Good dining near Atlanta airport?

[arlenelullove]

Can anyone recommend a good restaurant (no junk food-no pizza) near the Atlanta Airport? We don't have a car and Buckhead fine dining (like Panos and Pauls) is too far.
Help!

[odub]

I'm flying into ATL tonight, will be staying by the airport but I don't get in until around 9pm or so.

Any places upon on the later end, by the airport or College Park that people would recommend? I'm fine with cheap-moderate eats (Dwarf House would have been an easy choice except that they're closed on Sundays). Also, any places people would recommend for breakfast in the same area?

[Clarkafella]

This is kind of a strange recommendation, but there is a Popeye's- I think it is on Concourse A, that is one of the best that I have ever been in- it isn't that the food is particularly good, but the lady behind the counter is so joyful that you might end up humming Gospel tunes the rest of the day- southern hospitality at it's finest!

Again, I'm not sure if it was Concourse A- hopefully someone else can verify/correct...

[profjmm]

Unfortunately for you, the Feed Store in College Park, just a few minutes from the airport (and a very quick MARTA ride) is closed on Sunday. But I just wanted to throw it out there for anyone else who either has to stay at the airport or who has a long layover there.

[fdgatech]

The best restaurant in Airport Area is Simon's Steak and Seafood and Giovanna's Italian Kitchen. The hotel shuttles will transport you to these places.

[atlantachowhound]

Would get on Marta and come uptown to either downtown, Midtown or Buckhead. What kind of food do you want and how much do you want to spend? Lots of choices and the Marta fare is just a couple of bucks. Would recommend staying away from Spondivits - lady died after eating oysters there not too long ago (bad month to eat oysters, but bad place to have them too). Could have a whole evening out if you went someplace like Atlantic Station (dinner at Lobby at 12 and then drinks and bowling at Ten Pin Alley). Or you could just focus on the food - let us know and we'll give you some choices!

[arlenelullove]

Thanks for the responses. Here's more info: Don't have a car. Staying at a hotel at the airport overnight. Have all evening for dinner from an airport hotel. Cabfare from airport to Panos and Pauls is about $50 each way--too expensive, even though its one of my favorite restaurants. Looking for a great meal, nice evening, that we can get to for max $30 in cabfare both ways. Hate the chains. Hope you have a good suggestion.

[Spreadhead]

not fine dining, but Fox Bros. BBQ is REALLY good and would be under the $50 cab ride.

[rcburli]

The Pecan on Main St. in College Park is very good and about a five minute or less cab ride. That's your best "fine dining" option in the area.
http://www.thepecanrestaurant.com/

Another option right near the airport is Manchester Arms, an English style pub with good food. An Irish style pub just opened up down the road from there.

Have you considered MARTA to midtown? Much cheaper than a cab and many great choices for dinner.

[Clarkafella]

Spondivit's?

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Spondivits
1219 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

[birgator]

The only way I'll go to Spondivits is with a large group, imbibe with reckless abandon, share a shark's platter -- the food is not great but priced as if it were; lines are horrific, and it's louder than MTV.

I liked the Brake Pad the last time I was there (is it still open?); friends raved about meat and three at The Academy Grill recently (from Ohio and wowed by the offerings).

Of course this is still academic since we still don't know much about the OP's schedule.

[birgator]

So you want lunch or dinner? You're walking, taking a cab or subway? From airport, hotel (which one?). Day of the week? Tell us!

[rcburli]

What kind of time do you have...is this dining excursion during a lay over?