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Battle of the Burgers 2012
Meet the 2011 Participating Restaurants!
American Roadhouse, located in historic Virginia Highland has been serving the Atlanta Community for over 20 years. Popular for its generous portions and down-home service. Critically acclaimed and Zagat Rated.
842 North Highland Ave.Atlanta, GA 30306
Mon-Fri: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Sat-Sun: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Friday & Saturday Nights – Midnight until 4:00am
Atkins Park enjoys a colorful history as Atlanta’s oldest continuously licensed tavern and we are grateful for the continued loyalty from the neighborhood. Whether you’re looking for a great place to eat with the kids, weekend brunch, or a late night drink…Atkins Park has something to offer everybody. We offer the best family dining in the Highlands on the Atkins Park patio. Come and see for yourself food served until 2:30am!
794 N Highland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 876-7249
Mon-Sat: 11:00am – 3:00am
Sun: 11:00am – 12:00am
Cafe 640, located just south of Ponce de Leon on N. Highland Ave, is the Poncey Highlands destination for a refreshing take on cafe style dining.
Enjoy casual dining under our heated outdoor patio or dine inside where a warm, inviting atmosphere compliments Chef Andy Long’s impressive menu.
Mon-Thurs: 11:30am – 11:00pm
Fri-Sat: 11:00am – 12:00am
Sun: 10:00am – 11:00pm
Our bar is located in the heart of Midtown, is a throwback to when the drinks are always cold, the food is always hot and the barstaff knows your name. We have 14 beers on tap, 40 bottled selections, a fully stocked selection of wine and great food.
We welcome you!
M-Fri 11am-2:20am
Sat: 10am-2:30am
Sun: 10-midnight
817 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA
30308
D.B.A. Barbecue is a casual neighborhood restaurant and bar in Virginia-Highland, a popular intown walking neighborhood. DBA features regional barbecue, chef created snacks and sides, burgers and southern dinner specials, a large friendly bar with signature cocktails and draft and bottle beers, more TV’s for sports, comfortable red booths and a popular covered patio! Our DBA Burger will have you coming in all the time!
1190 N. Highland St NE, Ste B
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 249-5000
Deckard’s American Tavern is a neighborhood establishment with a New England twist. The concept specializes in high-quality beer, simple craft cuisine and relaxing camaraderie. We have 24 specialty draughts, 75 beers in the bottle, and 75 hand-picked wines. We will also be offering a rotation of 12 artisan cocktails that feature smaller batch, boutique spirits.
The New England influence is the use of a very unique, custom built two-quart steam kettle system. The kettles are used to cook great American seafood classics such as clam chowder, fisherman’s stew, and oyster stew. The kettles are heated by a boiler that circulates pressurized steam through the kettle, cooking your selection very quickly, yet gently.
The food menu is a vision of Chef Matthew Deckard’s ability to use classic ingredients and twist them in a newer, more modern way. This fresh take on traditional dishes gives Deckard’s a “vintage tavern” appeal with a menu that is always innovative. Chef Deckard’s goal is to make you feel at home. He designed the restaurant with an open kitchen so you feel as if you are in his kitchen at home. So sit down, relax and enjoy.
650 Ponce De Leon Avenue #800B
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 941-3520
Inspired by the Virginia Highlands filling station that once stood in its place, Diesel Filling Station has become a neighborhood destination that is equal parts pub, restaurant and late night hangout. In addition to a 50+ beer menu featuring craft & high gravity beers, Diesel has a clever cocktail menu and serves reliable comfort food with a twist.
Diesel Filling Station is located at:
870 N. Highland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306
Call 404.815.1820 or visit www.dieselatlanta.com for more information.
Einstein’s is a full-service restaurant located in the heart of Midtown, Atlanta. Since 1991, we have offered innovative, competitively-priced cuisine in a warm, accommodating environment.
After years of growth and expansion, Einstein’s now occupies three 1920′s bungalows on the corner of 12th & Juniper Streets. Our award-winning patio spans the length of the three houses and seats just over 200.
The first of the three bungalows, closest to 12th & Juniper, is our new bar and lounge. After a 16 month extensive renovation, the yellow-lit, granite-topped bar now seats over 50 and for the first time in 13 years, features draft beer. Our martinis are infamous and our bloody mary bar at brunch on the weekends draws crowds throughout the year. This house also offers cozy booths with views of the fireplace for intimate cold-weather dining.
1077 Juniper St NE Atlanta, Georgia 30309P: (404) 876-7925
Monday through Thursday – 11am – 11pm
Friday – 11am – Midnight
Saturday – 9 am – Midnight
Sunday – 9 am – 11pm
The bar stays open one hour past closing time
Farm Burger wants you to think about your burger – what it is and where it’s from. Our burgers are made from 100% grassfed beef that is dry-aged for two weeks and ground daily. Our cows are raised on the sweet grasses of the southeast, and never fed antibiotics, hormones, or grain. Our menu is seasonal and sourced from local farms. Our space is convivial and comfortable – because eating is a celebration to be shared. Our food makes ethical eating easy.
