Bringing a Taste of the Louisiana Bayou to Historic Downtown Alpharetta For reservations, please call the restaurant at 470-242-5458. Walk ins always welcome! please note, we only reserve a handful of tables daily, in an effort to maintain reasonable wait times. we cannot accommodate parties of 10 or more on Friday/Saturday nights. If you are interested in a private room rental- please email [email protected]
Warm, homey spot offering traditional Cajun/Creole specialties, plus a long bourbon & whiskey list.
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 52B N Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Phone: (470) 242-5458
Website: https://www.flatlands52.com/
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Related Web Results
Home – Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou – Creole Restaurant in …
Flatlands: Bourbon & Bayou (@flatlands52) – Instagram
Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou | Alpharetta GA – Facebook
Reviews
Southern Comfort Meets Louisiana Soul
If you’re craving that deep, soulful Southern flavor with a touch of Louisiana charm, Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou is the spot. From the moment we sat down, the vibe was warm, the cocktails were flowing, and the food? Unforgettable.
Let’s start with the star of the night, the catfish nuggets. Crispy, tender, and paired with the most delicious BBQ hot sauce we’ve ever tasted. Shonda was this close to asking for a bottle to take home. (Flatlands, please sell it by the jar, you’ve got something special there!)
Then came the fried goat cheese drizzled with honey: sweet, tangy, and downright addictive. If heaven had an appetizer menu, this would be on it.
For entrées, he went for the Catfish Pontchartrain with dirty rice. The flavors were rich, though he thought it could’ve used just a touch more seasoning to really make it sing. Still, a solid, hearty plate.
She ordered the Louisiana Fried Chicken, perfectly crisp and juicy, with sides that deserve their own spotlight: red beans & rice, Cajun street corn, and the unexpected showstopper, sweet potato & brown sugar risotto. Creamy, sweet, and soul-warming, this dish alone is worth the trip.
Dessert sealed the deal. The bread pudding was soft and buttery, while the praline-stuffed beignets were pure decadence, like New Orleans met a sugar dream and decided to stay awhile.
Our waitress was phenomenal: attentive, kind, and genuinely excited about the menu (and that energy made the experience even better).
Final Verdict: Worth every dime. Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou is where comfort food meets class, and every bite feels like a Southern hug. We’ll be back — and next time, we’re leaving with a bottle of that BBQ hot sauce.
We ordered the alligator bites appetizer plus Jambalaya, pork ribeye steak, fried basket, and the burger—and every single dish was absolutely delicious! Each plate was packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. It’s rare to have four different dishes all be this good, but they nailed it.
Our server was incredibly nice and sweet, which made the whole experience even better. Friendly, attentive, and welcoming from start to finish.
We’ll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend!
Husband mentioned how much the atmosphere reminded him of a recent visit trip to NOLA he took with our adult sons. Very pleasant & welcoming. Husband and I shared an old-fashioned cocktail — it was perfect! Kudos to the bartender!
For dessert, we had the eruption cake (chocolate cheese cake?), which was amazing! We brought home strawberry stuffed beignets that we thought would be good for breakfast — but, alas, the beignets did not make it until breakfast, haha. So very yummy!
Highly recommend!
Bring a Bib and Some Self-Control
Listen… that BBQ hot sauce on the catfish nuggets? Life-changing. I was this close to asking for the recipe, the bottle, AND the chef. The fried goat cheese with honey? Sweet, salty, and straight-up addictive.
He had the Catfish Pontchartrain with dirty rice and said it needed “a little more seasoning.” I told him to hush and let the flavor speak for itself.
I had the Louisiana Fried Chicken with red beans & rice, Cajun street corn, and that sweet potato brown sugar risotto, because carbs don’t count when they taste like heaven.
Dessert? Bread pudding and praline-stuffed beignets: soft, sugary, and worth unbuttoning your jeans for.
Our waitress was a whole vibe, the food was chef’s kiss, and yes… it was worth every dime.