One of the most lauded restaurants in the American South, Rathbun’s has enjoyed quite a reign atop the Atlanta fine-dining scene since respected restaurateur/chef Kevin Rathbun opened it in May 2004. But the industrial-chic eatery, located in The Stove Works building at the edge of Inman Park, refuses to rest on its laurels. The atmosphere remains casual; the regionally influenced menu is relatively affordable; and a walk-ins-only policy on the exquisite patio makes last-minute dinner plans possible. Small plates such as Thai rare beef and onion salad scan Rathbun’s global sensitivity, while entrées may concurrently include sea scallops on country ham grits, and Asian-inspired seared yellowfin tuna with ginger pineapple.
Full bar. Serving dinner Mon–Sat. Closed Sun.
"More than any other chef, Kevin Rathbun is responsible for defining the restaurant food of Atlanta: Practically every culinary trend and compulsion is represented here and, for the most part, Rathbun's does it bigger, better and bolder. The menu is ludicrously large, but choose wisely and you'll be rewarded. ... "
— Creative Loafing
One of the most lauded restaurants in the American South, Rathbun’s has enjoyed quite a reign atop the Atlanta fine-dining scene since respected restaurateur/chef Kevin Rathbun opened it in May 2004. But the industrial-chic eatery, located in The Stove Works building at the edge of Inman Park, refuses to rest on its laurels. The atmosphere remains casual; the regionally influenced menu is relatively affordable; and a walk-ins-only policy on the exquisite patio makes last-minute dinner plans possible. Small plates such as Thai rare beef and onion salad scan Rathbun’s global sensitivity, while entrées may concurrently include sea scallops on country ham grits, and Asian-inspired seared yellowfin tuna with ginger pineapple.
Full bar. Serving dinner Mon–Sat. Closed Sun.
"More than any other chef, Kevin Rathbun is responsible for defining the restaurant food of Atlanta: Practically every culinary trend and compulsion is represented here and, for the most part, Rathbun's does it bigger, better and bolder. The menu is ludicrously large, but choose wisely and you'll be rewarded. ... "
— Creative Loafing