Dining:
Give Yourself a Treat
The creative energy of Athens, Georgia is alive and well in local Athens restaurants, with masterful artwork on both the walls and the plate. Dozens of unique, independent eateries offer a distinctive culinary experience, from traditional southern soul food to trendsetting nouveau southern cuisine. Relax in ambient settings from sidewalk and courtyard cafés to dining rooms overlooking the University of Georgia's historic North Campus, with menus that feature exceptional wines and Italian, Sushi, Steak, Cajun, and farm fresh offerings from local Athens growers.
Award-Winning Athens Georgia Restaurants
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| A Tavola! | |
| Authentic Italian fare from Naples native Salvatore Bianco and executive chef Cosimo Altamura, who is from Puglia in Southern Italy. On the menu: Bianco family recipes including breads, pasta, risotto, and fresh seafood specials. | |
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| A-OK Cafe | |
| Deli-style sandwiches, salads and soups. | |
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| Add Drug Store | |
| Old-fashioned drugstore lunch counter | |
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| Allen's | |
| Allen's is back! Staying true to its roots, Allen's proudly continues to offer good food, cold beer and live local music in a comfortable, laid back atmosphere. | |
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| Amici Italian Cafe | |
| Specialty pizza, Salads, Pasta, and Sandwiches | |
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| Angelo's Italian Restaurant | |
| Italian fare. $$ | |
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| Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar | |
| Eatin' good in the neighborhood, from coast to coast. | |
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| Arby's | |
| Arby's. $ | |
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| Athens Sushi Bar | |
| Athens Sushi Bar. | |
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| Barberito's Southwestern Grille & Cantina - Downtown | |
| This Southwestern-style quick serve restaurant features fresh ingredients made-to-order right in front of you. In addition to serving only the best tasting burritos, Barberitos also offer delicious tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads. | |
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| Barberito's Southwestern Grille & Cantina - Eastside | |
| This Southwestern-style quick serve restaurant features fresh ingredients made-to-order right in front of you. In addition to serving only the best tasting burritos, Barberitos also offer delicious tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads. | |
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| Barberito's Southwestern Grille & Cantina - Epps Bridge | |
| This Southwestern-style quick serve restaurant features fresh ingredients made-to-order right in front of you. In addition to serving only the best tasting burritos, Barberitos also offer delicious tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads. | |
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| Barberito's Southwestern Grille & Cantina- Five Points | |
| This Southwestern-style quick serve restaurant features fresh ingredients made-to-order right in front of you. In addition to serving only the best tasting burritos, Barberitos also offer delicious tacos, quesadillas, nachos and salads. | |
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| Big City Bread Cafe | |
| Breakfast and lunch selections make wonderful use of fresh-baked goods. Lovely year-round patio dining. | |
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| Blind Pig Tavern | |
| Great pub food in a great environment with several big screens to catch all the sports action. | |
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| Bombay Cafe | |
| Indian cuisine. | |
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| Brett's Casual American Restaurant | |
| A comfortable, casual restaurant with high-quality menu items and convenience for on-the-go families and others looking for a "fast casual" meal. | |
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| Broad Street Bar and Grill | |
| Great location across from UGA Campus, complete with Dawg memorabilia. | |
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| Buffalo's Southwest Cafe | |
| Buffalo's Southwest Cafe is the home of world-famous Buffalo-style chicken wings, plus a menu filled with tasty southwest-flavor inspired favorites. | |
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| Cali N Tito's | |
| Authentic Lain American fare, with fish tacos that those in the know go back for again and again. An expansive outdoor patio provides authentic atmosphere to go with the authentic food. Lines out the door and raves on TripAdvisor.com attest to this restaurant's popularity with both locals and visitors. | |
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| Casa Mia | |
| Casa Mia is a Latin Cuisine and Tapas Bar located in downtown Athens. | |
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| Checker's Burger Fries & Cola | |
| Checker's Burger Fries & Cola. | |
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| Chick-fil-A | |
| Chick-fil-A | |
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| Chili's Bar & Grill | |
| Chili's Bar & Grill | |
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| Chonell's Home Cooking | |
| Breakfast and lunch. Price code: $$ | |
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| Clocked | |
| This hip restaurant features huge burgers, pasta, fish and chips, and vegetarian and vegan items. | |
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| Cookies Cafe | |
