The Colonnade
Best Southern Classic in Atlanta · GA
Fried chicken and strong drinks since 1927
The Colonnade has served Southern classics since 1927, making it one of Atlanta's oldest restaurants. Fried chicken, salmon croquettes, prime rib, and yeast rolls come to white-tableclothed tables in a room famous for pairing genteel, old-Atlanta tradition with a lively cocktail-lounge crowd.
Family-owned and shaped by decades of regulars, the Colonnade is beloved as a place where multiple generations — and Atlanta's establishment and its come-as-you-are crowd — share the same fried chicken and the same unhurried welcome.
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in Atlanta since 1927 — 98 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Atlanta.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Atlanta has kept The Colonnade busy for 98 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Atlanta regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best Southern classic in Atlanta for 2025 for nearly a century of fried chicken, yeast rolls, and unlikely friendships on Cheshire Bridge.
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Award record
2025 Centurion Award
Best Southern Classic in Atlanta Atlanta, GA · Awarded under the 2025 evaluationVisit The Colonnade
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Clean, checkable facts about The Colonnade.
- Legal / trading name
- The Colonnade
- Category
- Restaurant
- Founded
- 1927, Atlanta, GA
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Centurion Award
- Best Southern Classic in Atlanta — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
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Frequently asked questions.
What is The Colonnade?
Serving fried chicken and cocktails since 1927, the Colonnade's dining room brings together every version of Atlanta.
Is The Colonnade award-winning?
Yes — The Colonnade is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Southern Classic in Atlanta, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best Southern classic in Atlanta for 2025 for nearly a century of fried chicken, yeast rolls, and unlikely friendships on Cheshire Bridge.
Where is The Colonnade?
The Colonnade is in Atlanta, GA.
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