Beer, mead, and cider lovers will find happiness and a great selection at the Smyrna Beer Market in the Smyrna Market Village. While there, keep an eye out for burritos and salsas from chef Andre Gomez (formerly of Porch Light Latin Kitchen) in the cold cases. The chef closed his beloved Smyrna restaurant to focus on building his new burrito, salsa, and chimichurri brand, José Sucio.

The Original Hot Dog Factory in Smyrna has about 20 varieties of hot dogs. Among the creatively adorned dogs are the Jamaican jerk chicken with grilled pineapples and island sauce and the taco dog with chili, cheese, and guacamole. Throw in a side of beer battered onion rings.

What once housed a Mercedes-Benz repair shop is now an industrial coffee house with its own roastery. The usual coffee and espresso drinks are available as well as pour overs and tea. For a quick bite, quiche, sandwiches, and baked goods are all on the food menu. Rev also serves as a community hub with a diverse crowd of regulars ranging from college kids to seniors groups.

South City Kitchen satisfies those southern cravings in a plush, warmly lit space on the border of Vinings and Smyrna. The menu is composed of regional classics such as she-crab soup or juicy fried chicken served with collard greens, red bliss potatoes, and honey-thyme jus. The restaurant also has locations in Midtown, Buckhead, and Alpharetta.

Muss & Turners has been a Smyrna staple for over a decade. This deli-by-day, high-end, casual bistro by night really knows its way around a sandwich, too. Try the Swifty’s dream; a pulled pork sandwich topped with barbecue sauce, horseradish slaw, and bacon. Head behind the cooler door in the evenings for a cocktail at the restaurant’s full-service speakeasy, Eleanor’s.

This no-frills taqueria attracts hordes of people, and for good reason. The classic tacos are good here, but the restaurant also serves sought-after birria tacos and a birria taco pizza, too.

Tucked away on the backside of a strip mall, Minato can easily be missed on busy Spring Road, but it’s been a Smyrna institution for over 30 years. Amongst the kitschy decor, the menu consists of classic sushi favorites and servers who make everyone feel like regulars. Order the off-menu cowboy hat; a rice cracker topped with crab salad and a fried scallop.

Cafe Comma is a minimalist coffee shop located in Vinings. Classic coffee beverages are available as well as creative twists on lattes, like brown sugar and caramel creme. There are several toasts to choose from, too, including smoked salmon and cream cheese and brie and apricot.

Ph’east is a one-stop shop for a variety of Asian fare. Located at the Battery Atlanta, the mini food hall includes stalls from Poke Burri and Lifting Noodles Ramen as well as Fan T’Asia from Muling Zhao and Man Fai Yan of popular Buford Highway Chinese restaurant BoBo Garden. Grab a beer or cocktail at the Taps at Ph’east, which typically has its TVs tuned to the Braves, Atlanta United, Atlanta Hawks, the Falcons, or college football throughout the week.  

This OTP counterpart to chef Ford Fry’s Superica located at the Battery Atlanta makes diners feel like they’re in a small town Texas cafe thanks in part to those steer horns on the wall. Start with the chorizo queso followed by the tacos al pastor with achiote and grilled pineapple.

Smyrna’s dining scene leveled up when chef Linton Hopkins (H&F Burger) opened his modern steakhouse at the Battery Atlanta. The menu includes upgraded versions of classics like potato skins and cornmeal crusted fried shrimp as well as serious steak options, including wagyu “baseball” top sirloin steak and a 55-day, dry-aged cowboy ribeye. For a more on-the-go experience, grab drinks and snacks at the oyster window on the patio. Reservations encouraged.

Is it a bookstore with a coffee shop or a coffee shop with a bookstore? Either way, the cozy Read Shop in Vinings Jubilee has plenty of precisely made coffee beverages and books. It’s the sister store to in-town market the Merchant at Krog Street Market so, it has that Instagramm-able aesthetic down pat.

A native of Naples, Italy, owner Raffaele Crispino brought Neapolitan cuisine to Vinings in 2015. The menu includes handmade pastas and pizzas baked in a wood oven. Save room for a piece of Crispina’s tiramisu after dinner.

Korean flavors meet Southern barbecue at Heirloom, located about two miles from the Battery Atlanta and Truist Park in the Cumberland area. It’s a takeout-only establishment, so plan to enjoy the standout items here, such as the 12-hour smoked brisket and spicy Korean barbecue pork sandwich, in the car or at home (it’s not uncommon to see people eating in the parking lot, too).