The Resy Hit List: Where In Atlanta You’ll Want to Eat Right Now
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There’s no question we hear more often: Where should I go eat? And while we at Resy know it’s an honor to be the friend who everyone asks for restaurant advice, we also know it’s a complicated task. That’s where the Resy Hit List comes in.
Consider it your essential resource for dining in Atlanta: a monthly-updated guide to the restaurants that you won’t want to miss — tonight or any night.
Four Things In Atlanta Not to Miss This Month
- For the Fathers: If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, right this way to a direct path. Treat your favorite father figure to a spectacular buffet spread at 5Church Buckhead or Midtown. Or give Dad an experience — Chirori is doing a special tuna cutting that night; just before the weekend, Casa Nuova is hosting a special Father’s Day bourbon tasting; and Le Bon Nosh’s monthly cooking class is perfectly scheduled for the holiday. Of course, you can’t go wrong with a traditional steak dinner. Check out our steakhouse guide for the best of the bunch or to find something different, like Noona Meat & Seafood for fusion steaks cooked on a nine-foot hearth or Spanish-style grilling at Fogón and Lions. And don’t forget the Hit List has the hottest spots of the moment, such as Bene Korean Steakhouse, where Dad can find out just how much meat he can actually eat.
- National Pride Plans: We may not officially celebrate Pride here until October, but there’s no reason we can’t support the community with the rest of the country with a well-timed Resy. This is the perfect time of year to recognize our LGBTQ+ chefs and restaurateurs for their delicious contributions to our city. JenChan’s leads with love and creativity in Cabbagetown, and Side Saddle Wine Saloon keeps it going just farther south of the BeltLine, near classic and beloved Ria’s Bluebird, which is also (famously) queer-founded. Due north, there’s Joystick Gamebar for your late-night amusements. If you’re looking for good drinks, make your Resy for El Viñedo Local in Midtown, where South American wines, rare rums, and unique spirits keep things lively. And if you’d rather celebrate closer to the suburbs, absolutely lock down a table for Hit Lister BEY Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar in Roswell. The parking is free and the food is more than worth the drive.
- Food That Rocks: The folks behind Taste of Atlanta have brought back their Sandy Springs all-inclusive tasting event, which is returning to City Springs June 4 for another year. Keep the momentum going with a ticket to a night under the stars with live music and stations with craft cocktail, beer, and wine tastings. Also included: bites from over 25 neighborhood restaurants, which could be a great opportunity (and incentive!) to return to this just-barely-OTP destination for great dining at spots like globally inspired Sunnyside Pizzeria, NoriFish, Yalda’s Persian and Middle Eastern, and more. Or, it can inspire you to travel just minutes farther to insider favorites such as Carbonara Trattoria or Mikata. Chef meet-and-greets and interactive sponsor activations offer the chance for one-on-one time with talent, too, for a real community vibe to this high-energy event.
- VaHi Summerfest Returns: Since 1985, it’s been accepted in Atlanta that summer hasn’t fully arrived until this Virginia-Highland festival kicks off the season. You’ll want to mark your calendar for June 6 and 7 and sign up for the 5K or Tot Trot ASAP — a great way to work up an appetite for neighborhood faves like historic Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar (in operation since 1922!) and “secret” steakhouse Highland Tap. Also nearby, Osteria 832 for American Italian classics and thin-crust pizza that might be just the thing when the kids are tuckered out after playing in the KidZone or tagging along at the artists’ market all day. At the same address, you can end the night at Lounge 832, when it transitions to a late-night haunt perfect after the day’s festivities. The Summerfest Block Party with live music begins at 6 p.m. and continues until 11 p.m., so this and nearby Bar ANA or New on Resy Bar Pilar can be the ace up your sleeve to keep the night going.
New to the Hit List (June 2026)
7th House, Bene Korean Steakhouse, Fred’s Meat & Bread, Georgia Boy, Good Kitchen + Market, Spring, JenChan’s.
1. Madeira Park Poncey-Highland
We stand firm that dining lately has been about connection. Steven Satterfield and Neal McCarthy, both of Miller Union, and Dive Bar’s Tim Willard not only got the memo, they wrote it. They continue to rack up accolades for locally sourced but internationally inspired cuisine since day one. Don’t miss the regular picks — the rotating gnocchi has already reached icon status — but leave room for seasonal adventures like grilled bok choy with salsa macha. Ask Willard and McCarthy, both sommeliers, to help you pair small plates with big glasses. With two dozen by-the-pour offered daily, you won’t be short of choices.
