Review: Nakato’s $2.4 million renovation gives it a fresh revamp to match its fresh menu

Jennifer Zyman is a Testing Editor at Food & Wine, where she tests and reviews everything a home cook could ever need. She is also a freelance food and travel writer and video creator. Her work has appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Bon Appétit, Eater Atlanta, The Kitchn, National Geographic, Serious Eats, Southern Living, Thrillist, and Travel + Leisure. She also hosted the podcast The Food that Binds.

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Jan 23

Jan 23 Review: Nakato’s $2.4 million renovation gives it a fresh revamp to match its fresh menu

Jennifer Zyman

Atlanta Magazine

Some establishments merely occupy space in Atlanta. Then there is Nakato. For 50 years, this restaurant has been more than a fixture on legendary Cheshire Bridge Road. It has been a quiet anchor in the city’s culinary landscape. The Nakato family didn’t chase trends; they set a standard.