OK Cafe
1284 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA, 30327
404-233-2888
This throw-back diner is home to the uptown brunch scene. Expect long lines on weekends.
Website: http://okcafe.com
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Buckhead
Category: American, Restaurants
Pura Vida
656 North Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA, 30306
404-870-9797
Chef-owner Hector Santiago keeps the tapas concept frisky with an ever-changing menu of whimsical, familiar-yet-exotic small plates. Try the reworked Cuban sandwich and the precisely muddled mojitos.
Website: http://puravidatapas.com
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Fulton, Poncey-Highland
Category: Latin American, Restaurants, Small Plates
Taka
385 Pharr Road, Atlanta, GA, 30305
404-869-2802
This classy sushi spot targets a young, upscale clientele.
Neighborhood: Atlanta, Buckhead
Category: Japanese, Restaurants, Sushi
Yakitori Jinbei
2421 Cobb Parkway, Smyrna, GA, 30080
770-818-9215
This Japanese grill fixes great chicken skewers (skin, wings, gizzards, etc.), stuffed vegetables, and a solid bowl of ramen.
Website: http://yakitorirestaurant.com
Category: Japanese, Restaurants