The Best New American Restaurants in Atlanta

Updated September 2026 · 17 places tracked

Atlanta has 17 New American restaurants on WaitlistWizard's live reservation catalog, clustered in Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, and Sweet Auburn. The list below ranks the standouts by diner rating, and we track real-time table availability at 10 of them.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best New American restaurants in Atlanta?
Ranked by diner ratings across the 17 New American restaurants in our Atlanta catalog, the top picks are Lazy Betty, Auburn Angel, and 5Church Buckhead.
Which Atlanta neighborhoods are best for New American restaurants?
Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead Atlanta, and Sweet Auburn have the highest concentration of New American restaurants in our Atlanta catalog.
How do I get a table at a fully booked restaurant in Atlanta?
WaitlistWizard monitors live reservation availability at 10 of these restaurants. Set a free watch on a sold-out table and you'll get an alert the moment a reservation opens up.

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