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Restaurants in the Downtown Athens, GA City Center

List prepared 11/2012.

All are within easy walking distance of the UGA North Campus.

A-OK Cafe

Price: $

Locations

o 154 College Ave. Athens, GA 30601 . 706-355-3002 View Map

File Under: Sandwiches. Features: Catering. Hours: Lunch, Mon.–Fri. The Look: Small hole in the wall cafe tucked below street level. Menu: Classic deli sandwiches like the club and tuna melt, along with combination sandwiches named after newspapers (e.g., The Boston Globe with turkey, bacon and cheese and The Washington Post with roast beef, turkey and cheese).

Al's Beef

www.alsbeef.com

Price: $

Locations

o 265 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601 . 706-316-2333 View Map

File Under: American. Features: Outside Seating, Catering. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 Days. The Look: A Chicago-based Italian beef franchise that keeps its doors open late for the downtown party crowd. Menu: Italian beef sandwiches, Italian sausage, Polish sausage, Vienna beef hot dogs, burgers and tamales. Handcut french fries, which can be loaded with chili, cheddar cheese or bleu cheese, and Italian bread loaves are all made in-store.

Amici

www.amici-cafe.com

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Italian and Pizza, Bars. Features: Full Bar, Live Music, Trivia, Delivery, Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days. The Look: Casual dining space featuring local art on the walls and a bar made of restored wood from the Georgia Theatre fire. Menu: Signature items include pizza with freshly made dough and wings in homemade sauces. Sandwiches, salads and calzones, too. Drinks: Pair your meal with a tall glass of the Beer of the Month.

Athens Bagel Co.

facebook.com/athensbagelcompany

Price: $

Locations

o 268 N. Jackson St. Athens, GA 30601 . 706-543-5001 View Map

File Under: Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Full Bar, Wi-Fi. Hours: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days. Late Night, Fri.–Sat. The Look: A new bagel bakery with a refined, yet casual atmosphere. Menu: Big, housemade bagels in several flavors (onion, garlic, poppy seed, sesame seed), creative cream cheeses (bacon and chive, jalapeno, snickerdoodle, honey pecan) and plenty of bagel sandwiches served all day. Coffee and freshly squeezed juices to go with your meal. Drinks: Six beers on draft. Bloody Marys and Mimosas are a popular choice during brunch.

Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina

www.barberitos.com

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer (Clayton St.), Catering, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Founded in 2000, this Athens-based franchise now has 27 locations in the South. The assembly line and pay-at-the-counter service make ordering quick and easy. Menu: Made-to-order burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, tacos, nachos and salads loaded with fresh ingredients that can easily be made vegetarian or vegan with tofu. A special "7 Under 7" menu features seven options under seven grams of fat each.

Blind Pig Tavern

www.blindpigtavern.com

Price: $$

Locations

o 485 Baldwin St. Athens, GA 30605 . 706-548-3442 View Map

File Under: Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Catering, Outside Seating, Trivia, Delivery, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look: Lots of big TVs make this pub a great place to watch sports and unwind with friends. Menu: Offers over a dozen types of burgers with your choice of ground chuck beef, ground turkey, veggie burger or marinated chicken breast. Other bar food staples include buffalo wings, sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, fried pickles, salads and Southwestern options. Drinks: Choose from 11 beers on tap and 50+ in bottles. If brew isn't your thing, let a fruity cocktail quench your thirst.

The Branded Butcher

www.facebook.com/thebrandedbutcher

Price: $$$$

Locations

o 225 N. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-850-5152 View Map

File Under: Something Different, Bars. Hours: Dinner & Late Night, 7 Days. Sunday Brunch. The Look: Upscale farm-to-table dining under the direction of Matt Palmerlee, former head chef of Farm 255. Menu: Strong focus on local and organic produce, pasture-raised meats and the art of charcuterie. Start off with oysters, local cheeses or a cup of chilled rainbow carrot soup. Sharing multiple charcuterie dishes (pork belly confit, smoked trout rillettes, chicken liver mousse, trotters, chicken terrine) is a great way to sample a little of everything. Check the chalkboard for daily specials. Drinks: Knowledgable servers will gladly recommend the perfect wine to pair with your meal. Cocktails are made with fresh ingredients, like the Bloody Butcher (Grey Goose, fresh horseradish, housemade pickles and mix) and Arnold Palmer (Grey Goose Citron, Barenjager, housemade lemonade and sweet tea).