| One of downtown's favorite lunch spots. | |
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| Copper Creek Brewing Company | |
| Behind the copper brewery kettles lies a selection of hearty food that is just right with the beer. | |
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| Cups Coffee Caffe | |
| Cups is a cozy coffee shop with lots of space; free internet; delicious coffee, tea, breakfast, dessert, and light lunch items. | |
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| DePalma's Italian Cafe | |
| DePalma's has been serving Athenians for almost 20 years. Though we are strictly an Italian restaurant some of our dishes are truly unique, not to be found any where else. | |
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| Doc Chey's Noodle House | |
| Doc Chey's Noodle House | |
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| Dondero's Kitchen | |
| Donderos' Kitchen | |
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| Earth Fare Cafe | |
| The natural foods store boasts a fresher-than-fresh salad bar, hot bar, and sushi. | |
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| East West Bistro | |
| East-West fusion, with an emphasis on Asian and Mediterranean. | |
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| El Azteca | |
| El Azteca Mexican | |
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| Espresso Royale Cafe | |
| Espresso Royale Cafe | |
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| farm255 | |
| Farm255 is a downtown Athens restaurant that serves local, seasonal & sustainable food. The menu is a mix of Mediterranean & Southern influences and changes daily. | |
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| Five & Ten | |
| Five & Ten merges soul food with old world cuisine. This restaurant blends contemporary American food with French and Italian influences. | |
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| Five and Ten | |
| Chef/Owner Hugh Acheson regularly receives national attention as one of the region's best chefs. | |
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| Five Points Deli & More | |
| The specialty sandwiches include three chicken salad varieties. Save room for dessert! | |
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| Five Star Day Cafe | |
| Daily meat, sides, and vegetarian choices. | |
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| Golden Dragon | |
| Mandarin Chinese and buffet. | |
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| Gyro Wrap | |
| This is NOT your mall store gyro! | |
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| Harry Bissett's Bayou Grill | |
| The newest offering from Harry Bissett's, an Athens favorite. | |
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| Harry Bissett's New Orleans Cafe & Oyster Bar | |
| Offering a variety of traditional Cajun/Creole fare along with original dishes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Louisiana. | |
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| Hilltop Grille | |
| American style restaurant located on W. Broad Street | |
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| Hilltop Grille | |
| A variety of steak and seafood specialties, plus fun blue plate and early-bird specials. | |
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| Hodgson's Pharmacy | |
| Blame inflation that the famous 25-cent cones are now a whopping 50 cents! Still the best deal in town, served from a nostalgic pharmacy soda fountain. | |
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| Hoyt House Restaurant | |
| Fine dining in an historic setting. Winner of the People's Choice Award at Taste of Athens. | |
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| Ice Cream Club | |
| Over 100 flavors! | |
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| Inoko Japanese Steak House | |
| Inoko chefs put on a show creating their hibacki grilled dinners. | |
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| Jason's Deli | |
| The Jason's Deli francise focuses on well-made sandwiches and fresh ingredients. | |
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| Jewel's Buffet All You Can Eat | |
| Soul food buffet, three times a day. | |
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| Jigsy's Old Forge Pizza | |
| Old Forge Pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, full bar. | |
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| Jittery Joe's | |
| Specializing in fine Arabica coffees from around the world. Athens' favorite cup of Joe is spreading throughout the South! | |
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| Jittery Joe's Coffee Roasting Co | |
| The Athens coffee roasting company specializes in fine Arabica coffees from around the world. Stop by for a tour and education on coffee roasting. Jittery Joe's serves fresh roasted and brewed coffee at the roaster and at locations throughout town. | |
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| Jot Em Down Store and Barbecue | |
| The popular barbecue spot moved from Whitehall Rd. to Macon Hwy. in September 2008 to accommodate more customers, but the vintage memorabilia remains as well as the awesome 'cue. | |
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| Just Pho . . . and More | |
| Vietnamese noodle soup restaurant featuring soups prepared individually for each order. | |
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| Krispy Kreme of Athens | |
| America's Favorite Doughnuts! Serving fresh doughnuts daily! Make sure to keep an eye out for the "Hot Now" sign. | |
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| La Dolce Vita | |
| Traditional Italian fare including homemade pastas and carpaccio. | |
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| La Fiesta #1 | |
