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Emmy Squared Pizza - Athens
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.7(107)Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local drafts & wine selection.The Chop House - Athens
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(796)The Chop House in Athens, GA has the best steaks and chops in town! Enjoy delicious appetizers, along with the finest steaks, chops and fresh U.S.D.C. inspected seafood. We work hard to create a warm, inviting atmosphere and strive for 100% guest satisfaction.
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- LLindaAtlanta •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWonderful! We plan to return and invite friends. Clay was our server and we hope to have him again!More infoOsteria OlioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Athens•4.9
- DDennisVIPAtlanta •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAngie was our server and she made our visit outstanding!More infoSeasons 52 - BufordPrice: Expensive• American• Buford•4.8
- MMichaelVIPAtlanta •47 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThis was an excellent dinner. Nick was on point as always. Steaks cooked perfectly , a brussels sprouts much better this time around. Just an excellent experience . Will definitely be back .More infoCotton Calf KitchenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Braselton•4.8
- MMaryAtlanta •6 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoI love the pizza and the Caesar salad!! The wine and food are all great! The only complaint is that the last two times there have been sorority groups there that are too loud. Ruins the ambience to some degree! We will order to go next time instead of taking the chance!More infoEmmy Squared Pizza - AthensPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Athens•4.7
- SStephenAtlanta •10 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 23, 2025Another amazing meal at our new favorite place for dinner.More infoThe Chop House - AthensPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Athens•4.7
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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 Osteria Olio
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