(http://www.kimball-house.com/)
known for their oyster program, but everything on the constantly changing menu is delicious. good cocktails too. get there when they first open for a guaranteed seat. they don't take reservations and they fill up fast.


also:


St. Cecilia (http://stceciliaatl.com/)
upscale Mediterranean with a seafood emphasis

JCT (http://www.jctkitchen.com/)
slightly upscale southern; great brunch

Porter Beer Bar (http://www.theporterbeerbar.com/)
ridiculous beer list and surprisingly good food

The General Muir (http://www.thegeneralmuir.com/)
play on a southern jewish deli; really good matzo ball soup and pastrami

Sokongdong Tofu House (http://www.sokongdongtofuhouse.com/)
amazing Korean; always crowded, but they turn over tables really fast

Fox Bros BBQ (http://www.foxbrosbbq.com/)
my favorite bbq ITP

Varuni Napoli (http://varuni.us/)
my favorite pizza spot (yes, slightly better than Antico)

Cooks & Soliders (http://cooksandsoldiers.com/)
new spot, serving damn good small Basque-style plates. pricy, but good

Bocado (http://www.bocadoatlanta.com/)
known for amazing double-stack burger, but all the food's good

Jeni's Ice Cream (https://jenis.com/)
not a restaurant, but FUCK that's some fucking good ice cream