Clarke County · The Historic Heartland
Restaurants in Athens
Where people actually eat in and around the city. Only open, real places get named here, in the order we would actually go.
Back to the Athens guideMama's Boy
Five Points edge · Breakfast & brunch · Family friendly
The breakfast and brunch institution on Oak Street, worth the wait on a weekend morning.
The Globe
Downtown · Late night · Casual
The downtown pub on North Lumpkin with a long beer list and late hours, a reliable end to an evening.
South Kitchen + Bar
Downtown · Date night
The polished Southern kitchen on East Washington Street, the special-table pick downtown.
Pauley's
Downtown · Casual
The crepe bar on East Clayton Street, sweet and savory, day or night.
Clocked! Diner
Downtown · Casual · Family friendly
The burger diner on West Washington Street, a dependable downtown table.
Blind Pig Tavern
Downtown · Late night
The tavern on East Washington Street for wings, burgers, and a late bite.
Farm Burger Athens
Downtown edge · Casual
The farm-to-table burger counter on Prince Avenue, grass-fed and local when it can be.
Big City Bread Cafe
Normaltown edge · Breakfast & brunch · Coffee
The bakery cafe on North Finley Street, bread, pastries, and a real breakfast room.
Agua Linda Mexican Restaurant
Normaltown · Casual
The family-run Mexican kitchen on Prince Avenue, a neighborhood regular.
Marti's at Midday
Normaltown · Lunch
The lunch room on Prince Avenue, soups, sandwiches, and the midday regulars.
Fully Loaded Pizza
Normaltown · Casual
The pizza counter on Prince Avenue, a casual Normaltown table.
The Madison Bar and Bistro
Near UGA · Date night
The bistro at the Hotel Indigo on College Avenue, steps from campus.
Señor Bird's Tacos & Tequila Bar
Downtown · Casual
The taco room on West Washington Street, quick and loud.
Baddies Burger House
Five Points · Casual
The burger house on South Lumpkin Street in Five Points.
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
Downtown · Casual
The toasted sub counter on West Washington Street, open late.
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