Best Restaurants in Downtown Athens, Athens GA (2026)

Downtown Athens has long been the center of the local restaurants scene. Between the UGA campus, Broad Street, and the bars along Clayton, you have 72 options within walking distance of the Arch and Georgia Theatre. The highest-rated is Prince Market with 4.9 stars. Whether you're a student, a townie, or visiting for game day, downtown delivers.

Top Rated Restaurants in Downtown Athens

#1

Prince Market

4.9

(188 reviews)

100 Prince Ave

#2

Tikka Nation Athens

4.9

(60 reviews)

142 W Clayton St

#3

Nony's Cheesecakes

4.9

(191 reviews)

195 Park Ave

All Restaurants in Downtown Athens

Prince Market

4.9(188)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

100 Prince Ave

Tikka Nation Athens

4.9(60)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

142 W Clayton St

Nony's Cheesecakes

4.9(191)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

195 Park Ave

Normaltown Brewing Co.

4.9(101)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

425 Barber St

Treehouse Kid & Craft

4.8(80)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

585 Barber St Studio G

Baddies Burger House - 5 Points

4.8(774)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1591 S Lumpkin St Suite A

Yossi Kitchen

4.8(211)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

100 Prince Ave

Tacos Los Plebes

4.8(841)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

675 Danielsville Rd

The Lark Winespace

4.8(33)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

493 Prince Ave

Cali N Tito's

4.7(2627)•$

Humble eatery in a shack with eclectic decor whipping up Latin American bites, plus BYOB. Cash only.

1427 S Lumpkin St

Seabear Oyster Bar

4.7(674)•$$$

Chic, lively place with a popular happy hour offering oysters, eclectic seafood dishes & cocktails.

297 Prince Ave STE 10

The Royal Peasant

4.7(956)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1675 S Lumpkin St

Emmy Squared Pizza: Athens

4.7(489)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

199 Prince Ave

Stoners Pizza Joint

4.7(416)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

175 E Broad St

Ahi Hibachi and Poke

4.7(495)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

174 E Clayton St

Bubble Cafe

4.7(546)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

247 E Broad St

Dumpling Master | Dumpling & Bubble Tea

4.7(197)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

115 Hickory St

bb.q Chicken Athens

4.7(237)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

215 N Newton St

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Last Resort Grill

4.6(2224)•$$$

Contemporary Southern cooking in the former space of an iconic music club graced with local artwork.

174-184 W Clayton St

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The National

4.6(545)•$$$

Mediterranean-style dishes created with seasonal, Southern influences, plus an extensive wine list.

232 W Hancock Ave

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Osteria Olio

4.6(255)•$$

Visit Osteria Olio in Athens, GA.

355 Oneta St Building C2 Suite 200

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Mama's Boy Restaurant

4.6(1871)•$$

Southern breakfast & lunch staples with a modern twist whipped up in relaxed, cheery digs.

197 Oak St

South Kitchen + Bar

4.6(1626)•$$

Contemporary Southern fare served in elegant digs with stained glass, tile floors & marble columns.

247 E Washington St Ste 101

Lindsey's Culinary Market

4.6(64)•$

Visit Lindsey's Culinary Market in Athens, GA.

520 N Thomas St

Pretty Boy

4.6(110)•$$

Visit Pretty Boy in Athens, GA.

247 Prince Ave

The World Famous

4.6(832)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

351 N Hull St

Savannah Room Restaurant

4.6(38)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1197 S Lumpkin St

Tres Amigos Athens

4.6(38)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

350 E Broad St

Biscuit Basket Athens

4.6(63)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

723 Boulevard

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

4.6(138)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1710 S Lumpkin St

Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge

4.6(43)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

283 E Broad St

Athentic Brewing Company

4.6(196)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

108 Park Ave

ADD DRUG

4.6(54)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1695 S Lumpkin St

The Place

4.5(1550)•$$

Cool, brick-lined standby offering Southern comfort food, clever cocktails & craft beer on tap.

229 E Broad St

Taqueria Del Sol

4.5(210)•$$

Local counter-serve chain offering soft tacos & enchiladas in a relaxed space.

334 Prince Ave

ZZ & Simone's

4.5(302)•$$

Visit ZZ & Simone's in Athens, GA.

1540 S Lumpkin St Suite 4

The Expat

4.5(215)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1680 S Lumpkin St

Paloma Park

4.5(449)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

235 W Washington St

Punta Cana Latin Grill

4.5(536)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

367 Prince Ave #1

Poquitos

4.5(185)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

195 Prince Ave

White Tiger Athens

4.5(583)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

217 Hiawassee Ave

Farm Burger Athens

4.5(422)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

100 Prince Ave Suite 102

Trappeze Pub

4.5(2064)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

269 N Hull St

Shokitini

4.5(821)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

251 W Clayton St STE 117

JINYA Ramen Bar - Athens

4.5(932)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

351 E Broad St

Taco Mama - Athens

4.5(173)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

265 N Lumpkin St

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Athens

4.5(582)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

227 Prince Ave

Clocked!Diner

4.4(1747)•$$

Colorful throwback diner offering creative comfort eats & milkshakes made with organic ingredients.

259 W Washington St

FIVE Athens

4.4(484)•$$

New American plates, wines & local brews are provided in a charming rustic-chic atmosphere.

269 N Hull St STE 100

The Globe

4.4(569)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

199 N Lumpkin St

Little Italy Pizzeria

4.4(1398)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

125 N Lumpkin St

Blind Pig Tavern

4.4(1254)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

312 E Washington St

Mediterranean Grill

4.4(773)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1591 S Lumpkin St

Gyro Wrap

4.4(483)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

114 College Ave

Dooley's Bar & Grill

4.4(134)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

259 E Broad St

Porterhouse Grill

4.3(1040)•$$$

Polished, casual steakhouse offering classic meals & a wine list, plus live jazz on Wednesdays.

459 E Broad St

Pauley's

4.3(403)•$$

Cafe/bar specializing in a variety of crêpes, sandwiches & light bites, plus wine & craft beers.

134 E Clayton St

Grindhouse Killer Burgers

4.3(1578)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1553 S Lumpkin St

Ted's Most Best

4.3(906)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

254 W Washington St

Tiger Sushi Athens

4.3(207)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

440 E Clayton St

Taqueria Tsunami

4.3(580)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

320 E Clayton St

Thai Spoon

4.3(607)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

149 N Lumpkin St

Bruxie

4.3(263)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

311 E Broad St

DePalma's Italian Cafe

4.2(680)•$$

Contemporary trattoria fare & wines served amid homey, old-school furnishings in a family eatery.

401 E Broad St

Puma Yu's

4.2(132)•$$

Visit Puma Yu's in Athens, GA.

355 Oneta St Suite D400A

The Local 706

4.2(234)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1676 S Lumpkin St

Tokyo Express

4.2(352)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

690 US-29 SUITE 130

Golden Panda

4.2(466)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

680 US-29 #220

El Paso Tacos & Tequila

4.1(169)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

255 W Washington St

1785 Bar and Grill

3.9(87)•$$

Visit 1785 Bar and Grill in Athens, GA.

420 E Clayton St

The Grill

3.9(1325)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

171 College Ave

Mother Phở

3.9(384)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

167 E Broad St

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