Marcus Bar & Grille | Modern American Dining in Atlanta
Award-winning modern American restaurant in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward. Recognized among Atlanta's 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Book your table today.
Marcus Bar & Grille opened in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward under chef Marcus Samuelsson, placing Black Southern cooking in conversation with Ethiopian and Caribbean influences. The restaurant sits half a mile from MLK's birth home on Auburn Avenue and earned a place on the AJC Atlanta 50 in 2025. Sunday Supper & Jazz is a weekly event.
Marcus Samuelsson's Atlanta restaurant in Old Fourth Ward — Black Southern in conversation with Ethiopian and Caribbean. Half a mile from MLK's birth home. AJC Atlanta 50 (2025). Sundays are Supper & Spins. Samuelsson holds eight James Beard Awards.
Marcus Samuelsson's Old Fourth Ward restaurant draws on Black Southern, Ethiopian, and Caribbean traditions a half-mile from MLK's birth home. Sunday Supper & Jazz is a weekly anchor; the AJC named it to the Atlanta 50 in 2025.
Marcus Bar & Grille is Chef Marcus Samuelsson's Old Fourth Ward restaurant, named to the AJC Atlanta 50 in 2025, where Black Southern cooking is placed in dialogue with Ethiopian and Caribbean influences half a mile from MLK's birth home on Auburn Avenue. The Sunday Supper & Jazz format draws regulars to a kitchen that treats its neighborhood location as a cultural context, not just an address.
At a glance
- Address
- 525 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, Atlanta, GA
- Price range
- $$
- Cuisine
- New American, Contemporary American, Local, Cocktail Bar
- Phone
- (470) 890-1700
Common questions
Do you take reservations?
Yes, Marcus Bar & Grille accepts reservations. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar based on availability, but booking ahead is recommended for dinner and weekend evenings.
What type of cuisine does Marcus Bar & Grille serve?
Marcus Bar & Grille serves modern American cuisine with Southern soul influences, including elevated comfort dishes, premium meats, fresh seafood, and classic cocktails.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual attire is appropriate. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, suited for business lunches, date nights, and celebrations.
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, the kitchen can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary needs. Inform your server when you arrive.
Is there parking in Old Fourth Ward?
Street parking and nearby lots are available in Old Fourth Ward. The restaurant is accessible via rideshare and is close to the Atlanta Beltline.