Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Atlanta

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Atlanta? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mali Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1060)

$30 and under

Thai

Virginia Highland

About the restaurant

According to Zagat, This "excellent" local spot where Va-Highlanders meet is known for its "great patio" and "good, reasonably priced sushi and Thai food"; it's a mystery why it's "rarely crowded", but "those who love it" and want to keep it all to themselves "hope it stays that way."

Top review

Christopher

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

We took a chance on something new, and I’m so glad we did. From the stylish decor to the perfectly mixed drinks, every detail exceeded our expectations. The food was outstanding, the service even better, and the whole vibe made it feel like we’d discovered a best-kept secret. We’ll definitely be back to explore more of the menu—this place is a true hidden gem!

Blue Ridge Grill

4.9

4.9 (6793)

$50 and over

American

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Blue Ridge Grill is an American Grill in a mountain lodge setting - specializing in fresh seafood and prime hickory-grilled steaks, with a focus on local farm-to-table ingredients and an award winning wine cellar.

Sit back and relax in the enclosed porch area before dining or after dinner. Enjoy full bar service & appetizers in the comfort of cozy, antique, black wicker furniture adorning the porch.

We kindly ask that you respect our dress code.

Ladies
Business casual, please. Comfortable, but polished dress slacks or jeans, no shorter than mid-thigh dress/skirts (no casual shorts, sweatpants, or gym attire) and no low-cut revealing tops. No baseball hats.

Men
Business casual, please. Collared shirts. Comfortable, but polished, long pants or jeans (no casual shorts, sweatpants, or gym attire). No flip flops or hats.

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LauraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

My absolute favorite Atlanta restaurant. The trout is the best you can eat in this city! Service excellent. Ambiance fantastic!

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Popular dish

Blue Ridge Grill Salad

Popular dish

Blue Ridge Grill Ice Cream Pie

Popular dish

Lobster Club

Cooks & Soldiers

4.9

4.9 (3972)

$30 and under

Basque

West Midtown

About the restaurant

Cooks & Soldiers brings the cuisine and cultural experience of Spain’s Basque region to the flourishing West Midtown area. The menu is divided into “pintxos tradicionales,” or tapas-like snacks served atop toasted bread; “pinxtos especiales,” or Basque-inspired small plates; “asador” including a variety of wood-grilled fish, meats and vegetables; and a selection of unique and modern desserts. Behind the bar, Cooks & Soldiers offers guests an extensive collection of Basque and Spanish wines, txakoli and ciders, in addition to craft beer and signature cocktails. The cocktail list places a heavy emphasis on gin, offering a seasonal selection of house-infused tonics blended into gin tonics and other popular libations.

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ScottVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Incredible tapas. Incredible staff. All around a huge win! We’d come back here without questions.

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4.9

4.9 (7975)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Downtown

About the restaurant

We know the word "fusion" has been wielded about to justify everything from Hula Burgers to Mexican lasagna. But the East-meets-South brand of fusion happening at Poor Calvin's? It's creative; it's innovative; and it's probably unlike anything you've tasted in the ATL. After working in kitchens around the world, Calvin Phan wanted to shake things up a little. And so, into the mac 'n cheese, the Thai spices went. Now, Calvin's giving Southern staples, like sea bass and fried chicken, a decidedly creative Asian-inspired twist (and a nip of spice, too). He has created innovative dishes, approached in much the same way, leave the hands of Calvin Phan day in and day out. His dedication and attention to detail are evident in each dish and dessert. You won't be disappointed.

*Last seating 1 hour before close*

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Derrick

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and decor and ambiance I will definitely be returning

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4.9

4.9 (81)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Midtown

About the restaurant

At Agora Midtown we strive to create a refined casual dining experience, cultivated within a diverse, professional and hospitality driven environment. We feature carefully curated lunch, dinner and brunch menus that capture traditional Mediterranean dishes along with grilled kebabs. The craft cocktail bar is an experience all on its own. The bar program features hand crafted cocktails that reflect the flavors of the Mediterranean and a wine featuring wine from across Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. We invite you to join us to experience true Mediterranean hospitality at Agora Midtown.

