With more than 50 years of history, Nakato has built itself into the rare restaurant that does multiple service styles well, from high-quality hibachi to solid sushi.

AJC dining critics reviewed and rated more than 30 restaurants in 2025 while visiting many more. These 10 stood out as the best new restaurants of the year.

NFA Burger at Avalon in Alpharetta opened in May. Much like the burger itself, the restaurant is a study in simplicity and exactitude.

Peckish, a bootstrapped little restaurant in Pullman Yards where seemingly every table wobbles, is home to an incandescent talent in chef Tamara Hewitt.

Roswell’s Tipsy Thaiger offers Thai-style cocktails and elevated bar food in a stylish space inspired by Bangkok’s top bars.

Brasserie Lundi might not be the city’s next great culinary destination, but it’s an extremely pleasant restaurant that can serve multiple purposes.

A review of Elise, the the new fine-dining restaurant from chef-owner Craig Richards.

Fans of the original Northern China Eatery on Buford Highway will be happy to discover that the restaurant's new Beltline location delivers the same recognizable cuisine.

Some might roll their eyes and label Necessary Purveyor as Instagram bait, but there is some substance beneath the glossy surface.