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Downtown Alpharetta has developed into a top destination for locals to unwind. The new city center, along Main Street, was redeveloped in 2018. The primary downtown Alpharetta attractions are the great restaurants, shops, breweries and bars. Below you will find what locals know are the best downtown Alpharetta restaurants.
For those unfamiliar, Alpharetta is one of the best Atlanta suburbs for living, working and playing. It is home to some of the best schools in the state and has a large technology employment base.
The downtown Alpharetta city center is the place to play, and is home to many great restaurants. The ones listed below are the restaurants within walking distance to downtown Alpharetta.
The one thing I will admit, it is really hard to put together a 10 best list for downtown Alpharetta. There are so many great restaurants in the area. I may extend this list to 15 or more down the road.
Map of The Best Downtown Alpharetta Restaurants
Lapeer
If you are looking for either steak, seafood or a little of both, Lapeer is a great option if you are looking for a fine dining experience or a great date night restaurant in Alpharetta.
The prices on some of their steaks can really break the bank, but they are cooked to perfection and you can add some wonderful toppings and sides.
The seafood is where their roots of the restaurant are. Whether you are in the mood for oysters on the half shell, a lobster roll or some decadent scallops.
Website: Lapeer
Address: 12 N Broad St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Smokejack
This restaurant has been a mainstay for historic downtown Alpharetta. It has seen main street transform from a sleepy suburb into a major night life destination.
This barbeque restaurant in downtown Alpharetta continues to deliver outstanding barbeque and features some of my favorite chicken wings in metro Atlanta.
Website: Smokejack
Address: 29 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
South Main Kitchen
If you are a fan of Atlanta Southern restaurants, South Main Kitchen has interesting takes on the classics and elevates your favorite home style dishes. It earns it’s spot as one of the best restaurants in downtown Alpharetta for its amazing food and consistent experience.
Website: South Main Kitchen
Address: 9 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Citizen Soul
Inspired by the Pacific Northwest, yet blends well with southern tastes, Citizen Soul is a great place to relax with co-workers over happy hour, while enjoying handmade cocktails and amazing appetizers or on a date night.
The outside patio is wonderful place to enjoy the food and watch downtown Alpharetta come alive in the evenings.
Website: Citizen Soul
Address: 60 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Coalition
From the owners of some of our favorite downtown Roswell Restaurants like Table and Main and Osteria Mattone, comes this American style restaurant concept.
There is plenty of delicious bar food, but I usually end up enjoying a great steak. Gather your friends and enjoy a night out!
Website: Coalition
Address: 50 Canton St Suite 108, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Made Kitchen and Cocktails
This restaurant is a short walk from downtown Alpharetta, but their is parking on site. Made is great location for enjoying Tapa’s and cocktails made with fresh ingredients, even homemade bitters.
The interior ambience is one of my favorites. It features an industrial design with hanging lamps and shutters reclaimed from a Jim Beam distillery.
Made has a lot to offer for a date night or an evening out with friends.
Website: Made Kitchen and Cocktails
Address: 45 Roswell St Suite B, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Pure Taqueria
Pure Taqueria is one of the my favorite small Mexican chains in Atlanta. They specialize in preparing amazing taco’s, including some of the best birria taco’s in the metro Atlanta area that I have tasted.
They have a great selection of taco’s, amazing margarita’s and each location has something a little unique. Alpharetta’s Pure is just a short walk from downtown Alpharetta or Wills Park and has a nice neighborhood feel.
You can either park right at Pure or walk down Rowell Street from the downtown Alpharetta area.
Website: Pure Taqueria
Address: 103 Roswell St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Jekyll Brewing City Center
Jekyll Brewing City Center is a great stop for sharing appetizers, like their giant pretzel. It’s so good. My favorite is the smash burger while sampling the brews.
The location features a huge taproom and a rooftop deck where the upstairs taproom was created out of an Airstream RV bus.
If you are looking for other great places for craft brews, check out our reviews of all the metro Atlanta breweries.
Website: Jekyll City Center
Address: 15 Academy St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Crust Pasta & Pizzeria
The Crust restaurant is a slight walk down Main Street from the city center, but its worth it, should you choose not to park on site.
They use some of the highest quality ingredients and make their own handmade pasta. The pizza is one of the best in the area.
Website: Crust Pasta and Pizzeria
Address: 131 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou
If you find yourself wondering downtown Alpharetta looking for an interesting restaurant, you might just miss Flatlands if you didn’t know it was there. It is tucked back off main street.
Flatlands is the restaurant in downtown Alpharetta for Cajun food. At Flatlands you can enjoy a cup of Gumbo, Jambalaya or enjoy your favorite fried seafood dish.
The restaurant is small, but it is packed with character. Outside you will find additional tables for outside dining.
They also have an extensive bourbon list if you are looking to sample something new.
Website: Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou
Address: 52B N Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Didn’t see your favorite Downtown Alpharetta restaurant listed? Contact Ramble Atlanta with suggestions for the next update or drop a comment and share your favorite.
If you are looking for other great ideas for places to eat in Alpharetta, check out our posts on:
- the best restaurants in the Avalon in Alpharetta
- the best brunch in Alpharetta
- the best sushi in Alpharetta
Be sure to check out our journey to explore metro Atlanta restaurants where we are deep diving reviews of every restaurant in Atlanta we can get to thats broken down by neighborhood and cuisine type.
Looking for a great place to stay in Alpharetta?
There are many great hotels in Alpharetta. In fact, there is a new hotel in downtown Alpharetta, The Hamilton.
Other great options are:
- The Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta off of Windward Ave is a full service Marriott
- The Courtyard by Marriott in Alpharetta is convenient to Avalon and downtown Alpharetta
- the Hotel at Avalon is located directly in the Avalon and walkable to restaurants and bars.