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Food and Drinks - Sandy Springs
Rumi's Kitchen Sandy Springs
6112 Roswell RoadAmazing food, upscale ambiance. Make a reservation.
Clay's Sports Cafe
5975 Roswell RdCheap and delicious wings, beer, burgers, and sandwiches.
Divey pub with great food, beer, and cocktails. They have a pool table and a small but nice, dog-friendly patio.
Ship & Anchor Pub
5975 Roswell Road NortheastDivey pub with great food, beer, and cocktails. They have a pool table and a small but nice, dog-friendly patio.
Under The Cork Tree
5600 Roswell Rd NEAmazing upscale tapas and wine with a beautiful interior and a beautiful patio.
Yuka Sushi Bar
6125 Roswell RdGreat sushi at good prices.
Lively cigar bar with good cocktails and live music most weekends. It is smoky and loud inside.
Havana Lounge
6010 Sandy Springs CirLively cigar bar with good cocktails and live music most weekends. It is smoky and loud inside.
Brooklyn Cafe
220 Sandy Springs CirExcellent food and a nice patio. Make a reservation.
Chapter Room
5600 Roswell RdBar/lounge underneath Taco Mac. Good beer selection, appetizers, and a nice ambiance.
Hole-in-the-wall with awesome fried chicken and comfort food. Great prices.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
5486 Peachtree RdHole-in-the-wall with awesome fried chicken and comfort food. Great prices.
Great sushi, we like to sit at the bar. In a shopping center but has a nice ambiance inside (small interior, sometimes a wait).
Bishoku
5920 Roswell RdGreat sushi, we like to sit at the bar. In a shopping center but has a nice ambiance inside (small interior, sometimes a wait).
Upscale Italian place with excellent food. A bit pricey, good service.
6 locals recommend
il Giallo Osteria & Bar
5920 Roswell RdUpscale Italian place with excellent food. A bit pricey, good service.
Egg Harbor Cafe
5920 Roswell Rd NENice brunch place with a big menu. Can be a long wait.
Delicious, casual brunch spot. An Atlanta staple. Usually not too long of a wait at this location, but varies on weekends.
44 locals recommend
Flying Biscuit Cafe
3280 Peachtree RdDelicious, casual brunch spot. An Atlanta staple. Usually not too long of a wait at this location, but varies on weekends.
Flower Child
6400 Blue Stone RdHealthy, casual food. Curbside pickup. Breezy, dog-friendly patio.
Pontoon Brewing Company
8601 Dunwoody PlHealthy, delicious, fast-casual food. Most of the menu is dairy free. Patio seating.
Local Expedition Wood Fired Grill
1110 Hammond DriveHealthy, delicious, fast-casual food. Most of the menu is dairy free. Patio seating.
Grub Kitchen & Bar
1110 Hammond DriveHappy hour Mon-Thu, great burgers, cocktails, and shakes. Patio seating.
Mellow Mushroom Sandy Springs
6100 Roswell RoadUsually no wait, vegan options, large patio (dog-friendly).
The Select Restaurant + Bar
6405 Blue Stone RoadGreat for a date or work dinner, make a reservation.
Elevated NYC-Jewish-deli-inspired food. Good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails!
34 locals recommend
The General Muir
1540 Avenue PlElevated NYC-Jewish-deli-inspired food. Good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails!
Cubanos ATL
6450 Roswell RoadGreat Cuban sandwiches to-go, from a tiny house on Roswell Rd.
Kid Cashew
6090 Roswell RoadCute patio, excellent fresh food and cocktails, good vegan options.
Upscale spot for shareable Mexican plates and inventive cocktails. Make a reservation.
7 locals recommend
Casi Cielo
6125 Roswell RoadUpscale spot for shareable Mexican plates and inventive cocktails. Make a reservation.
Casual spot with a patio, great pizza, very kid-friendly.
6 locals recommend
Blue Moon Pizza Sandy Springs
5610 Glenridge DrCasual spot with a patio, great pizza, very kid-friendly.
Food and Drinks - Elsewhere in Atlanta
Upscale restaurant on the river over in Vinings. Inventive menu in a beautiful setting. Make a reservation.
84 locals recommend
Canoe
4199 Paces Ferry Rd SEUpscale restaurant on the river over in Vinings. Inventive menu in a beautiful setting. Make a reservation.
This is my favorite Cuban spot in the area, although it's a bit of a hike to Marietta (I am a Miami-native Cuban, myself!). It has incredible food and a cute, casual ambiance. It's in a no-frills shopping center.
6 locals recommend
Cuban Diner
1484 Roswell RdThis is my favorite Cuban spot in the area, although it's a bit of a hike to Marietta (I am a Miami-native Cuban, myself!). It has incredible food and a cute, casual ambiance. It's in a no-frills shopping center.
