OpenTable just released their list of the top 100 best restaurants in the U.S. for 2026, and we aren’t surprised at all that several Atlanta restaurants made the cut! From yummy steakhouses to succulent sushi spots, keep scrolling to see which ATL restaurants are among the best in the country.
Which Atlanta restaurants make the list?
Three Georgia restaurants rank on OpenTable’s list, all from Atlanta.
They are (in no particular order):
- Bones
- La Grotta
- UMI
Let us give you a little breakdown of each spot:
Bones
Address: 3130 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Bones is a high-quality steakhouse in Atlanta that’s perfect for special occasions and celebrations.
According to OpenTable,
Zagat rates Bones with the highest marks for food and service over all steakhouses in America. Bones has also been awarded by Zagat Survey as the # ONE rated restaurant over all types in Atlanta.
Learn more about Bones on their website, here.
La Grotta
Address: 2637 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
La Grotta is a delicious Italian restaurant in Atlanta with handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and a succulent menu you don’t wanna miss!
According to OpenTable,
A local favorite since 1978, La Grotta has received Best of Atlanta Award from Atlanta magazine since the mid 1980’s, prestigious DiRONA and AAA Four Diamond Awards since the early 90’s.
Learn more about La Grotta on their website, here.
UMI
Address: 72 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305-1302
With a location in both NYC and ATL, UMI is the perfect modern Japanese restaurant, serving up the most mouthwatering sushi!
According to OpenTable,
Sushi is pure, clean food with simple, thoughtful and minimal intervention and the materials and design principle at UMI reflect this philosophy.
Learn more about UMI on their website, here.
How does Open Table rank these restaurants?
According to OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America methodology,
OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 list is generated from over 11 million reviews from verified OpenTable diners and dining metrics from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026.
OpenTable used a compilation of unique data points, including:
- diner ratings
- the percentage of five star reviews
- the number of alerts set
- the percentage of reservations made in advance
- percentage of capacity
- direct searches
Among other things, too!
Happy dining, Atlanta.