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Fan Gathering Spots
Downtown Atlanta restaurants will adopt fans from each of the Final Four teams during the
championship week in Atlanta. Make this establishment your headquarters to meet old friends,
new friends and fellow alumni. These establishments will be the main gathering locations
throughout the week. See you there!
South Regional
Pittypat's Porch (http://www.pittypatsrestaurant.com/)
25 Andrew Young International Blvd.
404/525-8228
Midwest Regional
Azio Downtown (http://www.aziodowntown.com/)
229 Peachtree Street NE
404/222-0808
East Regional
Max Lager's American Grill & Brewery (http://maxlagers.com/)
320 Peachtree Street NE
404/525-4400
West Regional
Dailey's (http://www.daileysrestaurant.com/)
17 Andrew Young International Blvd.
404/681-3303
Take a break to dine in one of Atlanta's many authentic eateries and trendy dining destinations.
Unique to Atlanta are an influx of chef-owned restaurants and many new hot spots that are located
in converted warehouses. Each area of the city, Buckhead, Downtown, Midtown and Virginia-Highland,
has its own unique atmosphere and dining experience. Try them all, if you can.
Downtown restaurants offer a variety of choices, sure to please everyone.
- Ted's Montana Grill, co-owned by Atlanta mogul Ted Turner, features signature bison burgers.
- Visit Ray's in the City for fresh seafood that has been named among the world's best.
- Travel to the Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View atop the Westin Peachtree Plaza for panoramic views of the city.
- Rathbun's, one of Atlanta's most popular restaurants, is located in a converted warehouse and its nationally-acclaimed menu ranges from small plates to a "Second Mortgage" section.
- TWO. urban licks is city-warehouse-meets-urban chic with a centerpiece wood pit rotisserie slow roasting whole meats by open flame.
- Agave pairs exceptional Southwestern eats with an extensive tequila bar to make this restaurant a neighborhood favorite.
- Watch the games at Jocks and Jills at CNN Center serving American favorites just steps from the Georgia Dome.
Can't-miss restaurants in Midtown include:
- Want to try fried chicken, fried green tomatoes and more Southern specialties? Visit South City Kitchen for updated versions of Southern classics, or Mary Mac's Tea Room www.marymacs.com for old fashioned Southern cooking.
- Shout serves everything from sushi to tapas and pizza with a rooftop lounge overlooking Peachtree Street.
- Visit ONE. Midtown Kitchen where New American small plates and entrees are paired with a sizzling bar scene.
- The menu at NAM reflects distinctive dishes rarely found in America's Vietnamese restaurants.
- Fox Sports Grill is at Atlantic Station is a dynamic sports dining experience, with multiple plasma and large-scale projection screens broadcasting a range of sports and entertainment programming daily.
- Other places to watch the games are Stool Pigeons , Jocks and Jills, and McCray's Tavern.
Visit Buckhead for dining in a high-energy atmosphere.
- Bluepointe, with Asian fusion fare and incredible sushi, is situated in the stunning Pinnacle building.
- If you're up for a lively discussion, ask any local which steakhouse is their favorite: Chops or Bone's. Both offer sensational steaks in clubby quarters.
- JOËL is one of Atlanta's most acclaimed restaurants, featuring French cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian influences.
- Don't miss Fogo de Chão, an authentic Brazilian churrascaria with 16 different cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and sausage.
- Keep track of everything sports at ESPN Zone. Check out their 16' High Definition screen, arcade room and ESPN merchandise shop. ESPN Zone is a family fun center and ultimate sports dining experience all under one roof.
In the laid-back Virginia-Highland neighborhood, taste the creations of award-winning chefs for dinner and stay in the area for casual nightlife.
- Dish, located in a converted gas station, has whimsically creative cuisine with Asian and Mediterranean flavors.
- Wisteria is a locals' favorite with new takes on Southern food.
- Visit Sotto Sotto for the specialty risotto and award-winning Northern Italian cooking. Named "Best Restaurant 2006" by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- Sala brings a bold approach to authentic regional Mexican fare, coupled with a large selection of margaritas and specialty drinks.
- Vine - will get info
Little Five Points
- Brewhouse Café - Established in 1996, the pub offers a warm place to take in the games, enjoy beers from around the world and enjoy a diverse and delicious menu.
- Vortex - We take pride in offering our customers Atlanta's Best Hamburger, a huge beer and spirit selection, really terrific bar food and a no-nonsense attitude.
- Saba - Saba combines creative and casual flair with fresh pasta dishes that range from tried-and-true spaghetti and meatballs to far-out combos, such as Thai tofu spaghetti with peanut coconut curry sauce.
- Rathbun's - Kevin Rathbun's menu exemplifies what's fun and comfortable about modern American cuisine. His take is sophisticated, but never fussy, and loaded with influences from the Southeast, Southwest and his native heartland.
East Atlanta
- The Earl - An East Atlanta Bar and Lounge serving food, booze and entertainment to local Atlanta denizens and non-locals alike.
- Cantina La Casita - Cantina La Casita was born from a love for the simplicity of Mexico and a desire to bring a friendly Mexican Cantina, complete with authentic foods, to East Atlanta.
- Graveyard Tavern - The sizable bar/ restaurant features an Italian and Greek-influenced menu centered on grilled sandwiches, small plates and nightly specials.
- Six Feet Under - This cryptic restaurant offers some lively fare, along with a few dishes that need resuscitation. Stick with simple fried catfish or baked oysters, along with the specialty cocktails.
- The Gravity Pub - Great service, good drinks and a diverse menu including sushi. The downstairs game room is a must for anyone who loved hanging out in their best friend's basement.
Decatur
- Café Lily - Cafe Lily is a neighborhood bistro offering an eclectic variety of Mediterranean cuisine.
- Feast - Fresh, simple and uncomplicated food and drink, in a unique and casual European influenced atmosphere.
- Mick's - Popular American chain features burgers, wings and filling food in a comfortable setting.
- Sage on Sycamore - SAGE is an upscale casual restaurant offering broad based, contemporary cuisine, in a casual, upbeat environment.
- The Angel - The English countryside invades Decatur at this cozy, minimalist pub, where the spotlight is on the kitchen.
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