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Athens Restaurant Week is just around the corner and the Classic City is WIDE OPEN and READY TO ROCK with a record number of participating restaurants this year! Before the week starts, our team at Visit Athens wants to help create a killer lineup of your favorite places to visit for Restaurant Week! Scroll below for a guide on how to create your ELECTRIC Lineup and maybe learn a little more about what your favorite restaurants have to offer! Then check out ALL the deals here.
LET’S ROCK AND ROLLLLL!
Track 1. Morning Jam Session
Every rockstar knows that the key to a good show is starting off on the right song, so here are some options to start your set!
Fuel for the Roadies
The first ones there and the last ones to leave always need a quick breakfast to keep the show going!
Jittery Joe’s is an Athens staple, but for Restaurant Week, they are offering a muffin and a cold brew for $6.50 at all their Athens locations. These are great for a quick stop or a fun breakfast meeting, and even better when sitting in the aesthetic locations across Athens!
Your second option has a slightly different vibe, but it's filling and a great option to grab on the way to work or a meeting. This year, Athens Bagel Company is offering a free coffee or fountain drink when you buy any breakfast (or lunch) sandwich! Whether you prefer a classic egg and bacon bagel or something a little more adventurous, this is a great option to start your day on the right foot with an excellent deal during Restaurant Week.
Classic City Brunching Wants to Rule the World!
Everybody wants to Brunch, so here are a few Restaurant Week options so you can rule the world.
Hendershot’s is one of the jazziest places in town. With the eccentric vibes and open mic nights, you may not have realized they are a coffee & brunch stop in the Classic City. They are bringing a different sound to the setlist with 20% off their breakfast menu all week long in the Bottleworks complex!
Mama’s Boy, a classic city bucket-list stop, is another restaurant that has raised the bar for Restaurant Week. This year, Mama’s Boy is offering three courses that can be purchased individually or as a complete meal, which includes a peach pastry puff, a cherry cola braised baby back rib, and a cherry custard. Together or separately, these courses are enough to transport you to another world with a single bite.
Track 2. LET'S ROCK AND ROAST!
Athens classic coffee shops like The Rook and Pawn, Jittery Joe's, Hendershot's, and even the newly established Foxtail Coffee are all amping up the appetite for Restaurant Week, but if you are looking for something to broaden your taste… grab a friend and try one or both of these ELECTRIC options during Restaurant Week:
Sunroof Coffee, the Athens walk-up coffee shop, has created a summer menu ready to keep you amped up for every day in the classic city. With flavors like a banana cold brew, pineapple and coconut matcha, and a lavender Arnold Palmer, you are sure to leave with a drink that will have you feeling like you are already on a vacation after one sip.
The Classic City is renowned for its influence on art and culture, and 1000 Faces Coffee has crafted a summer lineup where each drink tells a story. Intertwining pop culture and flavors has been a keystone inspiration for 1000 Faces this year, with drinks inspired by Florida Attraction signs, Margaritaville, and other classics, for a beverage experience that brings some classic summer icons to life. 1000 Faces Coffee is a must-stop for Restaurant Week.
Track 3. A WHOLE LOTTA LUNCH!
You are halfway through your lineup and are looking for an absolute showstopper to get the crowd excited for the rest of the lineup! Here are a couple of options that have been real crowd-pleasers!
Another One Bites the Crust
It covers all your food groups, whether complex or straightforward, and you can take some with you if you don’t finish it for a fun snack this afternoon.
Ted’s Most Best is a must-stop Downtown for pizza. With 2 different seating options, a vast menu, and some unique cheesecake offerings, it’s an excellent choice for a quick stop or a long lunch. For Restaurant Week this year, they are offering garlic knots, a 10” BYO pizza, and a slice of cheesecake for $19.99, which is excellent for a lunch break on the patio or a late lunch with friends before walking around downtown! And a tip from a pro… that cheesecake is something to talk about.
