Roaring Social
Downtown Alpharetta’s Roaring Social is a ’20s speakeasy-inspired destination with live music, boutique bowling and craft cocktails that hit the mark. Nosh on the Garden Flatbread between sets, made with soubise, artichoke heart, red onion, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and chicken. Details: 35 Milton Ave., roaringsocialalpharetta.com
Lapeer Steak & Seafood
Lapeer Steak & Seafood is a winning stop for premium beef cuts, day-boat fish, fresh oysters and a coastal-chic vibe. It’s perfect for date night or an outing with friends, made even better with a juicy, 30-ounce Prime Porterhouse, topped with an herby salsa verde. Spice things up with the famous salt-and-pepper calamari. Details: 12 […]
Rumi’s Kitchen
With modern Persian dishes like saffron-infused rice, grilled meats and creative veggie options, Rumi’s Kitchen is an easy pick for bold flavors and a stylish, friendly setting. For a standout dish, order the tender Chilean Sea Bass, served with saffron, onion, fava bean and yummy dill basmati rice. Details: 7105 Avalon Blvd., rumiskitchen.com
Lily Sushi Bar
Lily Sushi Bar flies in premium fish all the way from Japan to deliver creative rolls, tender hamachi, one-of-a-kind nigiri and more prepared right in front of you. While hard to choose a favorite, we love their Sake Nigiri, featuring salmon topped with tangy aioli sauce, decadent truffle soy, black pepper and caviar. Details: 220 […]
TBB 122
Sit outside under the 150-year-old oak tree at TBB 122 and dig into the Riverview Farm Heritage Pork Chop. Like the full menu of California-inspired healthy cuisine, this entrée comes cooked to perfection, finished with spicy peperonata, Castelvetrano olives and served alongside fluffy Marsh Hen Hill grits. Details: 122 Marietta St., tbb122.com
Haydee’s Cafe & Cantina
A local staple since 2016, Haydee’s Cafe & Cantina celebrates Mexico’s favorite foods, like the bite-sized Tostados (“toasted” in Spanish) — crispy, deep-fried corn tortillas served flat and topped with refried beans, fresco cheese, diced tomato, fresh lettuce and avocado. For extra flavor, opt to add a protein, such as chorizo, pastor, chicharróns, steak, chicken […]
Antebellum
The Grilled Flat Iron Steak at Antebellum is the perfect segue into their fall menu featuring warm and cozy flavors. This tender cut comes dressed with celery root puree, grilled broccolini, a robust bordelaise jus and decadent truffle “caviar” atop a caramelized sweet onion ravioli you won’t be able to stop talking about. Details: 5510 […]
La Mejor De Michoacan 2
Cool off with authentic Mexican sweets, from agua frescas to frozen fruit paletas to creamy handmade ice cream, at La Mejor De Michoacan 2, a Hall County mainstay for over 20 years and counting. Among the top-selling treats is the Fresas con Crema, a simple and refreshing dessert of strawberries and cream made with mint, […]
Sully’s
Named after Sully’s employee Clark, who created this combination, The Griswold is not your average turkey sandwich. It features two meats, two cheeses and two different sauces. They stack a steamed bagel with turkey, bacon, provolone and pepper jack cheese, then sauce it with both barbecue and parmesan peppercorn. Topped with crisp lettuce, it’s a […]
Caroline’s On Main
In the historic Liberty Candy Company building, the pink-drenched Caroline’s On Main is named for the daughter of Chef Nicholas St. Clair (of Antebellum and Peyton’s Pies fame). Their Fried Chicken and Bourbon Waffle is a perfect pairing of crispy lemon-herb brined and buttermilk fried chicken topped with a sweet and savory bacon jam, brown […]
