Across metro Atlanta and beyond, chefs are flipping the script and serving up bold, unexpected flavor combinations that you have to taste to believe. Ever had a shrimp alfredo taco or chicken drenched in cranberry barbecue sauce? If not, you may want to head down to the south side of the metro area and check these dishes out.
This wide-ranging selection of restaurants south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport balances everything from hidden gems to high-end steakhouses that will have you ordering extra to take home.
Pandora on the Square
The name Pandora means “all-gifted” or “all-giving,” and that’s exactly what Pandora on the Square delivers. Start your night with the Pandora wings, deep-fried and tossed in chef Carlos Brown’s gourmet sauce, served with house-made pickles and mint ranch dressing on the side. Chef Carlos, as he’s known to regulars, plays the mint ranch perfectly off the sweet and spicy gourmet sauce.
For the main course, don’t be afraid to order two dishes and make plans for leftovers. Start with the beef short rib, a 10-ounce, braised and bourbon-glazed short rib served with mashed potatoes, glazed carrots and a private stock sauce topping it off. The beef is so tender it’s like scooping a spoonful of ice cream on a hot summer day…