2. Talat Market Summerhill
Chefs Parnass Savang and Rod Lassiter continue to bring new-idea energy to this this James Beard-nominated former pop-up, still as scrappy, self-challenging, and experimental as ever, now eight years as a brick and mortar. Yes, you should still stalk their Instagram story for the daily changing menu. On balance, though, expect a wild flight to Thailand fueled by Georgia ingredients. Grab a seat against the vivid street-style mural for dishes like Issan-style chicken laap, the daily curry with their signature housemade coconut cream, and the beloved Crispy Rice Salad. And if you’re lucky, you might just get a teaser to their next concept, Some Luck, due to open this summer.
3. Bovino After Dark West End
Looking for chef’s counter quality dining and showmanship without the formality and frills? Then Alex Sher and Chris McCord’s weekend-only spot is the order. From the open kitchen, the team serves up experimental dishes with no names — just a truncated list of ingredients. They’re paired with unique wines. For example, a sparkling red matches a duo of pulled duck croquette and bite of breast, and a Georgian clay pot white complements a sweet potato caramel-sauced sunchoke that’s been wrapped in short rib bacon. Beer and cocktails from Hop City next door are welcome — the best time to grab one is as your pre-dinner oysters (a worthy add-on) are broiling.
4. Bar ANA Atlanta
“Last bite, best bite” has gone from saying to promise at pastry chef Claudia Martinez’s stylish dessert bar, where the vibe is industry-edgy, Afro-Latin-Caribbean cool, and accessibly warm. In this cozy courtyard-inspired, intimate space, seasonally inspired sweets (her signature style) are made with indulgent ingredients and presented as modern art. For example, Araguani chocolate cake bites with passionfruit ganache and mole crunch with pomegranate arils or apple spice cake with tamarind caramel and dulce de leche cremeaux might be enjoyed solo or as part of a tasting. Treats, pastries, and exquisite housemade ice creams are complemented by Recuerdos crafted coffee drinks by day for sun-up to sun-down verve that just doesn’t quit.
5. Bene Korean Steakhouse Lindbergh/Morosgo
Within a contemporary, unfussy forest green space, pinpricks of bright, starry lights shine down from a dark ceiling disguising top-of-the-line ventilation that makes it easy to forget that the entire room is essentially an open kitchen. Marinated meats are cooked by your server tableside versus traditional KBBQ DIY-style, allowing the crew to kick back with soju, sake, and sweet cocktails from the oversized bar. Better yet, get the group to partake in the AYCE option, where premium cuts make it a value. But come ready to go beyond banchan. Chef-owner Lisa Kim’s seafood and veggie-packed pajeong is unlike any other in town — lighter, crunchier, and airier — and the warm beef japchae and chewy tteokbokki in spicy gochujang are apps that eat like a meal.
6. 7th House Adair Park
This astral-themed cocktail bar may be by Bovino After Dark’s Alex Sher, but it’s his mom and inspiration Rolene Jaff, a vibrant fashion plate of a spiritual gangster, who has become the symbol of hospitality of this girls’ and date night safe space. Come for creative drinks designed for specific zodiac signs and elements and sip unhurriedly in a setting that feels like a mystic’s den or in the European-feeling alley to find out: Are you sweetly fiery with passion fruit and fresno peppers, or cool like ice wine with mango and coconut? Either way, get the oysters and French onion mantou buns, and don’t miss the brookie dessert. Gooey with crispy edges and topped with chocolate crunchies and thick dollops of fudge, we predict you won’t regret it.
7. Kevin Rathbun Steak Inman Park
At this contemporary steakhouse, housed in a former warehouse and glistening in colorful spun glass, the steaks are prime and the people-watching is, too. The BeltLine patio is perfect for posting up as warmer weather returns to Atlanta, or a starting point for a post-dinner stroll for a two-part date. The menu features a global mix of flavors ranging from “Yaya’s eggplant fries” to scallops with almond mole rojo. Steakhouse staples make decision-making even harder. Should dinner be locally bred wagyu? Sart with a novel app like horseradish-crusted bone marrow, or a classic seafood tower and salad? Recent recognition for creative bartending and deft uses of steak make a good argument for trying something unusual.
8. Mirae Brookhaven
Korean-first fine dining has finally landed in Atlanta, with a future-forward focus meant to grow and evolve. The result has been a fusion (we mean that as a compliment) with modern pan-Asian sensibilities. For example, meaty mini shrimp toasts delivered on baked, buttery toast rounds. Miso-coated grilled cabbage with black garlic. Crab bisque with wasabi-nfused cracker-chips. Chilean sea bass with nasturtium oil and sweet cauliflower puree. A steak program is on its way, but short ribs and bone marrow satisfy red meat lovers for now. Dessert recenters the space; black sesame crème brulee sparkles like the night-sky ceiling and a jasmine panna cotta-like cream topped with matcha “moss” and chocolate “dirt” cookie crumbles call your attention back to the beautiful bonsai trees throughout.
