The 9 Best Places to Eat in Atlanta

The 9 Best Places to Eat in Atlanta — All Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Atlanta has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Atlanta restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 9 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.

1. Rreal Tacos

Rreal Tacos — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Mexican · $ · 4.8★ (13,251 Google reviews)

Rreal Tacos earned its spot on the show for Mexican plates that regulars rave about, and the 4.8-star average from 13,251 reviewers backs it up.

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Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 10 — “Handy Helpings” (January 25, 2019)
Address: 100 6th St NE #110, Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: +1 404-458-5887
Website: www.rrealtacos.com
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2. Buttermilk Kitchen

Buttermilk Kitchen — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

BBQ, Breakfast, Southern · $$ · 4.6★ (3,406 Google reviews)

Known for low-and-slow barbecue, Buttermilk Kitchen still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 3,406 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 23, Episode 4 — “From Biscuits to Briskets” (August 7, 2015)
• Season 33, Episode 11 — “Takeout: Carnivore Delivery” (March 19, 2021)
Address: 4225 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: +1 678-732-3274
Website: buttermilkkitchen.com
See the full Buttermilk Kitchen listing →

3. Folk Art

Folk Art — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast, Sandwich, Southern, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.4★ (2,829 Google reviews)

The a knockout breakfast at Folk Art clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 2,829 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 3 — “Tri-Continent Cuisine” (July 31, 2015)
Address: 465 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: +1 404-537-4492
Website: folkartrestaurant.com/folkartrestaurant-inmanparkutm_sourcegoogle
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4. The Silver Skillet

The Silver Skillet — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast, Southern · $ · 4.5★ (2,711 Google reviews)

The Silver Skillet is one of the area’s go-to spots for a knockout breakfast, with a strong 4.5 stars from 2,711 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 5, Episode 8 — “Just Like Yesterday” (January 26, 2009)
Address: 200 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: +1 404-874-1388
Website: silverskillet.com
See the full The Silver Skillet listing →

5. Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours

Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Southern · $$ · 4.4★ (2,406 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for American classics, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours keeps a 4.4-star rating across 2,406 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 12 — “Whole Lotta Comfort” (February 15, 2019)
Address: 1133 Huff Rd NW #D, Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: +1 404-350-5500
Website: www.twistedsoulatl.com
See the full Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours listing →

6. Hankook Taqueria

Hankook Taqueria — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Mexican, Asian, Dessert · $ · 4.7★ (2,165 Google reviews)

Hankook Taqueria earned its spot on the show for Mexican plates that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 2,165 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 29, Episode 16 — “Mega Meat and Sweet Treats” (March 29, 2019)
Address: 1341 Collier Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: +1 404-352-8881
Website: www.mytakorea.com/location/takorea-hankook
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7. Colonnade

Colonnade — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Southern · $$ · 4.4★ (2,000 Google reviews)

Known for Southern home cooking, Colonnade still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 2,000 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 8 — “Better Than Ever” (September 22, 2008)
Address: 1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Phone: +1 404-874-5642
Website: www.thecolonnadeatl.com
See the full Colonnade listing →

8. LowCountry Steak

LowCountry Steak — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

BBQ, Southern · $$$ · 4.5★ (755 Google reviews)

The low-and-slow barbecue at LowCountry Steak clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 755 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 39, Episode 1 — “Smokin' Southern Decadence” (December 29, 2023)
Address: 1010 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: +1 770-213-0830
Website: www.lowcountry-restaurants.com
See the full LowCountry Steak listing →

9. How Crispy Express

How Crispy Express — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Chicken · $$ · 4.6★ (287 Google reviews)

How Crispy Express is one of the area’s go-to spots for fried chicken, with a strong 4.6 stars from 287 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 41, Episode 12 — “Funky Flavors” (June 20, 2025)
Address: 71 Georgia Ave SE Unit B, Atlanta, GA 30312
Phone: +1 678-705-3531
Website: www.howcrispy.com
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