How You Can ‘Dine Like a Local’ in Sandy Springs

Do you want to eat like the locals eat in Sandy Springs. With the Dine Like a Local program, you can.

If you call yourself a foodie, it’s time to get with the (meal) plan and head to Sandy Springs..

What Is Dine Like a Local?

Dine Like a Local is program design to raise the profiles of some of the best restaurants in Sandy Springs.

Diners can join in on the “feastivities” by signing up online to receive a free Dine Like a Local digital passport which features signature dish recommendations from each participating restaurant

This is Year #2 for Dine Like a Local, which runs from January 2 through March 31.

As you stop by a participating restaurant, make sure you check in for a chance to win an assortment of prize, including weekly restaurant gift card giveaways.

“Sandy Springs has one of the best restaurant scenes in the Metro area,” said Jennifer Cruce, Executive Director at Visit Sandy Springs. “We hope residents and visitors will come out to experience all this great food this city has to offer. I guarantee you’ll be surprised by just how many amazing restaurants reside in Sandy Springs.”

What Are the Participating Restaurants?

Returning restaurants include:

  • Banana Leaf Thai + Bar
  • Big B’s Fish Joint
  • Breadwinner Café
  • Chef Rob’s Caribbean Café
  • Cubanos ATL
  • Food Terminal
  • il Giallo Osteria & Bar
  • Just Love Coffee Café
  • McDaniel’s QN2
  • O’Reilly’s Public House
  • Sunnyside Pizzeria
  • The General Muir
  • The Select
  • Tre Vele
  • Under the Cork Tree
  • Baraonda
  • Cupanion’s
  • Fuego Mundo
  • Mutation Brewing Co
  • Okiboru
  • Ray’s on the River
  • SabaRaba’s
  • Strive Foods
  • Zambawango

Final Bite

Up to 24 restaurants in Sandy Springs, Georgia, are participating in Dine Like a Local, the city’s culinary campaign to promote the best of its restaurants and chefs.

North Fulton County has some great spots to enjoy a meal, including at The Avalon in Alpharetta and in Johns Creek.

If you want to check out some other food spots in the area, here are the best restaurants in Buckhead. Or you might like to read our Buckhead Steak Guide to find all the best eateries offering mouth-watering prime cuts.

CJ Johnson: CJ is a longtime Atlantan who has written a book about Atlanta's food scene. He has also fallen in love with the city's music and sports scenes. He writes about Food, Restaurants, Travel, Sports and Atlanta Culture. Check out the book. https://amzn.to/3RPmbZM