YELP NEVER LETS ME DOwN!!! Such a cute restaurant with a true Louisiana vibe!!! The food was sooo good!!! The alligator bites were everything !!! We ordered two orders of them. All of our food and drinks were amazing!!! Would definitely recommend this place. read more

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We love the atmosphere outside and inside. Super cozy place. I like the string lights. We were seated right away and given menus. We ordered crab dip, crawfish etouffee, catfish pontchartrain. WOW. The food is PHENOMENAL!! The chef surely paid attention to details. The dishes were very flavorful all around. Our server was great. Great service, great food. Definitely will come back. read more

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We were in the area and wanted to try some to big new and ended up here. We didn't have reservations, but were immediately seated at one of the outside tables. We took many of the recommendations we saw here and there were some hits and misses for sure. The alligator bites were good, but the lobster dip was a bit "fishy". For main courses we ordered the shrimp and grits were really good. Seasoned well, just the right amount of kick, but the risotto was blaaand! It tasted like nothing at all. The crawfish etouffeé was good, it only needed just a little more seasoning, the leftovers were so good, right amount of spice level. Service was great! And the drinks were good. It's worth a visit. read more

This little hidden gem in downtown Alpharetta is quant and so unique. The staff is always friendly and the environment makes you feel like you're in the bayou. The food is amazing! We try something different every time we go, however without fail we end the night with their beignets! read more

The server was very nice and helpful. That's the only good thing I can say. The food was mediocre, at best. Nothing tasted fresh. The drinks were poorly mixed. I was overall very disappointed. read more

Best Cajun Cuisine in the local area!!! Amazing customer service and great environment.

Fun concept but our service left a little to be desired. One of our plates came out dirty, we had lemonade accidentally poured into one of our water glasses, and we had to remind our server that we ordered drinks after the food arrived. Our server seemed very distracted the entire time we were there. The food was ok...alligator bites were delicious and I recommend those if you decide to come here. The rest of the food ordered (mac and cheese, nola salad, chicken sandwich) was kinda basic. read more

Flatlands Bourbon And Bayou - Alligator Bites - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

The couple times I've been here the food has been amazing! My husband and I always order the crab dip! And we use to order the Crab Burger, but it's been switched for salmon. Most recent time we came I ordered the Catfish Pontchatrain dish and my husband the jambalaya. Both were great, but my husband wish he ordered mine. The waitress suggested the Catfish dish as her number one favorite. Overall I highly recommend. read more

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Walking from downtown, you step just off the street to Flatlands, and almost immediately the atmosphere changes. We visited on a Saturday evening without a reservation, so outdoor seating was the only thing available, but with the tree cover and fans, even in early August we were comfortable outside. Our group tried a bit of everything on the menu. We had the calamari and gator bites, both of which were great quality and perfectly flavored. We then had Jambalaya, Gumbo, Catfish Pontchartrain, Seared Salmon and Cajun Pasta, (oh and kids tenders). The servings were really big and everything was excellent. The 2 in our group who had the gumbo said it was the best they had ever had. The kids plate was huge. We ended the meal with regular and praline beignets. (They have four different flavors and my only complaint is that they didn't offer a sampler/flight.) They were very busy. Our server was very attentive, but you could definitely tell she had a lot of tables. We were in no hurry and it was fine. The mosquitoes started getting bad late in the evening, but they did say they were spraying the following week. Overall I would recommend Flatlands read more

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Delicious the gator nuggets were the best part! The oysters were pretty good as well. Great drinks! Staff was very nice and welcoming .

