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 53 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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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