These are some of the best dishes we ate at metro Atlanta restaurants in 2017

We ate a lot in 2017 -- with the number of awesome things to eat, how could we not? Here are 46 of our favorite dishes we tried this year:

Credit: Rachel Taylor

Credit: Rachel Taylor

Intown Atlanta

Explore Biscuits at Bar Mercado

Explore Artichoke beignets from Del Frisco's Grille

Explore Tortas from Rreal Tacos

Explore Hapi Cocktail at The Consulate

Explore Jessica Sandwich at Rocky Mountain Pizza Co.

Explore Lemon pepper honey fried chicken at Greens & Gravy

Explore Cinnamon roll at Radial Cafe

Explore Yellowfin tuna ceviche at Babalu Tapas and Tacos

Explore Flavors of the Andes bowl at Roast in Whole Foods

Explore First-run soft-shell crab at Restaurant Eugene

Explore The Woodsman’s Breakfast from Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

Explore Sea buckthorn sorbet with luxardo cherry from True Food Kitchen

Explore Deviled Eggs from Proof and Provision

Explore Dirty Bird Sandwich at Fox Bros. B-B-Q

Explore Jai-Drizzle at CheeseCaked

Explore Guacamole & Salsa Tasting at Alma Cocina

Explore Battered Catfish at Chicken + Beer

Explore Baked feta in red sauce at Mediterranea

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DeKalb County

Explore Pub Pot Roast at Napoleon's Grill

Explore Monster soup dumpling at China Kitchen

Explore Picada de la Abuela at Las Delicias de la Abuela

Explore Fig bread from Buford Highway Farmers Market

Explore Wood oven roasted trout at Cakes & Ale

Explore Flan at Cuba Mia

Explore Custard from Southern Custard

Explore Jerk chicken at Caribbean Chicken & Fish

Explore Maitake mushroom pizza at Vero Pizzeria

Explore Vegetarian platter at Desta Ethiopian Kitchen

Explore Coniglio from Valenza

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Cobb County

Explore Ned Kelly Pie at Australian Bakery Cafe

Explore Cinnamon toast doughnut at Doughnut Dollies

Explore Old Fashioned Doughnut from Daily Donuts

Explore Coxinha at Brazilian Bakery Café

Explore Chicken liver pate on toast at Spring Restaurant

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North Fulton County

Explore Bacon cheddar croissant French toast at Milton's Cuisine and Cocktails

Explore Pimento grilled cheese sandwich at Peach and the Porkchop

Explore Mus hroom quiche from Cafe Vendrome

Explore C&S Blackened Tuna Salad from C&S Chowder House

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Gwinnett County

Explore “Skinny” del Mar taco at Taqueria del Mar

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Cherokee County

Explore House Salad at Fire Stone Wood Fired Pizza & Grill

Multiple counties

The pork "bun" from Saigon Cafe (Locations in Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb and North Fulton

Soft pretzels and beer cheese dip from Hobnob (Locations in DeKalb and Intown Atlanta)

Praline Bread Pudding Souffle at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen (Locations in Cobb, Gwinnett and North Fulton)

Palak paneer at Moon Indian Cuisine (Locations in Cobb and DeKalb)

Hongos Coca at Eclipse di Luna (Locations in DeKalb and Intown Atlanta)

Churros at Taqueria Verde (Locations in DeKalb, Intown Atlanta and North Fulton)

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