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Bella Italia

This family-friendly restaurant includes a play area for children. The menu, prepared by an Italian-born chef, ranges from the usual Italian dishes to more unusual selections. In the Coleman Village shopping center. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; noon-9 p.m. Sundays. 880 Marietta Highway, Roswell. 770-640-8000. Casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, parties/private room, beer, wine. $$

Jimmy John's — Downtown

A gourmet sandwich shop that prides itself on lightning fast service. Delivery within 2 miles. Inside the Twelve Centennial Park hotel. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 400 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-522-5150, jimmyjohns.com. Casual. Outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, Wi-Fi. $

Livingston Restaurant and Bar

This Midtown Atlanta restaurant includes a bar for drinks or a quick bite, and the main dining room for full meals. There's also a cafe for early, late or light bites. Breakfast 6:30-10 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Lunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 5-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Brunch: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. 659 Peachtree St., N.E., Atlanta. 404-897-5000, www.livingstonatlanta.com. Business casual. Parking, reservations, outdoor dining, parties/private room, full bar, valet parking. $$$

The Mustard Seed, Inc.

Barbecue is done the old fashioned way on grills at this Southwest Atlanta 'que joint. Most people get it to go, but there are a few seats available at the counter. In the Park Plaza shopping center. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 826 Westmont Road, S.W., Atlanta. 404-254-0658. Casual. Parking, child-friendly, catering, Wi-Fi. $

Wonderful World

This burger joint is located inside the Tin Drum Asia Cafe in the restaurant heavy Broad Street area. The menu is limited to burgers, fries and drinks, but the burgers and buns are made fresh each day. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. 84 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-688-3182. Casual. Wi-Fi. $

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California Pizza Kitchen

Located in the Forum in Norcross, this restaurant specializes in hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, salads, soups and sandwiches. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays. 5173 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross. 770-662-0929, www.cpk.com. Casual. Parking, outdoor dining, child-friendly, catering, full bar, children's menu. $$

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Steers Wood Fire Steaks & Seafood

Many entrees, including the steaks, are cooked on a wood fire grill at this family-owned restaurant. Live music most weekend evenings. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; noon-9 p.m. Sundays. 14 Old Jackson Road, McDonough. 678-432-6569. Casual. Parking, child-friendly, catering, parties/private room, full bar, children's menu, live music. $$

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