| Fresh, simple Mexican fare. | |
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| La Fiesta #2 | |
| Fresh, simple Mexican fare. | |
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| Larry's Giant Subs | |
| New York Style Deli / Sandwiches /Subs | |
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| Little Italy | |
| Athenians appreciate the value and quick service for custom pizza, subs and stromboli. | |
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| Locos Grill & Pub Campus | |
| Locos offers a variety of items including appetizers, salads, specialty sandwiches, award-winning wings, burgers, entrees, kids meals and delicious desserts. | |
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| Locos Grill & Pub Eastside | |
| Locos offers a variety of items including appetizers, salads, specialty sandwiches, award-winning wings, burgers, entrees, kids meals and delicious desserts. | |
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| Locos Grill & Pub Westside | |
| Locos offers a variety of items including appetizers, salads, specialty sandwiches, award-winning wings, burgers, entrees, kids meals and delicious desserts. | |
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| Longhorn Steakhouse | |
| Longhorn Steakhouse | |
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| Lumpkin Cafe | |
| Delectable sandwiches, salads and soups in the Southern tradition in a lovely cottage setting. | |
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| Mama's Boy | |
| Mama's Boy is a locally owned and run Athens restaurant. We offer freshly prepared meals at an affordable price. We are conveniently located near Downtown, The Classic Center, and the North Oconee Greenway. Mama's Boy has indoor and outdoor seating available and we are BYOB. Visitors can buy a great bottle of wine from one of Athens many Wine Boutiques and share it in a comfortable and fun environment with no corkage fee. | |
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| Marble Slab Creamery | |
| Marble Slab Creamery ice cream. Price code: $. | |
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| Marti's at Midday | |
| This gourmet eatery is a supper club salvation filled with southern charm. | |
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| Mayflower Restaurant | |
| Classic meat and three, from the Vaughn family who's provided hearty meals to Athenians for over half a century. | |
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| McAlister's Deli | |
| Soups, salads, and sandwiches with attention to healthy eating. | |
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| McDonald's | |
| McDonalds. | |
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| Mellow Mushroom | |
| Founded in Atlanta by Georgia Tech roomates in the 70s, but the pizza is so good, Athenians dine there anyway! | |
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| Mexicali Grille | |
| This Athens favorite serves up American-style Mexican fare and a killer margarita. | |
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| Mirko Pasta | |
| Select from more than a dozen pastas and sauces, made fresh daily. Uncooked pasta is sold by the pound for customers to cook at home. | |
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| Molly O'Shea's | |
| The Irish Pub offers classics like corned beef and cabbage, plus pub fare of pizza and wings. Of course Guinness, Barr, and Killians are on tap. | |
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| Pauley's Original Crepe Bar | |
| Create-your-own crepes, plus biscuits, sandwiches, salads, dessert crepes, cake slices, coffee, soft drinks and a full bar. | |
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| Picante's Mexican Grill | |
| Picante's Mexican Grill is a delicious mexican restaurant located across from the arches on Broad Street | |
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| Piedmont College Cafe on Prince | |
| The cafeteria-style cafe is open to the entire Athens community and offers custom-built sandwiches and a daily special. | |
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| Planet Smoothie | |
| Smoothie chain offers various "blasts" mixed into the yummy concoctions. | |
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| Planet Smoothie | |
| Smoothie chain offers various "blasts" mixed into the yummy concoctions. | |
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| Porterhouse Grill | |
| Excellent namesake cut, plus seafood and other signature selections. Dinner, 7 days. Sunday brunch. Price Code: $$$$. | |
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| Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers | |
| Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is known for its use of fresh (never frozen!) chicken tenderloins marinated for at least 24 hours, then hand-battered. | |
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| Red Lobster | |
| Red Lobster seafood. | |
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| Siri Thai Cuisine | |
| The best family authentic Thai cuisine in town: Thai spring rolls, noodle dishes, curry, and fresh fruit and seafood arrive daily. | |
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| Smoothie King | |
| There's a health-centric beverage to suit whatever's ailing you, including plain 'ole smoothie cravings. | |
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| Sons of Italy | |
| Stone-baked pizza, calzones, subs and pasta, plus traditional hangout fare of chicken fingers, wings, and burgers. | |
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| Speakeasy | |
| Tapas overlooking UGA's historic North Campus. | |
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| Square One Fish Company - COMING SOON | |