The Capital Room

www.thecapitalroom.com

Price: $$$

Locations

o 247 E. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-850-6277 View Map

File Under: Something Different, Bars and Clubs. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, Mon.-Sat. Brunch & Dinner, Sun. Features: Outside Seating, Trivia, Catering. The Look: Located in the historic Georgian Hotel, this upscale space with comfortable elegance features 100-year-old stained glass windows and marble walls and columns. Menu: An upscale twist on gastropub fare, like Roasted Lemony Quail, Crisped Pork Belly, Guiness Braised Brisket, burgers and flatbreads. Inexpensive boxed lunches come with a sandwich, chips, pickle and chocolate chip cookie. For brunch, order The Hangover (biscuits smothered with eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage, tater tots and gravy) or Elvis Waffles with peanut butter, bacon and bananas. Drinks: Long list of cocktails, wines and scotches. Fifteen beers on draft including four Terrapins along with domestic, imports and a dozen craft beers. Don't leave without trying a signature martini like the Candied Apple (apple vodka, butterscotch schnapps, champagne) or Southern Belle (Firefly sweet tea vodka, peach schnapps, champagne).

Chango's Noodle House

www.changosnoodles.com

Price: $$

Locations

o 320 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30606. 706-546-0015 View Map

File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer, Wine & Sake, Delivery, Catering, Trivia. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: A popular hang-out spot offering a fusion of Thai, Japanese and Chinese cuisine. Menu: Every dish is freshly prepared and made from scratch. Stirfry, noodle and curry dishes make up the majority of the menu. Try the Japanese teriyaki udon noodles or Thai coconut red curry. All entrees are served with your choice of veggies, chicken, tofu, beef or shrimp. Drinks: Sapporo on draft and Asahi, Tsingtao, Chang, Singha and Beer Lao in bottle. Five different sake options and a handful of domestic beers and wines, too.

Clocked!

www.clockeddiner.com

Price: $$

Locations

o 259 W. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-548-9175 View Map

File Under: Sandwiches, Burgers & Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer, Take-Out, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Fri. & Sat. The Look: Hip, retro diner with a colorful interior. Menu: Eclectic twists on classic diner fare, such as the Allison Conception (smoked turkey, fried eggs and Swiss) and the Ring of Fire Burger (jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, chipotle mayo). Vegetarian or vegan substitutes available for most selections. Pair a sandwich or burger with fresh-cut fries, tater tots, onion rings or fried pickles. For breakfast, a simple menu of omelettes, corned beef hash and pancakes. Hand-spun milkshakes and malts, retro sodas and five Bell's craft beers on draft.

Cozy Yum Yum

www.cozyyumyumathens.com

Price: $$

Locations

o 179 Jackson St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-208-1747 View Map

File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Delivery (within downtown), Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Wed.–Sun. The Look: Thai restaurant nestled into a narrow underground downtown space with a row of tables running parallel to the bar. Menu: Soups, salads, curry, noodle and rice dishes with your choice of protein (chicken, tofu, veggies, beef, imitation chicken or seafood). Popular dishes include masaman curry, pad Thai noodles and tom yum soup. Drinks: Choose from an ample selection of sake and Southeast Asian beers. Domestics, too. Non-alcoholic choices include smoothies and bubble tea.

DePalma's Italian Cafe

www.depalmasitaliancafe.com

Price: $$

Locations

o View Map o 401 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-354-6966 View Map

File Under: Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Full Bar, Catering, Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Refined, but with a relaxed neighborhood restaurant atmosphere. Menu: Varies somewhat by location, but each offers premium pizza, calzones, pasta, salads and desserts. Try the Artichoke Crusted Salmon, Shrimp & Basil Gnocchi or Tortelloni and Grilled Chicken Sausage. For dessert, cannoli, gelato, crème brulée and slices of homemade cheesecake. Drinks: An extensive

wine list featuring a host of selections from Italy, as well as a list of "beer," "good beer" and "really good beer." Each location has a full bar, so branch out with a house specialty cocktail if you wish.

East West Bistro

www.eastwestbistro.com

Price: $$$☆ Expanded Listing!