Fantastic vegan/vegetarian place with a wine menu and delicious desserts in South Buckhead. Great for a date night.
43 locals recommend
Cafe Sunflower Buckhead
2140 Peachtree Rd NWFantastic vegan/vegetarian place with a wine menu and delicious desserts in South Buckhead. Great for a date night.
Delicious, upscale, tiny authentic French restaurant with a lovely patio. Great for a date night, make a reservation.
13 locals recommend
Anis Cafe & Bistro
2974 Grandview Ave NEDelicious, upscale, tiny authentic French restaurant with a lovely patio. Great for a date night, make a reservation.
Famous BBQ with a Korean twist. Pick up take-out after a hike or floating the river.
32 locals recommend
Heirloom Market BBQ
2243 Akers Mill Rd SEFamous BBQ with a Korean twist. Pick up take-out after a hike or floating the river.
Fellini's Pizza
1634 McLendon Ave NEFellini’s is a delicious local pizza mini-chain.
Walk along the beltline and stop to get food or a drink in this eclectic food hall.
936 locals recommend
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NEWalk along the beltline and stop to get food or a drink in this eclectic food hall.
Very popular indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant. Summer camp themed, very crowded when the weather is nice. Dog friendly.
179 locals recommend
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NEVery popular indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant. Summer camp themed, very crowded when the weather is nice. Dog friendly.
bartaco
969 Marietta St NWTrendy tacos and margaritas with a patio
Upscale Mexican food, make a reservation. There is also one at Krog Street Market.
18 locals recommend
Superica
3850 Roswell Road NortheastUpscale Mexican food, make a reservation. There is also one at Krog Street Market.
KarmaFarm
3792 Roswell Road NortheastHealthy food, very allergy friendly.
The Works is a food hall and shopping area that is very kid and dog-friendly. Dr. Scofflaw is a fun taproom/beer garden at The Works. It has a nice outdoor space and TVs inside.
8 locals recommend
Dr. Scofflaw's at The Works
214 Chattahoochee Row NorthwestThe Works is a food hall and shopping area that is very kid and dog-friendly. Dr. Scofflaw is a fun taproom/beer garden at The Works. It has a nice outdoor space and TVs inside.
The Battery Atlanta
800 Battery Ave SEFun bars and restaurants near the new Braves stadium
Monday Night Brewing
670 Trabert Ave NWQuirky taproom, great beer, dog-friendly.
Atlanta Landmark in Midtown for insane burgers. Must be 21, they are known for being a little rude! Parking can be a challenge and there is a wait on weekends. They have a great comedy show for something like $15/ticket. Book ahead of time.
The Vortex Bar & Grill
Atlanta Landmark in Midtown for insane burgers. Must be 21, they are known for being a little rude! Parking can be a challenge and there is a wait on weekends. They have a great comedy show for something like $15/ticket. Book ahead of time.
Other
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
1 Galambos Wy
Hammond Park Gymnasium
705 Hammond DrPark with a playground, softball field, tennis courts, basketball courts.
Playground, dog park, walking trail, and seasonal kayak rentals.
28 locals recommend
Morgan Falls Overlook Park
200 Morgan Falls RdPlayground, dog park, walking trail, and seasonal kayak rentals.
Walking trail with river access and boat ramp. Dog friendly.
98 locals recommend
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - Paces Mill Unit
3444 Cobb PkwyWalking trail with river access and boat ramp. Dog friendly.
World famous aquarium is worth a visit, especially with children.
2699 locals recommend
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWWorld famous aquarium is worth a visit, especially with children.
A wonderful science museum. Monthly salsa nights and adults-only cocktails + science events at night.
46 locals recommend
Fernbank Science Center
156 Heaton Park DrA wonderful science museum. Monthly salsa nights and adults-only cocktails + science events at night.
Local spin studio: dark room, loud music, great workout! They also have strength training classes. First class free.
TURN Studio
6405 Blue Stone RoadLocal spin studio: dark room, loud music, great workout! They also have strength training classes. First class free.
Neighborhoods
The Decatur square is a nice place to walk around with lots of great shops and restaurants.
139 locals recommend
Decatur
The Decatur square is a nice place to walk around with lots of great shops and restaurants.
Downtown Roswell is a nice place to walk around with lots of great shops and restaurants.
57 locals recommend
Roswell
Downtown Roswell is a nice place to walk around with lots of great shops and restaurants.
Little Five Points is a nice place to walk around with lots of great shops and restaurants. It's a bit more of an urban vibe and parking can be a challenge.
724 locals recommend
Little Five Points
Little Five Points is a nice place to walk around with lots of great shops and restaurants. It's a bit more of an urban vibe and parking can be a challenge.