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RenderATL Restaurant Guide

RenderATL 2026

Where to eat while you're in town for RenderATL 2026 ↗

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Near the venue

Short walk from AmericasMart and Hotel Indigo Downtown

Waffle House

Waffle House

$
★★★ (3.9) Mellie Verified Mellie verified Chocolate chip waffle. Hashbrowns smothered, covered, peppered.

Iconic diner serving 24/7.

breakfast late night
Ted's Montana Grill

Ted's Montana Grill

$$
★★★★ (4.3) Mellie Verified Mellie verified RIP Ted Turner

Reliable local chain serving bison burgers and salads.

lunch business
Spiller Park South Downtown

Spiller Park South Downtown

$
★★★★ (4.7) Mellie Verified Mellie verified Iced matcha, sourdough toast with jam

Local coffee and carbs at Atlanta Tech Village Sylvan.

coffee breakfast
Tyde Tate Kitchen

Tyde Tate Kitchen

$

Casual Thai food, dine-in or takeout.

lunch Thai
By George at the Candler Hotel

By George at the Candler Hotel

$$$
★★★★ (4.5) Mellie Verified Mellie verified Beautiful historic space with a contemporary menu.

Bar and restaurant at The Candler Hotel.

breakfast lunch dinner drinks
The Sun Dial

The Sun Dial

$$$$

360-degree views of Atlanta from the Westin.

dinner views
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Short ride away

Take MARTA or rideshare

Homegrown

Homegrown

$
★★★★ (4.4) Mellie Verified Mellie verified Comfy chicken comes with orange slices.

Country-style Southern comfort food in a cozy diner.

breakfast lunch
Little Tart Bakeshop

Little Tart Bakeshop

$
★★★★ (4.6) Mellie Verified Mellie verified Something sweet, something savory

Local chain bakery with excellent selection.

breakfast coffee pastries
Madeira Park

Madeira Park

$$$
★★★★ (4.5) Mellie Verified Mellie verified Lovely

Proper wine bar with great pairing dishes.

dinner wine
Antico Pizza Napoletana

Antico Pizza Napoletana

$$

Famous wood-fired pizza.

lunch dinner pizza
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q

$$
★★★★ (4.5) Mellie Verified Mellie verified Frito pie

Texas-style BBQ joint with stomach-busting sides.

lunch dinner bbq
Kitty Dare

Kitty Dare

$$
★★★★ (4.4) Mellie Verified Mellie verified Walkable from MARTA

Labneh, lamb and pastas.

dinner wine
Tiny Lou's

Tiny Lou's

$$$

French-inspired lounge in the legendary Hotel Clermont.

drinks dinner
Hankook Taqueria

Hankook Taqueria

$

Korean-Mexican fusion tacos and burritos.

lunch dinner
Ria's Bluebird

Ria's Bluebird

$

Beloved breakfast and brunch spot with Southern flair.

breakfast brunch

Closed Wednesdays

Fat Matt's

Fat Matt's

$

No-frills BBQ joint with live blues music.

dinner bbq live music
South City Kitchen Midtown

South City Kitchen Midtown

$$

Upscale Southern cuisine in the heart of Midtown.

lunch dinner brunch
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Soul food

Put the South in your mouth

Busy Bee Cafe

Busy Bee Cafe

$

Historic soul food cafe, serving classics since 1947.

lunch historic
Mary Mac's Tea Room

Mary Mac's Tea Room

$$

An Atlanta institution.

lunch historic
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours

Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours

$$$
★★★★ (4.7) Mellie Verified Mellie verified Amuse bouche

Modern soul food restaurant with novelty cocktails.

dinner special occasion drinks
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Corporate spendmaxxing

Expensive but nothing compared to your token usage last month

Bacchanalia

Bacchanalia

$$$$

Atlanta's fanciest fine dining since 1993.

dinner tasting menu special occasion
Hayakawa

Hayakawa

$$$$
★★★★ (4.9) Mellie Verified Mellie verified Get the uni upgrade

Intimate and unforgettable omakase experience.

dinner omakase special occasion
Lazy Betty

Lazy Betty

$$$$

Highly regarded tasting menu with caviar options. Locals recommend the 4 course bar menu for best value.

dinner tasting menu special occasion