Consistently great Cajun food. Service is always friendly and fast. We love sitting outside when the weather is nice. It's a neighborhood favorite! read more

Flatlands Bourbon And Bayou - Fried shrimp basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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We had good service and sat upstairs. It's kind of cool to be in the house, I like all the wood, nothing fancy just felt authentic. Food was good and so were the drinks. Our large party enjoyed themselves! read more

Stopped by for lunch. Greeted immediately upon arrival. We were seated on the outside section. The location isn't enormous. Nice size for a nice crowd. Once seated our waitress introduced herself and gave us a moment to review the menu. Our waitress was very pleasant.. We ordered maybe 5-7 mins of deciding and food was served not too long after. Didn't seem like a major wait. A normal time; everything was hot and apparently cooked to order. Very good. Seasoned great. Good portion size. Shrimp and catfish was battered well. The fries were just as good. Shrimp and grits were also amazing. The location is behind The Southern Porch. We parking the reserved slots for those particular restaurants. I'm sure there was more parking available. You could actually miss this spot if you weren't looking for it. I would recommend stopping by and trying it. read more

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Good food, drinks, and service. Hands down, the beignets are the best I've had in Georgia and the closest that I've had to New Orleans's beignets! The regular ones are light and fluffy and come out nice n hot! Then we ordered the praline stuffed beignets and they just stole the show! Absolutely delicious! I would drive to Alpharetta just to get those! The crab dip wasn't good to me. It just tasted like a cream cheese dip. I didn't see any shrimp in it and the crab was minimal. But there were huge pieces of bell peppers in it... I ordered the pontchartrain with trout instead of catfish and it desperately needed salt but once I added salt it was very yummy! The chargrilled oysters were ok. They could have used more butter and slightly more seasoning. The lychee martini was made perfectly! Strong but tasty. I'll definitely be back for the beignets and cocktails, as well as try a couple of other menu items. read more

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We sat on the porch and enjoyed sounds of the coy fish pond. It was very relaxing and did remind me of New Orleans. I recommend coming In early, we came on Saturday morning and they were not taking any more reservations for the day. We were still sat down immediately though. The food was very good. We also had fried chicken, and it was excellent. Server was great, everyone was so friendly! read more

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I travel a lot for work, and Creole, southern food is my absolute favorite. This place, did not lack in any way shape or form. I had the charbroiled oysters, followed with the crawfish étouffée, and everything was delightful. read more

Flatlands Bourbon And Bayou - Crawfish étouffée - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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I called in an order for regular beignets and was offered the stuffed strawberry or pralines also. I had to try them! The pralines n crème was my fav 10/10. The caramel inside was so good. It wasn't too sweet and had nuts mixed throughout. The strawberry was good too but didn't beat the praline. The lady that took the call and the man Kwame who took my order were friendly. Both orders cost $19 total, a little overpriced but hey. The scenery was nice with an open patio. The parking lot accommodates guests also. If the food is as good as the desserts, go see about this place! read more

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Best charbroiled flavored oysters I've ever had in my life! And I've had them in Florida and Louisiana. Big props to the chef for great flavor on the blackened shrimp. They aren't just dumped in seasoning; it's a thoughtful flavor combination that's not too "blackened" to enjoy. This is my new favorite joint! Y'all don't change a thing! We sat outside on the bistro table under the fans - I wish I could remember our servers name, she was AMAZING! Such a great experience. Can't wait for our next meal there! Yum! read more

It was cold when we went but love that they have a cute outdoor seating area for when it gets warm. May come back just to sit outside. As far as the food...it was fine. After eating gumbo and etouffe in New Orleans it's hard to beat that. My mom was feeling generous and let my brother and I take meals to go. I got the crawfish etouffe and it was just okay. Could have used a bit more flavor. My main meal at the restaurant was the salmon with sweet potato risotto. That was really good! Specifically the risotto! Alligator bites were tasty with all the different sauces. My moms gumbo was just okay. I didn't taste my brothers pasta but he said it was good. My dad got fried chicken and it was just okay. I don't think the food is amazing at all but I think in the summer it would be a cute spot to get together and eat maybe just one more time. read more

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Went here on a Friday evening. The service was great and the food was very good. Our server gave excellent recommendations and was very attentive. We got the catfish pontchartrain, the blackened pork ribeye, and the strawberry beignets. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked delicious. We sat inside but there was a good amount of outdoor seating with plenty of shade from trees. Unfortunately, one of those trees got sap on the car. read more

