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- DdougdCoastal Georgia •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoCame for the slow roasted prime rib and it was as delicious as the last time we came. Corn brûlée was good. Skip the fried shrimp/calamari as it is just fried strips and even the batter wasn’t really good. Overall a nice fine dining experience.More infoThe Chop House - Athens$$$$• Steakhouse• Athens•4.6
- EREliseRMinneapolis - St. Paul •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoAbsolutely my favorite restaurant in town for special occasions. The BEST servers in Athens, and the food is consistently out of this world good, including amazing cocktails and an excellent wine list. Also love that the new menu makes it easy to order for all appetites and diets.More infoFive and Ten$$$$• Contemporary American• Athens•4.6
- SSShellySAtlanta Metro •1 review5.0Dined on May 20, 2023Emmy is cozy and the food is great!!More infoEmmy Squared Pizza - Athens$$$$• Pizzeria• Athens•4.8
- JRJessicaRSan Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews5.0Dined on May 13, 2023My mom and I celebrated Mothers Day with Royal Tea. The whole experience was just lovely. The tea was divine, the snacks were perfect, and the servers were cheerful and met all of our needs.More infoThe Café on Lumpkin$$$$• Afternoon Tea• Athens•4.4
- OTOpenTable DinerRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review5.0Dined on May 11, 2023We kept changing our numbers and the staff was really kind and helpfulMore infoPaloma Park$$$$• Market Cuisine• Athens•4.2
Discover Athens
Athens, Georgia is a classic southern city that is renowned for its college music scene. The trendy vibe of the city has now extended to its dining options, and food critics are finally starting to notice what the locals have long known. The food in Athens rocks! Even the cafes are something special, serving locally sourced dishes like roasted pear salad or tomato pie. A casual Mediterranean restaurant puts a contemporary spin on traditional staples like stuffed dates. A southern inspired brewpub prepares comfort food like pork belly as if it were a culinary delicacy. Thanks to a popular Latin restaurant, you can even get a great Cuban 700 miles from Miami.
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Child friendly restaurants in Athens include The Chop House - Athens, Emmy Squared Pizza - Athens and Five and Ten
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