John Kessler's Downtown Dining Picks
Alma Cocina is one of John Kessler's Downtown Dining Picks.

1. Alma Cocina

8.4
191 Peachtree St NE (Andrew Young International Blvd.), Atlanta, GA
Ristorante latino americano · Downtown Atlanta · 112 consigli e recensioni

AJCAJC: A smart, sleek modern Mexican restaurant tucked into the lobby of a downtown office tower. Great margaritas and ceviches as well as more involved entrees. The kitchen also makes a mean tamale. Leggi tutto.

Lunacy Black Market is one of John Kessler's Downtown Dining Picks.

2. Lunacy Black Market

231 Mitchell St SW (btw Spring St & Forsyth St), Atlanta, GA
Ristorante · South Downtown · 21 consigli e recensioni

AJCAJC: Like walking into someone’s living room. This super-casual place serves wine, inexpensive small-plates fare. Braised chicken legs and cabbage salad are highlights. Leggi tutto.

Ted's Montana Grill is one of John Kessler's Downtown Dining Picks.

3. Ted's Montana Grill

8.4
133 Luckie St (at Spring St NW), Atlanta, GA
Ristorante americano · Downtown Atlanta · 147 consigli e recensioni

AJCAJC: If you’re looking for simple, familiar American food, this is your best option downtown. The floor staff does an excellent job of estimating wait times and getting the food to the table quickly. Leggi tutto.

Der Biergarten is one of John Kessler's Downtown Dining Picks.

4. Der Biergarten

7.8
300 Marietta St NW (btw Baker & Latimer), Atlanta, GA
Ristorante tedesco · Downtown Atlanta · 60 consigli e recensioni

AJCAJC: Some of the entrees are a bit expensive, but the imported beers and sausages won’t fail to satisfy. Leggi tutto.

BLT Steak Atlanta is one of John Kessler's Downtown Dining Picks.

5. BLT Steak Atlanta

45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW (at Spring St NW), Atlanta, GA
Bisteccheria · Downtown Atlanta · 45 consigli e recensioni

AJCAJC: The signature steaks and chops won’t disappoint, but there’s also a French bistro menu if you’re looking for something lighter or more interesting. The lobster Cobb salad makes for a good splurge. Leggi tutto.

No Mas! Cantina is one of John Kessler's Downtown Dining Picks.

6. No Mas! Cantina

8.3
180 Walker St SW (Haynes St. SW), Atlanta, GA
Ristorante messicano · Castleberry Hill · 106 consigli e recensioni

AJCAJC: A Mexican furniture and handicraft store that doubles as a restaurant. The food is fine rather than great, but the atmospheric setting pulls you in. Leggi tutto.

Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup is one of John Kessler's Downtown Dining Picks.

7. Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup

8.1
53 Broad St NW (at Walton St), Atlanta, GA
Ristorante vietnamita · Fairlie-Poplar · 59 consigli e recensioni

AJCAJC: Excellent if tiny Vietnamese restaurant on the downtown strip. Only open for lunch. Try the pho, a beef noodle soup. If the dining area is packed, you can find seating in the basement.