The National
Starting with the blue and white facade, the Mediterranean influence at The National is palpable and palatable, infused into its array of scrumptious tapas, salads, and grilled meats, and its bright and airy interior. The team here sources its ingredients from local farmers, so the menu changes regularly, but you're in for dishes like stuffed medjool dates, grilled pork chops with a pearl couscous salad, and, for dessert, a blackberry basque cake with roasted almond gelato.
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Looking for a place to bring the family that proves you’ve grown up over four years at UGA? Look no further than The National. This iconic Athens restaurant is located inside the renovated Recap Plant building, and the Mediterranean- and Southern-influenced menu changes seasonally based on availability of fresh local ingredients. Plates of Manchego-Stuffed Medjool Dates and house made Hummus with Flatbread are perfect for sharing at lunch or dinner.