This place will fool you. It is a great steak house with everything you expect from a great steak…read morehouse but located in a strip mall where it just looks out of place. But...steaks are great. Bartenders are in that special class of pros by themselves - know the menu, know their wine list, know their drinks - know their stuff. Of course the steaks are great and they seem to have attracted a loyal following with a mix of Sandy Springs residents and East Cobbers who have few options on their side of the river. Once you step inside, it's another world and definitely not a strip mall restaurant vibe inside. It's got a great feel and a great atmosphere. We have great steak and seafood options in Sandy Springs. This is one of the best.

Nowak is an outstanding Gem of a restaurant with Michelin Star quality cuisine, soothing atmosphere…read moreand amazing staff service. We are greeted like family as we enter into this amazing restaurant. Our favorite server Ian knows all the intricate details of the dishes and makes the best recommendations among the many fabulous options. The best appetizer is the Lobster with the white wine cream sauce ( this appetizer will blow your mind with flavor and the sauce is something very unusual and special). All of The entrees are delicious. As always- the spaghetti is a must-have option but everything on the menu is fantastic. However Today's chef feature was oh so delicious. The garlic butter fried chicken was a hit along with delicious garlic butter potatoes. This was the best chicken that i have ever had in my life. So crispy so tender so juicy and oh so flavorful. This chicken was a sophisticated cuisine with a comfort food flare. I would have included a photo but i ate it up too fast. Lol As always the meal ended with My heaven on earth dessert of the Lemond Ice Box Pie. This pie is oh so delicious that it makes an appearance in my dreams several nights a week and has me constantly craving for it. Not only did i have a slice of the lemon pie for dessert but i also purchased an entire pie to take home to serve for memorial weekend guests. This pie is simply the best of the best. Its my favorite. If my house was on fire - i would go back into the flames to rescue this pie. (Love it love it love it). Bon appetite my friends

I can confidently say this is the best pizza I've ever had. Everything tastes so authentic, and you…read morecan tell the quality is there from the first bite. My go-to orders are The Cure pizza and the Not So Mellow--both are consistently amazing. The veggie pizza is also really good if you're looking for something a little lighter. And I have to mention the baby arugula salad... it is so fresh and delicious. We also love getting the cheese pizza with basil--simple but done perfectly. The drinks are just as good as the food. My favorites are the pomegranate lemon drop, the pear martini, and the raspberry passion fruit margarita. They never miss. The atmosphere is great too--very family-friendly and even dog-friendly, which I love because I bring my pup with me. Anytime I have family in town, this is one of my go-to spots. My nephews ask to come here every time they stay with me, which says a lot! I probably come here at least once a month, and it never disappoints. If you're in the Sandy Springs area (or outside of it), it's absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommend!

9 yr crap-aversary. While ago, a friend asked to go, they seated us outside with the LOUDEST,…read moreNONSTOP SCREAMING, embarrassing drunken company group celebrating whatever in the patio, with no warning. I went to try to have a relaxing dinner, lmao. Same thing as 9 yrs ago, horrible experience in the patio. I already waited 30 min, the hostess could have warned me and asked if I wanted to wait longer for an inside booth. People around us were slowly asking to be re-seated inside it was so bad, so we did too. The food was fine, but passing on that stress to us wasn't the wisest. I'd rather choke on a cold stale slice from Whole Foods here on out.

What an outstanding steak house! Superb quality and value. We had filets, which were cooked to…read moreperfection and perfectly spiced. They were every bit as good as Flemmings, but priced around 57% less. And they came with a salad and a side. The staff is engaging and attentive. We went on a Monday night at 7:30 and the place was packed. Fabulous decor. The bar is impressive. I'd highly recommend a visit. Our server was a young, enthusiastic, friendly and smart woman named Ivy.

