ATL Restaurants Swing into Summer with Memorial Day Specials
Memorial Day was created to honor our military veterans who have given their lives in service of our country, and the long weekend also has come to serve as the unofficial kick-off to summer. Whether you are celebrating close to home or heading out of town, Atlanta restaurants have family meals, takeout specials and more to make it easy to share a meal with family and friends.
Bring the kids to Cowboy Chicken in McDonough where kids eat free on Memorial Day. The fast casual wood-fired rotisserie chain also is offering its popular Chicken for 4 Family Meal for $20 (regularly $25) and $5 off its Chicken for 6 and Chicken for 4 Family Meals on Sunday, May 24. cowboychicken.com.
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern has created family meals that will please everybody’s taste buds. Order the wedge salad, fried green tomatoes and Low Country shrimp and grits for a backyard hang out at home, or the Mother Nature salad, Southern spring rolls and buttermilk chicken tenders for game night in the house. Each family meal serves six, includes two large salads, three appetizers, three entrees and two desserts. A limited selection of beer and wine is also available and the total cost is $99. Call Brookhaven at 404-464-8971, Perimeter at 470-395-7904 or order online by emailing sean@hobnobatlanta.com. Hobnobatlanta.com.
You can always count on fresh, flavorful options at all six gusto! locations around Atlanta, and its family meals are perfect for sharing whether going on a picnic, to the lake or just hanging out at home. Family meals serve five and boast a pan loaded with mixed greens, brown rice, choice of protein, choice of gusto and sauce on the side. Each meal comes with sweet potato chips. For meal prep or a protein snack, opt for two pints of grilled or spicy grilled chicken for $15. gusto!’s full menu is available for pick-up or delivery via Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates and DoorDash. whatsyourgusto.com.
Johnny’s Hideaway, everyone’s favorite nighttime spot, is hosting its virtual DJ livestream on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. Pour a drink and party in your living room from 8 p.m. until midnight. Join the festivities via Twitch. johnnyshideaway.com.
Krystal, the Southern fast-food classic, is launching a peach slushie and banana pudd’n shake just in time for Memorial Day. Kick off summer with something cool and sweet to sip on; both are just $1 each and available beginning Monday, May 25. krystal.com.
Marlow’s Tavern has the perfect summer spread for Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy some hummus, wings and J.T. kettle chips in their delicious snack spread or grill up some tavern burgers in the back yard. View the full menu and place orders online. Marlowstavern.com.
Murphy’s in Virginia-Highland is ensuring a successful Memorial Day celebration with delicious to-go options, including their famous bloody Mary mix and mimosa kits! Enjoy a brunch box for four which includes sea salt bagels with herb cream cheese and lox, a Spanish potato omelet with roasted red pepper and fennel jam, candied bacon and French toast casserole. Murphy’s also offers grilled burger and steak boxes perfect for the grill. All orders must be placed by May 21 and picked up between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. View the full menu online. murphysatlanta.com.
PITA Mediterranean Street Food’s family meals are packed full of flavor and feed four people. Meals include a choice of two proteins, choice of three sides, tzatziki sauce and pita bread. PITA offers convenient online ordering for curbside pick-up and delivery with Uber Eats and DoorDash. pitastreetfood.com.
Storico Fresco is offering options, catered to how people plan to spend the long weekend. Those staying in town can enjoy a picnic basket to take to the park that includes mista salad, Tuscan white bean and chickpea dip with crackers, mixed olives, a meat and cheese board, roasted and sliced herbed chicken with roasted potatoes, a bottle of water and choice of sparkling prosecco, white wine or red wine. The picnic basket meal serves two people and includes a disposable picnic blanket, silverware and napkins. Place orders by noon on Thursday, May 21 for use over the weekend. Those heading out of town for vacation can choose from two refrigerated boxes for pick-up. These boxes are best for road trips of less than six hours. Order by emailing retailorders@storicofresco.com or calling 404-500-2180. storicofresco.com.
Taco Mac will be open for dine-in service and is offering its award-winning Buffalo wing party platters for those who would rather stay home. Choose from Original (60 count), Oven Roasted (60 count) or Boneless (64 wings). Order online and choose from 14 sauces, three dry rub options and level of heat, all for $54.99. Platters also include ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery and carrots. tacomac.com.
Zunzi’s, the counter-serve eatery offering South African–inspired fare, will be open for takeout and delivery with a special offer for those ordering online. Those placing orders online for the first time can use code “NEWBIE” to save 26%. For those who have ordered online from Zunzi’s before, can use code “SHITYEAH” to save 10%. zunzis.com.