Locations

o 351 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-546-9378 View Map

File Under: Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Reservations, Catering, Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look: Watch as the chefs and waitstaff prepare your meal in the open kitchen. Extra long booths and a second floor for private parties are great for large groups. Menu: Asian and Mediterranean styles come together in sophisticated dishes. For lunch, Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps, Pork Milanesa and Chicken Banh Mi are favorites. For dinner, Braised Lamb Leg (served with a ginger-poblano salsa verde, picked fennel and roasted sweet potatoes) and Salmon Gratin (topped with lemon-caper pesto and truffle honey over a spinach chiffonade and fontina potato gratin) are options. Drinks: A distinguished wine menu and many high gravity and microbrew beer choices. Refreshing martinis include the Zen (Grey Goose Pear vodka, grapefruit juice) and The Cucumber (Hendricks gin, fresh cucumber, lemon juice).

Eat Hibachi

www.eathibachi.com

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Delivery, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, M.–Sat. The Look: Counter service makes for a casual atmosphere. Watch as the cooks prepare your food on two large hibachi grills. Menu: Traditional Japanese and Korean fare. Teriyaki lovers can choose from six different combinations of chicken, beef, salmon and shrimp, which include grilled veggies and rice. Adventurous eaters can try more authentic dishes such as Bulgogi (Korean BBQ), Bibimbap (rice, veggies, meat and chili paste), Yukgaejang (spicy shredded beef soup) or kimchi soup with fermented cabbage.

Etienne Brasserie

www.etienneathens.com

Price: $$$

Locations


File Under: Something Different, Bars. Features: Catering, Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. Sunday Brunch. The Look: French restaurant with a refined atmosphere. Menu: Hors d'oeuvres include tuna tartare, escargot and French cured meats and cheeses. For dinner, try Veau Grille (grilled veal hanger steak with roasted red pepper, green peppercoron bearnaise) or Truite Meuinere (wild speckled trout, haricots verts, roasted cherry tomato, caper butter sauce). Affordable lunch options include hamburgers, salads and steak frites. Drinks: A French-dominant wine list and many specialty cocktails made with organic herbs and fresh-squeezed citrus.

Farm 255

www.farm255.com

Price: $$$

Locations


File Under: Something Different, Bars. Features: Live Music, Reservations, Outside Seating. Hours: Dinner & Late Night, Tu.–Sun. Sunday Brunch. The Look: Farmhouse chic in a 1930s building with a lofted ceiling, open kitchen, large outdoor patio and communal picnic tables. Live music several nights a week. Menu: Offers a farm-to-table experience serving only local, seasonal and sustainable food sourced from Full Moon Farms and Moonshine Meats. Menu changes frequently to reflect each day's harvest. The cuisine is a fusion of Southern and Mediterranean influences (steak frites, pork belly lettuce wraps, charcuterie). The Farm Cart, a street cart serving up items like grass-fed beef burgers, salads and sandwiches, is open seasonally on the patio for lunch. Drinks: The bar, which stays open past dining hours, has an admirable selection of draft and bottled beer with a focus on microbrews and high-gravities. Seasoned bartenders will gladly walk you through selecting the perfect wine or mix you a specialty cocktail like the Ol' Buddy, Ol' Pal (whiskey, vermouth, aperol, orange bitters) or Deville After Dark (cognac, Pommeau de Normandie, Benedictine, Cointreau, lime bitters, clove tincture).

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

www.fiveguys.com

Price: $

Locations

o 101 College Ave. Athens, GA 30601. 706-549-2811 View Map

File Under: Sandwiches and Burgers. Features: Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Thurs.–Sat. (College Ave.). The Look: Classic burger joint with over 1,000 locations. Snack on complementary peanuts while you wait for your order. Menu: Burgers, hot dogs and fries (plain or Cajun-style) make up this simple menu. Customize your burger or hot dog with up to 15 free toppings, and remember to ask for a "little" burger if you only want one patty; the standard burger comes with two.

Five Star Day Café

www.fivestardaycafe.com

Price: $$

Locations


File Under: Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Catering, Delivery, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch. The Look: Colorful art decorates the walls of this distinctly local and family-friendly cafe. Menu: Made from scratch, gourmet soul food that offers a unique twist on traditional Southern dishes. Try the Lone Star Trout (cornmeal-dusted and pan-fried, topped with black-eyed pea Texas caviar) or fried green tomato sandwich. Hearty breakfast items include buttermilk biscuit sandwiches, True Grits (cheddar grits topped with country ham and diced tomato) and the Elvis Breakfast (French toast sandwich with peanut butter and banana). Check the chalkboard for daily specials.

