76 Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Lithonia

A photo of Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar - Conyers restaurant

1. Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar - Conyers

4.5

Awesome(128)

$$$$

• Soul food • Conyers

Booked 2 times today

The food was excellent and the service was even better. I can’t wait to try this place again.

2. no. 246

4.8

Exceptional(4377)

$$$$

• Italian • Decatur

Booked 88 times today

Everything was amazing! We had a wonderful time celebrating our 5th anniversary. A special thank-you to our server, Adam, for making our evening even more memorable! ✨

3. The Optimist

4.7

Exceptional(9778)

$$$$

• Seafood • West Midtown

Booked 62 times today

My favorite restaurant in Atlanta! Over many years it has remained consistent. The seafood is fresh and delicious. Every bakery item from the buttery rolls with just a little sprinkle of finishing salt on top…. to the shrimp toast that comes with the she crab soup ( which is soooo flavorful) to the hush puppies ( they’re topped with powdered sugar which is unusual but divine) is melt in your mouth yummy. We had raw oysters, broiled oysters and fried oysters…all perfect. And I don’t have enough characters to talk about the entrees or service but If I could give The Optimist 10 stars I would!

4. Murphy's

4.8

Exceptional(6151)

$$$$

• American • Virginia Highland

Booked 65 times today

We were with two other couples who had never been to Murphy’s before. All of us agreed that Murphy’s was 5 Star.

5. Blue Ridge Grill

4.9

Exceptional(7351)

$$$$

• American • Buckhead

Booked 81 times today

I had a fantastic experience dining here. I came in to celebrate my girlfriend’s 21st birthday and we felt taken care of as soon as we arrived. From the decor and ambiance of the restaurant to the personalized “happy birthday” menus, I was nothing short of impressed. The filet minon was tender and flavorful, and the corn souflee and Caesar salad are to die for. Thank you blue ridge grill for making such a memorable moment for my girlfriend and I. We appreciate y’all very much and will be back soon.

A photo of Divan Restaurant and Bar restaurant

6. Divan Restaurant and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1819)

$$$$

• Persian • Midtown

Booked 4 times today

I had an amazing time at Divan! I have dined at this establishment several times but this time was different and very memorable. Chavon provided excellent service from beginning to end. She was friendly, attentive, and professional. Her food recommendations for my entree were top tier. I had the Beets Salad and the Duck Confit as my starters. Yum! Harris provided phenomenal service for the Hookah he prepared as apart of our dining experience as well. If you plan to frequent Divan, please ask for Chavon to be your server. She won't disappoint. And Chavon also surprised me with a special birthday dessert that made my day even more magical. 10 out of 10 experience!

7. Yebo Beach Haus

4.8

Exceptional(2551)

$$$$

• Southern African • Buckhead

Booked 38 times today

My first time at the new Yebo location. Very nice and comfortable. The beet salad was amazing! Service was great, but sometimes they were too eager to take our plates away before we finished our appetizers and entrees. All good!

8. Ela

4.8

Exceptional(742)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Virginia Highland

Booked 41 times today

Ela never disappoints! We love it for brunch, dinner, and special occasions--it's always appropriate for whatever we plan. It's a neighborhood treasure!

9. Beetlecat

4.7

Exceptional(3446)

$$$$

• Seafood • Inman Park

Booked 29 times today

Started off with the Purple Rain Spirit Free drink and it was so refreshing. The fry bread is so good! Right balance of sweet and savory, crispy and light. A delight to the taste buds. The Ceviche is so good on the crispy rice cracker--I wish the serving was a bit bigger--though it's lovely with the red fish over the shrimp most restaurants serve. The angry muscles are fun to eat, they are a good portion and come with lots of yummy bacon, thick pieces of bread to soak in the broth -- a very nice starter to share. Lobster roll is decadent, the roll is nicely toasted and doesn't get soggy, a nice crunch with the soft lobster. I recommend getting the Proper Chips along side, the vinegar and malt aioli is a good balance with the lobster. My companions Can't stop talking about the Redfish, hen of the woods dish--they have had it 2x this month already. We had the Coconut Pie and Sticky Toffee Cake to top off the dinner and neither of us wanted to share. The crust of the Coconut pie is like a chewy cookie in the best way. The atmosphere is amazing. There isn't a bad seat in the house and there are many settings to choose from. The interior design is impeccable. I love the plantings on the upstairs outdoor deck. The seats are comfortable as well. Upstairs inside is a modern feel with big windows and cozy. The downstairs is a cozy, fun vibe and there is an outdoor patio there too.

10. Brasserie Margot

4.7

Exceptional(192)

$$$$

• French • Midtown

Booked 18 times today

We had an amazing evening at Brasserie Margot! We loved the booth table given to us. Charles our server had a wonderful personality that gave us a perfect service experience. We also enjoyed our dishes which included the fois gras, the steak tartare, escargot, and the beet salad to start. After we tried the Steak au Poivre and the Beef Bourguignon, all super delicious! We have eaten French food all over the world and it was worth the visit.

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1. Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar - Conyers

2. no. 246

3. The Optimist

4. Murphy's

5. Blue Ridge Grill

6. Divan Restaurant and Bar

7. Yebo Beach Haus

8. Ela

9. Beetlecat

10. Brasserie Margot

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