Here is a link with suggestions:
https://www.paigemindsthegap.com/restaurants-decatur-georgia/
LOC recommendations:
* Chai Pani, 406 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
“Indian street snacks, platters, lassis & draft beers in a casual, colorful space with a hip vibe.” Good, unique and inexpensive. Can be very spicy!
* Taqueria del Sol, 359 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
“Local counter-serve chain offering soft tacos & enchiladas in a relaxed space.” Watch for the spiciness here, too! Large, covered outdoor dining area.
* Arepa Mia, 10 N Clarendon Ave suite a, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 (This is a short drive from downtown Decatur.)
Casual, mostly gluten-free Venezuelan cuisine in quaint, bright location.
* Café Alsace, 121 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
“Cozy, unassuming French cafe serving wine & Alsatian fare such as boeuf bourguignon & spaetzle.” Small.
* Brick Store Pub: 125 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Large beer selection, good pub food, although not much for vegetarians
* Leon’s Full Service: 131 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Great heated patio setup, American food
* no. 246: 129 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Italian food in a nice, casual space. Good pizza
* Grindhouse Killer Burgers: 433 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA 30030
Really good burgers (including impossible burgers)
* For an evening out, try Eddie’s Attic, an intimate, acoustic, live music performance venue serving drinks and basic food: https://eddiesattic.com
Places to eat downtown:
For lunch, there are many restaurants along Broad Street. The LOC recommends:
* Rosa’s Pizza
* Dua Vietnamese Noodle Soup (don’t miss funky downstairs dining space)
* Rueben’s Deli
And just a bit further afield:
* BT Burger (right around the corner from Broad St): 62 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 – Good burger shop with really good garlic parmesan fries
* Rising Roll, 113 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 – Sandwiches and salads
* Highland Bakery, 55 Park Pl NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 – All day breakfast, comfort food, bakery
LOC dinner choices:
* Ted’s Montana Grill, 133 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
* Other ideas: https://www.atlantaeats.com/blog/steak-shapiros-guide-to-downtown-dining-2/