re: I come in peace. Looking for a good lunch spot in downtown ATL

it ain't downtown or midtown, but Joey D's in Dunwoody near Perimeter Mall is really good and just "nice/upscale" enough - they are known for their Pittsburgh style steaks

you can catch the train right there and it's a 30 or so minute ride to the stadium with ample parking, may be a little longer ride on that Saturday though

fwiw, I waited tables there about 25 years ago, so they have shown staying power

outside of that, I'd find a good place in Buckhead and ride the train in from Lenox mall, would not try driving or parking near the stadium, the MARTA trains are actually pretty decent,fast and safe

have fun in Atlanta

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Go to the Silver Skillet for breakfast and get the country ham and eggs with redeye gravy.

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if you can, this is definitely worth going to

an old school diner from the 40's or 50's - not upscale at all though

there have been dozens and dozens of movies and tv shows staged here for an "authentic diner" scene, just down the street from GA Tech

Fish Market is really good

I actually used to live across the street from Houston's in a building that had been a girls.dorm back in the 20's but got converted to an apartment building, there was a great little Mexican place next door

apartments and Mexican restaurant are gone, high dollar high rise there now

You can check out Krog Market. It's only 1.5 miles. It's an upscale food court with BBQ, Viatnamese, Fried chicken, sushi, middle-eastern, burgers, and more. They also have a good brewery. Ponce Market is similar. If the weather is nice you can walk on the Beltline. Lot of good city views, bars, and restaurants all up and down the Beltline and it connects Ponce and Krog market. Another awesome place we like near Krog is Folk art. It was on Diners, Drive-ins, and dives. Real diverse menu -

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Skip breakfast, get to Mary Mac's in midtown for early lunch


You been there lately? Not sure what happened but it ain't the same.

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It's been about a year, but I used to eat there alot. My office is close, my inlaws lived 3 blocks away, I ate there often. What and when did something happen?

S someone mentioned earlier West Midtown is gonna be your best bet and that includes Miller Union,JCT Kitchen,The Optimist.Marcel etc.All are pricey and pretentious but it's probably right up your SIL's alley.(Optimist would my choice but all are good)

You're right down the road from MCB and can Uber from all these places at a minimal cost.

Might wanna go and make a reservation now.

Nm

I think Mary Macs changed ownership a few years ago, or at least management. We used to eat there often but after the last two times we don't go back.
Colonnade is still a great restaurant. We used to go on Sunday for dinner. Get there early or the old folks with walkers and oxygen tanks will get all the tables. Wait staff nearly as old as the restaurant but great service and great food. Georgia mountain trout was always perfect, and the fresh yeast rolls were outstanding. Take a few home for later, or eat them on the drive home.
Don't remember the name, but there used to be a great soul food place near Olympic Park. It was relocated when they built all that. Anyone remember it? Was it Thelma's?