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EdwardVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Consistently great food. Outstanding service. A neighborhood gem!

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Experience

Monday Night 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine

Experience

Turkish Breakfast

The Capital Grille - Atlanta - Buckhead Village

4.9

4.9 (4403)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Dan

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Value for the food was excellent. Service was exceptional.

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Popular dish

Lobster and Crab Cakes

Experience

The Generous Pour Summer Wine-Tasting Event

Bar.bacoa

4.9

4.9 (908)

$30 and under

Mexican

Virginia Highland

About the restaurant

Tacos, tapas, mixologist cocktails and -of course- authentically-prepared barbacoa in the heart of Virginia-Highlands, Atlanta. An eclectic-chic, Spanish vibe accented with warm copper and rich textiles, mood lighting and local artwork plus a comfortable covered patio make bar.bacoa the perfect date night, girl's night, celebratory night, or post-work happy hour spot.

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Pat

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Amazing food & cocktails! Bar Bacoa always delivers. The scallop special was outstanding.

La Grotta

4.9

4.9 (3170)

$31 to $50

Italian

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Serving the finest in Northern & Regional Italian Cuisine, La Grotta offers old world charm and friendly, first class service and is located in the heart of Buckhead. A local favorite since 1978, La Grotta has received Best of Atlanta Award from Atlanta magazine since the mid 1980’s, prestigious DiRONA and AAA Four Diamond Awards since the early 90's.

La Grotta is tucked away in the heart of the Buckhead residential district and overlooks the lush gardens of the condo courtyard in which it is located. La Grotta literally means "the cave" in Italian and was named such for its cavernous and warm setting. The La Grotta staff is also well known and regarded for its vast knowledge of its customers, the food, diverse knowledge of languages (our staff speaks Italian, Spanish, French & German) and attention to detail. The menu specializes in Northern Italian cuisine with seasonal changes to reflect freshness of ingredients with a focus on locally grown produce.

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Frederick

Dined 3 days ago

We have been going to La Grotta since the 1980s Always excellent and we always enjoy the food, service and ambiance. Thank you.

Agave

4.8

4.8 (3788)

$30 and under

Southwest

Cabbagetown

About the restaurant

Established in October of 2000 and set in the historic Cotton Mill general store, Agave has been named the Best Southwestern Restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. This eclectic southwestern eatery appeals to a wide cross section of taste and styles while focusing on guest satisfaction in the high energy dining room & bar.

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KellyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic Mexican spice flavored food from lamb to lobster fresh soaked and cooked pinto great fresh homemade salsa, fantastic staff cozy cultural must visit restaurant in Atlanta

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Popular dish

Southwestern Shrimp Spring Rolls

Popular dish

Tenderloin Medallions

Popular dish

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Mujō

4.9

4.9 (60)

$50 and over

Japanese

West Midtown

About the restaurant

Mujō is a one MICHELIN star, intimate, omakase-only tasting menu experience serving modern edomae sushi led by Executive Chef J. Trent Harris. Our menu changes daily and reflects the best seasonal ingredients available, as well as fish flown in directly from Japan. The experience consists of a series of small plates and a progression of seasonal nigiri. We are inspired by the Japanese concept of ichi-go ichi-e, 一期一会, or “one time, one meeting. Our goal is not to recreate the sushiya of Japan, but to offer an experience that represents who and where we are, while respecting and honoring the traditions of edomae sushi. Inspired by the concept of omotenashi, but rooted in southern hospitality.

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Jackson

Dined 6 days ago

Absolutely incredible experience! We went for our anniversary and the staff congratulated us and even wrote us a note at the end thanking us for choosing them! The experience was amazing and was the best dinner I have ever had!

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Experience

Sushi Counter - Seasonal Omakase

Experience

Private Dining Room - Seasonal Omakase

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