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This Epic 3-Day Restaurant Road Trip In Georgia Will Make Your Mouth Explode

There’s nothing quite like a road trip in Georgia…open road cruising, wind whipping through your hair, with not a care in the world. You would think there’s nothing better in life than a road trip until of course, we create a road trip that revolves around some of the greatest restaurants in Georgia. From the team that brought you The Ultimate Georgia Waterfalls Road Trip Is Here—And Anyone Can Do It, we invite you to take a gander at this epic three-day restaurant road trip throughout our favorite state. The whole trip takes around 12.5 hours without stopping, and clocks in at 678 miles. This is why we think breaking it up into three days would be a better way to enjoy the adventure, not to mention have time to digest all the delicious eats. Let’s get this restaurant road trip in Georgia started! You can access the map in its entirety here.

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Our culinary exploration begins in Atlanta, but really, you can hop in at any point on the map and start your trip with the restaurant closest to you.

1. The Varsity, Atlanta
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Of course, we're starting off at one of the most popular restaurants in the state. The Varsity has been serving up fresh, throw-back fast food for decades now, and it's a must-visit. Make sure you save room for their mouth-watering peach pies, which are baked fresh daily from their old family recipe. For more information on the Varsity and to see their other locations, visit the website.

Address: 61 N Ave NW Atlanta, GA 30308
2. Big Pie In the Sky Pizzeria, Kennesaw
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It isn't an epic restaurant road trip without a stop to eat the LARGEST pizza around. Clocking in at 30 inches wide, the XL from Big Pie in the Sky is a humongous effort with supreme taste. If you order up this honker, make sure you save some room for what's still to come! For more information on the Big Pie in the Sky, visit the website.

Address: 2090 Baker Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144
3. Guy's Biscuit Barn, Cumming
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This delicious breakfast hot spot was once a gas station and grocery mart. Now, it's a no-fuss, no-frills biscuit joint that serves up fluffy, soft-on-the-inside-crisp-on-the-outside biscuits any way you'd like. For more information on Guy's Biscuit Barn, visit the Facebook page.

Address: 1810 Doctor Bramblett Road, Cumming, GA 30028
4. The Redd House Restaurant, Jefferson
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(Editor's Note: Redd House is temporarily closed. Visit the Facebook page for updates on reopening.)

Consider this the hidden gem for this restaurant road trip. The Redd House Restaurant features rich, tasty Southern cuisine the likes of which you have never tasted. Make sure to visit the buffet, that way you can try a little bit of everything, and definitely do not forget the hushpuppies. For more information on Redd House, visit the Facebook page.

Address: 2267 Thyatira Brockton Rd Jefferson, GA 30549
5. Frog Hollow Tavern, Augusta
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Frog's Hollow is a great choice for your next destination because they feature more modern Southern flare in their food. A few must-try items from the menu: the creamy Smoked Gouda Mac ‘n Cheese and the fall-off-the-bone Pork Shoulder. Mmm mmm. For more information on Frog Hollow Tavern, visit the website.

Address: 1282 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901
6. The Crab Shack, Tybee Island
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I've said it before and I'll say it again, you cannot visit Tybee Island without stopping at The Crab Shack. It's fresh food in a fun and friendly atmosphere. It's the perfect spot to grab a beer and dig into the Captain's Sampler Platter for two. For more information on The Crab Shack, visit the website.

Address: 40 Estill Hammock Rd Tybee Island, GA 31328
7. Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room, Savannah
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You have to dine at Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room at least once in this lifetime. In fact, you should go ahead and add it to your Georgia foodie bucket list right now. The hype is real, people. Besides having an enormous array of always delectable Southern family-style food, the dining experience is unusual and spectacular all at the same time. Get to know your neighbors while you get to know your grits. For more information on Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room, visit the website.

Address: 107 West Jones Street, Savannah, GA 31401
8. Tipsy Pig BBQ, Lilburn
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It has been declared...that not only does Tipsy Pig BBQ have some of the best ribs in the state (tender, juicy, savory, sweet) but they also have some INSANELY tasty Brunswick stew. And of course, what kind of road trip through Georgia doesn't feature a stop for some Brunswick Stew? For more information on Tipsy Pig BBQ, visit the website.

Address: 3020 Five Forks Trickum Road Southwest, Lilburn, GA 30047
9. Vortex Bar & Grill, Atlanta
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Ahh, alas our restaurant road trip in Georgia has come to an end. Of course, we had to go out with a bang, so we made Vortex Bar & Grill our final destination. This is THE spot in Georgia for burgers. Not just for delicious burgers, but for incredibly creative burgers, like the Fat Elvis featured above, which has fried bananas, bacon, peanut butter, all on a charbroiled patty. Weird....but delicious. For more information on The Vortex, visit the website.

Address: 438 Moreland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307

Wow, it was a lot of travel, lots of eatin’, but we made it to the end. How do you feel?! Probably like you’re going to need to follow up with an exercise road trip?? Hahaha, well don’t worry, we have you covered with The Lesser-Known Trail Tobacco Pouch Loop In Georgia Is A Hike Worth Having to get your body moving.

What do you think about this culinary adventure to some of the best restaurants in Georgia? Are you up for the challenge?

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Address: 438 Moreland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
Address: 61 N Ave NW Atlanta, GA 30308
Address: 2090 Baker Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Address: 2267 Thyatira Brockton Rd Jefferson, GA 30549
Address: 1282 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Address: 40 Estill Hammock Rd Tybee Island, GA 31328
Address: 107 West Jones Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Address: 3020 Five Forks Trickum Road Southwest, Lilburn, GA 30047
Address: 1810 Doctor Bramblett Road, Cumming, GA 30028
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Restaurant Road Trip In Georgia

March 31, 2021
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Are there any food trails I can take in Georgia?

If you like tacos (and who doesn’t?), take our Amazing Taco Trail in Georgia which will lead you to some of the best taco joints around the state. Start out at El Taco Veloz in Doraville and end the trip at Nacho Mama’s in Augusta with some other tasty tacos in between. We also have an awesome Mouthwatering Fried Chicken Trail that starts at Blakely Chicken in Blakely and ends at Paschal’s in Atlanta. You will have your fill on some of the best food in the state on either trail.

What should I add to my Georgia foodie bucket list?

Do you want to eat at a whimsical restaurant unlike anywhere else you’ve been? Then you need to add Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt in Atlanta to your foodie bucket list. This eatery serves homestyle barbecue in its eclectic restaurant decorated with handmade signs, memorabilia, and art. It’s a fun place to have a meal. If you’re in the mood for steak, head to Arnette’s Chop Shop in Brookhaven, a massive multi-level steakhouse with funky, eclectic decor and steaks ranging in size from 4 to 40 ounces. It’s an awesome place for a date night or a special occasion. 

Where can I find the best barbecue in Georgia?

It seems like southern states and barbecue go hand-in-hand, and that definitely rings true in The Peach State. BBQ restaurants are abundant here but if you’re looking for one of the best, Socks’ Love Barbecue in Cumming delivers the best beef brisket, chargrilled chicken, pulled pork, turkey, or smoked sausage.