R Thomas Deluxe Grill
R Thomas Deluxe Grill puts a spin on late-night dining by offering healthful options even at 3 a.m. Its organic menu includes quesadillas, pastas, burgers and breakfast options at any hour. The highlight of this restaurant is its freshly squeezed juice menu on which carrot juice is a popular option.
R Thomas Deluxe Grill
1812 Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 872-2942
www.rthomasdeluxegrill.net
Au Pied de Cochon
The original Au Pied de Cochon opened in Paris in 1946, but that hasn't stopped the Atlanta location from making a mark of its own. The restaurant, at the InterContinental in Buckhead, brings fine dining to late night. Its menu is filled with traditional French items such as foie gras and escargot. There is also a raw seafood bar standing on the marble floors, under the Venetian chandeliers.
Au Pied de Cochon
3315 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 946-9070
www.aupieddecochonatlanta.com
Taquerîa El Rey Del Taco
Taqueria El Rey Del Taco spices up late-night dining by offering 24-hour Mexican food. Its extensive taco menu includes items like cow cheeks and pork stomach. If these prove to be too adventurous, it also offers standard Mexican fare. The restaurant's popularity means that it can be extremely crowded after hours.
Taquerîa El Rey Del Taco
5288 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30340
(770) 986-0032
The Landmark Diner
There are several Landmark Diners in Atlanta, but only the one downtown stays open 24 hours. The owner, Tom Lambros, says that 24-hour eateries make the area safer and more lively. The menu offers options that are typical for diners---burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads and breakfast items. Its proximity to Georgia State University makes it a convenient late-night destination for the university's students.
The Landmark Diner
60 Luckie St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-1756
www.landmarkdiner.com