Georgia Theatre Restaurant

www.georgiatheatre.com/rooftop.html

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, M.–Sat. The Look: Located on the top of the newly rebuilt Georgia Theatre, this rooftop restaurant and bar has a great view of downtown and is open even when the venue isn't; just head up the elevator from the side entrance on Clayton Street. Menu: A simple menu of sandwiches and salads made with local produce whenever possible. Try the smoked pulled pork, chicken salad, pimento cheese or tofu "chicken salad" sandwich. Drinks: A full bar offers refreshing classic cocktails and several beer choices.

The Globe

www.facebook.com/globe.athens

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Live Music, Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look: Pubs from across the pond are the model here. An exposed brick interior, long wooden tables, comfy couches and a large mural depicting the evolution of wine making above the bar create a charming and relaxed atmosphere. The second floor is a popular destination for soccer fans. Menu: Affordable pub cuisine. Popular dishes include fish and chips, the Globe Burger, tandoori chicken sandwich and spicy vegan chili. Sunday brunch consists of filling croissant sandwiches, fritattas, French toast and croque madames. Drinks: The vast selection of 80 beers, 66 wines and 38 single-malt scotches has helped The Globe earn its reputation as a bar for the discerning drinker.

The Grill

www.thegrillathensga.com

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer. Hours: 24 hours, 7 days. The Look: Classic '50s-style diner furnishings ornamented with an assortment of pop culture and old-Athens keepsakes. Menu: The dozen or so burgers and old-fashioned, hand-spun milkshakes are the backbone here, while fresh-cut fries with feta dressing are the most popular side. Sun Burgers, Fakin' Bacon BLTs and Tofu Dogs are among the list of vegetarian options. Breakfast is served daily from midnight

until noon and includes all the dependable a.m. staples like omelettes, bagels with lox and Belgian waffles.

Grilled Teriyaki Athens

www.grilledteriyakiathens.com

Price: $$

Locations


File Under: Asian. Features: Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. Late Night, Fri.–Sat. The Look: Downtown spot with a clean interior design and late night weekend hours convenient after evenings of bar hopping. Menu: Hibachi meals (chicken, shrimp, scallops, NY strip, filet mignon, tofu or any combination thereof) come with rice, veggies and a choice of soup or salad. Sushi options include seven nigiri, five maki, five vegetarian and 16 special rolls such as the deep-fried Savannah Roll (yellowtail, avocado, cream cheese and scallions) and the Autumn Roll (crab, tuna, avocado, masago and spicy sauce).

Gyro Wrap

www.gyrowrap.com

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer, Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Small café with a casual atmosphere. Grab a stool at the bar to watch as your order is prepared on the open grill, or take a table outside for some great people-watching. Menu: Tortilla and pita wraps, salads and Phillys. Try the signature Gyro Wrap, a grilled pita with hand-carved roast of beef and lamb with house z-sauce and lettuce. Pair it with hot kurly fries and creamy feta dressing for a full meal.

Jittery Joe's Coffee

www.jitteryjoes.com

Price: $

Locations

o UGA Miller Learning Center Athens, GA 30602. 706-549-2124 View Mapo 297 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-613-7449 View Map

File Under: Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features: Drive-Thru (Baxter St. & Greensboro Hwy.), Outside Seating, Wi-Fi, Checks. Hours: Vary by location. Open 7 days. The Look: Each location of this Athens-based franchise is different from the other, but all share an atmosphere of warm colors, comfortable seating, local art and a distinctly Athens flavor. Menu: Locally micro-roasted coffees from around the world in every which way. Wide range of hot drinks like the infamous Crackaccino (four shots of espresso and frothed milk), Yin Yang Mocha (latte with dark and white chocolate) and premium teas. Cool down with an iced coffee, Fruit Freeze or Frosty Joe. Locally baked goodies like scones, muffins and bagels and artisan popsicles made by King of Pops.

