Where To Eat Near Mercedes-Benz Stadium

3 minutes by car or a 13-minute walk

Did someone say World Cup? A German beer garden just seems like the right choice when soccer’s involved and rowdy fans will feel right at home here. Start with a warm pretzel and cheese sauce and a pilsner or seasonal beer. For the main course, choose from wienerschnitzel (veal), jagerschnitzel (pork), bratwurst with sauerkraut, and other meat-centric dishes. The casual setting allows for conversation and a quick bite, especially if you’re in a time crunch.

8 minutes by car or 18 minutes by train

If you’re looking to familiarize yourself with the city of Atlanta via some crazy scenery, head to Nikolai’s, a 30th floor fine dining spot with panoramic views of the A. Plan your visit to align with the sunset — caviar service pairs perfectly with a Riviera Martini or a Noble Negroni. Three, four, and six-course tasting menus are available as well as desserts and cheeses to end the eve on a sweet note.

10 minutes by car or you can also take the MARTA (20 mins)

A meal at El Viñedo can be as short or as long as you want it to be. The all-day restaurant specializes in casual South American fare like arepas and empanadas, plus tapas and larger plates like ceviches, lomo saltado, and skewers with shrimp, beef, or chicken. The environment is warm and welcoming and the cocktails here are as fun as the wines (you can even opt for a wine and chocolate pairing — quite the dessert).

3 minutes by car or 16 minutes by train

Opened by a brother-sister duo (and a well-known rapper!), this swanky lounge does have a dress code so keep that in mind when making your plans. The Midtown spot is the place for hookah enthusiasts and the food menu feels familiar with bites like lobster rolls, spinach dip, rasta pasta, and a Southern fried catfish. Looking to catch a glimpse of a game before or after the game you’re attending? V12 is home to more than 25 screens, perfect for keeping an eye on the score while you order another round of cheeseburger spring rolls.

4 minute walk

Extra close to the stadium, Fellaship is a sultry lounge and cigar bar open for dinner and brunch. Like V12, there is a dress code — but Fellaship does allow sports jerseys on Sundays and only Sundays, which is perfect if you’re attending a Sunday event. Try a playful cocktail like the Crème Brûlée Espresso Martini or the Hotlanta Margarita. Rye and tequila flights are also available as well as beer, wine, and mocktails.

10 minutes by car or 15 minutes by train

Sometimes it’s a big bowl of pasta, a fresh fig salad, and lots of wine you’re craving, and A Mano makes for a perfect stop. This laid back, come-as-you-are Italian restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining and the friendliest servers. Cocktails get creative with options like the Prosciutto e Melone (prosciutto-washed tequila, cantaloupe cordial, lemon, basil) and the boozy Dream Weaver (with hazelnut oil-washed bourbon and armagnac, chamomile, orange curacao, benedictine). Though there’s a wealth of options to choose from, a simple cacio e pepe, carbonara, or pesto e pomodoro often ends up being the star of the show.

8 minutes by car or 15 minutes by train

Debuting just last year in the historic Sweet Auburn area, Auburn Angel is home to incredible Southern food by veteran Atlanta chef Robert Butts. Open for dinner and brunch, the chef applies French training and technique to local ingredients, creating inventive new dishes that riff on the region’s culinary heritage – dishes like a memorable Caroline rice ‘biryani’ with crisp okra and stewed etouffee, tomato tarte tatin, and a seafood omelet to be enjoyed in a beautiful, intimate space. Perhaps not the first place you’d think to dine at before or after a Falcons game, but you’ll be so glad you did.

7 minutes by car

More casual and playful than its fine dining sister next door, Bar Avize hits the nail on the head when it comes to upscale bites taken in sleek, cozy surroundings. Hot dog lovers will rejoice in Bar Avize’s take on the stadium staple (venison bratwurst on a potato bun) while the “Bougy Chicky Nuggies” with hot honey, trout roe, and creme fraiche will have your inner child dancing. The burger here is extra special because only 20 are made daily and we’d be remiss not to mention the “NYC Happy Meal,” a $20 special that includes truffle fries, a broccoli caesar salad, and a classic mini martini — you can’t beat it.

10 minutes away by car

An Italian American neighborhood hang in the Inman Park area, BoccaLupo has become renowned for pasta dishes like pappardelle Bolognese, goat cheese ravioli, and linguine alle vongole. The big outdoor deck is always a fun place to catch a vibe, but the real magic happens at the bar where cocktails with tongue-in-cheek names like “What Are You, the Police?” and “Montezuma’s Revenge” are perfect for getting the evening started. Planning to hit the restaurant at prime time? It’s popular with good reason, so here’s our guide to getting in when it’s at its busiest.

8 minutes by car or 18 minutes by MARTA

Down the street from BoccaLupo in the space previously occupied by Noni’s, Miss Conduck is cooking up Caribbean-fusion food worth writing home about. The Edgewood Avenue restaurant features memorable dishes perfect for pre-gaming like oxtail arancini, curry goat, jerk chicken, fried sweet plantains, and rum cake. The house cocktails range from a chocolatey (and caffeinated) Coco Martini to a tropical Cocorita (their take on the coconut margarita).