Best Restaurants for People Watching in Sandy Springs

21 restaurants available nearby

1. The Select

4.7

Exceptional(4325)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sandy Springs

Booked 90 times today

The Select Restaurant + Bar is inspired by Le Select in Paris and features a menu consisted of contemporary continental cuisine with a French influence. The comfortable 1920s architecture features spacious ceilings designed so you enjoy casual conversation at your table. We strive to be a 5-star experience. Please see our dinner menu at TheSelectAtl.comOUTDOOR PREFERENCE AVAILABLE ON REQUESTOur roaring 20s bar features inventive cocktails and carefully chosen wines, open until 12 Friday and Saturday, and Monday for Industry Night.We are located next to Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center and Sandy Springs City Hall. The underground parking deck has 2-hours free parking and our hostess will validate your ticket for up to 4 hours. The Select pays homage to Paris’ famed Le Select brasserie — the notable all-day gathering spot for artists and literary giants of the 1920's.

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2. Culinary Dropout – Perimeter

4.1

Excellent(258)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dunwoody

Booked 29 times today

Culinary Dropout serves classic meals done right. With crowd favorites like our pretzel bites and provolone fondue, 36-hour pork ribs, and our famous fried chicken drizzled with honey you’ll want to taste everything. Thirsty? Wash it all down with an ice-cold craft beer or a killer house-made cocktail. And don't forget to stick around for live music with a laid-back vibe. Culinary Dropout is for anyone who loves damn good food and drinks.

3. Fia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1001)

Price: Moderate

• American • Buckhead

Booked 12 times today

Inspired by the Mediterranean coast, Executive Chef, Burges Jokhi created Fia, a neighborhood restaurant, centered around a wood-fired grill. Fia serves Prime steaks, seafood, house-made pastas, seasonal vegetables and more. Each unique dish is carefully crafted with robust flavors, influenced by Chef Jokhi’s cultural heritage and world travels.

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4. Ruscello – Nordstrom Perimeter Mall

4.4

Awesome(165)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Dunwoody

Ruscello is a full-service restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu is bold in flavor, focusing on great appetizers, salads, sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, pastas, entrées and housemade desserts. Guests can choose to sit in the dining room or enjoy a drink and food offering in the bar area. Ruscello is located on the 3rd floor of upscale super-regional Perimeter Mall in Atlanta, featuring our interpretation of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and the Nordstrom standard of customer service and food quality. Our menu is complimented by a full bar and wide selection of intriguing wines from across the globe.We are open for dine-in service and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (770) 350-4817 to place your order.Join us for Brunch on weekends

5. vero pizzeria

4.7

Exceptional(179)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Brookhaven

Situated in the heart of Brookhaven in between sister restaurants, HAVEN & Valenza, vero pizzeria brings a casual dining concept to the Word of Mouth Restaurant Group with this Neapolitan-influenced pizzeria. The focal point of vero pizzeria will be the brick pizza oven, made specifically for the restaurant cast from clay from Mount Vesuvius’ volcanic rock. This 6,800 pound Acunto Napoli pizza oven will guarantee a delicious product and keep patrons wanting pizza night to be every night. The traditional and market-driven menu will embody the farm-to-fork philosophy that holds true with all Word of Mouth Restaurants. Guests will have the option to dine-in or take out. WE DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS! GUESTS WILL BE SEATED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS!

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6. Le Bilboquet - Atlanta

4.7

Exceptional(3173)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Buckhead

Booked 47 times today

Upscale French Bistro. Signature dishes include the Cajun Chicken and Tuna Tartare along with Crab and Avocado salad, Duck Confit and steaming bowl of Mussels.Dress to ImpressWe politely request smart, sophisticated and proper attire. Full-on athletic gym wear and baseball hats are not permitted indoors.Your understanding is much appreciated.Merci!We do have Dj’s on selects Saturdays from 1pm until 5pm. Expect high volume music, fun and festive atmosphere. Please ask us for the DJ Calendar.Sunday Only: Last call for Brunch is 2:45pm after that would be a limited Menu.

