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Taste of Prince Avenue

The stretch from downtown to the Loop is dotted with longtime favorites and recent newcomers

AGUA LINDA

1376 Prince Ave.

TEX-MEX • $$

Loyal crowds wait in line to splurge on huge TexMex platters, traditional dishes and generously poured margaritas at this Prince Avenue restaurant with a new rooftop patio. Fan-favorites are also available from the La Carreta food truck, which makes stops about.

ATHENTIC BREWING CO.

108 Park Ave.

CRAFT BEER • $

The newest addition to Athens’ beer scene is located in Normaltown and officially opened in August 2020. The brewery offers indoor and patio seating and also sells cans of beer to take home. The company has a variety of beers, including fruit-filled Berliner Weisse and a coffee and cream-inspired brown ale.

AUTOMATIC PIZZA

1397 Prince Ave.

PIZZA AND SALADS • $

Automatic Pizza offers New York-style pizza by the slice or pie, subs, salads, cannoli and beer and wine options. The building is a renovated gas station and adds a retro-style atmosphere.

LOS COMPADRES

1380 Prince Ave.

SPECIALTY GROCERY

This specialty grocery store has been in business since 1990. Manuel Robledo is one of the co-founders of the store, and is also a co-founder of Agua Linda. With a strong Hispanic customer base, Los Compadres is known for its fresh meat and produce options, and offers a variety of products from several locations, including Peru, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Mexico and more.

DAILY GROCERIES

523 Prince Ave.

LOCAL GROCERY

Daily Groceries, Inc. was established in 1992 and officially merged with Daily Groceries Co-op in 2000, serving the Athens community for the past three decades with many locally-sourced and locally produced food options for a variety of customers.

FARM BURGER

100 Prince Ave., Suite 102 BURGERS • $

The restaurant sources meat and other ingredients from local farmers for a menu of grass-fed beef hamburgers, vegan burgers, salads and fries.

Farm Burger opened its new Prince Avenue loca- tion in January after its farm-to-table predecessor, Farm 255, closed in 2013.

HENDERSHOT’S

237 Prince Ave. COFFEE, BAR • $

This Prince Avenue location is a coffee shop by day, bar by night, and a popular spot for food pop-ups and local markets.

HI-LO LOUNGE

1354 Prince Ave. BAR FOOD • $

A neighborhood favorite thanks to a cozy vibe with a sizable beer list and creative cocktails, HiLo serves more than bar staples — try the Cincinnati chili or the smoky tempeh.

J’S BOTTLE SHOP

1452 Prince Ave. LIQUOR STORE

The Prince Avenue location of this local liquor store chain offers a wide selection of beers, wines, spirits and cigars. J’s Bottle Shop also offers wine tastings and classes with their in-house sommelier, Alejandro.

JOURNEY JUICE 1428 Prince Ave. COLD-PRESSED JUICES • $

This locally owned store offers raw, cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices and three flavors of almond milk. Using local, naturally grown produce whenever possible, Journey Juice offers in-store pickup and free home delivery for orders of five or more juices.

THE LARK WINESPACE

493 Prince Ave. WINE AND SUPPLIES • $$

This Prince Avenue shop is operated by Krista Lark Slater, a certified sommelier — a wine professional who is trained and knowledgeable of the culture and tastes of wines.

Pricing Guide

¢ Entree + Sides, under $10 $ Entree + Sides, $10-20 $$ Entree + Sides, $20-30 $$$ Entree + Sides, over $30 Restaurants and businesses are independently reviewed by The Red & Black’s Eat & Drink and Guides staffs. Listings and recommendations have no connection to advertising. Send comments or feedback to dining@randb.com.

MARTI’S AT MIDDAY

1280 Prince Ave.

LUNCH AND TAKEOUT • $

Huge salads and hearty sandwiches for here or to-go are the draw at this cheery cafe with a small indoor area and sunny patio.

NORMAL BAR

1365 Prince Ave.

DRINKS • $ A mellow bar catering to Normaltown locals, this place has an enormous main room and a small outdoor area perfect for date night.

THE OLD PAL

1320 Prince Ave.

COCKTAILS • $

Wood-paneled and serious about mixology, this Normaltown bar has a nice selection of whiskeys. Always wanted to try absinthe or pastis? This is the Athens destination to do so.

NEW POQUITOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

195 Prince Ave.

MEXICAN • $-$$

Birria, carnitas, posole and more come to Prince Avenue from the former owners of The Grit and Pedro de Paz of Ted’s Most Best.

PUNTA CANA LATIN GRILL

367 Prince Ave., Suite 1

DOMINICAN • $

This Dominican restaurant offers a variety of dishes featuring longaniza, a Dominican sausage, and other Caribbean cuisines. Extra hungry? Add a side of fried yuca or sweet maduros to your order.

SEABEAR OYSTER BAR

297 Prince Ave., Suite 10

SEAFOOD • $$

Go for the namesake shellfish; stay for the fried clam strips, lobster roll and fish po’boy. Linger longer for the frozen negroni and tiki drinks.

SIPS ESPRESSO CAFE

1390 Prince Ave.

COFFEE • ¢ Located in Normaltown across from the UGA Health Sciences Campus, Sips features a patio and take-out window, and is great for relaxing.

SQUARE ONE FISH CO.

1298 Prince Ave.

SEAFOOD • $$$

Square One previously operated downtown; now reincarnated in

Normaltown, the restaurant is drawing former regulars as well as new customers. Options include the extravagant seafood tower appetizer, a raw bar, daily fish specials, steaks and crab legs.

TAQUERIA DEL SOL

334 Prince Ave.

CREATIVE TACOS • $

The fast-Mexican Atlanta outpost slings the ever-popular fish tacos and pork green chile enchiladas with speed and precision. The line moves quickly.

TAPPED

297 Prince Ave. WINE TASTING • $-$$

The lounge and bar offers a wide variety of wine on tap to sip and try. Tapped also offers regular wine tastings and classes.

VIVA! ARGENTINE CUISINE

247 Prince Ave.

ARGENTINE • $ Owner Gaby Lindsey’s mother, Elena, is the inspiration for the flavors and spirit of this restaurant with offerings that include empanadas and sandwiches as well as steaks, chops and a signature sausage plate. Don’t miss the changing cupcake menu.

Chain Reaction

The unique Athens spots along Prince Avenue are interspersed with a wide range of chains, including:

CAPTAIN D’S

CHICK-FIL-A

DUNKIN

FIREHOUSE SUBS

THE FLYING BISCUIT CAFE

KRYSTAL MCDONALD’S SUBWAY POPEYE’S WENDY’S

WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 11:30AM - 9PM

247 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30601 LOCATED AT THE BOTTLEWORKS

706-850-8284

ARGENTINE SOUTHERN FUSION vivaargentine.net

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