Chinese Buddha
Located near the famous Georgia Institute of Technology, a short walk from Piedmont Park, the Chinese Buddha's expansive menu is perfect for all tastes. Not content to just cater to carnivores, Chinese Buddha offers a substantial vegetarian menu with meatless takes on all the classics. Presented with style in an upscale setting, the Chinese Buddha's affordable dishes offer generous portions. For those in town later in the day (or into the morning), the restaurant's hours can't be beat. The Chinese Buddha is open late--until 6 a.m.--most days of the week.
Chinese Buddha
100 10th St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 874-5158
Vortex Bar & Grill
After a walk through the historic Midtown neighborhood, stop by the Vortex for a burger like no other. Recently featured on the Food Network's "Man Vs. Food," the Vortex is located on Atlanta's famed Peachtree Street and serves up creative combinations with plenty of attitude. Try a Ragin' Cajun burger if you have a spicy side, or attempt to down the restaurant's trademark Double Bypass burger -- a half-pound patty with loads of cheese, bacon and fried eggs between two grilled cheese sandwiches. The Vortex also offers soups, salads, and a variety of sandwiches.
Vortex Bar & Grill
878 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 875-1667
thevortexbarandgrill.com
Einstein's
Located within blocks of Piedmont Park, Atlanta's premier park and greenspace, Einstein's offers tasty food with a modern touch. The restaurant space, which consists of three combined bungalow homes, has a full bar, dining room, and patio. Einstein's serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Brunch items include classic selections like eggs benedict and more inventive items like the spicy, chorizo-packed Ixtapa scramble; for lunch or dinner, try the vegetable flatbread sandwich or the New York strip filet. Healthy options like spiced grilled salmon are available as well.
Einstein's
1077 Juniper St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 876-7925
einsteinsatlanta.com
Pasta da Pulcinella
Tucked away just blocks from Peachtree Street, Pasta da Pulcinella serves Italian cuisine in the shadows of Midtown's newest skyscrapers. At home in a converted bungalow house, Pasta da Pulcinella has a reputation for offering great food at a modest price. Of particular note is the tortelli di mele, a ravioli dish featuring Granny Smith apples, sausage, and parmigiana in a butter and cider reduction. This and a number of other pasta and risotto dishes are available for lunch and dinner, making Pasta da Pulcinella a convenient, easy choice for after a good game of tennis at the park or part of a night on the town.
Pasta da Pulcinella
1123 Peachtree Walk
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 876-1114
pastadapulcinella.com
Gilbert's Mediterranean Cafe
Gilbert's is a Midtown classic, serving Mediterranean dishes in its modern restaurant and bar. Located at the bustling intersection of 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue, Gilbert's is a short one-block walk from Piedmont Park and the historic Midtown residential district. The restaurant is particularly famed for its weekend all-you-can-eat brunch, where visitors can select up to four dishes at a time to try--once you finish off your first order, your server will return to ask what you'd like for the next round. Favorites include lentil soup, biscuits with gyro gravy, and the western omelet. Gilbert's is also open for lunch, dinner, and the bar stays open all night.
Gilbert's Mediterranean Cafe
219 10th St.
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 872-8012
gilbertscafe.com
