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Osteria Olio
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(348)Osteria Olio offers a refined dining experience in Athens, focusing on modern Italian cuisine infused with a Southern perspective. The establishment prides itself on serving regionally inspired dishes alongside creative cocktails and a notable selection of wines. The ambiance is characterized by beautiful design and warm hospitality, creating an inviting and lively atmosphere for all patrons. The menu at Osteria Olio is crafted to honor local growers and purveyors, with a seasonal emphasis on made-from-scratch pastas, pizzas, and antipasti. Accompanying these dishes is an impressive Italian wine list and a variety of creative cocktails, ensuring a diverse and satisfying culinary experience for guests.The Chop House - Athens
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.7(747)The Chop House in Athens, GA has the best steaks and chops in town! Enjoy delicious appetizers, along with the finest steaks, chops and fresh U.S.D.C. inspected seafood. We work hard to create a warm, inviting atmosphere and strive for 100% guest satisfaction.
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- JJames1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoit was just a fantastic experience with great food and great service!More infoH & W SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Peachtree Corners•4.7
- AAutumnSouth Carolina •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoExcellent restaurant. The Tomahawk steak was delicious and well worth the cost. Gabby provided superb service. Definitely recommend this restaurant for celebrating a special occasion like we did.More infoCotton Calf KitchenPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Braselton•4.9
- DDavidVIPNew York City •9 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAthens has a great restaurant scene. This is our favorite. Food is really good. Service and ambience are better. Highly recommend.More infoOsteria OlioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Athens•4.8
- WWalterVIPGreensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGrilled Wild caught Atlantic Salmon was prepared to perfection. Chef knew how to prepare plus 1. Staff, including upper management, checked on table.More infoThe Chop House - AthensPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Athens•4.7
- SSandraTampa / Central Florida West •10 reviews4.0Dined 6 days agoLots of great options, pizza was very good. Would visit again.More infoEmmy Squared Pizza - AthensPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Athens•4.9
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Athens, Georgia is a classic southern city that is renowned for its college music scene. The trendy vibe of the city has now extended to its dining options, and food critics are finally starting to notice what the locals have long known. The food in Athens rocks! Even the cafes are something special, serving locally sourced dishes like roasted pear salad or tomato pie. A casual Mediterranean restaurant puts a contemporary spin on traditional staples like stuffed dates. A southern inspired brewpub prepares comfort food like pork belly as if it were a culinary delicacy. Thanks to a popular Latin restaurant, you can even get a great Cuban 700 miles from Miami.
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