We had a 18:30 reservation and were seated promptly. Our server was attentive, took drink orders…read morequickly, and walked us through the evening's specials. I went in with one clear goal: the filet mignon. Five of us ordered steaks, most medium-rare, but the kitchen execution was inconsistent across the table. One steak came out overcooked to well done, another was undercooked closer to rare, while mine was prepared correctly. Unfortunately, consistency was the main issue. The steaks had a good sear and flavor, but several were on the dry side. The highlights of the meal were the starters and sides. The crispy calamari was excellent and easily the standout dish. The crab dip was also well received by the table. The bread that comes with the salads deserves special mention as well, light, slightly sweet, and very fresh, melts in your mouth. The side salads were also great. For my entrée sides, the carrots were well prepared, but the brussels sprouts were undercooked and lacked seasoning, I like a little more flavor especially on my brussels. Dessert brought the meal back up. The apple-pie-ala-mode and brownie with ice cream were both excellent and a strong finish to the evening. Service throughout the night was very good. Our waiter was attentive, efficient, and quick to clear plates. He removed the dirty dishes quicker than a UPS driver working peak-season overtime. The only downside was the dim lighting, which made it a bit difficult to see clearly at times. Overall, while the appetizers, service, and desserts were strong, the inconsistency in steak preparation kept the experience from matching the price tag. Sorry Joey - 3 out of 5 stars

Was hungry and it was a nice day so figured I'd get out and visit this spot. Unfortunately, there…read morewas a private event going on in the main dining room so I was offered to dine at the outside bar. There was not much of a scene around, but I sat at the bar and ordered the Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread and the Tom Yum Mussels, both of which actually turned out to be very tasty. The bartenders were just ok, not mean but not exactly the friendliest...just doing their job whenever they were present. Overall, not an amazing experience or anything, but it was pretty average.

Portico is located inside of the Le Méridien hotel but it's somewhat separated from it and feels…read moremore intimate unlike some others (take JP, for example). I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could as I'm on the fence between 3 and 4. They obviously have a full bar, otherwise they won't make it as a hotel restaurant lol. I ordered chambord manhattan and it was decent. For my app I went with grilled Malaysian shrimp - this dish was delicious, the shrimp was plump and juicy. My main dish consisted of Lamb shank with mushroom risotto - excellent! Not overcooked for once! I love this dish when it's done right but most of the time they kill it by hours and hours of overcooking. Yes, it's very tender once it gets to you but it tastes like nothing, just mush.. Portico managed to make it perfect. Overall: sleek decor, good service, patio, full bar, self parking. Worth a try if in the area or staying at the hotel.

My family and I were traveling from out of state and staying in the perimeter area. We were looking…read morefor a highly rated Mexican restaurant and came across Patrones. We were excited to go and at first glance, the place is beautiful, but that's about how far the praise goes. The servers were not very friendly. They would stop by and check in but did not make us feel super welcome. When they brought food items to the table, they would just hand a plate to us like we should just know what it was for. The regular Pepsi had a very Diet Pepsi taste to it, so the lines or mixtures were mixed up They gave the wrong burrito to the wrong people at the table, but we were unaware until one was half eaten (one should be no cilantro, and one had it). We had to wait a long time for a new burrito. It was nice of them to make us a new one and it was an honest mistake, but clear that their system for food delivery is a little flawed. They also forgot the sour cream on two orders (which again, not a huge deal - but they do charge extra for sour cream, so when you ask for it, you expect it the first time). There are also some problems in the bathroom. One sink was slowly filling up while washing hands, and some of the suds from my sink came up through the drain of the other sink. The other sink also had a faucet that was very wobbly and close to breaking off. Overall, the food was fine. The place wasn't terrible, but it was just a lot of little issues that built up to a less enjoyable experience.

We decided to check out Patrones Taqueria which recently opened in Dunwoody. The moment you walk…read morethrough the door, you're hit with a super cool, hip interior. The vibe is trendy yet welcoming, with great lighting and design touches. The service was top-notch from start to finish. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and highly responsive. The food was outstanding and you can tell everything was made from scratch. The queso cheese dip was downright addictive with lots of flavor and a great consistency. The chicken fajitas came out sizzling hot with the chicken tender and nicely marinated and lots of veggies. Excellent food, killer atmosphere, and stellar service. We will definitely be back soon!

