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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 36 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

Athens Pho - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA
#1

Athens Pho

4.8
(214 reviews)
1860 Barnett Shoals Rd Ste 501
BurgerFi Baxter Street - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA
#2

BurgerFi Baxter Street

4.7
(45 reviews)
700 Baxter St
PITA Mediterranean Street Food - Athens - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA
#3

PITA Mediterranean Street Food - Athens

4.6
(41 reviews)
4375 Lexington Rd

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Athens Pho - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Athens Pho

4.8(214)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1860 Barnett Shoals Rd Ste 501
BurgerFi Baxter Street - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

BurgerFi Baxter Street

4.7(45)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

700 Baxter St
PITA Mediterranean Street Food - Athens - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

PITA Mediterranean Street Food - Athens

4.6(41)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4375 Lexington Rd
Three Buddies - Athens - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Three Buddies - Athens

4.5(62)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

529 Baxter St
Peppino's Pizzeria - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Peppino's Pizzeria

4.5(1066)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

950 Whitehall Rd
Cielito Lindo Athens - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Cielito Lindo Athens

4.5(44)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

496 Baxter St
Taqueria La Parrilla - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Taqueria La Parrilla

4.5(1436)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

855 Gaines School Rd suite b
Strickland's Restaurant & Catering - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Strickland's Restaurant & Catering

4.5(845)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4723 Atlanta Hwy
Swirlee's Sweet & Frozen Treats of Athens - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

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 - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen

4.4(403)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1255 S Milledge Ave
Mama Sid's Pizza - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Mama Sid's Pizza

4.4(390)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2240 Barnett Shoals Rd
Siri Thai Cuisine - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Siri Thai Cuisine

4.4(499)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1040 Gaines School Rd APT #211
La Montaña Mexican Restaurant - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

La Montaña Mexican Restaurant

4.4(456)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4115 Lexington Rd
Johnny's New York Style Pizza - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Johnny's New York Style Pizza

4.3(853)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1040 Gaines School Rd
Sakura Hibachi and Sushi Bar - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Sakura Hibachi and Sushi Bar

4.3(499)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1225 S Milledge Ave
Inoko Hibachi Express - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Inoko Hibachi Express

4.3(600)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1860 S Barnett Shoals Rd
Sakura Steak House - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Sakura Steak House

4.3(840)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

3557 Atlanta Hwy
Taste of India - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Taste of India

4.3(705)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 119
Beef 'O' Brady's - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Beef 'O' Brady's

4.3(742)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1860 Barnett Shoals Rd #101
Athens pizza - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Athens pizza

4.2(514)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2095 S Milledge Ave
New Red Bowl - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

New Red Bowl

4.2(591)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1935 S Barnett Shoals Rd
China 1 - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

China 1

4.2(309)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2026 S Milledge Ave
Peking Restaurant - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Peking Restaurant

4.1(938)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2725 Atlanta Hwy
el Barrio tacos & tequila - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

el Barrio tacos & tequila

4.1(344)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1331 S Milledge Ave
Locos Grill & Pub Athens Eastside - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

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) - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Golden Sun Chinese Restaurant(Carry-Out Only)

3.9(469)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4375 Lexington Rd # B1
Wingster Restaurant - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Wingster Restaurant

3.9(218)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

521 Baxter St
Mitti Taj India - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Mitti Taj India

3.9(182)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2024 S Milledge Ave Suite B
Bulldawg Pizza Wings & More - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Bulldawg Pizza Wings & More

3.8(335)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2026 S Milledge Ave
Papa Johns Pizza - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Papa Johns Pizza

3.8(343)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

498 Baxter St
Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet

3.8(1236)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

2020 S Barnett Shoals Rd
Inoko Express Athens Ga - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Inoko Express Athens Ga

3.8(349)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

3190 Atlanta Hwy #7
China Star Superbuffet - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

China Star Superbuffet

3.8(1417)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

3567 Atlanta Hwy
Choo Choo Grill Express - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Choo Choo Grill Express

3.8(1019)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

1055 Gaines School Rd
Touchdown Wings - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

Touchdown Wings

3.8(49)•$$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4038 Lexington Rd
WNB Factory - Wings & Burger - Restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA

WNB Factory - Wings & Burger

3.8(437)•$

A restaurants business in Athens, GA.

4375 Lexington Rd Suite C-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA?

The top-rated restaurants in Eastside Athens include Athens Pho (4.8 stars), BurgerFi Baxter Street (4.7 stars), PITA Mediterranean Street Food - Athens (4.6 stars). All 36 options are rated and reviewed on Athens Scoop.

How many restaurants are in Eastside Athens?

There are 36 restaurants in Eastside Athens, Athens, GA. Notable options include Athens Pho and BurgerFi Baxter Street, both with strong local reviews. All listings include hours, ratings, and contact info.

Why visit Eastside Athens for restaurants?

Eastside Athens stands out for restaurants because of its family-friendly pace and easy parking. Other popular categories in the area include Retail, Beauty & Salons, Fitness & Wellness.

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