Atlanta - Restaurants - Burgers

3242 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta 30305
404-264-0253

Gordon Biersch

Thirsty Buckhead Betties and Barneys shouldn’t cry in their drained pints. The former Rock Bottom Brewery sees new life as a Gordon Biersch in the heart of this bustling ’hood. More tha... read more

130 Arizona Ave., Atlanta 30307
404-370-0550

Look for Mucha-inspired sign out front. Youngish condo dwellers don’t have to venture far for pubby sustenance. Expect cocktails, suds, salads, blazing wings with homemade sauce and admirable... read more

1170 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta 30318
404-892-3335

Abattoir

Vegans beware. It means “slaughterhouse” in French and the building actually was one back in the day. Wonder chefs Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison, the team behind Bacchanalia and o... read more

1587 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta 30318
404-352-3547

Flip Burger Boutique

Celeb chef Richard Blais (“Top Chef: Chicago”) and restaurateur Barry Mills hijack the burger from greasy spoon territory and slather it foodie style. The signature conglomerates briske... read more

426 W. Ponce De Leon Ave., Atlanta 30030
404-270-9950

The Marlay House

Irish pub yields more authenticity than the Chieftains jamming in a clover patch. The owners come courtesy of Rathfarnham, Ireland near the Dublin mountains, so they have the public house look down... read more

627D E. College Ave., Atlanta 30030
404-377-0603

The Corner Pub

The Corner Pub is one of those restaurant-bars that tows the line between an eatery open to all and a watering hole with snazzy beer. The food crosses the world’s ponds and back again with fr... read more

133 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta 30303
404-521-9796

Ted's Montana Grill

The flagship location of media mogul Ted Turner’s bison-laden chain carries notable cred. It’s the training spot for new employees. Spiffy service and on-the-money creations are frequent. Business ... read more

537 W. Howard Ave., Atlanta 30030
404-370-1717

Thinking Man Tavern

Neighborhood everybody-knows-your-name haunt with sizable bar, serious drinkers and dining crowd. The decor, much of which was rescued from a dumpster at nearby Agnes Scott College, accentuates the... read more

906 Oakview Road N.E., Atlanta 30030
404-373-6260

Universal Joint

One of the early purveyors of the Oakhurst hood’s rebirth. Smart bar bites (brisket tacos, turkey pita, edamame) meet the usual suspects (wings, a gathering of burgers and chicken sammies). F... read more

438 Moreland Ave. N.E., Atlanta 30307
404-688-1828

The Vortex

Restaurant-bar for the 18-and-older set. Pop culture artifacts decorate the grounds. Diners congregate for gargantuan burgers and wide selection of tricked-out cow patties. Beer list and single mal... read more

1051 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta 30306
404-874-0939

Righteous Room

Shadowy strip provides a huddle spot for the inked-up antiestablishment and steam-blowing clock watchers, mostly 40 and younger. Jukebox holds eclecticism like Blondie and Beefheart without pretens... read more

794 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta 30306
404-876-7249

Atkins Park Tavern

Originally a deli in 1922, it holds the title as the city’s oldest continuously-licensed tavern. Today, you’ll find frosty pints and pub grub staples like the trademark Bruno Burger on ... read more

1615 Memorial Drive S.E., Atlanta 30317-2001
404-687-9207

Ann's Snack Bar

Ann Price, an urban, Southern soup Nazi, hand-packs meaty mounds the Wall Street Journal calls America’s best burger. Allocate extra time at this grease shanty where ghetto soldiers prop on a... read more

500 10th St. N.E., Atlanta 30309
404-249-0001

Park Tavern

Former fraternity and sorority types take advantage of scenic view of sprawling Piedmont Park and the midtown skyline. Advanced pub grub --think calimari and bison burgers-- and in-house brewery hi... read more

602 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta 30307
404-525-3447

Manuel's Tavern

A more than 50-year-old booze trough and pub grub purveyor founded by late Georgia Democrat Manuel Maloof. It's paritally encased by Stone Mountain granite. A cavalcade of characters passed and con... read more

198 Carroll St., Atlanta 30312
404-221-9186

Cabbagetown Market & Little's Grill

A cornerstone of the funky Cabbagetown district since 1929. Current owners Lisa Hanson and Maria Locke fuse soda fountain pleasures with epicurean smarts. Breeze across the cream and teal checkerbo... read more

61 North Ave. N.W., Atlanta 30308
404-881-1706

The Varsity Downtown

An iconic burger and dog mecca where the counter staff smacks you with a “what’ll ya have.” U.S. presidents, Muhammad Ali and Elvis dined here. Hordes still do, especially on game... read more