By Jerry

December 28, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this

Allegro text to be linked They have the most amazing Italian food. Try the Allegro Fillet, you can cut it with your fork

By Jerry

December 28, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this

Allegro text to be linked They have the most amazing Italian food. Try the Allegro Fillet, you can cut it with your fork

By Darla

December 28, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this

The new Applebee’s on Hwy 9 in Cumming is great! They have awesome deserts and the service is top notch.

By G

December 28, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

Chor Won Korean Buffet is the BEST Korean restaurant in Georgia. They have good prices, with a friendly atmosphere. It is also clean and well light for everyone.

By Harvey Davis

December 28, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

Link: Landon’s Restaurant and Bar on Cascade just outside I-285 is likely the finest dining in South Fulton with absolutely incredible food, great atmosphere and a great value.

By Mike

December 28, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

Il Bacio Trattoria in Lindbergh Plaza. It has great pizza and Italian dishes. It is a great addition to the dining options in the area.

By Sandy

December 28, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

Tokyo Japanese Steak House in Douglasville is the best hibachi restaurant. They surpass Benihana’s and Nakato’s and they are a better value. The fried rice with grilled shrimp is to die for. The price range is from 12 to 35 dollars so its very afforadable.

By Beautiful

December 28, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

i’m from CA, so my best spots are Bojangles and Zaxby’s for 07.

By Edward

December 28, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

I vote for the “new” Silver Grill on Monroe Drive. Real food, real service, not marketing hype.

By Scott Wade

December 28, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

Mi Tierra’s Mexican restaurant in Cartersville. If you like AUTHENTIC Mexican cuisine, this place will blow you away. They’re extremely friendly, the owner and his wife run all the operations from the food preparation (all from scratch) to the service. My wife is from Texas, and is hispanic. She says this place is “just like going to my Grandmother’s house when I was a little girl. the food is fresh, authentic and delicious.”
My personal favorite is the big burritos in the morning for breakfast- huevos y chorizzo con queso.

By Hellbent

December 28, 2007 3:00 PM | Link to this

5 Guys Burgers & Fries

By BPJ

December 28, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

Trois and Shaun’s would be at the top of my list. Ecco (did it open in 2007?) is excellent. And two reincarnations: FAB (of Brasserie le Coze) and Tamarind Seed (of Tamarind).

By Hellbent

December 28, 2007 3:04 PM | Link to this

Also, lets not forget Charlie Mopps Public House!

http://www.charliemoppspub.com/modules/content/

By pbred8

December 28, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this

My faverite is Solstice on bpulevard just sout of I 20. Great food and atmosphere!

By TC

December 28, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

Blu Sushi in Smyrna! Great Sushi and atmosphere!

By Mark

December 28, 2007 6:09 PM | Link to this

“The Righteous Room” right next door to the Plaza Theater at Ponce de Leon & Highland Avenue.

Just a little joint, “The Righteous Room” has great drinks, great service, nice people (mostly 30-ish), a smoking area, and the best Bar-B-Que “Sammich” and Veggie Burger I’ve ever had.

Also try the creamed spinach as a side. You won’t be disappointed.

By amy

December 28, 2007 6:53 PM | Link to this

Pizza Bar on Veterans Memorial in Mableton has to be the best new restaurant of 2007. They have the best pizza in the city and the decor is fabulous.

By mark h.

December 28, 2007 7:31 PM | Link to this

rare soul tapas…best date spot in the city…hands down, rathbuns is next,

By Elissa McCrary

December 28, 2007 7:36 PM | Link to this

I really like Trois. The food and presentation are wonderful, the restaurant is beautiful, and it always smells like great dishes are cooking when you walk in.

By Ilene

December 31, 2007 8:19 AM | Link to this

It’s not a fancy place or anything, but I’ve been wanting El Pollo Loco from California to come to Atlanta ever since I left California! This year, it finally happened and more are coming. This is the only place where you can get grilled chicken at a fast food price. Love this place!