| Square One Fish Company features fresh "Floridian" and Caribbean cuisine with a Southern flair. Specialties include a wide range of fish and shellfish, plus expansive raw bar. Non-seafood fare features steaks and game. The seaonal menu focuses on in-season offerings. | |
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| Starbucks | |
| Starbucks coffee. Price code $. | |
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| Subway | |
| Subway sandwiches. | |
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| Subway | |
| Subway sandwiches. | |
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| Taco Stand | |
| A favorite of the college crowd and Athens natives alike for three decades. Price Code: $. | |
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| Taco Stand | |
| A favorite of the college crowd and Athens natives alike for three decades. Price Code: $. | |
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| Taco Stand | |
| A favorite of the college crowd and Athens natives alike for three decades. Price Code: $. | |
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| Taqueria del Sol | |
| The Mexican sensation in Atlanta is now open in Athens. Specialities include fish tacos, Memphic pork barbecue tacos, and cross-cultural tacos and enchiladas. | |
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| Thai Cafe | |
| Authentic Thai, including curries and vegetarian options. | |
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| Thai of Athens | |
| Wide selection of both Thai and Chinese cuisine, including many vegetarian options. | |
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| The Basil Press | |
| Upscale offerings at both lunch and dinner with an emphasis on fresh meat, seafood, pastas and veggies. | |
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| The Globe | |
| Irish-style pub with hearty sandwich, burgers, fish and chips fare. Extensive selection of beers, wine, and single malt scotch. Hours: lunch and dinner, 7 days. Price code: $. | |
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| The Grill | |
| 50s diner nostalgia with a true Athens flair, featuring huge burgers, thick milkshakes, and surprising vegetarian options. Stop by after the clubs for breakfast! Open 24 hours, 7 days. | |
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| The Grit | |
| Delicious homemade vegetarian food delivered for more than two decades. | |
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| The Last Resort Grill | |
| Nouveau Southern cuisine with a distinctive culinary point of view. Hours: Lunch and dinner, 7 days. Sunday brunch. | |
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| The National | |
| A gathering spot inspired by Mediterranean cafes, including a focus on locally produced goods. The National is the newest venture by chef Peter Dale and Hugh Acheson, chef of the acclaimed Five & Ten. | |
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| The Pita Pit | |
| Wide selection of well-appointed pitas, gyros, falafel, deli meats and chicken. Good vegetarian options. Hours: Lunch and dinner, 7 days. Price code: $. | |
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| The Savannah Room | |
| Fine dining, ocated inside the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Lunch & Dinner. Sunday Brunch. Open 7 days.Price Code: $$-$$$. | |
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| The Varsity | |
| An Athens tradition. | |
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| Transmetropolitan | |
| Hip pizza joint featuring upstairs bar with microbrews and build-your-own-Bloody-Mary bar. | |
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| Transmetropolitan | |
| Italian Restaurant serving pizza, pastas panini sandwhiches, traditional italian entrees and salads. | |
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| Trax Coffee Cafe | |
| Coffee, Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches in the historic Leathers Building, in the midst of a young and creative residential neighborhood. Breakfast and lunch menu, plus French press coffee. | |
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| Uncle Otto's European Eatery | |
| Uncle Otto's European Eatery | |
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| Waffle House | |
| Price Code: $ | |
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| Walker's Coffee & Pub | |
| Check out this hot spot that offers top-notch coffee, brews, plus top shelf liquor selections, in the heart of the action on College Square. | |
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| Weaver D's Fine Foods | |
| This Athens institution's slogan, "Automatic for the People," was immortalized by R.E.M. and in 2007 was named an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation. Price Code: $$ | |
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| Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches | |
| This modern day sandwich shop blows away the competition, with over 50 wiches, which shakes, wich chips, and cookies. | |
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| White Tiger Gourmet | |
| Fresh selections made from local and organic products, plus home made chocolate and art from local artsy people! | |
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| Willy's Mexicana Grill | |
| Tex-Mex, California-style burritos and other fresh Mexican favorites. | |
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| Wilson's Soul Food | |
| Price Code: $ | |
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| Wow Cafe and Wingery | |
| Great food, great atmosphere and great drink specials. Watch all your favorite sports here! | |
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| Zaxby's | |
| Price Code: $$ | |
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