2025 Best Classic Restaurants in Atlanta Area
Iconic Restaurants in Atlanta
The dining scene is full of restaurants attempting to cash in on the latest culinary trends, and often closing just as quickly as they open. But many landmark restaurants are steeped in history and have served meals to our parents (or even grandparents). They might range from classic lunch counters to white-tablecloth establishments.Enjoy a meal at GAYOT's Best Classic Restaurants in Atlanta, some of which are still trendy and à la mode after all these years. These selections are presented in alphabetical order.
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Canoe
Canoe occupies a location that, besides being beautiful, also is historic. See More
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Classic Southern fare comes straight out of Grandma's kitchen. See More
Owner Hal Nowak's Big Easy roots give this steakhouse a Creole flair. See More
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Founded in 1945, Mary Mac's Tea Room serves classic dishes made with a whole lot of lovin' care. See More
Classic yet contemporary American cuisine supported by warm, professional service. See More
Classic Southern dishes are presented in a somewhat kitschy setting. See More
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Polaris
The view and fine American fare reinvigorate a revived Polaris. See More
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Classic Southern food --- from served-all-day breakfasts to chicken-fried steak --- in Midtown. See More
Swan Coach House epitomizes the gracious lifestyle of early twentieth-century Atlanta. See More
Having passed its 75-year mark, Frank Gordy's historic establishment remains a family-owned-and-operated institution. See More
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