309 SOCIAL
Social dining spot and lounge near Mercedes-Benz Stadium serving shareable comfort food, seafood platters, and craft cocktails with weekend brunch and live DJ nightlife in a 21+ atmosphere.
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Aamar Indian Cuisine
Tiny, counter-serve institution with unpretentious Indian dishes, plus late hours & outdoor seating.
AC Hotel by Marriott Atlanta Downtown
Sleek, European-inspired and refreshingly no-fuss, this modern Marriott sits right on Andrew Young International Blvd — an easy stroll to Centennial Olympic Park, SkyView Atlanta, and the Georgia Aquarium. Great pick for families who want clean, uncluttered rooms and a walk-everywhere downtown home base.
Ali Baba Mediterranean
This basic counter-serve Mediterranean restaurant has staples like falafel, gyros & hummus.
Alma Cocina
Inventive Mexican fare with regional influences & Latin-inspired cocktails in a stylish setting.
Aloft Atlanta Downtown
A bright, budget-smart 254-room stay on Ted Turner Drive that puts the whole Centennial Park district on foot — the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, AmericasMart, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium are all an easy walk. Expect Aloft's playful loft-style rooms, an outdoor pool, and a lively lobby bar rather than white-glove formality.
Amalfi Cucina + Mercato
Neapolitan-style pies, pastas, salads & Italian sweets served in a rustic-chic setting.
Anatolia Cafe & Hookah Lounge
Casual, bi-level hangout offers Mediterranean eats & hookah amid high ceilings & colorful interior.
Aviva by Kameel
Kameel Srouji's beloved Mediterranean counter is the perennial line-out-the-door lunch at The Hub, serving fresh-made falafel, shawarma, salads, and lemonade to downtown office workers — organic, halal, and famously served with a hug from Kameel himself. Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-3pm; closed Sat-Sun.
AZN (Simple. Seasonal. Healthy) Georgia St. University
Health-conscious Asian bowl concept founded to serve gluten-free diners, featuring customizable rice bowls like the Tokyo and Singaporean Bowl alongside bubble tea, all made with fresh seasonal ingredients.
Beni's Cubano
Counter-service Cuban spot in The Hub from the Southern Proper Hospitality group, where downtown office workers line up for pressed Cubanos, ropa vieja bowls, and cafecito. Open early enough to cover breakfast as well as the lunch rush. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; closed weekends.
BrickStone Cafe & Restaurant
Pizza, pasta, soups & sandwiches served up in a down-to-earth Italian restaurant.
Busy Bee
The legendary Busy Bee Café, opening its third location steps from Mercedes-Benz Stadium
By George @ The Candler
In 1905, the Coca-Cola founder, Asa Candler, commissioned two architects to create a building that would become a landmark on Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta. The work of these architects, George Stewart and George E. Murphy, has been lovingly restored and reopened in the summer of 2019 as The Candler Hotel. The restoration of this stunning Beaux-Arts masterpiece represents a homecoming for Atlanta, bringing back a metropolitan polish that transcends trends and time. Within this iconic building, you will find a restaurant named By George, in honor of the architects who crafted its space. By George is the hotel's destination dining room, offering pure, classic cuisine with heavy influences from Contemporary American cooking. To complement the dishes, the restaurant has an extensive wine program and expertly crafted cocktails. The restaurant is open throughout the day, and the outward-facing design is fitting for a location that has so much to offer. The Candler Hotel, with its tow
Chicken Salad Chick
Southern fast-casual chain built on a dozen scoopable chicken salad flavors, plus sandwiches, soups, and sides — a reliable light-lunch pick for the Peachtree Center office crowd at The Hub.