La Dolce Vita

www.ladolcevitaathens.com

Price: $$$

Locations


File Under: Italian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer & Wine, Reservations, Catering, Checks. Hours: Lunch, Mon.–Sat. & Dinner, 7 Days. The Look: Cozy upstairs nook with a great bird's-eye view of downtown and North Campus. Menu: Authentic Italian cuisine presented by owner Stefano Volpi. Specialties include housemade meatballs, gnocchi and desserts, and a large selection of carpacci (thinly sliced beef served raw or cooked). Try the freshly made tagliatelle pasta with smoked salmon, vodka cream sauce and black fish roe. Keep an eye out for daily specials announced on a chalkboard at the entrance.

Last Resort Grill

www.lastresortgrill.com

Price: $$$

Locations

o 184 W. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-549-0810 View Map

File Under: Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Outside Seating, Checks. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Sunday Brunch. The Look: Sophisticated setting with exposed brick walls, colorful murals and local art. Menu: Southern cooking with Southwestern accents such as The Gaucho (chargrilled hanger steak topped with

fresh chimichurri) and El Campesino (pasta with charred red peppers, corn and black beans in a tequila and roasted tomato pan sauce). Plenty of creative pastas, salads, steaks, seafood and soups to choose from. For brunch, try The Texan (pork tenderloin over black-eyed pea mash topped with jalapeno-pineapple salsa), seasonal pancakes or shrimp and grits. Choose a slice of cake from the huge front case for dessert. Drinks: Over 200 wines and an extensive list of cocktails. Try a Clayton Street Cosmopolitan, Old Glory or Street Car from the All American Martini List, a menu of vodkas, gins and vermouth all made in the U.S.

Little Italy

www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Italy-Athens-GA/137934182893185

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, Mon.–Sat. The Look: Basic NY-style pizzeria with a no-frills dining area. Great spot for late-night revelers and low-key lunchers. Menu: Huge NY-style pizza by the slice or by the pie. Big subs, salads, stromboli and calzones, too. Everything priced for the penny-pincher. Drinks: Four beers on draft and more in bottle. Some of the cheapest pitchers in town.

Mayflower Restaurant

www.mayflowerrestaurant.weebly.com

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Downhome and BBQ. Features: Cash or Checks Only. Hours: Breakfast, 7 Days. Lunch, Sun.–Fri. The Look: Family-run Southern diner that has been a downtown institution for over 60 years. Menu: Country-style comfort food. Omelettes, hot cakes, biscuits, country ham, hash browns and more for breakfast. Hearty lunch options like country fried steak, flounder and fried chicken alongside vegetable sides like collard greens, fried squash, sweet potato souffle and broccoli casserole.

Mellow Mushroom

www.mellowmushroom.com

Price: $$

Locations


File Under: Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Catering, Delivery, Outside Seating, Trivia. Hours: Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look: A colorful and bustling place with giant mushrooms, high ceilings and a large mural painted on the wall. Menu: Pizza is the focus here, with a wide selection of specialty pies like the Philosopher's Pie (olive oil and garlic base, grilled steak, portobellos, artichoke hearts, olives, feta) and the Magical Mystery Tour (pesto base, button and portobello mushrooms, mozzrella, spinach, feta, jalapenos). Salads, calzones, hoagies and munchies, too. Drinks: Find your beer of choice among the wide-ranging selection of 40 on tap and 50 in bottle.

NONA

www.neworleansnathens.com

Price: $$$

Locations


File Under: Something Different, Bars. Features: Outside Seating, Reservations. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days, Weekend Brunch. The Look: Formerly Harry Bissett's New Orleans Cafe, NONA continues an Athens tradition in Creole and Cajun fine dining within an atmosphere that captures the feel of jazz and Mardi Gras. Menu: Dishes inspired by the culinary traditions of Louisiana. Start out with Oysters Rockefeller, fried crawfish cakes or a cup of seafood gumbo. Specialties include an eggplant pirogue filled with crab and shrimp, pork jambalaya and Bourbon Street Filets in five distinct flavors: unadorned, pepper-crusted, covered in sauce, stuffed with blue cheese or topped with fried oysters. For brunch, try beignets (New Orleans French "doughnuts" with raspberry sauce), Eggs Baronne (poached eggs over crawfish cakes) or the NONA Omelette with sautéed andouille sausage, peppers, onion, cheese and Creole tomato sauce. Drinks: Six draft beers (always including a few Terrapins), an extensive wine list and refreshing cocktails to choose from. New Orleans-inspired drinks include the Hurricane, Sazarac (whiskey, bitters, syrup, anisette) and Bourbon Milk Punch (bourbon, vanilla, half-and half, sugar, nutmeg).

