Best Casual Restaurants in Cascade Heights

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

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AtlantaCobbDeKalbFulton

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AtlantaAtlantic StationBuckheadCastleberry HillChambleeCumberland

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

125 restaurants available nearby

1. Thrive

4.4

Awesome(1665)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 9 times today

Thrive is an upscale casual restaurant where food, drink & lounge meet pleasing taste buds from around the world since 2007 with award winning dishes & specialty cocktails. Our salads, sandwiches, soups, sushi, steak, seafood & so much more are all prepared using the highest quality and freshest ingredients. Thrive is pleased to offer a stimulating wine list as well as a great selection of beer and sake. Join us for our After Work Mixer Monday – Friday from 4pm-7pm for $5 appetizers & specialty cocktails.Come see why Jezebel Magazine voted Thrive in their top 100 Atlanta Restaurants three consecutive years, and Restaurant and Bar Magazine voted Thrive in their top 100 venues.

2. Suite Food Lounge

4.5

Awesome(811)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Unique in concept and character, Suite Food Lounge perfectly fits the mold for your next gathering. A lively dinner with friends, a night out on the town or a special event.Brunch are for walk-ins of parties 1-4, no reservations accepted. Please contact restaurant directly for any exceptions.

3. Restaurant 10

4.0

Excellent(252)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

We are an upscale southern cuisine and BBQ restaurant. Come and watch your favorite sports on one of TVs visible from every seat. A great spot to stop in before or after an event at Mercedes Benz Stadium, Allstate Arena or the Georgia World Congress Center. Restaurant Ten blends a modern setting with hint of “down home”. The staff is friendly and eager to fill your plate.Restaurant Ten is located in the heart of Atlanta, across the street from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and owned by The Platt Restaurant Group.

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4. Esco Restaurant & Tapas Restaurant

3.7

Very Good(7)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Castleberry Hill

Booked 3 times today

Experience Culinary Excellence at ESCO Atlanta! Embark on a culinary adventure where dining meets artistry.Signature Dish: Savor our Blackened Catfish, a true culinary masterpiece that exemplifies the creative essence of ESCO Atlanta’s offerings.Nearby Landmarks: Conveniently located in the vibrant heart of Atlanta, ESCO is just minutes away from iconic spots like Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, State Farm Arena, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, offering the perfect complement to your dining experience.Atmosphere: ESCO Atlanta combines chic elegance with a warm, inviting vibe. Whether you're planning a romantic evening for two or a lively celebration with friends, our space is designed to create unforgettable memories for every occasion.Join us at ESCO Atlanta, where dining is elevated to an art form. Book your table now and immerse yourself in a world where every dish is a masterpiece and every visit is a celebration of taste and creativity.

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5. Margaritaville - Atlanta

3.0

Good(70)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Escape to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, located at Centennial Park surrounded by Atlanta's most popular attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, College Football Hall of Fame, and the SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel. From photo-worthy views to a suspended airplane, Margaritaville is more than a restaurant; it's a state of mind. Margaritaville has everything you need to have a good time with great island-inspired food, several unique bars, live music, and two levels of seating overlooking the dynamic downtown Atlanta entertainment district. Chill out with a margarita at the Tiki Bar, License To Chill Bar, or 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar.

6. New South Kitchen

3.8

Excellent(47)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Downtown

Welcome to New South Kitchen, where the heart and soul of Southern regional cuisine are reimagined with a modern twist. Our culinary journey celebrates the vibrant traditions of the South while embracing innovative flavors and techniques, inviting you to Harvest, Taste, and Create unforgettable dining experiences.At New South Kitchen, we believe in the power of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients to elevate classic Southern dishes. From farm-fresh vegetables to sustainably-raised meats, we bring the best of the South to your table.The breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus at New South Kitchen is a true celebration of Southern tastes, offering a curated selection of dishes that highlight the diverse culinary heritage of the region. Savor the smoky depth of our hickory-grilled meats, the vibrant tang of pickled vegetables, and the comforting warmth of our house-made biscuits. Every bite tells a story, weaving together the past and present of Southern cuisine.

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7. RedEye Southern Kitchen

4.0

Excellent(103)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Hapeville

Booked 3 times today

Everyone knows Southern hospitality is unmatched. At Redeye Southern Kitchen, we’re elevating that experience for locals and travelers alike. Like a warm embrace from an old friend, RSK is a place to have a drink, enjoy great food, and strike up lively conversations with fellow travelers. It starts with our handcrafted cocktails, perfect for settling in and enjoying alongside our small plates. From there, our modern Southern and American dishes put our unique spin on everything you know and love about the classics, using only the best ingredients and traditional methods to serve up, simply put, darn good food that’ll leave you satisfied.

8. Glenn's Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(152)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Glenn's Kitchen is a hidden gem in downtown Atlanta in the iconic Glenn Hotel. You cannot beat the restaurant's beautiful and relaxed vibe and living room-like bar area. Our restaurant is known for its American comfort food with a Southern twist. We offer a wide variety of appetizers, including our Deviled Eggs served with sweet and spicy jam, and entrées such as our famous Shrimp and Grits, Tender Braised Short Rib Sandwich, and Roasted Chicken with Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, grilled asparagus, and finished with a garlic herb jus. To finish your meal on a sweet note, try our Decadent Chocolate Cake. We also have an impressive selection of hand-crafted cocktails and wines that perfectly complement our dishes.

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9. Tin Lizzy's - Downtown

4.6

Exceptional(261)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

In 2005 four longtime college friends opened Tin Lizzy’s in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, giving their guests a unique taqueria with service rooted in genuine hospitality. Tin Lizzy’s quickly became a popular place to work and to meet friends for refreshing margaritas and delicious FlexMex cuisine. Soon after, other neighborhoods wanted their own Tin Lizzy’s. We are excited to bring our passion for hospitality and “friends serving friends” mission to new neighborhoods.

10. Dos Bocas

3.8

Excellent(19)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown

Authentic Cajun and Tex-Mex Flavor!Dos Bocas is the result of our founders' travels through Louisiana and Texas, where they savored the best local cuisine. They meticulously selected their favorite recipes and combined them to create a unique dining experience. The people they encountered during their journey and the authentic flavors they discovered became the cornerstone of our restaurant.

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sheriVIP
Virginia •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Staff was friendly, i liked the atmosphere, food and unlimited mimosas
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Suite Food LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.5
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CatharineVIP
Atlanta •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Really good food though the wine list is a little sparse. Great Brussels sprouts, salads, sushi. Really everything we’ve ever had has been delicious and served promptly and hot!
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ThrivePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.4
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savannah
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Our server was very attentive they had Valentines Day decorations up it was definitely a vibe and hookah was on point. Food was amazing had the catfish and grits and the ga French toast everything was a 10/10
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Esco Restaurant & Tapas RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Castleberry Hill
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3.7
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Torrey
Fort Lauderdale •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
The servers were very patient and had no problem guiding me throughout the menu especially being it was my first experience there , I wish the tables weren’t as close but overall I enjoyed myself as well as my girlfriend with our new born baby I’d definitely go again thank you all for your service !!
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Restaurant 10Price: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Downtown
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Zahara
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
It was a nice restaurant. The food was good and the drinks even better.
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Margaritaville - AtlantaPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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