7. Carmel

4.7

Exceptional(428)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Buckhead

Booked 30 times today

Carmel is a love letter to the coast—the ocean breeze, the freedom, the elements that make you feel so good when you’re next to the water. We serve Contemporary Seafood and embrace a gastronomic narrative centered around the celebration of premium seafood and seasonal produce. From the cozy yet elegant interior to the seasonal menu and craft cocktails, every detail reflects our passion for the oceanside experience.Our menu showcases high-quality, sustainable seafood skillfully paired with fresh, local ingredients. Whether it's sophisticated crudos, wood-fired oysters, fish, lobster, dry-aged steak, or vibrant cocktails, we would love to take you on a journey to your favorite waterfront destination. Let the ocean breeze carry you away...Weekday Lunch is served at Carmel’s Bar. We do not accept reservations for lunch, though walk-ins are always welcome at any time of day. Gratuity is applied to parties of 6+. Parties of 9+, please submit an inquiry at CarmelATL.com>Reservations.

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8. Little Alley Steak - Roswell

4.7

Exceptional(4895)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Roswell

Booked 63 times today

A top-notch charcuterie. A full decanting service with an impressive wine list. A bourbon collection you wouldn’t believe. The newest edition to historic Roswell, Little Alley Steak, rivals the greatest of steakhouses including Peter Luger’s in New York or Bern’s in Tampa.Creators of top OTP hotspots, Hicham Azhari and Fikret Kovac are digging into the past to create a relaxed, late 1800′s-inspired space. The former antique shop has been transformed with refurbished brick, reclaimed wood and white subway tiles, track lighting fashioned from meat hooks and seating areas of booths and tables situated between low walls.The menu is top-notch, the drinks are divine, the atmosphere is warm and lively, and the experience is one you shouldn’t miss.

9. Table & Main

4.7

Exceptional(3600)

Price: Moderate

• American • Roswell

Booked 30 times today

Since 2011, Table & Main features "Simple, Seasonal, and Southern" cuisine from Chef Woody Back in a lovingly restored homestead on Canton Street in the heart of Roswell's downtown Historic District. Don't miss our fan-favorite fried chicken! Open seven days a week. Reservations and walk-ins welcome.

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10. South City Kitchen Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(6958)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 106 times today

South City Kitchen Midtown serves Southern classics with a sophisticated spin from an iconic bungalow in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. Since opening more than two decades ago and changing the landscape of Southern cuisine and the Atlanta restaurant scene, we’ve been serving signature dishes like fried chicken and shrimp & grits alongside innovative, inspired regional cuisine.Our nationally-recognized food and wine list and service come together seamlessly for weekday lunch, weekend brunch, nightly dinner and group dining events.Whether you’re in Atlanta on business, enjoying a romantic night out on the town or meeting up with friends before a show, dine with us and enjoy the best contemporary southern food in Atlanta.

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Marcela
Atlanta Metro •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The noice is a little loud but we are close to the bar so it is acceptable. The food so amazing, the ambience very nice, the place sooo cozy, we will return for sure!!
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The SelectPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sandy Springs
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4.7
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Leslievip
Atlanta Metro •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was a great experience! We were all first time diners! Our server, Will was the best!! He stayed attentive to our table and was professional, very friendly and considerate! The only complaint was it was VERY dark at the table.
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Culinary Dropout – PerimeterPrice: Moderate• American• Dunwoody
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4.1
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Jennifer
South Carolina •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was delicious and the service was fantastic I highly recommend it
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Fia RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Buckhead
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4.8
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Trenicevip
Atlanta Metro •476 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 Sept 2024
Three of us dined here on a Monday night for the "Margarita Pizza Special" for $10 with $1 per topping up to three toppings. I chose mushrooms and spinach as my toppings, but my pizza crust was too crisp and not very tasty. I'm so used to ordering the Fungi pizza that is excellent, so this was a disappointment. My husband thought his pizza was very good with the fennel sausage and a couple of other toppings. The fennel sausage gave it more flavor. My brother-in-law got anchovies on his pizza, and he enjoyed it. Adam took great care of us and recommended the Prosecco to me, which was dry and delicious. My husband enjoyed his red wine.
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vero pizzeriaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Brookhaven
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4.7
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Dmcrane
Atlanta Metro •25 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 July 2024
Limited menu, but food and service are great! Great lunch restaurant.
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Ruscello – Nordstrom Perimeter MallPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Dunwoody
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4.4

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. The Select

2. Culinary Dropout – Perimeter

3. Fia Restaurant

4. Ruscello – Nordstrom Perimeter Mall

5. vero pizzeria

6. Le Bilboquet - Atlanta

7. Carmel

8. Little Alley Steak - Roswell

9. Table & Main

10. South City Kitchen Midtown

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