The Atlanta suburb of Smyrna sits roughly 10 miles northwest of Atlanta, making it an ideal base for exploring the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. The city grew up along the Western & Atlantic Railroad and was incorporated in 1872. It is known as the “Jonquil City,” a nickname derived from the thousands of jonquils that flourish throughout the city in early spring.
- The city has a rich history that dates to before the Civil War.
- The area has several parks, nature trails, and recreational facilities, including the 61-mile-long Silver Comet Trail.
- Unlike other Atlanta suburbs, the city is home to many great restaurants.
1911 Biscuits & Burgers
Canoe
Chef Gerry Klaskala, Ron San Martin and George McKerrow opened Canoe on the banks of the Chattahoochee River in Vinings in 1995.
It has evolved into one of the best restaurants in Atlanta.
DaVinci’s of Smyrna
Jack’s New Yorker Deli
Jack’s New Yorker Deli was established in Vinings in 2002 to create a New York-style deli with a Southern Charm twist.
Initially, its menu was simple, serving Reubens and cheesesteaks with pickles and chips. Over time, as its popularity grew, the restaurant expanded its menu to include various options, such as tasty breakfast dishes and gourmet salads.
Minato Japanese Restaurant
MTH Pizza
MTH Pizza is a neighborhood pizzeria inspired and founded by three Smyrna locals — Todd Mussman, Ryan Turner and Chris Hall. It opened in October 2019 and has quickly earned a reputation as one of Atlanta’s best pizza joints.
Muss & Turner’s
Muss & Turner’s opened in Smyrna/Vinings in February 2005, aiming to be the type of place its proprietors, Todd Mussman and Ryan Turner, wanted to go to themselves.
Muss and Turner worked at The Food Studio, part of Fifth Group Restaurants. Turner left to be F&B Manager at East Lake Golf Club, while Muss became the Executive Chef at Sala.
In 2002, they decided to build a restaurant they wanted to go to, the first iteration of which opened in 2005. The second iteration opened the following year, and in 2010, they partnered with Chris Hall and launched Local Three Kitchen & Bar.
The third iteration of M&T opened in May 2012 with a renovated space and a hidden bar, Eleanor’s. Named after their friend, Eleanor’s represents all that is great about a remarkable woman.
“A big part of our premise was let’s remove this veil of pretense that exists around really high-end food,” Turner told Sightseers’ Delight in September 2023. “Even 20 years ago, if you go back to look at the restaurant scene, if you wanted to go get an elevated food experience, you had to go to a white tablecloth restaurant.
“…We said well, ‘Why can’t we bring all the elements of fine dining as far as how you source and how you cook and all of that and treat people with a high level of hospitality, but not wrap it with all the pomp and circumstance and not charge as much,’” Turner added. “And so that really struck a nerve, and it really more so got magnified during the Great Recession.”
Rev Coffee Roasters
Siracusa’s NY Pizzeria
Smyrna Beer Market
The Corner Taqueria
Viking Alchemist Meadery
Zucca Bar & Pizzeria
Zucca Bar & Pizzeria, located in the heart of the Smyrna Market Village, offers New York style pizza.
