Where to eat in Downtown Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta is the city’s tourist center, so you may think of the area as only have chain restaurants that cater to tourists – but that’s not the case at all! Downtown Atlanta has tons of great local restaurants that you’ll want to add to your must-try list. Check out these top places to eat in Downtown Atlanta for your next day out on the town.

Aviva by Kameel

You’ll find this highly-rated downtown lunch spot hidden in the food court at the Mall at Peachtree Center. Aviva by Kameel specializes in fresh, healthy Mediterranean cuisine. Choose from a menu of hormone free meats and seafood, freshly squeezed juices, and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. The best part is that this healthy option provides sit-down quality food at fast food prices.

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Atlanta Breakfast Club

Atlanta Breakfast Club has probably the best breakfast in Atlanta, so it is aptly named. You can expect a breakfast menu of French toast, pancakes, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, breakfast tacos, and a classic southern breakfast plate. Prices hover around $15 or less per plate, making this a great affordable breakfast option when you’re in Downtown Atlanta.

The Food Shoppe

The Food Shoppe is a counter-serve restaurant within walking distance from downtown’s popular Centennial Olympic Park. Here, you can get Creole and Cajun classics like shrimp jambalaya, gumbo, shrimp and grits, and red beans and rice. Their famous Walk and Eat Bowls are perfect grab-and-go meals for your busy day in Downtown Atlanta. They are also open for breakfast.

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Poor Calvin’s

Poor Calvin’s combines Asian cuisine with Southern influences. You can expect plenty of seafood dishes that will make your mouth water. This means amazing creations like Fried Green Tomato and Korean Beef, Crab Meat Grilled Cheese, Sweet and Sour Baby Back Ribs, and more. And you won’t want to miss their impressive dessert menu with one-of-a-kind delectables made in house, like the Suspension Cake and Fuji Apple.

Alma Cocina

For contemporary Mexican in Downtown Atlanta, you can’t go wrong with Alma Cocina. This restaurant combines contemporary Mexican and Latin American cuisine for delicious dishes like nothing else in Atlanta. You can expect tortas and taquito spreads, seasonal guacamoles and salsas, and traditional chicken mole Oaxaca. They also have the most diverse tequila selection in the city, making happy hour truly the happiest hour in the day.

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