10 Best Restaurants in Chamblee, Georgia
With Atlanta’s iconic Buford Highway running straight through Chamblee, this northeast Atlanta city is a haven for foodies. You can find an array of diverse, local restaurants serving up international cuisines. Read on to find the best restaurants in Chamblee.
Top Chamblee Restaurants
1. Food Terminal
Food Terminal serves delicious and diverse culinary cuisine from Malaysia. The restaurant’s original location on Buford Highway is not only one of the best restaurants in Chamblee but also one of the best places to get Asian food in Atlanta. Their menu draws influence from India, Guang Zhou, Hokkien, Teochew, and Hakka provinces.
On the menu, you’ll find a variety of Asian street foods, but with a heavy emphasis on Malaysian cuisine. Try their Garlic Bone Marrow, Kari Checkin Noodle Soupe, or Grandma Wonton BBQ Pork.
5000 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341
2. Vintage Pizzeria
Vintage Pizzeria leans into its vintage vibe with exposed beams and brick walls. Opened in 2005, this Italian pizzeria has become a favorite restaurant of Chamblee residents.
This restaurant serves hand-tossed, New Jersey influenced thin crust pizza with dough made fresh daily. In addition to pizza, Vintage Pizzeria also offers homemade Italian dishes, appetizers, salads, and sandwiches. They have a full bar with an extensive wine and beer selection and an outdoor patio.
5434 Peachtree Rd #101, Atlanta, GA 30341
3. Southbound
Southbound is a Southern eatery with a vintage wooden bar and a farm-fresh menu located in an old factory in the heart of Chamblee. Southbound is the place to go when you’re looking for a cute, local spot with a unique ambiance and a delicious home-style meal.
Dine on creative Southern comfort foods like their smoked short rib or the popular hot chicken sandwich. You’ll definitely want to end your meal with the Butterscotch Blondie Sundae for dessert.
5394 Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
4. Hopstix
Hopstix is an Asian fusion brewpub inspired by the Indonesian food scene. Founder and brewmaster Andy Tan teamed up with executive chef Dony Raymond to deliver Southeastern Asian culinary influences to the Atlanta area.
Hopstix’s Indonesian-inspired street food menu menu consists of a variety of flavorful dishes, including robata skweres, ramen, a raw bar, and tempura. This restaurant also features award-winning craft beers expertly brewed onsite.
3404 Pierce Dr #2444, Chamblee, GA 30341
5. 57th Fighter Group Restaurant
The 57th Fighter Group Restaurant is a World War II aviation-themed restaurant located at the end of the DeKalb Peachtree Airport south runways. Aviation enthusiasts will love the theme and the fantastic view of the runway while they dine.
On the menu at this upscale restaurant, you’ll find award-winning prime rib, hand-cut steaks, seafood, pasta, soup, and salad dishes.
3829 Clairmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30341
6. Mamak Vegan Kitchen
Mamak Vegan Kitchen on Buford Highway in Chamblee offers a taste of true Malaysian cooking with a vegan twist. Owned by the same team behind the Buford Highway Mamak in Doraville, this café is inspired by Malaysian street food stalls, but with a fully vegan, plant-based menu.
Their dishes use only the freshest ingredients and are cooked with care. Their menu features meatless dishes like the Beyond Rendang, Lemak Curry, Olive Fried Rice, Ancient Meat Sweet & Sour, and Coconut Soup.
2390 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
7. The Alden
The Alden, from Chef Jared A. Hucks, is a contemporary restaurant serving seasonal Southern cuisine. The restaurant advocates for a family style dining experience and encourages guests to share dishes among the table.
Their menu contains a healthy selection of dishes crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients that encompass modern twists on Southern classics. Guests who want to view the kitchen in action and sample improvised creations can dine at the intimate 11-seat tasting counter that surrounds the restaurant’s open kitchen.
5070 Peachtree Blvd Suite B-140, Chamblee, GA 30341
8. Gu’s Kitchen
Gu’s Kitchen on Buford Highway brings the flavors of Chengdu, in the Szechuan providence of southwestern China, to Atlanta. Chef Gu has plenty of culinary experience and has cooked for a variety of celebrities.
The restaurant has a casual setting with a menu of Szechuan street food items, noodles, stir-fry, and po’boy sandwiches. You’ll also find some favorites from the chef’s other Atlanta concepts, Gu’s Bistro and Gu’s Dumplings.
4897 Buford Hwy NE #104, Chamblee, GA 30341
9. Rojo Cocina Mexicana
Rojo Cocina Mexicana serves a variety of Mexican dishes with a touch of different cuisines, making for a unique menu. At this restaurant, you can expect fresh ingredients, exotic flavors, and caring service.
On the menu, you’ll find Mexican favorites like fajitas, taqueria, burritos, enchiladas, nachos, quesadillas, bowls, and more made with a unique twist.
5193 Peachtree Blvd, Chamblee, GA 30341
10. Lee’s Bakery
Lee’s Bakery is a well-known and loved Vietnamese restaurant along Buford Highway in Chamblee. Since 2006, this restaurant has been an Atlanta institution. You can expect to wait in a long line as a testament to their great food.
Lee’s Bakery offers some of the best Vietnamese sandwiches and noodles in Atlanta, and they were even named a front runner for best bánh mì in America by the New York Times. In addition to bánh mì and pho, Lee’s Bakery also serves vermicelli noodle dishes and rice dishes.
4005 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
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