Our Favorite Summer Dishes and Drinks in Atlanta
Savor the Season
Indulge in the season’s bounty with these supremely fresh dishes that serve up summertime flavor in each bite.
Miller Union chef/owner and James Beard Award-winner Steven Satterfield has achieved national acclaim for his ability to draw immense flavor from vegetables using simple, classically Southern recipes. Try the light, fresh and nutritious spinach and chard salad with strawberry, fennel, sunflower, chevre and rhubarb vinaigrette for a taste of summer.
Known far and wide as the best sushi restaurant in Atlanta, and arguably the region, Umi’s avocado salad is one of its simplest and most delicious plates. And we mean simple: half an avocado is pitted and served—peel and all—with a pool of wasabi vinaigrette in the pit. Trust us, this is one summer dish you don’t want to skip.
There’s something about a dozen oysters served on a tray of ice that makes us want to sip a cold drink on a breezy patio. Luckily, Saltyard offers super-fresh East Coast oysters year round. Visit during oyster happy hour every weekday from 5-7 pm to indulge in $1 oysters on the half shell, $3 local brews and $5 glasses of wine.
In the heart of Downtown Atlanta, Alma Cocina serves up modern fare inspired by the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine. Nothing cools you down while satisfying your hunger more than their hibiscus-cured cobia ceviche with blood orange, avocado, pickled red onion, radish, cucumber and blood orange habañero granita.