410b W. Ponce de Leon
Decatur, Georgia 30030
e: info@farmburger.net
p: 404.378.5077
f: 404.378.5078
Fri – Sat: 11:30am – 12:00am
Owned and operated by Alex Bronstein, Grindhouse is for sure a must when it comes to experiencing the best burger in Atlanta!
(Inside The Sweet Auburn Curb Market)
209 Edgewood Ave
Atlanta, GA 30303
tel: 404-522-3444
fax: 404-522-3445
HOURS
Mon – Sat 11am – 4pm
Highland Tap Steak Cellar is Atlanta’s premier subterranean hide-away. A haven for local Atlantans, our dimly lit, warm and clubby atmosphere offers a timeless venue for any occasion.
Located in the heart of Virginia-Highland, Highland Tap has been the only steakhouse in this historic neighborhood since 1989. What began as a popular gathering place for neighbors, the Tap has become a destination restaurant for travelers and local diners as well. Many of our regulars are greeted by the same faces who served them in 1989!
1026 N. Highland Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306
P: (404) 875-3673
Hours: Open Daily 11:30am-3am
Atlanta’s best sports bar… period! Revel in 360-degree views of your favorite sporting event on our state-of-the-art sound and plasma screen systems. Hudson Grille is the perfect place to catch the game, to meet friends for a great meal (like our mouth-watering burgers), or enjoy drinks from one of our expansive bars.
Kaleidoscope Bistro and Pub, owned by Chef Joe Riley of Buckhead Diner is set to open this fall. Chef Riley will continue to deliver complex taste profiles in a comfortable fashion through Kaleidoscope. This chef-driven menu offers a “kaleidoscope” of comfort foods from around the world.
1410 Dresden Drive, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30319 Phone and Hours tba
Established in 2005, Midtown Tavern, nestled in the heart of Atlanta’s SoNo District (south of North Ave.), is a neighborhood gathering spot that offers a hearty, yet innovative “from scratch” American style menu, a seasonal beer list, and a warm environment in an urban loft setting.
554 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308(404) 541-1372
Celebrating 30 years of service, Murphys is one of Atlantas best-loved restaurants. Located in the trendy Virginia Highlands, it is the long-standing hub of neighborhood camaraderie and the choice destination for visitors seeking the epicenter of the districts shopping and nightlife. Tom Murphys acclaimed restaurant brings in the crowds with the perfect combination of upscale comfort food, unpretentious service, a cozy, high-energy setting and excellent value.
997 Virginia Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30306-3600
(404) 872-0904
New York Butcher Shoppe is your neighborhood butcher and more — including homemade prepared entrees and sides, gourmet grocery, Boar’s Head deli, fine wines and cheeses, and fabulous desserts.
Three Atlanta locations
Sandy Springs Alpharetta Dunwoody
4969 Roswell Road, Suite 215 5354 McGinnis Ferry Road Suite 226-A 2458 Mount Vernon Road
Atlanta, GA, 30342 Alpharetta, GA, 30005 Dunwoody, GA, 30338
Tel: (404) 303-0704 Tel: (678) 624-0047 Tel: 770.399.6328
Park Tavern Neighborhood Sushi Bar and Brewery is located in the heart of Midtown on the corner of 10th Street and Monroe overlooking Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. The restaurant features handcrafted beers brewed on-site as well as spectacular patio dining overlooking the park and city. The menu features classic favorites such as burgers, salads and sandwiches as well as a full sushi bar serving a wide variety of fresh sushi rolls.
500 10th Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309 404-249-0001Mon-Fri 4:30 pm – 12:00 am Sat – Sun 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Strip Steaks and Sushi is located at Atlantic Station. Strip is Atlanta’s place to be when you are craving both style and substance. This multilevel steak house with lively bars and patios on each level takes on a new meaning in the world of steak houses. Strip allows diners the option of enjoying a great steak in a super hip environment. The in-house DJ plays the hottest tunes nightly; guests are welcome to step out on to the dance area at any time. Also enjoy the open air rooftop deck on level 3. Meet your friends after work at STRIP to see and be seen at Atlanta’s hottest place to MEAT, DRINK and EAT
An American Bistro located in historic Vinings, SOHO serves a menu bursting with delectable flavors inspired by many cuisines. SOHO offers a progressive wine list and creative cocktails, as well as new wine and tapas pairings each week. Swift, attentive service, an award-winning wine bar and open kitchen all contribute to the high-energy buzz of SOHO. Guests can also dine al fresco on SOHO’s charming patio, casually at the vibrant bar, or on the romantic Sun Porch overlooking the Vinings Jubilee Courtyard. Private dining areas are available for business functions and special events.
