10 Georgia Restaurants You Should Add To Your Bucket List

Are you on the hunt for a new or unique restaurant to add to your bucket list? With so many options for a great meal, it’s sometimes hard to narrow down what to add. These awesome restaurants are going to be around for quite some time, so you’ll have quite a while to indulge when you’re ready. Here are 10 restaurants that you should add to your Georgia dining bucket list.

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This is the type of hidden gem that you’ll want to plan your return trip as soon as you leave. As one of the more unique restaurants in Georgia, Brown Dog Eatery serves up delicious plates including some of the most scrumptious sandwiches around. Just wait until you taste the Codfather Sandwich! For more information, visit the Brown Dog Eatery website.

Address: 202 Bradley Street Suite A Carrollton, GA 30117

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Ready for delicious Georgia barbecue? Smok’n Pig B-B-Q has been serving up huge flavors for years. It’s hard to choose between all the sauces they give you, because each one can transform the entire dish. Get ready for a ton of food at a very low cost! For more information, visit the Smok'n Pig B-B-Q website.

Address: 4228 N Valdosta Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602-6814

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What makes Circa 1875 so unique is that you’ll feel like you traveled across the globe just by stepping through the doors. As more upscale, French dining, this Savannah hotspot will have you drinking Bordeaux and saying "ooh la la" all in one fell swoop. For more information, visit the Circa 1875 website.

Address: 48 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401-3325

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You really can’t beat this tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Willie’s Burger & Chicken Shack is the type of place that you will revisit in order to try everything on the menu. Don’t expect just regular burgers and fries either (although they do have those and they’re great), but indulge in some of the more creative burgers and sandwiches as well. For more information, visit the Willie's Burger and Chicken Shack website.

Address: 301 W Emery St. Dalton, Georgia

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Blink and you might miss Spring Restaurant in Marietta. This small neighborhood restaurant molds their menu to fit seasonal and sustainable foods. As a semifinalist for the James Beard Award, Spring focuses on simple ingredients, delicious food, and always fresh meals. This is arguably one of the best restaurants in Georgia. For more information, visit the Spring Restaurant website.

Address: 83 Church St, Marietta, GA 30060

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Located inside the Glen-Ella Springs Inn, this restaurant has to be one of the best hidden gems in the state. Not only is there romance in the air but it’s quiet, delicious, and a wonderful surprise to most. Pair this meal with a stay at the inn and you have yourself a quick weekend getaway. For more information, visit the Glen-Ella Springs Inn and Restaurant website.

Address: 1789 Bear Gap Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523-1417

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The Little Crown by Pie Society is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for a unique meal unlike any other in the state. You can’t find hot pies quiet like the ones from Pie Society. With an unassuming exterior, yet huge flavors being served up daily, you do not want to miss these savory pies. For more information, visit the Little Crown by Pie Society website.

Address: 19 Jefferson St, Savannah, GA 31401-2525

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If you're looking for a nostalgic diner that will give you flavors of home-cooking then this is the spot for you. Ruth Ann's Restaurants has been serving up diner favorites, such as burgers and the delicious BL & Fried Green T, since 1959! For more information, visit the Ruth Ann's Restaurant website.

Address: 941 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31901-2820

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It's hard to come across traditional meat and twos or meat and threes anymore in the South. Yet, there are still those hidden gems that deserve recognition. Silver Skillet has been around for years, serving up diner favorites to Georgians as well as visitors to the state. A hearty breakfast in an old diner atmosphere, what more could you ask for? For more information, visit the Silver Skillet website.

Address: 200 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

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Southern Charm is the place you go for no-frills, soul-satisfying Southern comfort food. It is always nice to step outside the hustle and bustle of city life and indulge in some killer comfort food that can only be found in Georgia. Get ready for a family-friendly, country-style meal with all the fixings! A hearty breakfast in an old diner atmosphere, what more could you ask for? For more information, visit the Southern Charm website.

Address: 224 W Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Sounds like a pretty comprehensive list, huh? If you’re interested in adding your own recommendations to the Georgia dining bucket list, make sure you share them in the comments! Otherwise, if you’re looking for more indulgences in the Peach State this year then take a look at This 24-Hour Doughnut Shop In Georgia Satisfies Both Your Salty & Sweet Cravings All In One Shot.