Picante's Mexican Grill

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Full Bar. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, Mon.–Sat. The Look: Downtown Mexican spot decorated with bright murals depicting scenes from Mexico and UGA. Menu: Mexican favorites made without lard or any unnecessary oils. The burritos are the biggest draw, including the popular Picantes Burrito (chicken, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, jalapeños and ranchero sauce). Margaritas come in various flavors and the tacos, quesadillas, chips and salsa from the salsa bar are plentiful.

Pita Pit

www.pitapitusa.com

Price: $

Locations

o 123 N. Jackson St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-552-0051 View Map

File Under: Sandwiches, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Catering, Wi-Fi. Hours: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Late Night, M.–Sat. Lunch & Dinner, Sunday. The Look: Assembly-line style café that offers a healthy alternative to typical fast food services. Several tables line the wall for anyone not on the go. Menu: Customize a light and tasty Lebanese-style pita filled with your choice of lean meats, crisp veggies, cheese and signature sauces. Any pita can be prepared "fork style" as a salad. Breakfast pitas are served around the clock.

Porterhouse Grill

www.porterhouseathens.com

Price: $$$$

Locations


File Under: American, Bars. Features: Reservations, Outside Seating, Live Music, Delivery. Hours: Lunch, Mon.–Fri. Dinner, Mon.–Sat. Sunday Brunch. The Look: Elegant, upscale dining on the edge of downtown. A 60-seat semi-private dining room is an ideal location for meetings, rehearsal dinners or exclusive occasions. Menu: The namesake steak, an 18-oz Porterhouse served with sauteed cremini mushrooms, is an obvious specialty. Other entrees include lamb shank braised in red wine and finished with

rosemary demi glace, blue claw crab cakes and sesame barbequed salmon topped with pineapple salsa. Lunch offers eight selections for $8 each. After your meal, indulge in a créme brulee or slice of seasonal cheesecake. On Sundays, an all-you-can-eat buffet features traditional Southern breakfast food, made-to-order omelets and a carving station. Drinks: A full bar with four beers on tap and a long list of wines. Treat yourself with a dessert wine or cognac.

Shokitini

www.shokitini.com

Price: $$$

Locations

o 251 W. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-353-7933 View Map

File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Outside Seating. Hours: Dinner & Late Night, 7 days. The Look: Posh dining room with a projected big screen behind the sushi bar that creates a contemporary atmosphere. Three private karaoke rooms upstairs. Menu: An extensive selection of sashimi and sushi, with over 100 options in total. Special rolls include the Red & Black Roll (tuna, salmon, red snapper, crab and avocado topped with red and black tobiko) and the Shokitini Slammer (BBQ eel, seared tuna, kanpyo, avocado and masago topped with crunchy flakes). Hot dishes include udong noodles, mango salmon, filet mignon and lobster tails. Cool off with green tea or red bean ice cream for dessert. Drinks: Lots of hot and cold sake options including saketini cocktails, as well as Japanese beers like Asahi, Kirin and Sapporo. Wine, too.

Starbucks

www.starbucks.com

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Coffee Houses and Bakeries. Features: Drive-Thru (Epps Bridge Pkwy. & Huntington Rd.), Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Vary by location. Open 7 days.

Sweet Peppers Deli

www.sweetpeppersdeli.com

Price: $

Locations

o 296 W. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-354-6728 View Map

File Under: Sandwiches. Features: Outside Seating, Catering, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Standard deli with counter service and a covered outdoor seating area on the edge of downtown. Menu: All encompassing menu of paninis, wraps, clubs, specialty sandwiches (such as a goat cheese and fire-roasted red pepper sub and a New Orleans-style muffaletta) and salads. A LiteLine selection offers low-calorie yet full-flavored options like a BBQ shrimp crisp wrap and a turkey and avocado sandwich. For dessert, try a slice of key lime pie or a Chocolate Eruption, a pyramid of chocolate cream and turtle cheesecake with caramel lava flowing from the center.

