Best Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens GA (2026)

Athens' Eastside, running along Barnett Shoals and Lexington Road, serves residents who don't need to fight for downtown parking. The 39 restaurants options here tend toward family-friendly and neighborhood-oriented. The highest-rated is Athens Pho with 4.8 stars. If you're on this side of town, no reason to drive across Athens.

Top Rated Restaurants in Eastside Athens

#1

Athens Pho

4.8

(214 reviews)

1860 Barnett Shoals Rd Ste 501

#2

BurgerFi Baxter Street

4.7

(45 reviews)

700 Baxter St

#3

Five and Ten

4.6

(504 reviews)

1073 S Milledge Ave

All Restaurants in Eastside Athens

Athens Pho

4.8(214)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1860 Barnett Shoals Rd Ste 501

BurgerFi Baxter Street

4.7(45)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

700 Baxter St

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Five and Ten

4.6(504)•$$$

Upscale spot for creative, contemporary Southern cooking with Sunday brunch & weekly burger nights.

1073 S Milledge Ave

Metro Diner

4.6(572)•$$

Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.

3075 Atlanta Hwy

PITA Mediterranean Street Food - Athens

4.6(41)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4375 Lexington Rd

Marker Seven Coastal Grill

4.5(795)•$$

Seafood restaurant in a historical home featuring a seasonal menu, cocktails & a coastal vibe.

1195 S Milledge Ave

Three Buddies - Athens

4.5(62)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

529 Baxter St

Peppino's Pizzeria

4.5(1066)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

950 Whitehall Rd

Cielito Lindo Athens

4.5(44)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

496 Baxter St

Taqueria La Parrilla

4.5(1436)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

855 Gaines School Rd suite b

Strickland's Restaurant & Catering

4.5(845)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4723 Atlanta Hwy

Swirlee's Sweet & Frozen Treats of Athens

4.5(18)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1040 Gaines School Rd #218

Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen

4.4(403)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1255 S Milledge Ave

Mama Sid's Pizza

4.4(390)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2240 Barnett Shoals Rd

Siri Thai Cuisine

4.4(499)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1040 Gaines School Rd APT #211

La Montaña Mexican Restaurant

4.4(456)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4115 Lexington Rd

Johnny's New York Style Pizza

4.3(853)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1040 Gaines School Rd

Sakura Hibachi and Sushi Bar

4.3(499)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1225 S Milledge Ave

Inoko Hibachi Express

4.3(600)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1860 S Barnett Shoals Rd

Sakura Steak House

4.3(840)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

3557 Atlanta Hwy

Taste of India

4.3(705)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 119

Beef 'O' Brady's

4.3(742)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1860 Barnett Shoals Rd #101

Athens pizza

4.2(514)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2095 S Milledge Ave

New Red Bowl

4.2(591)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1935 S Barnett Shoals Rd

China 1

4.2(309)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2026 S Milledge Ave

Peking Restaurant

4.1(938)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2725 Atlanta Hwy

el Barrio tacos & tequila

4.1(344)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1331 S Milledge Ave

Locos Grill & Pub Athens Eastside

4.1(756)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd

Golden Sun Chinese Restaurant(Carry-Out Only)

3.9(469)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4375 Lexington Rd # B1

Wingster Restaurant

3.9(218)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

521 Baxter St

Mitti Taj India

3.9(182)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2024 S Milledge Ave Suite B

Bulldawg Pizza Wings & More

3.8(335)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2026 S Milledge Ave

Papa Johns Pizza

3.8(343)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

498 Baxter St

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet

3.8(1236)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2020 S Barnett Shoals Rd

Inoko Express Athens Ga

3.8(349)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

3190 Atlanta Hwy #7

China Star Superbuffet

3.8(1417)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

3567 Atlanta Hwy

Choo Choo Grill Express

3.8(1019)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1055 Gaines School Rd

Touchdown Wings

3.8(49)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4038 Lexington Rd

WNB Factory - Wings & Burger

3.8(437)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4375 Lexington Rd Suite C-11

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