9. Spring Cobb County
Returning from renovations with limited seating in time for its 10-year anniversary, this Marietta Square destination continues to prove that quality trumps quantity every time. In this intimate space, chef Brian So’s seasonal menu is so tight that no more than three options are ever offered for each course. Yet, deciding remains near-impossible when choosing between asparagus with cured salmon and ramps or a parfait of foie gras with plum and pistachio for starters. Garganelli with green garlic cream, morels, and fava beans or grilled grouper with scallops and leeks keep the challenge going in mains. To take the pressure off the decision-making, have sommelier Daniel Crawford make a pairing for you from his selection of natural wines. As with everything else here, it’s hard to go wrong.
10. Little Sparrow Atlanta
This restaurant named after songstress Edith Piaf may be the companion restaurant to Ford Fry’s Marcel, but rest assured — it hits all of its high notes on its own. Globe lighting gently illuminates romantic details from the artistically tiled black and white tiles on the floor of the elegant u-shaped bar to the floor-to-ceiling curtained dividers and moody, fog-covered landscape mural in the dining room. A tight cocktail menu hits the full range — from modern combos like gin and yuzu to classic petite martinis — as does a broad wine list, and traditions done well are an ongoing theme. Lush French onion soup, plump ricotta gnudi, sole meunière, and steak with tallow-fried frites set the stage for chocolate souffle or soft-serve made “fancy” in surprising ways.
11. OAXACA Chamblee
Those ready to graduate into modern regional Mexican cuisine should find their way to this discreetly hidden gem. The menu is an introduction to the “Land of the Seven Moles,” featuring preparations that range from green to coconut truffle, dishes that center masa, such as steak tlayuda, and plenty of stringy Oaxaca cheese in squash blossom veggie quesadillas. But as fitting for a restaurant named after what is considered the culinary capital of Mexico, favorites are elevated as well. For example, elote dressed with black garlic, steak tacos with fire-roasted bone marrow, and octopus chicharrónes. Sip a warm-weather cocktail on the spacious, semi-private patio — preferably one with mezcal, one of the state’s biggest claims to fame.
12. M @ Umi Buckhead
The temporary closure of this beloved omakase mainstay left a huge gap in the omakase scene when Tasuku Muraka departed, but “sushi boss” Kazuo Yoshida’s arrival makes us believe in serendipity all over again. A pioneer of omakase dining in the U.S., he’s now enriching Atlanta’s sushi scene with kazu-style (Japanese gastropub fusion) concepts, exclusive sourcing, and dynamic teaching that allows chefs under him to find their own voices, like an exceptional truffled-coated, butter-poached lobster course. A signature for every service is an uni risotto to make you weep, and enough caviar to singlehandedly justify the price. Expect 19 courses meant to surprise with each round, contrasting flavors, textures, and techniques, like mincing fish and reshaping it with alliums and tricky prep that makes bonito delectable.
13. Kindred Oak Grove
Under the gazes of Liz Haywood’s colorful portrait subjects, teal booths ensconce diners who can become voyeurs themselves, with cheeky blind-spot mirrors mounted on the wall. But once courses like a cheese plate with bacon jam and deviled eggs, Arista-rubbed pork chops, scallops with lobster stock risotto, or one of their signature four cuts of steaks (offered 10 ways) hit the table, dinner becomes the show. Pro tip: Don’t miss daytime service — chefs Rick Watson and Marquise Allen make lunch a great way to try a bit of everything. For example, a meat board of lamb chops, pork ribs, pork belly, and hanger steak kicks boring charcuterie to the curb, and unique proteins like deviled eggs, scallops, or even a goat cheese beet terrine add excitement to salads.
14. Georgia Boy Poncey-Highland
Nothing is ever quite what it seems when it comes from a place of pure imagination … which is best way to describe James Beard-nominated chef Joey Ward’s 14- to 16-course tasting menu. Every dish is a personal love letter to the seasons, flavors, and — without giving away too much — different pockets of Georgia and Atlanta, including within Southern Belle. For instance, a tribute to a certain international stretch of the city is done with appreciation; local produce, like sweet potatoes, become the literal bread and butter of the region; and a cheese course is presented as an actual pop of nostalgia. So go ahead and lick the beaters, drink the cereal milk, and be dazzled. Pro tip: Pricing is tip-inclusive — no math required.
15. Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant Alpharetta and Milton and Cumming
Transplants from suburban New Jersey and Long Island will feel right at home at this nostalgic gem, where a carpeted dining room, art-adorned wallpapered walls, wipeable tablecloths, and high-touch service blur the lines between someone’s grandma’s house and a classic Italian red sauce restaurant … Which makes sense, since owners Antonio and Maria Fundora both came of age in Italian American strongholds (New York and Chicago, respectively) before opening the iconic Alfredo’s on Cheshire Bridge over 40 years ago. Service is team-based, but specials are often recited by the matriarch herself, who’ll rattle off a long list of multi-item parmigianas, osso bucco, seafood, housemade ravioli, and more. On the everyday menu, find excellent renditions of banners like scarpariello, piccata, Marsala, and Francese dishes sauces at nearly equally old-school prices.
16. Food Terminal – Chamblee Chamblee
The thrills don’t stop on this wild ride through Malaysia at the BuHi original, where Singaporean, Chinese, Thai, and Indian flavors shine as brightly as the LED lights and vividly colored accents of the space. The station’s scene is set with utilitarian seating, robots working alongside servers, and polyglot conversations punctuated by appreciative noodle-slurping. A bill of fare that’s more magazine than menu makes everything that much more accessible, illustrating crispy baozi, roti combos, rice plates, curries, soups, and braises in high-res photos. However, they don’t do experiences like the Cheese ‘N Cheese (a tableside dolsot-style rice prep made gooey with its namesake) adequate justice. First-timers, begin with noodles. That’s how chef-owner Amy Wong got her start at a Malaysian night market, which is only fitting.
17. BEY Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar Roswell
In a city awash in Mediterranean options, chef Marc Mansour provides a chance to focus on Lebanon. Share juicy meatballs shining with sour cherry sauce, tender-grilled octopus with romesco, or duck confit doughnuts in citrusy tomato jam in a setting reminiscent of his native coasts, from blush corals and sages indoors and umbrella’d white patio seating outdoors. Taste the summer with thick-cut heirloom tomatoes topped with sauteed dandelion greens, followed by sunny shrimp and lemony herb manti (dumplings) in a smoky cream sauce. Big portions and bigger flavors make moving past mezze a challenge, but the chicken with ultra-garlicky toum and the just-sweet-enough gooey cheese knafeh is worth the effort. Pro tip: the bright Kibbeh Nayeh “tartare” is only available Fridays and Saturdays; lock down your Resy accordingly.
18. Fred’s Meat & Bread Inman Park
Hidden among the iconic eats in Krog Street Market is one of the city’s (and The General Muir’s chef Todd Ginsberg’s) biggest IYKYK hits, whose messy pile of a gooey, onion-y cheesesteak with sliced rib eye has been recently called one of the nation’s best sandwiches. Assembled in bread baked daily, it’s also available in a Korean version with gochujang and candied jalapeno; chicken with garlic aioli and cherry peppers; and with mushrooms. The burgers are also beloved, and we guarantee you want fries with that. They’re hand-cut, golden, and chef-paired with accoutrement, like garlic frites smothered with fresh herbs with a side of ranch and Old Bay-seasoned with tartar sauce. Grab plenty of napkins and post up at any open seat or head to the BeltLine.
No reservations. Find more info here.
19. Good Kitchen + Market Marietta
If you drove all the way out for recently viral pancakes and failed in your mission, don’t worry — this cozy standby has been a local favorite for years. Grab a seat on the wooden patio or in the minimalistic farmhouse dining room and dig into a menu that feels reminiscent of fresh California dining in terms of being refreshing, balanced, and nutrient-rich. Tuck into seed oil-free veggie scrambles, gluten-free pancakes, large avocado toasts, and breakfast burritos with specialty lattes that range from strawberry matcha and rosemary vanilla to mushroom or local chai. Breakfast is all day, but other meals make a strong case with bone broth soups, creative salads, and hot bowls of zoodles, caulirice, and grains with Asian and Latin flavors, including birria.
No reservations. Find more info here.
20. JenChan’s Cabbagetown
Photo courtesy of JenChan’s
You’ll be hard-pressed to find more personality per square foot than this Cabbagetown community hub, from decor like photos and stickers contributed by patrons and staff to events driven by the wife-and-wife team of Jen and Emily Chan. Moreover, you’ll find it on every plate from the kitchen of this scrappy, infinitely inventive eclectic pizza and Chinese spot. Try things you can’t get elsewhere, like a Caesar salad with pickled beef tongue, boiled peanuts with an Asian upgrade of soy chili, and General Tsao’s chicken as pizza or with waffles during brunch. Pro-tip: Keep an eye out for pop-ups of Mikkelson’s in the Morning, a tribute to her wife Emily’s restaurateur dad, highlighting Danish treats like aebleskivers with jam, a “beer bread oatmeal-ish wonder,” and Ruthie’s Biscuits topped how you like.
Photo courtesy of JenChan’s
