Got time to kill? Here are 10 restaurants near the Atlanta airport to check out now.

Traveling can really work up an appetite, am I right?

Whether you are driving your aunt to the airport, picking up your brother from a late-night flight or catching your own flight to see Mom and Dad this Christmas, there is no reason to go hungry.

Lucky for travelers coming and going through Atlanta this holiday season, the food options won’t be a concern.

Well, unless you are notoriously indecisive; the city has a plethora of nearby restaurants to try. But, we’ve narrowed it down to 10 restaurants around Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The Corner Grille

5 minutes from the airport

Location: 3823 Main St, Atlanta, GA 30337

Rating: 4/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “Excellent comfort food in this historic part of Atlanta,” said Greg C.

Favorites on the menu: salmon dinner, shrimp, catfish and gumbo

Malone’s Steak & Seafood

6 minutes from Atlanta airport

Location: 1258 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

Rating: 3.5/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “Be sure to stop by Malone’s for a quick tasty convenient bite and shore up your energy,” said Mo.

Favorites on the menu: gumbo, bourbon salmon, steak, shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes and beer

Brake Pad

9 minutes from Atlanta airport

Location: 3403 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

Rating: 4/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “No matter if you want a quick bite or a full meal, Brake Pad has something to offer. Great food, good service, awesome experience,” said Dimitri C.

Favorites on the menu: burgers, brisket tacos and wings

Cafe Shekel

7 minutes from Atlanta airport

Location: 3749 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

Rating: 4/5 stars on Grubhub

Review: “I highly recommend getting food here! Cafe shekel is bomb,” said Brittany.

Favorites on the menu: 4-piece falafel, grilled lamb gyro and Greek salad

J.R. Crickets on Main Street

9 minutes from Atlanta airport

Location: 3529 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

Rating: 3.5/5 stars on Grubhub

Review: “I love the freshness of the food. And the taste,” said Rose.

Favorites on the menu: wings and Philly sandwich

Virgil’s Gullah Kitchen & Bar

7 minutes from Atlanta airport

Location: 3721 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

Rating: 4/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “Perfect, savory from first to last bite,” said Stacey.

Favorites on the menu: blackened salmon, shrimp, fish and grits, corn muffins and gator bites

The Real Milk & Honey

7 minutes from Atlanta airport

Location: 3719 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

Rating: 4/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “Favorite breakfast restaurant or restaurant to eat before going to the airport,” said Dej.

Favorites on the menu: deep fried lobster, biscuits, jerk chicken and French toast

Hattie Marie’s Texas Style BBQ & Cajun Kitchen

7 minutes from Atlanta airport

Location: 3699 Main St, College Park, GA 30337

Rating: 3.5/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “BBQ and seafood options, all packed with flavor and cooked fresh to order,” said Leah.

Favorites on the menu: bbq sauce, chicken, brisket and pulled pork

Louisiana Bistreaux Seafood Kitchen East Point

8 minutes from Atlanta airport

Location: 1375 Virginia Ave, East Point, GA 30344

Rating: 4.5/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “I traveled to Atlanta for business and I was looking for some good food. Well, Louisiana Bistreaux exceeded my expectation,” said Teairra J.

Favorites on the menu: crawfish étouffée, rib-eye and cheesecake

Chairs Upstairs Bar and Restaurant

12 minutes from Atlanta airport

Location: 2783 Main St, East Point, GA 30344

Rating: 4/5 stars on Yelp

Review: “Fun little dive bar with pool tables, bumper pool, some arcade machines,” said Joseph.

Favorites on the menu: smoked wings, shrimp tacos and cocktails

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in this Atlanta Journal-Constitution file photo.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in this Atlanta Journal-Constitution file photo.

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