Five and Ten
The flagship restaurant of Chef Hugh Acheson. Since opening in 2000 it has received national acclaim
After working under Chefs Rob MacDonald, Mike Fennelly and Gary Danko, Acheson found his own style forging together the beauty of the South with the flavors of Europe. In 2000 Acheson and his wife moved to Athens to open Five & Ten. In its infancy Acheson envisioned a neighborhood restaurant that would be universally loved for being a significant part of the community. Five & Ten has become that a
05/22/2026
Peach Salad: A that tastes like a slow southern summer afternoon. ✨
Local peaches from
head lettuce mix, whipped ricotta, Calabrian chili, celery, green strawberries, pistachio, & basil vinaigrette
05/20/2026
Burger Nights every Wednesday all summer at Five & Ten, starting at 5pm until we sell out!
Double smash burgers with American cheese, Vidalias, pickled green tomato, 5&10 sauce, and a housemade potato bun, served with fries.
We’ll also be doing classic summer dessert specials on Wednesdays — this week, peach rhubarb cobbler to celebrate the first peaches of the season. 🍔🍑
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05/19/2026
It’s RealSweet Vidalia Onion Restaurant Week, we’re celebrating with this gorgeous Vidalia Onion Galette, flaky pastry, Gruyère and caramelized Vidalias, it’s here all week through Sunday brunch
05/16/2026
Blueberry season in South Carolina is a beautiful thing. 🫐☀️
Buttermilk Pie served with local blueberries from and chantilly cream.
05/12/2026
Rooted in tradition, finished with finesse.
Cornmeal Fried Catfish and grits with a modern Southern sensibility.
Freeman’s Mill stone ground grits, sautéed local cabbage, green tomato chow chow, herb oil, benne seed.
05/08/2026
CHEERS to the new UGA graduates! 🥂
Our Old Fashioned cocktail is all Georgia down to the last drop from our very own
05/03/2026
Meet Megan Bearden, the talent leading our pastry team!
Originally from Canada and raised in Alpharetta, GA, Megan moved to Athens in 2024 with her husband, JR, and joined the 5&10 team last summer.
While she may have northern roots, Megan has fallen in love with the vibrant produce and soulful flavors of the South. Her work pays homage to the nostalgic cakes and pies of our childhood memories, the kind you remember enjoying with your grandmother.
Beyond her classic inspirations, Megan brings an expert eye for cake decorating and a passion for crafting the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Planning a celebration at the restaurant? Connect with us to see how Megan can create a custom dessert to make your next event even more special ✨
04/29/2026
Smoky, sweet, and just the right amount of heat. 🔥🍯
Grilled bone-in pork chop layered with Georgia honey + Dijon vinaigrette, fingerling potatoes, charred red onion, smoked ham hock, pickled mustard seed, and Calabrian chili.
04/25/2026
Is there anything better than a shortcake that tastes like spring in Athens? 🍓🍰
These picture-perfect strawberries from are the absolute star of the show. Supporting local farmers never tasted so sweet.
04/18/2026
Small details that make a beautiful statement. Fresh Spring flowers provided by for our tables 🌷🌸🌺
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1073 S Milledge Avenue
Athens, GA
30605
Opening Hours
| Monday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Saturday | 5pm - 11pm |