticed by a menu of made-from-scratch favorites, such as fried green tomatoes, hush puppies, and freshly baked bread. This restaurant is a true tribute to the flavors of the South.


4) Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View

Before you escape to the top floors of the Westin Peachtree Plaza, prepare your taste buds for the most unique, once-in-a-lifetime Atlanta experience. Perched at an elevation of 723 feet, the Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View offers an amazing panoramic 360-degree cityscape view. Savor seasonal sustenance from dishes like Burrata salad garnished with pistachio and chervil, smoked pig belly with miso butter, and a whole roasted Branzino during an elegant evening of locally produced farm-to-table food.


5) Vortex

A premier bar and burger joint in Atlanta, Vortex is the most transparent place ever! It has a huge selection of beer, spirits, cocktails, and ridiculously indulgent bar food—or, in simple words, everything that is bad for you! Vortex has been in the business since 1992 and knows exactly who they wish to be their customers. If you love having fun with some delicious food and beer, it is the place for you!


Best Food and Drinks Festivals in Atlanta

1) Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

A four-day gigantic feast, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival celebrates the exceptional food, wine, beer, and craft spirits of the South and beyond. Throughout the weekend, the festival brings together more than 200 of the most renowned chefs to soak in the area's extraordinary flavors through a variety of events, including luxury get-togethers and its iconic walk-around Tasting Tents sponsored by Goya Foods.


2) Atlanta Street Food Festival & Bazaar

At the family-friendly Atlanta Street Food Festival & Bazaar , there is something for everyone. Enjoy interactive demonstrations, listen to music, and let the kids run wild in our special kids' area, which is stocked with games, crafts, and entertainment. Delicious foods from Atlanta’s finest chefs, food trucks, and local eateries. Enjoy Families will have the ideal day out to make treasured memories.

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Here are the upcoming Food & Drink events in Atlanta:

  • AFROXFEST is happening on Sat 20 Jun 2026 from 11:00 AM onwards at Historic Fourth Ward Park, Atlanta
  • Naughty or Nice Lingerie & Pajama Party is happening on Sat 20 Dec 2025 from 10:00 PM onwards at Private Location, Atlanta
  • FamJAM xxv is happening on Thu 27 Nov 2025 from 9:00 PM onwards at Apache XLR, Atlanta
  • GEORGIA TECH VS GEORGIA TAILGATE PARTY is happening on Fri 28 Nov 2025 from 11:00 AM onwards at 547 Mitchell St SW, Atlanta, GA 30314-4723, United States
  • Taste of Fashion is happening on Sat 15 Aug 2026 from 5:30 PM onwards at GALLERY in Doraville Neighborhood, Atlanta
  • PugFest 2025 is happening on Sat 15 Nov 2025 from 12:00 PM onwards at Fire Maker Brewing Company, Atlanta
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