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This place had been here longer than I care to admit before I actually tried it. I've been here 3x now ... and it consistently proves to be the best Cajun food in this area. Lots of things to love about this place -- its own parking area, outdoor seating, a quaint bar, and a rustic old house setting with dining across two floors. I love this place. The gumbo here is on point. It has a spicy profile that creeps up on you, layered in so much flavor. Other things worth eating include the warm crab dip, the shrimp etouffee, the crawfish mac and cheese ... pretty much anything. If you're in the mood for a drink, I really enjoy the very small bar. Next time you're there, have a seat, strike up a conversation with the bartender and order a Vieux Carre. They did it right. read more

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Every time I come here, I enjoy it. We started with New Orleans BBQ Shrimp for an appetizer. They were good. I had the seafood risotto and it was delicious. My friend had the Cajun shrimp pasta and he enjoyed it. My son had the kids cheeseburger. We got the beignets for dessert which were good. My cocktail was good. read more

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Even though we were upstairs in a dark corner - we had great service! Had a nice Christmas drink! Mom really enjoyed her shrimp and the crab dip. Her first time there - and she wants to go back and take dad! The beignets are always worth saving room for! read more

Flatlands Bourbon And Bayou - Me with Jack Frost Crunch - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

The restaurant we were supposed to go to was close down, so we decided to just look up some restaurant so we found this one. The food was amazing. The customer service was lovely and I enjoyed it a lot., it's a cozy place, very relaxing love love the atmosphere. We will be going back this time not 3 but 10 of us so I'll spread the word to my friends and family to go have lunch or dinner . read more

Flatlands is one of our favorite restaurants in downtown Alpharetta and each time I have tried something new and it never disappoints. We came on a Wednesday evening with 4 people and we waited about 10 minutes. We were seated outside and started with some drinks. I got the red sangria as that was the special And they gave me a big glass that was delicious! As an appetizer, we got the hot crab dip which we have gotten before as well and it always absolutely always creamy, spicy and yummy. For my main, I normally do a po boy and that's always amazing but I changed and got the jambalaya and boy did not disappoint. I got the one with all the meats (sausage, chicken and shrimp) and it came with a crusty piece of bread too. Truly a shining star dish! Someone else got the pasta pictured and it was amazing! You can't go wrong with menu at Flatlands! read more

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This is a fun quaint restaurant in downtown Alpharetta. It has beautiful outdoor garden seating and lots of fun New Orlean's style decor. You almost feel as if you transcend to NOLO for the time you sit at one of their tables. The service is impeccable. The staff has been there for years. Very friendly, accommodating, efficient and customer focused. They NEVER disappoint! We've been dining here for over five years now. The food is THE Best Cajun fare I've had outside of NOLO and .... Better than some I've had in NOLO. Ever look at a menu and want to say "I'll take one of everything", well this is that kind of place. Over the years I've had just about everything on the menu! I'm in love with it all, as is my husband and my Cajun step-dad! The Gumbo is a must! read more

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We just had a wonderful New Year's Eve meal at Flatlands. Every NYE meal from now on should be Cajun. And if Flatlands can be the where, awesome. Considering it was the late afternoon of NYE, the restaurant was seriously relaxed, and the service was fast, friendly, and fantastic. The front of house employees all seemed really jovial and pleasant. I don't know whether or not to keep this gem a secret or to shout from the rooftops, but we've already decided that this is going to be the place we next bring our friends to. I started with a bowl of gumbo followed by the crawfish etoufee. I also nursed a classic sazerac for most of the meal. I finished with an order of the stuffed beignets. My hubs had the catfish Pontchartrain and later, the bread pudding. My son had a shrimp po'boy and cajun street corn, and also, the bread pudding. We also ordered a few things to take home..... All of it was delicious. We will be back. read more

