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1. Sidney's Restaurant - Lanier Islands

4.0

Excellent(3)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Buford

Treat your taste buds to an unforgettable fine-dining experience overlooking Lake Lanier. Our chefs incorporate the finest ingredients from local and family-owned farms to deliver the perfect balance of joyful Southern cooking. Discover the seasonal, continental cuisine that you would expect in Georgia at this one-of-a-kind Lake Lanier restaurant.We want to welcome you to a fine dining experience at Sidney's Restaurant on Lake Lanier. Whether you are a guest at Legacy Lodge or simply stopping in for a delicious dinner, Sidney's Restaurant will not disappoint. Our menu is curated by our professional chefs utilizing local farm-fresh ingredients blended with savory seasonings and the finest meats. Our menu changes weekly but there is always something delicious planned.

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2. Game Changer - Lanier Islands

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4.0

Excellent(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Buford

Enjoy a delicious menu with lots of variety while you play the day away on our new fun and exciting games. Test your aim at Axe Throwing, tee off (virtually) on world-famous golf courses in our Virtual Sports Suites, solve your way out of our western Escape Room, or just relax and enjoy a great meal and a cold drink! Keno is now available to play!!The kitchen closes one hour before the facility closing.

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3. Seasons 52 - Buford

4.8

Exceptional(2282)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Buford

Booked 46 times today

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.

4. Antebellum

4.9

Exceptional(2922)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Flowery Branch

Booked 12 times today

Nicholas and Alison St.Clair would like to welcome you to Antebellum. We opened our doors in early 2012. Antebellum is located in the Historic District of Flowery Branch. Our menu consists of locally grown vegetables and humanely raised animals. We hope our guests experience hospitality and southern ingredients at their finest. Antebellum is a celebration of southern cuisine.

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5. The Ridge Steakhouse

4.5

Awesome(222)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Cumming

Booked 6 times today

This well established steakhouse, best known for high quality USDA choice steaks, fresh seafood and friendly staff has been a north Georgia favorite for over a quarter century. The laid back atmosphere at this Cumming institution complements the experience. Whether dining with views of the picturesque forest, al fresco on the spacious deck or at one of the two bars, the attentive and friendly staff will ensure your visit is a memorable one. Featuring nightly bar specials and live entertainment Thursday-Saturday you won't be the only one dancing your way through a night out at The Ridge Steakhouse. Conveniently located just off exit 15 on GA 400.

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6. Rumi's Kitchen - Avalon

4.8

Exceptional(6327)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Persian • Alpharetta

Booked 168 times today

Chef Ali Mesghali"s nearly lifelong love of cooking combined with his love for Sufism brought to life for the first time in Atlanta's culinary scene the concept of Rumi's Kitchen in 2005.At Rumi's Kitchen, Ali has been able to artfully bring together an atmosphere full of joyous energy with attentive and generous Persian hospitality along with the unforgettable unique aromas and flavors of the Persian cuisine which is truly reflective of his simple intention to bring joy and happiness to the overall dining experience of the guests. Every member of the team at Rumi's Kitchen strives in delivering the service that is demanded by such a unique intention and vision.While Rumi's Kitchen is a Persian restaurant at its core, the menu is constantly supplemented by dishes pulling influences from other countries, keeping the cuisine at the forefront of the dining scene in Atlanta.

7. Santa Maria

4.5

Awesome(131)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Cumming

Booked 10 times today

Santa Maria is a standout addition to Cumming City Center. Chef Jeffrey Del Carpio, who has worked in top restaurants across Washington D.C., Peru, Miami, and Virginia, brings a masterful fusion of classic and contemporary techniques, delivering a world-class dining experience.Restaurant promises a delightful fusion of Spanish and Latin American flavors. The menu featuring ceviches, paellas, and a rotating selection of fresh oysters is sure to appeal to food enthusiasts looking for authentic and delicious options.The craft cocktails and curated wine selection are great accompaniments to the diverse menu, enhancing the overall dining experience. Live music on weekends adds to the ambiance, making Santa Maria not just a place to dine but a destination for a complete evening out. It sounds like a place where food, drinks, and music come together to create a memorable experience for guests.

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8. Rreal Tacos - Sugar Hill

4.8

Exceptional(50)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Sugar Hill

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Rreal Tacos! Home of the best authentic Mexican street food in Atlanta. Our chefs strive to recreate the characteristics of tacos from various regions of Mexico using the freshest cuts of meat and cooking with ingredients sourced only from there.Come by & try our delicious Tacos, cheesy quesadillas or have a beautifully hand crafted margarita in any of our locations!

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9. Eclipse di Luna - Halcyon

4.7

Exceptional(994)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Alpharetta

Booked 35 times today

Voted Atlanta's best tapas restaurant, Eclipse di Luna. Live music nightly. Please Note: We do not offer separate checks, however we do accept as many forms of payment as requested.

10. Tin Cup Grill

4.4

Awesome(61)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Cumming

Booked 6 times today

Tin Cup Grill, located at the Cumming City Center, offers a restaurant with multiple floors serving a chef driven menu. Indulge in our selection of mouthwatering modern American fare! Our true specialty lies in our "on the stone" dining experience, where steak and seafood take center stage.We offer various cuts of the best midwestern beef and flavorful seafood right at your table which you the prepare on a sizzling 800 degree stone. This interactive and thrilling method ensures that every bite is perfectly cooked to you liking.We are proud to carry an amazing bottled wine list, with selections spanning the world. Come check out our fantastic bourbon and scotch selections, unlike any in the area!We are proud to feature a miniature golf adventure on the largest synthetic course in the country! We offer an entertainment experience unlike any other.

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janVIP
New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The creamed corn was the GOAT! Thanks Dani and Ashley!
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The Ridge SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Cumming
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4.5
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Bill
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
All Excellent! Food, drinks, service amazing and the birthday treat was awesome!
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AntebellumPrice: Moderate• Southern• Flowery Branch
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4.9
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DennisVIP
Atlanta •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 30, 2025
Angie was our server and she made our visit outstanding!
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Seasons 52 - BufordPrice: Expensive• American• Buford
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4.8
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Michael
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Very quiet, very few customers, possibly due to storms that evening. But the staff was wonderful. Food was good. The nicest place to eat dinner in Lanier Islands. We would go back again.
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Sidney's Restaurant - Lanier IslandsPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Buford
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4
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Brittany
East Tennessee •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 26, 2025
Celebrated my little ones bday here on bingo night! Everything was a blast, kiddos and adults all happy!
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Game Changer - Lanier IslandsPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Buford
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