MARTA dining guide: Lindbergh Center Station (Uptown Atlanta)

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Located at the intersection of Piedmont Road and Lindbergh Drive, the Lindbergh Center MARTA station serves both the Gold and Red lines. While technically considered part of Buckhead, Lindbergh has its own neighborhood feel, thanks to a microcosm of restaurants, bars, and even apartments centered around it. 

This dining guide spotlights nine restaurants easily accessible from the Lindbergh Center MARTA station. In fact, some restaurants are part of the adjacent mixed-use development, Uptown Atlanta, a $70 million revamp of the shopping and dining district. All of the restaurants listed are within short walking distance from the MARTA station. 

Connecting buses from Lindbergh Center station include the numbers 5, 6, 30, 39, and 809, which travel to Piedmont Road, Clifton Road, Lavista Road, Buford Highway, and Monroe Drive and Boulevard.

26 Thai Kitchen & Bar ($-$$)
541 Main St., Uptown Atlanta

• Thai; full-service and bar
• Walking: 1 minute

Local chain 26 Thai Kitchen & Bar’s original location in Lindbergh paved the way for eight more locations scattered throughout metro Atlanta. Expect Thai favorites, including curry and noodle dishes, a lively atmosphere, and a stocked bar offering rotating cocktail specials. 

What to eat: Pad see ew, five-hour short ribs

What to drink: Thai iced tea; Thai chili margarita

Bene Korean Steakhouse ($$)
555 Main St., Uptown Atlanta

• Korean barbecue; Gangnam-inspired atmosphere with a selection of premium meats; charcoal grills
• Walking: 1 minute

Lisa Kim and Inwoo Jung, the owners behind Miss Gogi in Doraville, opened Bene Korean Steakhouse at Uptown Atlanta in 2024. Bene’s service and sophisticated atmosphere make it a standout, even in a city and metro area flush with Korean barbecue restaurants. Come for the all-you-can-eat specials, starting at $39.99 for adults and $19.99 for children, and premium meat sets, but stay for the affordable boxed lunches. (A spicy pork boxed lunch costs $14.99.) There’s also a robust selection of vegetarian options here. Reservations encouraged.

What to eat: Marinated galbi; seafood pancake; Korean fried chicken; AYCE Korean barbecue

What to drink: Lychee sojutini

J’ouvert Caribbean Kitchen & Bar ($-$$)
558 Main St., Uptown Atlanta

• Caribbean; all-day brunch with patio and full bar
• Walking: 1 minute

Tasha Cyril, owner behind Belle & Lily’s Caribbean Brunch House, opened J’ouvert at Lindbergh Center in 2024. With a coastal, yet cool atmosphere, J’ouvert is a solid addition to Atlanta’s thriving Caribbean restaurant scene. Start by sharing a loaf of jalapeno-cheddar cornbread, which comes with whipped goat cheese and roasted red pepper jam, and the jerk wings. The pina coladas and array of mimosas–bottomless from 12 to 3 p.m. on Fridays–are particularly potent. Reservations encouraged. 

What to eat: Jerk wings; jalapeno-cheddar cornbread; oxtail grilled cheese sandwich; passion fruit and mascarpone pancakes

What to drink: Hibiscus pina colada; build-your-own mimosa

Madre Selva ($$-$$$)
570 Main St., Uptown Atlanta

• Latin, coastal Peruvian; Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays
• Vibey interior and bar; patio seating
• Walking: 2 minutes

Despite being open for only a few months, Madre Selva has already generated serious buzz. The Peruvian restaurant’s food lives up to the hype, if not surpasses it. With a terra cotta-hued atmosphere, for once, that vibe is not a gimmick. If you order the catch of the day, the staff presents your fish to the table for approval before its cooked. Be sure to layer a piece of fried fish and yuca on your fork for a perfectly salty, crispy, and creamy bite. Reservations encouraged. 

What to eat: Inferno roasted chicken; tiradita; fried yuca; 

What to drink: Pisco sour; Forest Infusion, Echoes of Chavin

Chow a la Carte ($-$$)
2440 Piedmont Road, Uptown Atlanta

• Pop-up incubator; coffee bar, cafe, and community market adorned with international flags and goods; BYOB
• Walking: 4 minutes 

Located in the Uptown Test Kitchen, Chow a la Carte hosts multiple pop-ups weekly, sometimes even daily, with vendors like Tatso Peri-Peri, Roots & Culture Craft Kitchen, and Rapid Gourmet. The space features a cafe, restaurant, and small community market peddling locally made items such as candles, soaps, and spices as well as Ethiopian coffee beans. Check Instagram for the weekly lineup and menu updates, especially for the occasional weekend brunch here. Closed (most) weekends. 

What to eat: Grilled peri-peri chicken; lamb ragu 

What to drink: Ethiopian coffee; BYOB

El Gordo ($-$$)
546 Main St., Uptown Atlanta

• Tacos; a fast-casual atmosphere with some outdoor seating; brunch
• Walking: 5 minutes

Based in Marietta, Birria El Gordo’s satellite, full-service location at Uptown Atlanta offers Mexican dishes with more finesse, cocktails, and even entertainment in a lively atmosphere. Stop by on weekdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., for happy hour, or on the weekends for brunch. Save room for birria in multiple forms, including egg rolls, a grilled cheese, and a vegetarian-friendly jackfruit version. 

What to eat: Jackfruit birria; steak burrito; habanero wings

What to drink: Strawberry cilantro margarita

The Boiler Seafood ($$$)
2425 Piedmont Road

• Cajun-style seafood boil restaurant; full bar; weekend brunch
• Walking: 5 minutes

The trek across Piedmont Road to The Boiler does not simply promise plump bags of steamed, seasoned seafood — those crab legs are coming with a good time and hearty dose of culture. The Boiler offers a food or drink special every day of the week, ranging from all-you-can-eat seafood on Tuesdays to $25 bottomless mimosas with Sunday brunch. Reservations encouraged. Free valet parking. 

What to eat: Lobster bites with fried rice; seafood bowl with noodles; fried snapper;

What to drink: Spicy margarita; dragon fruit martini

KR Steakbar ($$$-$$$$)
349 Peachtree Hills Ave., Peachtree Hills

• Italian steakhouse; modern atmosphere with patio and full bar; covered garden; wine cellar; open kitchen; speakeasy
• Walking: 13 minutes or .6 miles

A quick walk down tree-lined Peachtree Hills Avenue brings you to KR Steakbar, Chef Kevin Rathbun’s Italian steakhouse. Expect the standards set by Rathbun’s Inman Park location, with the bonus of handmade pasta here. Don’t forget the stellar libations. KR Steakbar boasts both a wine cellar and The Bureau, a speakeasy hidden beyond the kitchen. Reservations encouraged.

What to eat: Wagyu carpaccio; tagliatelle with meatballs; spinalis (ribeye cap)

What to drink: The Manifest; martini

Treehouse Restaurant and Pub ($-$$)
7 Kings Cir., Peachtree Hills

• Neighborhood pub; eclectic, plant-lined interior and pet-friendly covered patio 
• Walking: 20 minutes or .9 mile
• By bike: 10 minutes or .9 miles
• Uber or Lyft: 4 minutes

Treehouse Restaurant and Pub feels unlike anywhere else in Peachtree Hills, but that’s part of its charm. The neighborhood pub is also known for its eclectic interior and pet-friendly covered patio. In addition to lunch and dinner, Treehouse serves weekend brunch, which you should absolutely use as an opportunity to eat pizza for breakfast. 

What to eat: Farm egg pizza; jumbo chicken wings; California burger

What to drink: Local beer on tap; raspberry lavender margarita

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