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Georgia Boy is more than dinner – it’s a show – an experience – a place where Chef Joey Ward invites you into his world through a series of innovative flavors, textures, and stories intended to surprise and delight the senses. Since opening in late 2019, Georgia Boy has established itself as a premier dining destination for Atlantans who return time and again to celebrate life’s milestones and travelers who often remark that they booked their reservation before their hotel! Georgia Boy’s ever-changing menu cannot be classified as simply ‘Southern’, rather it explores the many cuisines and flavors woven into the fabric of Atlanta while celebrating hyper-seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients.

Chef Joey designed Georgia Boy’s industrial yet intimate, speakeasy vibe in counterpoint to the bright and bubbly visage of its sister restaurant, Southern Belle. Joey puts his whimsical culinary creations in the literal spotlight while taking guests on a journey incorporating nostalgic childhood food memories with modern culinary techniques and flavors. Recent courses include “Memories of Summer,” a tomato macaron and garden hose granita inspired by tomato sandwiches Joey shared with his grandfather before cooling off on summer days, and “A Trip Down Buford Highway,” a constantly evolving tasting paying homage to an iconic Atlanta multi-cultural culinary street. With such personal expression and sense of place throughout the cuisine, it’s no wonder Georgia Boy was included in Atlanta’s inaugural Michelin Guide.  

In addition to pushing the culinary envelope, Chef Joey and his wife and business partner, Emily, have focused on making Georgia Boy a workplace dedicated to staff growth, well-being, work-life balance, and doing the right thing. As outspoken leaders in the Atlanta community, Joey and Emily often speak on Georgia Boy’s service-inclusive model which aims for front and back of house pay-equity, rationale for a four-day work week, and dedication to the sustainability of the hospitality industry. 

Georgia Boy is located at 1043 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306.