Athens, Georgia Restaurants

Athens has some of the best independent restaurants in the South, and to make it even better most are within walking distance of each other. From soul food to fine dining you’ll find unique mouth watering dishes in Athens that will leave you longing for more. You could plan an entire visit around just eating.

Best Meals in Athens for Less Than Ten Bucks

One of the great things about Athens restaurants is that many are very cheap. Withthirty thousand starving and broke college students in town cheap and delicious meals are a must.

Hibachi Express – Inoko

Located on the East side at Barnett Shoals this quick version of the Japanese Steakhouse Inoko is a great way to get your Japanese food fix without breaking the bank. The yellow sauce makes it all even better. Beware though as Inoko express will tear through your digestive track like a fire bomb. If you’ve been a little stopped up this place is the remedy.

Weaver Ds

The best fried chicken in Georgia! If you’re soul is hurting you need a little Weaver D’s to make it all better. This lime green building has almost no seating so plan on taking it with you or pick warm day when you can sit outside on one of picnic tables. Located on East Broad Street past downtown near the Oconee River.

Best Fine Dining in Athens

Sometimes you want to be pampered and treated like royalty. For those special occasions try one of these fine Athens restaurants

Basil Press

Sadly this awesome restaurant is closed. This happens all too often in Athens, and this is another reason to support your local shops.

Get the Bananas Foster if you want a little heaven in your mouth. This comfortable little restaurant is located at 104 East Washington Street.