4300 Paces Ferry Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 801-0069
Since opening in 2000, Taqueria del Sol has offered diners many inventive and delicious options for lunch and dinner. While the menu is driven by Mexican cuisine, many of the tacos and sides feature cross-cultural flair. Taqueria del Sol is truly one of a kind, juxtaposing the quality of fine dining ingredients against fast-casual prices, and offering authentic Southwestern selections as well as a variety of Southern-inspired menu choices. Christiane Lauterbach of Atlanta Magazine writes, “to this day, there is no better bang for the buck in Atlanta.” In 2007, Bon Appétit picked the Atlanta-based chain as a “Top American Restaurant.” Taqueria del Sol will be featuring a burger inspired taco, which will leave your taste buds sizzling!
1200-B Howell Mill Road Atlanta, GA (404) 352-5811The Nook on Piedmont Park is a neighborhood tavern in the heart of Midtown, Atlanta, right across from Piedmont Park. The Nook features the best patio in Atlanta and is a great place to grab lunch during the week, unwind after work, meet for drinks after playing in the park or enjoy a lazy brunch on the weekends.
1144 Piedmont Avenue, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30309 404-745-9222
Monday-Wednesday 11 AM until 1 AM
Thursday-Friday 11 AM until 2:30 AM
Saturday 10 AM until 2:30 AM
Sunday 10 AM until Midnight
*Kitchen open until 1 hour before closing
US Cafe is a fast-casual American Restaurant with a diverse menu featuring burgers, wings, salads, quesadillas, hot dogs and sandwiches. Our focus is on high quality meats – Creekstone Farms Black Angus for our beef burgers, Jennie-O Ground Turkey for our turkey burgers, and Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs. We hand pat all our burger patties and hand-cut our fries daily. We also server beer and wine, with Buckhead having a full bar with beer and drink specials. In addition, we served old-fashioned milkshakes which we hand-scoop to order. Because when it comes to burgers, fries, wings and shakes, getting fresh is a good thing.
2591 Piedmont Road 4499 South Cobb Drive 2350 Spring Road
Atlanta, GA 30324 Smyrna, GA 30068 Smyrna, GA 30068
(404) 233 2233 (770) 801 9660 (678) 213-2323
The Warren is a fresh, mature alternative to the typical night out in Atlanta. Set in a turn-of-the-century building high above the bustle of the popular Virginia-Highland neighborhood, The Warren City Club offers an ideal setting for dining, relaxing, and celebrating. Designed to unite the historic qualities of the building and elegant new additions, the stylish interior consists of aged brick walls, high ceilings with exposed beams, cozy seating areas with comfortable furniture, and five fireplaces. The dining area flows out onto the third level garden terrace graced with a sweeping view of the Atlanta city skyline.
As a private city club, The Warren offers its Members and Guests an experience to remember. A delicious menu and cocktails are served by an attentive, professional staff, and The Warren’s Chef, William Taylor, trained by Johnson & Wales, consistently delivers outstanding culinary delights. Members enjoy full access to all The Warren offers from 6PM until 2:30AM Wednesday through Saturday, as well as Sundays for brunch. Members may host private function at The Warren and are invited to several special parties throughout the year, including Super Bowl Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day and New Year’s Eve.
818 N. Highland Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
P: (404) 475-1991
Hours: Wed-Sat 6pm-3am; Sunday 11am – 3pm
Village Burger is a casual neighborhood restaurant that is serious about using only high quality fresh ingredients. Come join us for a great burger, hand cut french fries, a cold beer and finish your meal with gourmet frozen custard.
1426 Dunwoody Village Parkway Dunwoody, GA770-522-1600
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What do YOU think? Who has the best burger in Atlanta? Add YOUR comments below!
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I have not had the pleasure of eating a burger at all of the restaurants listed, but I have at many. My vote is for H&F – they have the best burger in Atlanta! I don’t see them participating in the contest though. Too bad.
Eli, thanks for stopping by and for joining the discussion – we love it!
This is our first year of Battle of the Burgers and there a few restaurants we’d love to add next year to our great roster of 18!
Of course, we believe this year is gonna be AWESOME and we hope to see you there! – David
Eli-
I totally agree and that is what I told them when they called me to tell me that they did not want to participate.
We went to all the “notable” burger places. The restaurants participating believe in their burger and understand that it is not just about burgers- but supporting a great cause- Embraced.
Look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Will there be any vegetarian options? Veggie burgers?
@Shannon, yes! Each restaurant has the option to submit a vegetarian option, too! So there will be veggie options as well. We can’t promise that every restaurant will have a veggie option- but we certainly appreciate your attendance!
Editor’s note: answers to this, and the most frequently asked questions, can be found in the FAQ at:
http://www.battleoftheburgers.com/attending/frequently-asked-questions
Why isn’t Richard Blais (Flip Burger) involved in this?
But I am excited about Farmburger. This should be really good.
@Andrea, thanks for stopping by and for your comment. I don’t know why FLIP isn’t participating this year (I’m volunteering with social media and online marketing; Laura who founded the event did the great job signing the 17 restaurants!!). You’d really have to ask Richard about that! If FLIP and others participate next year, I’ll be happy to see them join the cause! And of course, Battle of the Burgers is not just about great burgers, it’s about benefiting Embraced, too! Glad you’re excited about the event – see you Saturday! – DE
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