So while garlic knots and cheesecake sound like absolute heaven, maybe you aren’t looking for something as heavy and want good pizza and a drink. Your Pie has you covered! This year, Your Pie is offering a 10-inch Cheese or Pepperoni pizza and a drink for $6.99. Great for a quick lunch or stopping with kids on the way to a fun afternoon out!
So You Want to Have Your Lunch Plated and Amplified?
So, you’re in the mood for a nicer lunch. There are plenty of options that are great for that. The better question is: What fits the vibe for today?
The Savannah Room at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel is a great option as it offers 3 courses for $25. It’s an excellent option for a nice lunch with a client or just by yourself, and who can resist a piece of key lime pie?
Perhaps you're looking for a place for a fun lunch with friends that resembles a restaurant straight out of a movie…
Bar Bruno’s Restaurant Week Lunch Special is the place to be. Nested in Five Points, this picturesque cafe is the perfect spot for a fun lunch with friends or just grabbing a quick bite on a day out!
Latin Food Strikes the Right Chord.
You are stuck between two options, so let’s weigh out the two headliners.
Punta Cana Latin Grill is running 20% off all week! You can stop there just for yourself or with a big group and know you're getting great food and a great deal! You can order as much or as little food as you want and still get the restaurant week deal!
Poquitos is your other option, and their deal is a little different. For restaurant week, you get chips and queso, a burrito with any filling and a dessert for $19.99. This option is great for a lunchtime pick-me-up, and who doesn’t like chips and queso?
Grab it, Rock it, Go!
So you don’t have time today to sit down and just need a good option that allows you to grab it, rock it, and get back to your day.
Taichi Bubble Tea is offering 2 different deals where you can stop in for a quick bite or stay and work for a while! They have an 18.99 combo with a rice box, large milk or fruit tea and spring rolls, and a 19.99 combo with ramen, large milk or fruit tea and crab Rangoons. They are also offering 10% off everything all week!
Marti’s at Midday is another option for a great classic city lunch! They are offering a sandwich combo with fruit, pita chips, a drink, and a cookie or brownie for $13 and a salad combo with pita chips, a drink, and a cookie or brownie for $13.50! This option is great for a hot day to get an amazing sammie!
Tack 4. Sweet Treats Are Made of This
It can’t be a full lineup without a sweet treat on the setlist!
Our three options for a sweet treat include TREATHOUSE, Condor Chocolates, and BobaMania! All three options have something different to offer, so let’s weigh our options before we decide on one or all three sweet treats Restaurant Week has to offer!
If you have never had TREATHOUSE, you are in for an adventure because their restaurant week special flavors are going to take you out of your comfort zone and might even help you discover something that you never expected to love! They are offering a blue sky matcha float and a hot garlic sundae! Their entire shop is plant-based ice creams, and they offer flavors that you can’t get just anywhere!
Condor Chocolates is a Classic City staple and is seen everywhere, and some of their chocolate is featured in some of the other Restaurant Week deals! In their own store, they have 2 offers for $5 each! You can either get a brownie with a scoop of gelato or 2 truffles of your choice! They are offered at both locations, so you're all set whether you are looking for an afternoon sweet treat downtown or a fun outing at 5 Points!
BobaMania is another offering from the 5 Points area, featuring two specialty boba drinks for $5.50 each. Whether you are looking for a brown sugar milk tea or a fruity strawberry peach Oolong fruit tea, their offer can’t be beaten, and with their adorable location on Lumpkin Street, you are guaranteed a cute picture of your drink!
Track 5. The End of the Show as We Know It
It's almost the end of the set... and we feel fine. So we need to end with something to leave the crowd wanting more.
The Grill is the Thrill
Burgers are a classic that can be remixed over and over again! Here are a couple of options if you are looking for a crowd favorite for your set list!
Cafe Racer is well known throughout Athens for their excellent breakfast and burgers, so this year they have brought the heat with their restaurant week offer! When you purchase an entrée, you receive a free small cone with unlimited toppings. Great for dinner and a sweet treat or a fun family dinner!
