Headed downtown to an event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, Centennial Olympic Park or the Georgia World Congress Center?
Here are some restaurants within walking distance where you’re sure to find dishes to get you fed swiftly.
Alma Cocina. This modern Mexican eatery serves up margaritas, ceviches, tamales and other Mexican staples.
191 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-968-9662, www.alma-atlanta.com
Binky’s. Chef-to-the-stars Bryant Williams cooks up soul food staples including turkey legs, oxtails, and salmon, with side items including mac and cheese, smoked turkey collard greens and candied yams at this takeout-only spot. Save room for red velvet cake and banana pudding.
20 Broad St., Atlanta. 404-963-5704, instagram.com/binkysatl
Der Biergarten. This German-style beer garden offers up a variety of German and domestic beers as well as brats, pretzels and other Deutschland favorites. 300 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. 404-521-2728, derbiergarten.com
Dos Bocas. The menu mixes Cajun and Tex-Mex with dishes including po’boys and fajitas, crawfish étouffée and verde chicken enchiladas, as well as daiquiris and margaritas.
275 Baker St. NW, Atlanta. 404-704-8078, dosbocasatl.com
Dua Vietnamese. Keep warm with pho and other Vietnamese dishes.
53 & 61 Broad St., Atlanta. 404-589-8889, dua-108958.square.site
Glenn’s Kitchen. If you’re looking for something a little on the swankier side, this eatery inside The Glenn Hotel serves up gourmet Southern comfort food including shrimp and grits, fried chicken and cheeseburgers.
110 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. 404-469-0700, glennskitchenatl.com
Hudson Grill. If the game itself isn’t enough sporty for you, check out this sports bar across from State Farm Arena that also boasts an extensive selection of bar food and beer.
120 Marietta St. Atlanta. 404-221-0102, hudsongrille.com
Max’s Coal Oven Pizza. Order New York-style pizza, pastas, salads and sandwiches.
300 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta. 404-974-2941, maxsatl.com
Mr. Fries Man. Build your own loaded fries , or go for a signature item like chicken bacon parmesan, honey garlic shrimp steak or the Fry Box with barbecue bacon ranch chicken, buffalo chicken, lemon garlic shrimp, honey garlic shrimp and steak.
30 Decatur St. SE, Atlanta. 404-254-4381, mrfriesman.com
Naanstop. Set up like an Indian version of Chipotle, Naanstop allows customers to choose a rice bowl, salad or wrap and a selection of toppings.
64 Broad St. NW, Atlanta. 404-522-6226, naanstop.com
The Hub at Peachtree Center. The culinary options in this downtown office building include Gibney’s Pub, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, Beni’s Cubano, Aviva by Kameel Mediterranean and several other spots.
231 Peachtree St. NE, Altanta.
Polaris. The restaurant housed under an iconic blue dome in Hyatt Regency hotel on Peachtree Street reopened in late 2022 after closing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Polaris was the first fully integrated restaurant in Atlanta, and it figured into local civil rights history.
265 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-460-6425, hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/georgia/hyatt-regency-atlanta/atlra/dining
Smokey Stallion. NFL star Cam Newton and his brother, C.J., are behind this Castleberry Hill barbecue restaurant that offers a variety of sides and smoked meats including turkey legs, brisket, rib tips, pork and chicken.
309 Nelson St. SW, Atlanta. 404-254-1012, smokeystallionbbq.com
Ted’s Montana Grill. Entrepreneur-conservationist Ted Turner teamed up with restaurateur George McKerrow in 2002 to open the first Ted’s Montana Grill. More than 20 years later, the “green” restaurant chain, which now includes 39 locations in 16 states, is marking its success in saving the American bison, while practicing sustainability.
133 Luckie St., Atlanta. 404-521-9796, tedsmontanagrill.com
TydeTate Kitchen. Head to the new South Downtown development for Thai comfort food like chicken curry puffs and pork dumplings, along with a full bar with Thai-inspired cocktails.
229 Mitchell St. SW, Atlanta. 404-907-4452, tydetatekitchen.com
Credit: Becky Stein
Credit: Becky Stein
White Oak Kitchen: Located across from the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, White Oak Kitchen and Cocktails is the spot for the Falcons gourmand with dishes including lobster mac ‘n cheese, NY strip steak and duck confit.
270 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. 404-524-7200, whiteoakkitchen.com
Wild Leap. Thirsty? Head to this new multi-level brewery that serves a variety of Wild Leap beers, spiked slushies and cocktails made with Wild Leap spirits, as well as a variety of non-alcoholic options.
125 Ted Turner Drive SW, Atlanta. 404-254-1488, wildleap.com/locations/wild-leap-atlanta
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