My husband and I had dinner at this location yesterday evening! It was already pretty busy around…read more5:15pm, but we were able to be seated immediately in a booth. The ambiance is fun and casual. We loved how this location was styled/themed more than our usual location. As soon as we sat down, we were given chips and salsa and our waitress Marzia arrived to take our drink orders. Since I'm pregnant, I can't get my margaritas just yet, so we stuck with waters. We also put in an order of small queso with jalapeños on the side and a small guacamole. Apologies that I didn't snap pics of these! Both came quickly! Our queso arrived first, and then soon after, our waitress prepared our guac tableside. The queso was tasty as always, and the guacamole honestly blew us away with how perfect it was! So flavorful, chunky, and delicious. We loved everything so much, we pounded it and even finished a second basket of chips before our food arrived--which is really saying something because... By 5:35pm, which is just 20 minutes after we initially sat down, our food arrived! Marzia was attentive and kind our entire time here and made sure we had everything we needed. My husband enjoyed his usual shrimp bowl, along with an added egg on top and a side of plantains. I loved my combo #5 which was two enchiladas with rice and beans. The rice and refried beans were so warm and comforting. My chosen enchiladas--one cheese, and one steak--completely satisfied my craving/the reason we stopped in! So yummy! I don't normally get steak with my enchiladas, but my husband, who hasn't eaten steak in 12+ years, was feeling adventurous and said that if I got it, he'd love to try it. This was momentous, so of course I said yes, as it opens up more options for him/us rather than just doing seafood or vegetarian all the time. I eat everything, so since he's recently ventured into trying chicken again which is in practically everything, I was excited. Now, reintroducing beef to him was another little win for me. The verdict? He said it was "really [insert cuss word I shouldn't type here] good!" He even had a second bite! We are looking forward to returning for more. This plaza is so cute and nice.

The best Mexican food in town. Best location ever. And it's I know other Mexican restaurants who…read moreserve pre made margaritas. It's not the same Nai a server said we make our margaritas with love. I agree. It's great when bartenders add their own personal touch to it. Today I am loving Nahum's margaritas and the mango salmon.

Everything. I go to this restaurant for many years. They have a wine dinner at the end of every…read moremonth with abundant food and wine. Staff is very friendly and attentive, they have a comprehensive wine list and food portions are very generous and tasty. Thumbs up.

We hadn't been to Cibo e Beve in many years, but decided to come in for a Sat night dinner with the…read morekids. Everything was great, from the ambiance to the service to the food. The complimentary bread and olive oil was very tasty, and we had an excellent burrata salad for an app. Both entrees were great- we had the mushroom taglierini and the vodka penne. I love truffle-based pastas, and the taglierini had a great truffle and mushroom flavor. The sausage was good, and it didn't feel overly heavy. The penne dish was also great. Service was excellent. Parking is free also.

It's a new place, so still undiscovered. Food was delicious and unique for another Mediterranean…read moreplace. Kebabs and pasta were enjoyed by everyone. The baklava was not super stick and packed a tasty punch! Service was warm and friendly. Great experience. I will come here again.

I recently stopped into Crave and tried the hummus and lentil soup. The lentil soup was decent--not…read morebad, but not particularly memorable for me. It's the type of lentil soup that's blended smooth rather than having whole lentils and vegetables throughout. I'd give it about a 3 out of 5. The hummus was okay as well. It was enjoyable enough, but it didn't really stand out compared to other hummus I've had around Atlanta. The highlight of my visit was definitely the ambiance. The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere and feels like a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal. As a vegan, my menu options were somewhat limited, so I wasn't able to try many of their other offerings. Overall, my experience was pleasant. While the food I tried didn't completely wow me, the beautiful environment and welcoming feel made for an enjoyable visit.