Taco Stand

www.thetacostand.com

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Mexican, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Full Bar (Broad St.), Beer (Milledge Ave. & Eastside), Outside Seating (Broad St. & Milledge Ave.). Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Varies somewhat by location, but a laid-back atmosphere and fast-casual set up are common denominators of this Athens staple that has been around since 1977. Menu: An assortment of simple and fast Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, enchiladas and tostadas, with tofu options for the veggie-inclined. Specialty tacos include BBQ pork with red cabbage slaw, breaded tilapia with jalapeno tartar sauce and fried chicken.

Tapped

www.facebook.com/tappedat.room

Price: $

Locations

o 247 E. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-850-6277 View Map

File Under: Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken, Bars. Features: Outdoor Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Dinner & Late Night, Tues.–Sat. Dinner, Sun. The Look: Located in the

historic Georgian Hotel, its marble walls and columns make for one of the classiest beer bars in town. Menu: Burgers are served with two patties made fresh in-house, and gastro-pub fare arrives to your table from the adjoining Capital Room. Drinks: Over 30 craft beers on tap and a wide selection of scotch and other spirits.

Taste of India

www.indiaathens.com

Price: $$$

Locations


File Under: Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer & Wine, Buffet, Catering. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Fine dining accented by white table cloths, candles and traditional Indian tapestries and statues. Buffet table in the back. Menu: Versatile Indian menu with vegetarian, chicken, seafood, lamb, goat and even a handful of vegan options. Popular dishes include tandoori chicken (marinated in yogurt and spices and baked in a clay oven), spicy lamb vindaloo and vegetable masala (garden veggies in a creamy tomato sauce). The daily lunch buffet always offers at least three meat and three vegetarian dishes and is a low-cost way to load up on a little bit of everything. Pair your meal with a mango or strawberry lassi (blended yogurt drink) or finish everything off with a traditional dessert like kheer (rice pudding) or kulfi (dense ice cream).

Ted's Most Best

www.tedsmostbest.com

Price: $$

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File Under: Italian and Pizza. Features: Beer & Wine, Outside Seating, Live Music, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days. The Look: Business partners Jessica Greene and Jay Totty of The Grit transformed the former Snow Tire storage space into a hip and contemporary pizza joint, named in memory of the late Grit owner, Ted Hafer. An outdoor patio with a bocce ball court is popular with kids. Menu: Personal-sized, oven-fired pizzas are the main attraction here. Try an arugula, classic margherita (fresh basil, mozzarella slices and tomato sauce) or a bacon and egg with thinly sliced pancetta for something different. Panini-style sandwiches, calzones, salads and homemade desserts,

too. Drinks: Five draft beers, including one seasonal selection, and a dozen others in bottle to choose from.

Transmetropolitan

www.facebook.com/pages/Transmetropolitan-Westside/177377375606013

Price: $

Locations

o 1550 Oglethorpe Ave. Athens, GA 30606. 706-549-5112 View Mapo 145 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601. 706-613-8773 View Map

File Under: Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Outside Seating, Live Music. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch (Oglethorpe Ave.). The Look: Pizzeria with a classy-casual aesthetic. The downtown location has walk-up counter service and local art and eclectic vintage decor decorating the walls, and the Oglethorpe location has full table service and a rooftop patio. Menu: Home of the Hungry Sasquatch, a meat lover's dream loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage, meatballs, ham, bacon and a few veggies. Try a specialty pie or choose from a large selection of pasta bowls, salads, calzones and paninis. A build-your-own option with 40 toppings to choose from is available to customize pizzas, pasta and salad. The Oglethorpe Avenue location serves brunch items like Ojos Diablo (braised beef brisket and poached eggs in a spicy tomato broth) and Lumberjack Pie, a thin crust pizza with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and eggs. Drinks: Several beers on draft, including Terrapin and Sweetwater, and 25+ in bottle. Full selection of wine and a 20+ list of vintage cocktails. Both restaurants feature a bar area separate from the main dining area.

Trappeze Pub

www.trappezepub.com

Price: $

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File Under: Something Different, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Weekend Brunch. The Look: A bar and pub with an old tavern atmosphere. Menu: Classic pub fare with a fancier twist. Fresh salads, soups and sandwiches with sophisticated flavors like Southern Fish & Chips (buttermilk-dredged cod with gribiche, arugula and fries), Veggie Reuben (housemade marinated cabbage, Swiss, avocado, tomato, spinach, Thousand Island) and pork tacos with ginger lime aioli, red cabbage, pickled carrots and cilantro. Drinks: One of the largest selections

of beer around with over 30 rotating beers on tap and more than 200 others in 15 categories (bocks, stouts, barley wines, porters, lambics, mead). Knowledgable bartenders will happily guide you towards selecting the perfect brew.

