As Atlanta prepares to count down the final moments of 2025, the city’s restaurants are setting the stage for unforgettable celebrations.

The 2025 Georgia Restaurant Association Crystal of Excellence (GRACE) Awards winners were announced Monday, Dec. 8 at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. The GRACE Awards Gala is the Georgia Restaurant Association’s (GRA) annual black-tie event honoring Georgia’s restaurant industry.

The wait will soon be over for Cumming residents who have been excitedly eyeing the future home of YAVA Kitchen and Brewhouse at 3001 Market Place Blvd. as the 8,000-square-foot space nears completion.

Meals On Wheels Atlanta (MOWA) is partnering with Crutch Campus to release a limited edition commemorative baseball cap celebrating the organization’s 60th anniversary.

Marlow’s Tavern is ringing in the season with a renewed lineup of spirited specials, festive flavors and guest‑favorite giveaways during its annual Twelve Days of Marlow’s celebration, running Saturday, Dec. 13 through Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025.

Buena Vida Tapas Bar, the Beltline favorite known for its lively atmosphere and fresh take on Spanish cuisine, is unveiling an array of new menu items crafted by Executive Chef Shane Owens.

Cowboy Chicken is giving guests something savory and delicious this holiday season. Every Tuesday in December 2025, guests can feast on the new $30 Tender Tuesday Deal, packed with flavor and perfect for sharing.

This Christmas, local restaurants are rolling out festive experiences for every kind of celebration—from joyful family outings to elegant holiday dining.

Summerhill is turning up the cheer this December 2025 with holiday pop-ups, spirited parties, winter menus and celebratory dining across the neighborhood.

The Local Tavern is now open for business in the Briar Vista Shopping Center. To celebrate the opening, the restaurant will offer 25% off food on Dec. 3, 2025.

It was once again a night to remember as Meals On Wheels Atlanta (MOWA) raised a record-breaking $1.3 million at its 37th Annual A Meal to Remember.

Aria is introducing a new monthly Chef’s Supper Club, created to bring the restaurant’s thoughtful cooking and sense of calm hospitality into the home.

As the temperatures drop, Marlow’s Tavern is turning up the warmth with a new lineup of chef-driven fall and winter menu offerings.

Step into the season beneath a canopy of twinkling lights as Gypsy Kitchen’s Buckhead rooftop becomes a Winter Wonderland. Now through mid-January 2026, guests can sip festive cocktails and savor cozy nights inside the restaurant’s magical rooftop tent—an ideal setting for intimate dinners or lively holiday parties.

This holiday season, gift-giving gets tastier with limited-time restaurant gift card offers that reward both givers and receivers.