You do not have to travel all over the world to taste international flavors. Just make a visit to McDonough, Georgia, just 30-minutes south of Atlanta, where small-town charm and great food await you! From Mediterranean, to Jamaican to Indian and Italian cuisine, McDonough restaurants offer authentic dishes and dining atmospheres.
No matter what you are in the mood for, you are sure to find it in McDonough, Georgia. Enjoy a unique dining experience on the historic downtown square, and even more dining experiences spread round town at some hidden gems and in the McDonough hotel district. With so much to offer, McDonough Hospitality & Tourism Board created the first-ever McDonough Culinary Guide to restaurants in the City.
The guide features Hidden Gems, off the menu Chef recipes for you to try at home and winners of the Top Plates locals love! We had lots of fun recognizing our Top Plate Award winners, voted on by locals, at our reveal event and awards celebration. See photos on FlickR. And here’s a full list of these winners:
2020 Top Plates of McDonough, GA
Best Tacos – Macon Street Tacos
Best Dessert – Scoops
Best Burger – Kirby G’s Diner & Pub (Old Blue Eyes burger)
Best Steak – Longhorn Steak House (Flo’s Filet)
Best BBQ – Pippins BBQ (Pulled Pork & Brunswick Stew)
Best Southern – Gritz Family Restaurant
Best Pizza – Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta
Best Healthy Fare – BoJaynes Specialty Foods
Best Asian – Red Orchid Thai
Best Asian – Quick Bowl Asian Kitchen
Best Mexican – Mesquite Mexican Bar & Grill
Best Date Spot – Pasta Max Cafe
Best Family-Friendly – Dave & Buster’s
Best Outdoor Patio – Queen Bee Coffee Company
Best Vegan – BoJaynes Specialty Foods
Best Bar & Cocktail- Southern Roots Tavern & Eatery
Best Breakfast – Gritz Family Restaurant
McDonough Hospitality & Tourism Board would like to thank some of our fine folks who helped make the Culinary Guide reveal a wonderful event, that was held at The Gallery at Hood Street! Our event was a team effort thanks to … Julie Collier & Kerry Williams at Hood Street, Soul to Table Catering, Main Street McDonough Program, McDonough Events Coordinator – Cinderella Bennett, SCBTV, McDonough Public Works & Chief Morgan.
