Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Gwinnett

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Gwinnett? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Seasons 52 - Buford

4.9

4.9 (2186)

$31 to $50

American

Buford

About the restaurant

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-Thursday from 3-6PM.

Top review

LindaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious meal and excellent service Will return Love this place

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Ahi Tuna Tartare

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Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon

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Lobster Bisque

Bahama Breeze - Atlanta - Gwinnett

4.8

4.8 (675)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Duluth

About the restaurant

When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It's an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we're known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken--all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we're the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you're ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the party's in full swing and the islands are waiting for you or if you'd rather bring the Island party home, online ordering is a Breeze too!

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Webster

Dined 3 days ago

Our server Valentino was great and attentive. No complaints.

Local on North - Duluth

4.7

4.7 (755)

$31 to $50

American

Duluth

About the restaurant

LOCAL pays homage to the Metropolitan and Northern regions of Georgia through food, design, service, and customer care. Our aspiration was to create a place that has favorites, drinks and food, which will make each person in your group happy and satisfied.

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Neil

Dined 2 days ago

Great Sunday brunch with some unique options at reasonable prices.

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4.7

4.7 (1070)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Peachtree Corners

About the restaurant

Where every day is a celebration! We're excited to be open in Peachtree Corners and offer an unforgettable steakhouse experience led by Executive Chef Raymundo Candelas. H&W Steakhouse promises an energized and contemporary approach to fine dining, featuring USDA Prime Steaks and a variety of seafood. It will bring an elevated experience to the community—perfect for date nights or outings with friends.
DRESS CODE: To maintain an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, we kindly ask guests to avoid wearing shorts, open-toed shoes for men, athletic wear, tank tops, revealing clothing, exposed undergarments, ripped jeans, hoodies, and hats. We prefer no printed T-shirts. Collared shirts and jackets are appreciated but not required.
KIDS: For the comfort and enjoyment of ALL guests, H&W kindly requests no children under 10 years old.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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Santoria

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing service and food. I enjoyed the steak presentation and the singer. Julian was our waiter and he was superb. We will be back.

Bottles & Bones

4.6

4.6 (1420)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Sugar Hill

About the restaurant

Bottles & Bones is the answer to the traditional steakhouse: A modern American chophouse that’s sophisticated yet approachable, chef-driven and customer-focused. As a local establishment run by a local entrepreneur, Bottles & Bones serves the community by offering a flexible menu, a relaxed atmosphere, thoughtfully sourced and expertly executed cuisine, and along with a lively piano bar. Featuring prime cuts of meat prepared on an innovative Josper oven along with a wide-ranging appetizer and favorites menu. Bottles & Bones satisfies both the steak connoisseur and the casual diner looking for fresh seafood, chicken, lamb, or pork. Paired with our original craft cocktails, wine program, and open-theater kitchen, the dining experience at Bottles & Bones is already a cut above

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TravisVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food was great, Shirley and Becky are amazing. Highly recommended

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4.6

4.6 (715)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Duluth

About the restaurant

The Falling Rabbit menu will be an ever-changing curation of seasonally-driven fare. A new dish rotated weekly, making each visit to Falling Rabbit a unique fine-dining experience. Please visit our website, www.fallingrabbit.com for our current menu.

Our bar offers crafted seasonal cocktails and a wine selection with a sense of place and self – made by passionate individuals, many of the wineries being family owned and operated. Sustainable, organic or biodynamic farming is employed whenever possible.

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RobynH

Dined 2 days ago

We love the approachable fine dining experience of Falling Rabbit. The food is impeccable with flavorful courses and thoughtful seasonal recipes. The service is consistently professional and friendly. We love the special ambiance of the restaurant and keep finding new details in the artwork every time we go.

Rreal Tacos - Sugar Hill

4.6

4.6 (44)

$30 and under

Mexican

Sugar Hill

About the restaurant

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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Jessica

Dined on Feb 16, 2025

The service was fast, efficient and attentive. The food is always good here. Always love their theme pop ups!

McCray's Tavern on the Square

4.5

4.5 (477)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Lawrenceville

About the restaurant

McCray's is a bar/restaurant located in the heart of downtown Lawrenceville.
We specialize in All-American cuisine; Steaks, Pasta, and a large array of sandwiches. With an amazing rooftop patio overlooking the beautiful historic surroundings.

Brunch is served on Saturday's & Sunday's from 11am-3pm!
Local Beers! Craft Cocktails!
Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights!

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Kevin

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

Solid pub experience, the chicken sandwich was really good. I would definitely recommend it

Overstory Rooftop Bar. - The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett

4.2

4.2 (193)

$31 to $50

Venezuelan

Duluth

About the restaurant

Experience the area from a new perspective at Overstory Rooftop Bar, where the breathtaking views will make you feel on top of the world. With three separate bar areas, you can choose from our expert mixologists’ wide selection of crafted cocktails, locally sourced drafts, and brewery drinks. Our menu of small plates offers sharable, tasty bites sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening or a night out with friends, our rooftop bar is the perfect destination to enjoy the best drinks in town while taking in stunning views.

We are a 21 and up venue
Sunday Brunch is all ages

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

The drinks here are so amazing! I had the espresso martini. & the menu was small but the food was great. Ambience was 10/10, I’ll definitely be back when it’s warmer and I can sit outside!

Uncle Jack's Meat House - Peachtree Corners

3.9

3.9 (546)

$50 and over

American

Peachtree Corners

About the restaurant

The Steakhouse American grill gets William Jack Degel’s food and decor makeover, and the result is simply amazing! Featuring scratch-made appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, craft cocktails, and specializing in STEAK. Uncle Jack’s has the look and feel of a 1900s warehouse in New York’s Famous Meatpacking District, complete with aged cement, raw vintage steel, subway tile, meat hooks, custom wallpaper featuring archival butcher photos, with flying pigs and steer heads mounted on the walls. The tufted and red vinyl seating, marble bar tops with old-school bar styling mixed in, and outdoor fire pit lounge areas provide a pop of sophistication while also reinforcing the vintage theme. We offer The Ric Flair private dining suite, a full outdoor covered heated dining patio with fireplace lounges, a beautiful craft cocktail bar, bourbons, whiskeys, local craft beers, and wines.

We will not be running our Endless Steak promotion on the following days: 2/13, 2/14, and 2/15.

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connie

Dined 5 days ago

The food was delicious and the service was excellent.

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8oz Center Cut Filet Mignon

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12oz Center Cut Filet Mignon

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Prime Center Cut Filet Mignon

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