The graveyard: American restaurants in North Decatur

Buzzy spot for soul food classics and southern eats, plus Sunday brunch.

Sports bar & grill chain famous for chicken wings served by waitresses in short shorts.

Branch of a sports grill chain offering buffalo wings, chili, sandwiches & lots of draft beer.

Clubby bar whipping up classic cocktails alongside vegan tacos, wings, bar bites & brunch.

Big portions of American comfort food come cafeteria-style at this popular, offbeat eatery.

Upscale steak & seafood chain known for its clubby environs & happy hour.

Beef, bison & veggie burgers with choice of toppings, plus shakes & spirits, in modern cafe digs.

Longtime fast-food chain serving square burgers on steamed buns, plus breakfast items & kids' meals.

Upscale pub grub & cocktails presented in a modern eatery & bar amid reclaimed woods & a large deck.

Laid-back, open-air spot with a huge garage door dishes up comfort food, beers & creative cocktails.

Outpost of a family-friendly local chain serving homestyle fried chicken, seafood & ribs.

Sophisticated chophouse chain serving steak, seafood, sandwiches & cocktails in a trendy space.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Longtime fast-food chain serving square burgers on steamed buns, plus breakfast items & kids' meals.

High-end retro diner serving upscale American comfort food along with cocktails, beer & wine.

Fast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast.

Literary-themed eatery with a huge open hearth serving old-school American fare in multilevel digs.

Counter-serve chain dishing up comfort food, such as roast chicken, in a simple setting.

Branch of a sports grill chain offering buffalo wings, chili, sandwiches & lots of draft beer.

Daytime eatery serving classic fare from omelets to burgers, plus seasonal specials.

Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.

Pub boasting relaxed atmosphere, innovative takes on classic pub fare, plus beer, wine & cocktails.

Hugh Acheson presides at this upmarket Southern eatery where guests play bocce ball on the patio.

Sports bar draws a crowd with multiple TVs, video games, occasional live music & late-night bites.

Popular among the LGBT crowd, this bar offers food & drinks, plus a hopping patio bar scene.

Tex-Mex & Oaxacan specialties at a lively, colorful venue with a range of margaritas & other drinks.

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

Low-key joint dispensing various preparations of all-natural chicken & sides in slick, airy digs.

There's a food market & coffee bar downstairs & a Southern eatery upstairs in this former factory.

Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.

Modern-industrial stop offering Southern classics such as chicken & waffles plus brunch & cocktails.

Casual, counter-serve cafe chain offering a standard menu of sandwiches, pasta & pastries.

Spacious retro spot with pool, darts & shuffleboard dishes up comfort food plus microbrews & wine.

This lively spot serves creative American plates in a stylish, renovated warehouse.

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

Local chain serving burgers, chili & shakes in a hip space with B-movies projected on the walls.

Lively sports bar with large projection screen, make-your-own burgers & more than 50 kinds of beer.

Contemporary restaurant & bar featuring a menu of burgers & surf 'n' turf, plus sports on TV.

Grilled sub sandwiches, fries & fresh-squeezed lemonade star at this counter-serve chain.

Chic, homey 3rd-floor restaurant with multiple fireplaces & a terrace serving upscale American fare.

Vibrant saloon & game room dispensing draft brews, burgers, wings & other casual American fare.

A compact New American menu highlighting local ingredients offered in an intimate, chic setting.

Sophisticated spot for South African "braai" grilled dishes, steakhouse fare & global wines.

Located in the Woodruff Art Center, this lounge & cafe serves light fare in an airy, modern space.

Southern-inspired New American fare & cocktails in raw, rustic digs with lots of reclaimed wood.