By greg

December 31, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this

Pizza Cafe in Stone Mountain off 75. Amazing pizza. That’s coming from a New Yorker who loves, and knows good pizza.

By Steve

December 31, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this

I second the recommendation for Il Bacio in Lindbergh. My wife and I both enjoy the food. The service is great too.

By Brittany

December 31, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this

Pizza Cafe is not a new place by any means. It has been around for at least 12 years (I used to eat there in high school) and there is also an Avondale Pizza Cafe which might have been around even longer. Glad you like it, but its not new!

By gagirl

December 31, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

Yeah, I second that on Pizza Cafe. I refuse to eat any other pizza! They’ve been around for over 20 years and make the best pizza.

By gagirl

December 31, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

I agree with the comments about Pizza Cafe and El Pollo Loco. Pizza Cafe has been around at least 20 years and makes the best pizza around! I have sworn off all the other pizza places; they just don’t compare. And I’m from California and have been dying for El Pollo Loco to come here. It’s the best! None of the current locations are close to my house but I can’t wait.

By Ziza

December 31, 2007 10:30 AM | Link to this

I’m co-signing with Mark H. Rare Tapas and Rathbuns are fantabulous! Great food, atmosphere and service. I would add Krog Bar as well as a sexy great date place. Happy New Year!

By NotAFoodie

December 31, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

I get a chuckle when I see the mention of chain restaurants, and places that will make the ITP foodies cringe. I’m just not refined enough, I like good food, and see humor in those who will pay $30+ for a small amount of food on a fancy plate, due to the “great presentation”.

By Amy in the ATL

December 31, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

The Glenwood in EAV is fantastic. Great food, cozy setting, hip wait staff. I also second the comment on Solstice in Grant Park…..they do a particularly good brunch.

By Joy M

December 31, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

Although they probably didn’t open in 2007, One Midtown Kitchen…FABULOUS! I love the lamb ribs…they fall off the bone. Rare and Harlem Bar are great spots, great atmosphere for anyone that visits ATL. Oh yeah, check out M-Bar. They have these appetizer turkey burgers that are delicious!

By Joy M.

December 31, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this

GAGirl, where is El Pollo Loco in metro ATL? They have the best grilled chicken and they served that all day! My aunt from Long Beach turned me on to the establishment when I was out on the West Coast a couple of summers ago…Low fat, low carb, especially if you’re dieting need some healthy and fresh food prepared.

By lawyerdaggett

December 31, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

Dominick’s in Lawrenceville has unbelievable ziti. Best marinara sauce and house bread in town.

By Evelyn Baker

January 1, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this

Alice’s Restaurant has the best food in der verld. You can get anything you want there. Try the shrooms…(oh the colors!)

Seriously, there are no good restaurants in cobb county. none. period. Also, it seems that waiters, busboys, and cooks are saving water by not washing their hands in any restaurant in cobb county. Stay home people, and eat your wife’s burned toast and cold eggs. Or pop in an eggo. A can of beefaroni will take you back to old Italy. O sole mio…..

By Maureen

January 1, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Oz Pizza in Fairburn! It’s been there a while, but I found it in ‘07. They have the best pizza I’ve ever had since I moved to Georgia 11 years ago. The staff is great, too.

By Vera

January 1, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

The best restaurant I found in 2007 would be a cozy soul-food resturant called “Momma Nems” on Memorial Dr. in Stone Mountian. Great atomsphere, great service and the food is AWESOME. I now go there every Sunday after church.

By sept167

January 1, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

not sure if it technically qualifies, as it is most assuredly a bar, but Charlie Mopps Pub in Sandy Springs opened this year and has great bar food.

By Danzig

January 1, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

DOS HERMANOS on Cleveland Avenue in East Point. Great little Mexican restaurant! Their burritos and flautas are awesome.

By Danzig

January 1, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

Also in East Point: EL ROCIO, on Main Street … another excellent Mexican restaurant. Right across the street from the East Point MARTA station. Amazing lunch specials, live music, friendly staff; a very popular place.