Explore Brookhaven has announced its restaurant lineup for Taste Brookhaven 2026, featuring 16 local restaurant partners representing cuisines and culinary traditions from around the world.
On Thursday, Oct. 1, the 21-and-older event will invite guests to experience Brookhaven’s dynamic dining scene through unlimited tastings, handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, live entertainment while supporting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life program, according to an announcement from the organization.
The full list of participating restaurants includes:
- Arnette’s Chop House – Steakhouse
- Chico Cantina – Mexican street F=food
- EATaliano Kitchen – Italian
- Fox Bros Bar-B-Q – Barbecue
- Galla’s Pizza & Tavern – Specialty pizza and tavern fare
- HAVEN Restaurant – Contemporary American
- Henri’s Bakery & Deli – Bakery and deli
- Honey Suckle Gelato – Artisanal gelato and sweets
- Jerk’s Caribbean Grill – Caribbean and jerk specialties
- Marlow’s Tavern – Modern American tavern
- Moon Indian Cuisine Atlanta – Indian
- Petite Violette – Traditional French
- Siren – Seafood
- Summit Coffee – Coffee and beverages
- The Ashford – Upscale tavern and comfort fare
- Valenza – Regional Italian
The Strong4Life Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta program helps families develop healthy habits, focused on feeding and nutrition, physical activity, emotional wellness and other healthy habits, while also bringing programs and training directly into schools, early care centers and pediatric practices across Georgia.
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“Taste Brookhaven has always been about celebrating the incredible food and community we have here in Brookhaven, so supporting Strong4Life and its work to help children and families build healthy habits creates a meaningful connection to this year’s event,” said Tim Grow, Executive Director of Explore Brookhaven in the release. “Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an important part of the Brookhaven community, and we’re proud that an evening showcasing our city’s culinary scene can also give back to an organization making such a positive impact for families across Georgia.”
Taste Brookhaven will take place throughout the Brookhaven City Centre, with activations both indoors and outside. In addition to unlimited restaurant tastings, guests can enjoy signature cocktails and mocktails, live entertainment and entry into the deluxe raffle featuring a selection of prizes.
Tickets for Taste Brookhaven 2026 are available on Eventbrite. General admission tickets are $125. Guests looking for an even more elevated experience can purchase VIP tickets for $250, which include all general admission benefits, plus early access to the event with a pre-event rooftop cocktail hour under the Brookhaven City Centre’s open-air Cherry Blossom Dome from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
VIP guests will also receive access to a premium full bar, an exclusive VIP gift bag, and complimentary valet parking.
Cocktail attire is suggested. Organizers say the event space is limited and typically sells out, so advance ticket purchases are strongly encouraged.
