9 Athens Restaurants That Offer Safe Dine-In Alternatives

Going out to eat isn’t as simple or safe anymore. With the ongoing concerns of COVID-19 and rapidly increasing cases, the ability to just go out on a whim and eat at your favorite restaurant has been stripped away. Now, it takes looking up the updated hours, their safety measurements, seeing whether they still offer dine-in services or just take-out and ultimately whether those dine-in services offer outdoor seating. While the safest choice would be to enjoy a home-cooked meal, sometimes that’s not always feasible — especially for college students no longer on a meal plan. To cut down the search, here are a few, diverse Athens restaurants that offer outdoor seating, takeout and/or delivery.

Photos/Laura Nwogu

1. South Kitchen + Bar

247 E Washington St Suite 101, Athens, GA 30601

Offers outdoor seating and takeout

2. Jinya Ramen Bar

351 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30601

Offers outdoor seating, delivery and takeout

3. Cali N Tito's

1427 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30605

Offers outdoor seating, takeout and delivery

4. El Barrio

1331 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605

Offers outdoor seating, takeout and delivery

5. FIVE Athens

269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, GA 30601

Offers outdoor seating and curbside pickup

6. Mama's Boy at The Falls of Oconee

8851 Macon Hwy #403, Athens, GA 30606

Offers outdoor seating and curbside-pickup

7. Taqueria Juaritos

3875 Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA 30607

Offers takeout and delivery

8. Athens Wok

493 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601

Offers takeout and delivery

9. Dawg Gone Good BBQ

224 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601

Offers outdoor seating, takeout and delivery

If you visit these restaurants, make sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing!