If you are looking for a variety of options for high-quality and reasonably-priced cuisine, then you certainly need to plan a trip to Athens, GA. Athens is a bustling city, featuring many local businesses. It is home to the University of Georgia, the largest public university in the state, and with so many mouths to feed, you’ll certainly find something to enjoy – and probably a new favorite!

Mama’s Boy

Mama’s Boy is a local favorite for lunch, brunch, and breakfast. However, it is not open for dinner. Here they serve up traditional southern-style breakfast food such as biscuits and gravy, Georgia peach french toast, or an egg and veggie omelet. For a lunchtime visit, consider trying a ranch chicken sandwich, tofu stir fry, or pork tacos.  

Trapeze Pub

Trapeze Pub has 30 beers on tap and offers more than 200 bottled beer options, so whether you are knowledgeable about beer or a novice, you can be confident that you will find something you enjoy. Pick a date now to meet up with friends and try the different brands and types of beer at this Athens pub. 

Last Resort Grill

This critically-acclaimed is a great place to stop by and grab lunch or dinner. Their menu offers soup and salad options and also has some southern favorites with unique twists – such as caramelized sea scallops, salmon and girts, and beef short ribs. There are a variety of price points on the menu. No reservations are accepted, so you may have to wait at peak times.

Seabear

This intimate oyster parlor is a wonderfully unique place that many people like to visit while in town for a football game. They offer a variety of seafood options. Monday through Friday, patrons can get oysters on the half shell for $1.50 each in a variety of flavors.

Athens Bagel Company

Calling all bagel lovers! If you appreciate a freshly-made bagel, then be sure to visit Athens Bagel Company. They offer bagels in a variety of flavors and made in their own kitchen. This place is popular among the locals and can get extremely busy on the weekends, so we recommend that you order online and pick it up.

Sr. Sol

If you are looking for Mexican food, then you should head on over to Sr. Sol. This restaurant offers a wide selection of authentic Mexican dishes with filling portion sizes. This is the perfect option for a delicious, quick meal.

Clocked

If you are looking for affordable, delicious food that is made locally, then you should check out Clocked. In business since 2000, this is another local favorite, offering burgers and other sandwiches, fries, and onion rings to name a few. Every item on their menu is made to order.

Tlaloc

Tlaloc offers central American, Latin-style food. This restaurant keeps its menu authentic, and all of the rave reviews are for good reason. It is a quaint and out of the way restaurant that many locals go to. Consider yourself lucky if you happen to find it while traveling.

Dawg Gone Good BBQ

This affordable BBQ place allows visitors to appreciate some southern BBQ at affordable prices. Very friendly and casual atmosphere and certainly a restaurant worth mentioning. No fine china here. Your food even comes on disposable plates reminiscent of an evening spent by the grill with family and friends.

Kelly’s Jamaican Foods

Looking for something different to try? Then head on over to Kelly’s Jamaican Foods for a plate full of food inspired by this unique cuisine.  While this is a very small place that doesn’t offer any fancy frills, it is definitely worth it in food. If you are not looking for a fancy atmosphere but looking for good, affordable food, then you need to try Kelly’s Jamaican Foods for sure.