Some of the best-known restaurants in Georgia by city, along with a brief description of their menu:
The Grey – Savannah, GA: This restaurant serves Southern food with international twists, including dishes such as crispy octopus with salsa verde, grilled pork chops with apple cider gastrique, and pimento cheese croquettes.
Bacchanalia – Atlanta, GA: This upscale restaurant offers a seasonal menu of contemporary American cuisine, including dishes such as roasted beet salad, seared scallops, and pan-roasted duck breast.
Holeman and Finch – Atlanta, GA: This restaurant serves up Southern comfort food with a modern twist, including dishes such as crispy chicken skins, fried bologna sandwiches, and shrimp and grits.
The National – Athens, GA: This restaurant serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a Southern twist, including dishes such as harissa-roasted carrots, grilled lamb chops, and seared tuna with tzatziki.
Empire State South – Atlanta, GA: This restaurant serves Southern cuisine focusing on farm-to-table ingredients, including dishes such as chicken liver pâté, buttermilk-fried chicken, and smoked brisket.
Husk – Savannah, GA: This restaurant serves Southern cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients, including dishes such as country ham with biscuits, shrimp, and grits, and roasted chicken with okra and tomatoes.
Miller Union – Atlanta, GA: This restaurant serves Southern farm-to-table cuisine, including dishes such as farm egg baked in celery cream, grilled pork chops with mustard greens, and caramelized banana tart.
Watershed – Decatur, GA: This restaurant serves Southern cuisine with a focus on locally sourced ingredients, including dishes such as fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and buttermilk fried chicken.
B’s Cracklin’ Barbeque – Savannah, GA: This restaurant serves traditional Southern barbecue, including dishes such as pulled pork, beef brisket, and smoked chicken wings.
South City Kitchen – Atlanta, GA: This restaurant serves Southern comfort food with a modern twist, including dishes such as fried green tomatoes, braised short ribs, and shrimp and grits.