Kirkwood Dining Guide
Tree lined streets, charming shops and bungalows beyond the eye can see – Kirkwood is a little paradise of walkability among the Atlanta sprawl. And with more and more out of towners coming to the city and looking for proximity to the east side, there’s no better place to look to settle down. We’ve highlighted some of the great places you can get a bite in this east side gem with our Kirkwood Dining Guide!
The Argonaut
Kirkwood’s newest addition is adding a level of class to a classic ATL neighborhood. With an incredibly fresh raw bar, The Argonaut is quickly becoming a go-to for elevated cocktails and fresh oysters in the City’s east side neighborhoods. Check out their specialty, customizable crudos, or dig into their small plates after enjoying the raw bar. Plus, the bar program is premium with curated wine selections and unique ingredients.
La Calavera Pizza
1696 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
For years, La Calavera operated as a Decatur based Mexican bakery, creating delicious sweet breads like the shell shaped concha pastry, along with savory options like fresh baked sourdough bread. They’ve since relocated some of that equipment to Memorial Drive at the edge of Kirkwood, held on to their sourdough knowledge and created one of the best pizzas in the Atlanta area. They use that sourdough crust as the base for great ingredients, including locally sourced vegetables and responsibly produced cheese and meat.
Evergreen Butcher and Bakers
2011 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
We’ve written about this charming bakery and butcher shop in the heart of Kirkwood, but we should say once again – they make some of the best baked goods in the Atlanta area. With expertise in French baking methods and a history in high end kitchens, the husband and wife ownership team there are constantly putting out new recipes with a focus on sourdough as the base for all of their incredible breads.
El Myriachi
1950 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Another downtown Kirkwood favorite, you can always find folks hanging out on their patio any night of the week, noshing on nachos and throwing back margaritas. While the atmosphere is top notch, the food ain’t bad either, particularly their burritos. With a playful approach to Mexican flavors, they have everything from a Migas Burrito, to a Tex-Mex Ranchero Burrito to a Thai Burrito. We’re also fans of the crab queso and pork skin starters as some of the best apps in the neighborhood.
Georgia Boy BBQ
1976 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
Formerly Anna’s BBQ, Georgia Boy is still satisfying folks in Kirkwood with all the smoked classics like brisket, beef and pork ribs, pulled pork and smoked chicken, served along side classic southern BBQ sides like mac and cheese, potato salad and collards.
Le Petit Marche
1984 Hosea L Williams Dr NE Ste. A, Atlanta, GA 30317
We’ve featured Le Petite Marche and owner Marche Sparks a number of times in our coverage, and with good reason – Le Petite Marche is one of Atlanta’s best brunch restaurants, hands down. Unfortunately, the pandemic caused the business to face some turbulence, but after finding new partners in Atlanta’s other famous brunch location, Atlanta Breakfast Club, Le Petit Marche has reopened and is still making their incredible French toast sandwich, grits stack and more.
Bob and Harriet’s Home Bar
1992 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317
If Kirkyard is Kirkwood’s sports bar, Bob and Harriet’s Home Bar is Kirkwood’s sit and talk bar. With a great ambiance and excellent cocktail selection, they’ve also got a solid, family friendly menu that’s great for dine in or to go. They might have one of ATL’s best Chicago dogs – they load up the relish and onions – along with an excellent Cuban sandwich.
Wyatt’s Country BBQ
1674 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
If you’re a fan of rapper and tv personality Action Bronson, you may have caught Wyatt’s in the very first episode of his food travel series, F*ck that’s delicious. Wyatt’s Country BBQ, run by Oscar Wyatt, has been making incredible BBQ out of his humble Memorial Drive location for nearly 50 years and deserved the momentary spotlight. We’re spotlighting them here again for having one of the best Rib Dinner plates in the entire country, along with their vinegar/mustard based sauce.
Southern Queenz
1648 Memorial Dr SE D, Atlanta, GA 30317
A relatively new comer to the neighborhood, Southern Queens is a black owned, soul food and all day breakfast location right on Memorial Drive. With a creative approach to cooking, they make some mouthwatering – and Instagrammable – dishes, like the Fruity Pebble French Toast, the Oreo Chicken and Waffles, and Southern Fried Chicken Nachos, along with classics like Oxtail, Catfish, and Red Velvet cake.
