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ATLANTA: Bone’s $$$
Steak House
3130 Piedmont Rd NE, 30305
Tel (404) 237-2663
This big­ticket steak house is a
favorite with the business crowd
and those looking to celebrate
a special occasion. Prime, aged,
and corn­fed beef, fresh seafood,
and Maine lobster are the
mainstays. Impressive wine list.
ATLANTA: Holman & Finch
Public House $$$
American
2277 Peachtree Rd NE, 30309
Tel (404) 948-1175
Entrance to The Wilkes House inn, housing Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room, Savannah, Georgia Food­lovers are wowed by the
ever­changing menu, full of
COLUMBIA: Al’s Upstairs obscure ingredients and nose­to­
Italian Restaurant $$ Georgia tail fare, at this modern restaurant.
Italian What some consider the city’s
300 Meeting St, W Columbia, 29169 ATHENS: Cali N Tito’s $ best burger is sold in limited
Tel (803) 794-7404 Closed Sun Latin American quantities nightly and also features
Enjoy stunning city views from this 1427 S Lumpkin St, 30608 in the Sunday brunch menu.
spot set inside a 1900s building. Tel (706) 227-9979
Entrées feature fresh Atlantic sea­ Authentic Latin American flavors JEKYLL ISLAND:
food, hand­cut steaks, Italian and tasty fish tacos are the main Grand Dining Room $$$
specialties, and pasta dishes. draw here. The colorful dining American/Seafood
area and outdoor patio are lively. 371 Riverview Dr, 31527
COLUMBIA: Blue Marlin Payment by cash only. Tel (912) 635-5155
Seafood This elegant restaurant is decked
1200 Lincoln St, 29201 ATHENS: Last Resort Grill $$ out in Victorian style with high­
Tel (803) 799-3838 Southern American backed chairs, and fireplaces.
Set in a converted train station, 174–184 W Clayton St, 30601 The Continental menu features
Blue Marlin serves Lowcountry Tel (706) 549-0810 the JP Morgan crab melt,
cuisine, with an emphasis on sea­ Housed in a historic building, with bouillabaisse, pan­roasted duck
food and hand­cut steaks. The seating in booths or in the court­ breast, rosemary lamb loin, and
house favorites include oysters yard, this eatery attracts crowds award­winning shrimp and grits.
Bienville and Firecracker flounder. for its modern, rich Southern and
Southwestern­influenced cuisine. DK Choice
HILTON HEAD: A Lowcountry
Backyard $$ ATLANTA: The Varsity $ SAVANNAH: Mrs. Wilkes’
Southern American Diner Dining Room $
32 Palmetto Bay Rd, 29928 61 North Ave, 30308 Southern American
Tel (843) 785-9273 Tel (404) 881-1706 107 W Jones St, 31401
This popular eatery is known for This is the world’s largest drive­in Tel (912) 232-5997 Closed Sat &
its creative take on Lowcountry fast­food restaurant, dating back Sun; Jan
cui sine made using local ingred­ to 1928. Both locals and visitors Guests gather each weekday
ients. Lively outdoor patio. line up for burgers, chili dogs, morning to partake in a true
and other fast­food favorites. Southern­style experience of
MYRTLE BEACH: Mr. Fish $ sitting at communal tables and
Seafood ATLANTA: Colonnade eating platters of traditional
6401 N Kings Hwy, 29572 Restaurant $$ favorites. Sample from the huge
Tel (843) 839-3474 American servings of fried chicken, sweet
This landmark restaurant and 1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, 30324 potato soufflé, black­eyed peas,
seafood market serves the freshest Tel (404) 874-5642 mac ‘n’ cheese, BBQ pork, and
fish in town. The classic fried Defining local culinary traditions okra gumbo. The lunch­only
dishes, hearty gumbo, and sushi since 1927, this superb restaurant offerings change daily.
are impressive. Gluten­free pizzas serves dishes such as fried chicken,
and healthy fare are also available. sirloin steak, and country vege­
tables. Friendly staff. SAVANNAH: Alligator Soul $$
MYRTLE BEACH: The Library Cajun/Creole
Restaurant $$$ ATLANTA: La Grotta 114 Barnard St, 31401
French/European Ristorante Italiano $$ Tel (912) 232-7899
1212 N Kings Hwy, 29577 Italian A welcoming downtown
Tel (843) 448-4527 Closed Sun; 2637 Peachtree Rd NE, 30305 restaurant, Alligator Soul is
Nov–Mar: Mon Tel (404) 231-1368 Closed Sun famed for its commitment to
Established in 1974, this is the top This sophisticated restaurant organic, local, and regional
choice for special­occasion dining. serves fine Northern Italian fare, ingredients, with an emphasis
Tuxedoed staff serve clas sic including seafood, beef, veal and on humanely treated animals.
Continental dishes such as Steak chicken entrées, pastas, and deca­ Organic cocktails and home­
Diane and flambéed desserts. dent desserts. Lengthy wine list. made desserts are popular.
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