Farm Burger is also offering a restaurant week special that is stepping up to the plate! For $25, you can get any 2 Black Board Burgers, a basket of fries, and drinks. With their lineup of Georgia-based producers, this is an excellent option for a burger you can’t get anywhere else in Athens.
Born To Be Refined
Looking for a classier crowd? Look no further, we are ready to take this show to the next level!
Five & Ten, which sits tucked on Milledge Avenue, is offering three courses for $49 per person this year, including items such as watermelon salad, smoked beef brisket, and more mouth-watering options. Five and Ten has been a staple in the Athens Community for 25 years and is ready to bring the heat during Restaurant Week.
Osteria Olio is another option for an upscale dinner in the classic city. Inside the Rivet House, Osteria Olio offers contemporary Italian cuisine and features a 4-course menu for $55 per person. Dishes like Pollo Napoletano and a Buttermilk Panna Cotta are just 2 of the menu items offered for the week that no one wants to miss.
Wok This Way
Looking for an immersive experience to round out your set list? Check out these two options if you have an appetite for Asian food.
If you are looking for trendy Thai cuisine, Puma Yu’s creates an upscale culinary experience that tells a story through their dishes. For Restaurant Week, they are offering three courses for $45 per person that spotlight their passion for the dishes and cocktails they craft. In addition to their three-course offer, they have created a $10 offer for Gimlets and Daiquiris, as well as $40 bottles of sparkling wine, available all week long. Perfect for a night out that you and your party won’t forget.
For less upscale but still high-class food, check out Pretty Boy. This Vietnamese full-service restaurant is offering a $25 deal, which includes an appetizer and a noodle dish. With a modern twist on cultural dishes and street food, Pretty Boy creates a trendy environment for classic dishes. In addition to their Restaurant Week deals, they offer a full-service bar with signature cocktails. And before you leave, for $10, you can treat the kitchen to a round, because with this lineup, they deserve it!
Encore For More
What is a full lineup in the classic city without stopping for drinks? Between bars, breweries, and distilleries, your opportunities are WIDE OPEN!
Keep the Good Times Rolling
Let’s start with 2 options that are open for a well-rounded experience.
The Pine Bar and Root Basement is the 5 Points place to be for evening drinks. This year, they are offering specials on wines, charcuterie boards, and spritz bars on Tuesday through Friday in addition to their daily happy hour from 5-7! This is perfect for starting the night or a fun drink before turning in for the evening.
Oak House Distillery is another option for a fun night out! Georgia Spirits? Check! A distillery in a historic house? Check! Restaurant Week Dinner deals? CHECK! Oak House is offering a Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Caprese Skewer Side Salad, and a Charcuterie Spread, each for $16! This is a great night out with friends in an Athens-exclusive environment!
Hops & Harmonies
Now it’s time to explore 3 breweries, creating an encore that makes you never want to leave!
Terrapin Beer Co. has created a setlist for Restaurant Week to keep you coming back every day! This year, they have made a week of specials and discounts on everything from merchandise and to-go beer to tasters and trivia. You think the week ends there? NOT EVEN CLOSE! They are concluding Restaurant Week on Sunday night with Bingo and an LED Sign Giveaway!
Creature Comforts Brewing Co. is a classic city icon known for its Athens headliner, the Classic City Lager, but this year, it has amped up its set list and is ready to knock your socks off. Their restaurant week specials include an “Athens Highball” draft cocktail and a 1/2 L of “That’s A 10!” This rockstar doesn’t just stop there! Wednesday night, they are hosting their weekly farmer’s market with a special guest and our presenting sponsor, The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences!
Athentic Brewing and Spirits has created an experience that will make you spread your wings! For $15 from 6 PM-8 PM during Restaurant Week, Athentic is taking you on a Guided Spirits tasting for their Topknot Vodka, Warbler Rum, and Longnose Agave that will have you ready to take flight.
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