What To Eat At Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Before You Take Off

By Atlanta Eats Staff

March 29, 2016

Spring fever has officially set in. All you want to do is escape to somewhere far far away (and hopefully tropical), but don’t start your trip in a sea of frustration! Head to Hartsfield- Jackson early for your flight and treat yourself to one of its 80+ restaurants. They have everything from southern and soulful, Sweet Georgia Juke Joint, to upscale and critically acclaimed, One Flew South. Good food is guaranteed to put you in a happy mood and send you off to your destination stuffed and satisfied. Use this dish-by-dish guide to navigate the world’s largest airport before you jet set this holiday season.

Atlanta Chophouse

–Dish: Prime rib over mashed potatoes garnished with a jumbo onion ring

–Location: Atrium NE

Cafe Intermezzo

–Dish: Cheesecake with mixed berries

–Location: Concourse B Centerpointe

Ecco

–Dish: Pappardelle with braised pork, peppadew peppers and garlic

–Location: Concourse F Mezzanine

Jekyll Island Seafood Company

–Dish: Shrimp n’ grits

–Location: Concourse F

One Flew South

–Dish: Seared scallops appetizer with collard greens and miso grits, rutabaga, and crispy shiitake mushrooms

–Location: Concourse E

Sweet Georgia Juke Joint

–Dish: Pulled pork sandwich with fried green tomatoes

–Location: Concourse C

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