We've had two bayou-tiful experiences at Flatlands! The most recent was lunch during the week. I wanted seafood, especially oysters and Flatlands was a clear choice. We were greeted and seated right away. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. It was a gorgeous day so we asked to dine outside. Their outdoor space makes you feel like you're at a nice, clean bayou. We ordered the following: Raw oysters Crawfish po boy Catfish tacos Bread pudding The oysters were fresh and plump. The entrees were seasoned well and delicious. The bread pudding was divine. Our server was pleasant, attentive and responsive throughout. We look forward to returning next time we want some cajun seafood! read more

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Flatlands is one of our favorite restaurants in Alpharetta and we've been coming for years!! On our latest visit, my family and I brought my boyfriend so he could try for the first time and he said it definitely lived up to the hype! Flatlands is pretty easy to find in a converted home like many of the businesses on Alpharetta's Main Street and has plenty of parking. We came pretty late for dinner so we didn't have a long wait but I've never waited long for a table. We had the hot crab dip (you can see in the picture we devoured it!!) along with several delicious bourbon drinks. We've tried close to everything on the menu but our favorites have to be the crawfish etouffee, Cajun shrimp pasta, catfish Pontchartrain, and the shrimp andouille. On this visit, we also tried the crawfish Mac and cheese and that was a solid choice as well. Overall, we love Flatlands and hope to continue coming here for years to come read more

Flatlands Bourbon And Bayou - Hot Crab Dip and drinks including Blackberry Bayou and Smoked Manhattan - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

The food received mixed reviews from our party. The salmon, the jambalaya, and the pasta was great but the fried chicken was bland and required honey mustard. Our table service was super but the bar service was poor. My adult son ordered a drink and a 'side of cherries' and the bartender thought he ordered a drink called a Sidecar. The "mistake" drink was brought to our table and several of us thought it tasted terrible. Finally it was finished by my 70 year old mother. At the end of the night the bartender asked if the mistake drink was was consumed and if so he was charging for it. I told the truth and had to to cover the bartender's mistake. Luckily I had a bar tab separate from the table tab. I'll come back for the food but stick with a beer or water. read more

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Amazing restaurant. I lived in New Orleans for a month and this restaurant took me right back with the quality of the food and the atmosphere the building. It has fun crocodile statues, Mardi Gras bead, and a gazebo with outdoor lighting to sit under while eating. The waiter was kind enough to let us switch tables to sit underneath the gazebo when space was available. The food is excellent here. For appetizers we have the crab dip which is the BEST tasting crab dip I've ever had. It is a little on the pricier side but they give a healthy portion. Everyone at the table loved it. For entree I had the Cajun shrimp pasta with an incredible Dijon cream sauce. Honestly one of the best Pastas I've ever had and it's the reason I've come here multiple times and brought friends to the restaurant. For dessert we have the beignets with pralines inside. These beignets are honestly better than some I've had in New Orleans since they are stuffed in addition to the usually soft pillowy texture people love about them. It's a unique an appreciated twist on a classic dessert. Overall I love this restaurant and look forward to coming many more times and showing more and more of my friends about it. read more

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What a pleasant surprise this place was. A cute little house off Alpharetta Main Street. Next to the house was a sprawling tree that was incredible. Under the tree a gazebo with moss on the roof and a great Koi pond next to it. That's what greets you before you even get inside. In addition, there is even some great outdoor seating. Ambiance inside is great. Very cozy and well decorated. We got a seat on the inside patio. We were happy being inside since it was 95 degrees outside and humid. Once we were seated, I ordered some refreshing tea and my wife ordered a class of white wine. We also opted for an appetizer... hot crab dip with tortilla chips. What can I say??!? The crab dip was heaven in a hot iron skillet. It was incredible! Not blowing sunshine up your skirt, this stuff was the bomb! We polished off every bite. Two thumbs up for that appetizer. Awesome way to kick things off. The wife opted for Blackened Catfish Ponchatrain. I went with the Cajun Shrimp pasta. They came out nice and hot and looked amazing and smelled out of the world. My Cajun Shrimp Pasta was in the most tasty cream / Dijon mustard sauce. Going to sound strange but we were slurping up the sauce with the spoon. It was that good. It could have stood on its own as a soup. The Catfish Ponchatrain was also out of this world. It was blackened catfish on a bed of rice with shrimp, jalapeño, cabbage, and a lot of other great flavors. You can't go wrong with this dish or the Cajun Pasta. Overall, what a fantastic experience. We spent about two hours there taking our time, enjoying the atmosphere and especially enjoying the great food. We had a great server and everyone was very friendly. We will be back. Lots! Thank you Flatlands for a great Saturday afternoon experience. read more

