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The 12 Best American Restaurants In Decatur

Updated: September 21, 2022

Looking for the best American restaurants in Decatur? These are our top choices for gumbo and fried chicken. We researched top sites and incorporated millions of critic and user reviews to find the best American restaurants. If glasses of bloody mary and plates of crawfish sound like a good time head to these fantastic options in Decatur.

Find the perfect American restaurant

Kimball House

New American, $$$, DowntownNew American, $$$Decatur, Downtown
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5
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    Gayot: The Guide to the Good Life, 2022
  • Trip Savvy, 2020

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Revival

American, $$$, DowntownAmerican, $$$Decatur, Downtown
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0
  • Eater, 2021

    19 Comforting Southern Restaurants Around Atlanta

    Eater, 2021
  • Eater, 2016

    Where to Eat Fried Chicken in Atlanta

    Eater, 2016

Scout

American, $$, OakhurstAmerican, $$Decatur, Oakhurst
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0
  • Gayot: The Guide to the Good Life, 2022

    2022 Best American Restaurants in Atlanta Area

    Gayot: The Guide to the Good Life, 2022
  • Eater, 2017

    Atlanta’s Hottest New Brunches, August 2017

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Leon's Full Service

American, $$, DowntownAmerican, $$Decatur, Downtown
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.0
  • City Seeker

    Best American in Atlanta

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  • USA Today

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Kareem’s Fish and Chicken

American, $$, DecaturAmerican, $$Decatur
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 5.0

Wheelhouse Craft Pub And Kitchen

American, $$, DecaturAmerican, $$Decatur
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5

Kitchen Six

American, $$$, DecaturAmerican, $$$Decatur
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5

Community Q BBQ

American, $$, DecaturAmerican, $$Decatur
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.0
  • Atlanta Eats, 2020

    A Guide to Atlanta’s BBQ Joints

    Atlanta Eats, 2020
  • U-Nation, 2022

    7 of the Best Finger Lickin’ BBQ Spots in Atlanta

    U-Nation, 2022

Sidechick

American, $, DowntownAmerican, $Decatur, Downtown
Google: 4.4
Yelp: 4.5

Amazing Wings

American, $$, DecaturAmerican, $$Decatur
Google: 3.8
Yelp: 5.0

Melton's App & Tap

American, $$, DecaturAmerican, $$Decatur
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0

The Deer and The Dove

American, $$, DowntownAmerican, $$Decatur, Downtown
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.0

How did we curate these results?

Finding the right American restaurant for you shouldn’t be so hard. We looked at Yelp and Google’s ratings for 15738 spots across Decatur, analyzed 823905 restaurant reviews, and sifted through 863 lists and articles from the likes of Gayot: The Guide to the Good Life, U-Nation and Trip Savvy – applying our boam magic to sift through results. We cross-referenced with top lists, like Gayot: The Guide to the Good Life - 2022 Best American Restaurants in Atlanta Area, U-Nation - 7 of the Best Finger Lickin’ BBQ Spots in Atlanta and Trip Savvy - The 16 Best Restaurants in Atlanta. Our engine uses real-time data to only show restaurants that are open and their available services, so you can stay safe on your terms. Restaurants can’t pay to show up on this list, so you can trust what you see and enjoy the city’s hidden gems. These ten options are sure to delight.

FAQ

Kimball House, The White Bull, and Sprig Restaurant are the highest-rated American restaurants for a quick lunch in Decatur.

Kimball House, The White Bull, and Sprig Restaurant are the highest-rated American restaurants for take-out in Decatur.

Kimball House, The White Bull, and Sprig Restaurant are the highest-rated American restaurants for a date night in Decatur.

Revival, Kitchen Six, and Wing's House are the highest-rated American restaurants for dessert in Decatur.

Kimball House, The White Bull, and Sprig Restaurant are the highest-rated American restaurants that are good for groups in Decatur.

Drink pairing tips

  • Pair Kentucky 75 with fried chicken

    When considering what goes best with fried chicken, we recommend a glass of Kentucky 75, it truly complements the dish as it cuts the fat of the fried skin.


  • Go for Margarita with grilled burger

    For an elevated experience, pair your grilled burger with Margarita. This combination works particularly well because this cocktail balances the spice and salt of the burger.


  • A great drink pairing for shellfish

    Knowing what to pair with shellfish can be tricky. It’s worth exploring some white wine, particularly a glass of Chardonnay. This, strong and acidic, white wine balances the creamy shellfish.

Did you know?

  • Who made the first macaroni and cheese?

    If you happen to think of Northern Europe, just know that the macaroni and cheese was invented there in 1769.

  • July = American festival

    Take a trip to The United States during July and you’re in for a surprise. They put on the Picklesburgh Festivalaround July usually. food stands are a given.

  • The most lavish hot dog

    In 2014 in Seattle a hot dog was made that sold for p$169.

Parking tips

Finding parking in Decatur can be tricky, especially if you are going out for food. To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen American spot.

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