Art of the Meal

Seabear Oyster Bar in Athens is both comfortable and adventurous.

The Kimball House pays homage to the past as it serves up oysters, caviar and inventive cocktails.

Buckner’s Family Restaurant in Jackson serves up endless plates of vegetables, but it’s the fried chicken that keeps people coming back for more.

Intimate and exceptionally friendly, Tabla in midtown Atlanta features traditional Indian dishes and a few with a Southern accent.

The historic Rabun Manor in Dillard now has a restaurant serving local trout and a grand Sunday buffet along with some expansive views.

Ink & Elm brings a bit of grown-up fun and local fare to Decatur’s Emory Village.

Cinco y Diez recasts the old Athens 5&10 location as a Latin-inspired spot rife with local ingredients and packed with flavor.

Ford Fry strikes again at St. Cecilia in Atlanta with a winning formula of fashion-forward food and a mindful conscience blended with a thorough understanding of what people want to eat.

Chef Keira Moritz has returned home to open Steel Magnolias, where crowds are eating up her version of “urban Southern” food.

Everything on Old South Bar-B-Q’s menu, from perfectly cooked ribs to Brunswick stew, is made with love at this Smyrna family establishment.