Atlanta Restaurants and Dining

(Atlanta, Georgia - GA, USA)

As Georgia's capital city and home to approximately 425,000 residents, Atlanta is a diverse and busy city with 24-hour movement. As a result, its restaurant scene is equally diverse and busy with a huge variety of establishments and dining options, catering to all budgets and schedules. With traditional American eateries and international restaurants in Atlanta, including French, Spanish, Italian and Mexican restaurants, visitors won't be stuck for choices and venues to dine in Atlanta.

Opening Hours

There is nothing out of the ordinary about the opening hours of Atlanta's eateries. You will Atlanta's breakfast restaurants opening around 07:00 until late morning, lunchtime restaurants from about 11:00 to 14:00 and dinner restaurants from 18:00 until about 22:00. Depending on location, there may be some exceptions to these hours and like every US city, Atlanta has 24-hour diners providing round the clock sustenance.

Wine and Beer

The Buckhead Village area is one of the best places to head for a drink in Atlanta, with upwards of 100 bars, nightclubs and restaurants catering to both visitors and the affluent resident population. Meanwhile, Atlanta's downtown district is also home to some busy nightlife with a multitude of restaurants, dining venues, cigar bars and clubs offering alcoholic beverages.

Breakfast

Diners across the city cook up their own brand of breakfast fare for those wanting an especially early start, with many places serving 24 hours. Atlanta's breakfast restaurants normally open for business around 07:00 and choices are as varied as prices, with everything from coffee and bagels to all you can eat buffets and exquisite hotel cuisine available. Waffle houses throughout the city of Atlanta prepare all manner of baked and starchy foods and are popular with fast-food fans.

Lunch

Eateries in downtown Atlanta cater to both the large business fraternity and sizeable resident population. Restaurants opening around midday offer set business lunches or a regular menu for those dining at leisure. Fast-food options in Atlanta, for those not worried about their waistline or tight schedule, are as always varied and plentiful.

Dinner

Atlanta's Buckhead Village area offers plenty of evening dinner options as does the downtown and midtown districts. Choices are far from limited with traditional American steak, burger and pizza houses sitting amid a vast range of international establishments. Restaurants in Atlanta tend to open for dinner around 18:00 and close around 22:00, but those serving wine and beer often stay open until midnight.