Healthy Restaurants In Athens, GA

Looking for healthy, organic dining options in Athens, Georgia? We've got you covered! After some thorough searching, we've discovered some fantastic spots that prioritize fresh, wholesome ingredients. Whether you're craving a nutritious meal or just want to support local organic eateries, these restaurants are the best of the best in Athens.

Five and Ten

1073 South Milledge Avenue
Athens, Georgia 30605
706-546-7300

Open for dinner Monday-Saturday from 5-9pm local time, their menu includes items like Farm Vegetable Tostadas (chili puree, cucumber, zhug marinated squash, baby carrot, pole bean, cherry tomato, pepitas); Watermelon Salad (watermelon, feta, arugula, serrano, pickled rind); Peaches & Burrata (Georgia peaches, whipped crème fraiche, almond , peach agrodolce, puffed rice, grilled Independent sourdough); Seared Coba (fingerling potato carrot, Shuman Farms Vidalia onion, artichoke, cherry tomato, cilantro-sunflower pesto) Frogmore Stew (Gulf shrimp, corn, potato, andouille, tomato broth, arugula, grilled Independent sourdough); and much more.

The Table Bistro

1075 Baxter Street
Athens, Georgia 30606
706-395-6599

Open six days a week (Monday-Saturday), Table Bistro offers menu items such as Yuzu Miso Salad (Organic Mix Greens, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Shredded Carrots, Garbanzo Beans, Tossed with Yuzu-Miso Vinaigrette); Flounder Almondine with Lemon Caper Sauce (Almond and Jack Cheese Crusted Flounder with Lemon Caper Sauce. Served with Rice Pilaf & Arugula Gremolata); Coconut Macadamia Crusted Fish (served with Rice Pilaf and Piccata Sauce); Creamy Basil Arugula Pesto Pasta; and more.

Osteria Olio

355 Oneta Street
Athens, Georgia 30601
762-316-1818

Located within the Rivet House, a boutique hotel in Athens, Osteria Olio serves Italian food made with locally inspired ingredients. Look for menu items such as Burrata (heirloom tomato, local greens, green garlic conserva, grilled sourdough, evoo, sea salt, 15 year balsamic); a variety of unique pizzas like the Estate (summer corn, garlic, mozzarella, fontina, heirloom tomato, jalapeno, basil, parsley); main dishes like Pollo Napoletana (half chicken, artichoke, teardrop peppers, lemon, jus); Vitello Al Marsala (veal chop, roasted mushrooms, marsala jus); Bistecca Alla Griglia (22 oz ribeye, broccoli, “accorto”); Pesce Del Mercato (grilled fish, lemon, caper, "tonnato") and more.

The National

232 West Hancock Avenue
Athens, Georgia 30601
706-549-3450

Open for Lunch Wednesday-Saturday and for Dinner Monday-Saturday, The National serves Mediterranean inspired food such as the Power Lunch (roasted summer squash with hazelnuts & ancho-date vinaigrette, beet salad with tzatziki and marinated onions, collard slaw with carrots, corn and cumin-lime vinaigrette); Chicken Salad (poached chicken breast, yogurt-herb dressing, pecans, radishes, sumac, arugula, grapes, baguette); Pan Roasted Swordfish (potatoes and collard greens with spicy lemongrass curry, cilantro, crispy shallots); Pan Roasted Airline Chicken Breast (ras el hanout, Carolina gold rice salad with roasted tomato, shallot and walnuts, red pepper coulis, yogurt); Vegetable Plate (fritto misto with peppers and lemon; grilled melon with fig mostarda and walnut dukkah, roasted butternut squash with chili0oy sauce seared okra with white beans, yogurt and harissa vinaigrette); and much more.

Last Resort Grill

174-184 West Clayton Street
Athens, Georgia 30601
706-549-0810

Open for dinner 7 days a week at 5pm local time. Brunch served Saturday and Sunday. Look for menu items like Carolina Crab Cakes (two tender crab cakes grilled to perfection, garnished with balsamic salad, red pepper aioli & chipotle remoulade); Horseradish Crusted Salmon (fresh Atlantic salmon lightly crusted with horseradish, topped with a fennel-cucumber salad and served with sautéed kale seasoned with lemon caper over mashed sweet potatoes); The Veggie Stack (crispy green chili grit cakes topped with roasted acorn squash, grilled brussels, kale, broccoli & kohlrabi salad with spicy cactus vinaigrette, layered over seasoned black beans finished with chile remoulade & cotija cheese); Maple Smoked Tofu (a vegan must… our signature black beans stacked with a crispy tortilla, honey roasted squash, fresh grilled kale, then topped with a crispy maple smoked tofu steak & finished with chipotle remoulade & cashew parmesan); and more!

These are just a few of the great restaurants you’ll find in Athens that meet our strict requirements for healthy ingredients and food preparation.

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