Utage Athens Sushi Bar

www.utageathenssushibar.com

Price: $$

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File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly, Bars. Features: Reservations. Hours: Lunch, Mon.-Fri. Dinner, 7 days. The Look: Watch sports on a flat-screen TV or sit at the sushi bar and watch the chefs prepare rolls at this fine dining spot. Menu: Wide variety of specialty rolls such as the Lobster Roll (deep-fried lobster, avocado, cucumber, lettuce, masago) and the UGA Roll (fried asparagus, masago and spicy mayo with tuna and white fish layered on top). Teriyaki, curry and grilled meat dinner entrees are served with miso soup and salad. Drinks: Sake, Japanese beers, wine and cocktails. Try a Blue Hawaii (coconut run, blue Curacaco, pineapple juice) or Bamboo (bourbon, melon liqueur, sweet and sour).

Walker's Coffee & Pub

www.walkerscoffee.com

Price: $

Locations


File Under: Coffee Houses and Bakeries, Bars. Features: Outside Seating, Wi-Fi. Hours: Open 7 days. The Look: Spacious interior with large booths and bar seating, an outdoor patio, a covered alley with tables and a downstairs nook that frequently hosts karaoke. An ideal place to study during the day and a social place to drink at night. Menu: All the essentials are here: locally roasted coffees, teas, blended freeze drinks and juice. For breakfast, grab a pastry, bagel, breakfast burrito, drunken waffle (made with Guinness and chocolate chips) or a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. At lunch, several sandwiches (BLT, PB&J, hummus) and veggie quesadillas are available. Drinks: Six beers on draft and over 70 in bottles, including many microbrews. Marry the coffee and pub halves with an Keoke Coffee or Irish Kiss Hot Chocolate.

Weaver D's Fine Foods

www.facebook.com/pages/Weaver-Ds/89436926297

Price: $$

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File Under: Downhome and BBQ. Features: Catering, Outside Seating, Checks. Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Mon.–Sat. The Look: A funky, bright green soul food joint with a big reputation due to its "Automatic for the People" slogan made famous by R.E.M. Menu: Lunch and dinner feature hefty portions of Southern favorites like fried chicken, pork chops, collard greens, sweet potato souffle, fried okra and buttermilk cornbread. If you have room left for dessert, ask for a slice of homemade cake, lemon pie or apple cobbler.

Your Pie

www.yourpie.com

Price: $

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File Under: Italian and Pizza, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Beer & Wine, Delivery, Catering, Trivia, Wi-Fi. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 days. Late Night, Fri. & Sat. The Look: Customization is key at this locally based franchise. Watch as your 10" personalized pizza is hand-tossed and popped into the brick oven as you move down the prep line. Menu: Build your own dream pizza from a selection of eight sauces (basil pesto, ranchy marinara, spicy Thai), 10 cheeses, 20 fresh veggies and 16 premium toppings (sun-dried tomatoes, meatballs, roasted red pepper, capicola). Vegan and gluten-free pizzas are available. Several specialty pies, brick-oven paninis and bread bowl salads, too. Top off your meal with a gelato from a dozen different choices.

Yummy Bites

www.facebook.com/YummyBitesAth

Price: $

Locations

o 489 E. Clayton St. Athens, GA, 30601. 706-543-8898 View Map

File Under: American, Sandwiches, Burgers and Chicken. Features: Beer, Delivery. Hours: Lunch & Dinner, 7 Days. Late Night, Th.–Sat. The Look: Simple downtown café with an open kitchen. Menu: An all-American assortment of burgers, hot dogs, wings and subs. Substitute a veggie patty on any burger. A hotline features a daily meat-and-three lineup of popular Asian and American dishes.

Yummy Pho

Price: $

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o 167 E. Broad St. Athens, GA 30601. No # specified View Map

File Under: Asian, Vegetarian-Friendly. Features: Outside Seating. Hours: Lunch & Dinner. The Look: Colorful eatery with a large covered outdoor seating area. Menu: Popular Vietnamese dishes like pho (noodle soup with onions, meat and herbs), banh mi sandwiches and bun (vermicelli noodles with fresh veggies).

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