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Cool place with amazing food. Service is a little slow but I don't mind. Good food is worth the wait! Best étouffée I've had outside of Louisiana. The bread was amazing, too! read more

Flatlands Bourbon And Bayou - Etouffee and Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Very cool atmosphere with a Cajun vibe. Very nice Koi pond as you enter. An extensive drink menu with something for everyone. The service was excellent. Very attentive and knowledgeable. We ordered the calamari which was flavorful and the right amount of spice. We split the pork chop meal and a side of the corn and Parmesan risotto. Everything was great! Pork chop was tender and juicy. The risotto was my favorite with its creamy texture and flavor. Definitely would recommend this place. read more

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I found this place after a random night of searching on Yelp and I'm glad I did! Very underrated restaurant located in Alpharetta. I love the outdoor scenery of this place. I came during one of Georgia's cold fronts but I would absolutely love to come back during the warmer weather to take full advantage of the beautiful outside seating area. For starters, we had a wonderful waiter named Ariel! She brought our food out to us promptly and everything was perfect. We started off with alligator bites which I'd give a 5/5! They were spicy and crispy and dipped into the sauce on the side made it perfect. I definitely think it was a great portion, definitely shareable. I ordered the Shrimp Andouille which was a good 8/10! Points deducted just because I feel like the red beans and rice could've been a bit more flavorful in my opinion, but that barbecue shrimp definitely made up for it. I'd say it was a more mustardy/vinegary barbecue than a sweet and tangy like it says on the menu but I definitely prefer this way. Overall, I definitely see myself adding this to a place I'd visit again! read more

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The food was great and we had Sam as our server and she was amazing, will definitely be back. read more

Flatlands Bourbon And Bayou - Cajun Fried Chicken, Cajun Corn and Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

This place is right off the beaten path of Main Street and is a wonderful respite from the sometimes hectic crowds of downtown. They offer a little bit of everything, but most things have a Cajun flair. I had the Cajun fried chicken with side of beans and rice and street corn. The chicken was good but over cooked in some places, the beans and rice were awesome, and the cob of street corn was a bit over the top buttery/cheesy; so much so that one barely tasted the corn - essentially it was a heart attack on a cob! My wife had the fried shrimp Po boy and she enjoyed it. One area they fell short were the drinks. Firstly, no draft beer. They offered a scant offering of blasé canned beer for a pricey hit of $7/can! My wife got a glass of wine and it was served in a glass that had two lines on it, one for small pour and one for large pour. This was extremely tacky! Wine prices were also above average. To recap, the building is situated in a great place and provides a relaxing outdoor dining atmosphere. Food is average/above average from my initial visit, service was great, but I would recommend you get your drinks somewhere else. read more

Flatlands Bourbon And Bayou - Cajun fried chicken, beans & rice, and street corn. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Delicious food and great service from Sam! We enjoyed crawfish Mac & Cheese, shrimp & grits, crab dip, shrimp andouille, and gumbo! Delicious! read more

Everything was good had the pleasure of having Kyle as my waiter. I will be back to try more dishes! Also I had the chargrilled oysters ...wonderful. The shrimp salad was delicious and I had a hot honey peach margarita. My husband had an old fashion all their drinks are not for the weak and are full flavored. I will be back for more!!!!! read more

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The quality is in consistent. On a good night the food is great. I was a fan of the alligator bites and Po'Boy. Flavors are good. A unique option in Alpharetta. read more