6 Best Restaurants for People Watching in College Park

6 restaurants available nearby

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1. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6998)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 73 times today

South City Kitchen Midtown serves Southern classics with a sophisticated spin from an iconic bungalow in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Since opening more than two decades ago and changing the landscape of Southern cuisine and the Atlanta restaurant scene, we’ve been serving signature dishes like fried chicken and shrimp & grits alongside innovative, inspired regional cuisine.Our nationally-recognized food and wine list and service come together seamlessly for weekday lunch, weekend brunch, nightly dinner and group dining events.Whether you’re in Atlanta on business, enjoying a romantic night out on the town or meeting up with friends before a show, dine with us and enjoy the best contemporary southern food in Atlanta.

2. Beetlecat

4.7

Exceptional(3048)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 56 times today

Featuring raw oysters and fresh seafood with international influences from executive chef Eddie Barrett, BeetleCat is a trendy restaurant and bar in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood. The menu transports you to the New England coast at the upstairs dining room and oyster bar, while the downstairs Den lends itself to a 70s surf shack. Enjoy fresh air on one of the two patios, both upstairs and downstairs. BeetleCat is open nightly for dinner and offers brunch in the Den on Saturdays and Sundays.

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3. Livingston Restaurant + Bar

3.8

Excellent(320)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Midtown

Booked 13 times today

Step into history at Livingston Restaurant + Bar, nestled within The Georgian Terrace Hotel. Here, guests are invited to journey through over a century of elegance while indulging in Chef Fred Gilbert's Southern-inspired menu. Whether you’re in search of a memorable dinner, a late-night bite, or planning a private party, Livingston’s doors are open. To start planning your event, email us at info@thegeorgianterrace.com. For those attending a show at the Fox, self-parking is $50 and valet parking is $60. On non-show days, enjoy 2-hour complimentary self-parking.After dinner, continue your adventure at Edgar's Proof & Provision. Tucked away for a speakeasy vibe, this hidden gem offers an array of crafted libations and delectable provisions, perfect for winding down or sparking new conversations in an intimate, spirited setting. Come for the history, stay for the experience.

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4. One Flew South - Beltline

4.5

Awesome(167)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Inman Park

Booked 3 times today

Serving an elegant Southern-inspired menu with impeccable wine and cocktail menus. Brunch Menu Available from 10:00am - 3:00pmHappy Hour Menu Available from 3:00pm - 5:00pmDinner Menu Available from 5:00 - Close

5. Planta

4.7

Exceptional(77)

Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • Inman Park

Booked 5 times today

Under Chef David Lee, PLANTA is dining as it should be – an unguilty pleasure. Created in 2016, PLANTA is a celebration of delicious and innovative plant-based cuisine served in a beautifully designed space, without pretension and with an overflow of good vibes. PLANTA Inman Park features signatures like Ahi Watermelon Nigiri and Bang Bang Broccoli while expanding plant-powered horizons with pizzas, sustainably crafted cocktails, and more. PLANTA reimagines and reinvents plant-based dining, providing flavorful (and fun) proof that the power of plants can change the world.

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6. Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar - West Midtown

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4.0

Excellent(535)

Price: Expensive

• Soul food • West Midtown

Booked 18 times today

Virgil's was created to provide a space to enjoy great food, amazing service, and an abundance of love while helping to preserve the Gullah Geechee Culture.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. South City Kitchen Midtown

2. Beetlecat

3. Livingston Restaurant + Bar

4. One Flew South - Beltline

5. Planta

6. Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar - West Midtown

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