Painted Hospitality’s Latest Venture Painted Park is the Ultimate BeltLine Destination

The stylish solarium boasts views of the Eastside BeltLine trail.

Guests can build their own house-cut fries or sweet potato fries.

Goonies Never Say Die cocktail with bourbon, ginger, falernum, and lime.

Hibachi bowl with steak, peppers, onions, rainbow carrots, baby zucchini, and brown rice.

The main dining room transforms into a dance floor on weekends.

The Bramble cocktail with gin, blackberry, lemon, and mint.

Tuna Tartare with ginger ponzu, serrano, avocado, sesame seeds, wasabi mayo, and shallots.

There’s no competition—Inman Park’s new recreational place of assembly takes home the gold. At Painted Park, indulge in sophisticated eats and drinks, all while unleashing your competitive side.

CEO and president of Painted Hospitality Justin Amick is on a hot streak, adding to the company’s lineup of popular Atlanta “compeateries,” including The Painted Pin, The Painted Duck, and Painted Pickle. Their latest venture, Painted Park, provides a cozy neighborhood destination to gather together with friends—and the best part is it’s right on the BeltLine.   

Originally a piping factory, the stately brick structure on North Highland Avenue holds more than one history. “It’s a full circle moment for me because this venue was actually one of my father’s properties, his restaurant Parish,” says Amick, who used to work alongside his father there. “I feel very fortunate to continue the legacy of the building that my father started.” With nods to the beloved New Orleans-inspired brasserie and cafe throughout, more than just the structure remains. “I was the Parish general manager back in the day, and it’s where I met many of our now senior company members,” says Amick.

    Staying true to his roots and continuing brunch service—which was a staple at Parish—Painted Park offers brunch’s greatest hits including the Avocado Toast and Anson Mills Grits Bowl. With a wide array of small plates and shareables, the core menu fosters togetherness. “It’s great for grazing, sharing, or ordering a bunch of different small plates to try,” says Amick. A close look at the menu will reveal the nostalgic throwback section dotted with classic sandwich greats.

   Incoming spring weather offers ample opportunity to lounge outside, sipping on a signature cocktail, craft beer, or wine by the glass. “The Miami Vice slushy and a warm day can’t be beat,” advises Amick. A new addition, the outdoor space was previously a parking lot until Amick transformed it into a hedged outdoor green space, complete with a Southern-style gazebo bar and cozy firepits. “The BeltLine is like beachfront real estate,” says Amick. “We just needed more of an inviting way to connect our structure to the BeltLine trail behind our property, so we converted the former parking lot into our namesake park,” says Amick. Connecting the park to the two-story structure, a tunnel runs under a shared easement, leading to the charming lower-level covered patio.

    Beyond the patio, venture into the vintage gaming parlor with hardwood, exposed brick, and a bevy of exciting games including Skee-Ball, darts, shuffleboard, and classic board games. “People work so hard in their day-to-day lives; there need to be places to escape,” says Amick. “What I love about Painted Park is we are able to be that neighborhood outlet.” Upstairs, a 1,000-square-foot sun room, overlooking the Eastside trail and dubbed the solarium, features double-hung windows, and, behind the bar, a vintage mirror from Parish resides.

    At Painted Park, it’s about more than just dining and drinks. “There are not many places where you can go and just be a kid again,” says Amick. “It’s for the inner child.” paintedparkatl.com