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Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia Highland

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar

Started as a deli in 1922, it's now an American restaurant & bar offering comfort food & drinks.

Atlanta Pro Bikes in Virginia Highland

Atlanta Pro Bikes

Atlanta's premier bike shop and Georgia's largest authorized Kona dealer.

Bar.bacoa in Virginia Highland

Bar.bacoa

Laid-back eatery that serves up delicious Spanish-style tapas and superb cocktails in a casual yet stylish atmosphere.

Contour Pilates Atlanta in Virginia Highland

Contour Pilates Atlanta

13 amazing instructors in the heart of VaHi dedicated to developing you through the mind-body work of Pilates

Dad's in Virginia Highland

Dad's

Retro Virginia-Highland cocktail bar and comfort-food spot at 870 North Highland.

Dark Horse Tavern in Virginia Highland

Dark Horse Tavern

Virginia-Highland tavern since 1990 with multiple bars, patio spaces, and live band karaoke.

Doc Chey's in Virginia Highland

Doc Chey's

Neighborhood eatery dishing noodles, stir-fries & other pan-Asian fare with a side of good karma.

Ela in Virginia Highland

Ela

Ela Mezze + Spirits is a culinary journey through the diverse tapestry of the Mediterranean, with a welcoming twist that beckons you to explore further.

Fontaine's Oyster House in Virginia Highland

Fontaine's Oyster House

Known for their fresh oysters and New Orleans inspired menu.

George's in Virginia Highland

George's

Virginia-Highland pub since 1961 known for burgers, beer, and a sidewalk patio.

Highland Tap in Virginia Highland

Highland Tap

Virginia-Highland steakhouse since 1989 in a subterranean stone-walled dining room and bar.

Highland Yoga in Virginia Highland

Highland Yoga

Real Yoga. Real Community. Real Sweaty!

La Tavola in Virginia Highland

La Tavola

Neighborhood hub for classic Italian comfort food has a cozy, exposed-brick interior & a back patio.

Limerick Junction in Virginia Highland

Limerick Junction

Atlanta's oldest Irish pub in Virginia-Highland, open since 1988 with a railroad-themed room.

Moosh in Virginia Highland

Moosh

Offers a fresh collection of women’s fashion and lifestyle pieces that explore unique and emerging styles from local and international designers.

Morelli's in Virginia Highland

Morelli's

Gourmet scoop shop on N Highland — inventive flavors, freshly made cones, and a ceiling toy train.

Neighbor's Pub in Virginia Highland

Neighbor's Pub

VaHi's quintessential local neighborhood pub & patio since 1985.

Ocean Wave Sushi By Harry and Sons in Virginia Highland

Ocean Wave Sushi By Harry and Sons

Virginia-Highland sushi bar and Thai kitchen — signature boats, fresh rolls, and a full martini list.

Osteria 832 Pasta & Pizza in Virginia Highland

Osteria 832 Pasta & Pizza

Thin-crust pizzas & other solid Italian eats in a come-as-you-are setting with a patio.

Pielands Sub & Slice in Virginia Highland

Pielands Sub & Slice

New York-style pizza & sub shop in the heart of VaHi

Pure Barre in Virginia Highland

Pure Barre

Lift. Tone. Burn. The most empowering total body workout. Low-Impact, High-Intensity.

San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company in Virginia Highland

San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company

This atmospheric neighborhood hangout roasts its own coffee and serves tasty eats for breakfast, lunch & snack time.

StretchLab Morningside in Virginia Highland

StretchLab Morningside

1:1 Assisted Stretch Studio in Morningside Village.

Surin in Virginia Highland

Surin

Virginia-Highland Thai staple since 1990 — wok-fired classics, hand-crafted curries, and a serious martini bar.

The Green Flamingo Plant Shop in Virginia Highland

The Green Flamingo Plant Shop

A Feel Good Shop featuring plants, flowers, perfumes and Objects.

VaHi Books in Virginia Highland

VaHi Books

VaHi Books has a wide selection of books, journals & gifts

Whiskey Bird in Virginia Highland

Whiskey Bird

Grilled yakitori skewers & cross-cultural fusion plates (tacos, burgers) in an easygoing space.

Yakitori Kona in Virginia Highland

Yakitori Kona

Authentic & intimate yakitori grill in the heart of VaHi.

Yumbii Taco Shop in Virginia Highland

Yumbii Taco Shop

Taco shop offering a unique twist on tacos paired with margaritas.

Yumbii Taco Shop in Virginia Highland

Yumbii Taco Shop

Taco shop offering a unique twist on tacos paired with margaritas.

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Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia Highland

Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar

Started as a deli in 1922, it's now an American restaurant & bar offering comfort food & drinks.

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