25 Essential Athens Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Athens.
306 Barbecue
Alabama
an everyday essential barbecue restaurant address in Athens, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 78.3.
Washington Street Diner
Alabama
an everyday essential table known for disciplined diner cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 77.1.
Ro's Grille
Alabama
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Athens's most persuasive restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 76.5.
Sabor Latino Taqueria
Athens, Alabama
4.4 stars from 476 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in Athens.
Marco's Pizza
Athens, Alabama
4.4 stars from 529 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Athens.
Bojangles
Athens, Alabama
4.4 stars from 1,185 reviews for this restaurant address in Athens.
Lil Mazzara's
Athens, Alabama
4.7 stars from 211 reviews for this italian restaurant address in Athens.
Ramona J’s
Athens, Alabama
4.7 stars from 349 reviews for this restaurant address in Athens.
LawLers Barbecue
Athens, Alabama
4.5 stars from 1,191 reviews for this barbecue restaurant address in Athens.
Lucia's Cocina Mexicana
Athens, Alabama
4.6 stars from 854 reviews for this mexican restaurant address in Athens.
Hermozza Pizza Restaurant & Bar - Athens
Athens, Alabama
4.4 stars from 418 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Athens.
Irons & Ales
Athens, Alabama
5.0 stars from 98 reviews for this restaurant address in Athens.
Chicken Salad Chick
Athens, Alabama
4.4 stars from 153 reviews for this chicken restaurant address in Athens.
Village Pizza
Athens, Alabama
4.4 stars from 1,152 reviews for this pizza restaurant address in Athens.
Samurai Steakhouse
Athens, Alabama
4.5 stars from 593 reviews for this japanese steakhouse address in Athens.
Eggs Up Grill
Athens, Alabama
4.4 stars from 180 reviews for this restaurant address in Athens.
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
Athens, Alabama
4.2 stars from 846 reviews for this chicken restaurant address in Athens.
The Southern Table
Athens, Alabama
4.5 stars from 485 reviews for this restaurant address in Athens.
Burrito Express
Athens, Alabama
4.6 stars from 854 reviews for this restaurant address in Athens.
Firehouse Subs Athens Shoppes
Athens, Alabama
4.5 stars from 561 reviews for this sandwich shop address in Athens.
IHOP
Athens, Alabama
3.9 stars from 1,183 reviews for this breakfast restaurant address in Athens.
Whataburger
Athens, Alabama
4.3 stars from 1,194 reviews for this fast food restaurant address in Athens.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Athens, Alabama
3.8 stars from 913 reviews for this fast food restaurant address in Athens.
Terranova's Athens
Athens, Alabama
4.6 stars from 427 reviews for this italian restaurant address in Athens.
Jack's Family Restaurant
Athens, Alabama
3.9 stars from 1,162 reviews for this fast food restaurant address in Athens.