This is by far a great location to visit. It's a restaurant built inside of a bank. You can even have dinner in the repurposed vault. It's has a rich history, so while you're enjoying a drink and waiting on a table, you can tour the restaurant. You will learn about the basketball court that is on the second floor as well as the various changes the restaurant went through before becoming Bare Bones! The food is exemplary and the service is impeccable. We typically visit there for Mother's Day and or Birthdays etc. An avg price of a meal with no drinks about $40-$50. With drinks $$75+ per person and well worth it. It has great ambience and can be very romantic with the right person. Check it out, you will love it! read more

It's been several years since I have been here....and it was because we didn't enjoy it before. Tonight did nothing but reinforce the fact that this is a sub par restaurant. Decor and ambiance are nice. That's it. I ordered a Filet without bacon (wrapped). Why put pork on the best cut of beef??? Well, they couldn't figure that out in the kitchen and still sent a filet out with bacon. So I sent it back. They were to cook a new steak....it took 20 minutes for the new steak to come out. Mean while, my son ate his ribeye and my wife at a little of her way over cooked and dry salmon. Finally, my steak comes out. I cut into it and it was so rare, the middle was cool to the touch. If you want an American Steakhouse dinner, go elsewhere. It's just not worth it here. read more

Great service! Accommodated a large party with no problem! Lots of space in their upstairs room! Very delicious menu! We had a great time! read more

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This was one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. From the moment I walked in the door I was greeted by every staff member. The food was amazing. I was so surprised that not only was the steak delicious, the sea bass was amazing! Our servers were attentive and friendly. Big shout out to Dillon our great server. Now to the dessert. Don't eat too much because you definitely want to miss out. Monique Glosson read more

Been here 2 times in the last month. Service was good, drink really good. I ordered the prime rib, love a good prime rib. I asked for mint to be medium rare. It was closer to rare. Hubby ordered the ribs. Our sides were the sweet potatoes, cream corn and greens. The corn corn portion was a child's portion. Very small for the price. Really good but you need to order the shareable if you want a decent amount. Ribs were meaty and was told it was good. Still a decent place. read more

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We were celebrating our anniversary, and the food was delicious. Our server Tyler was fantastic! All his recommendations were perfect . We will definitely come back. read more

Start out with onion rings they amazing. Drizzle with honey. Prices are fair . Steaks a prepared perfect. Salads are on the small side . Must get the bananas, foster it never disappoints. You honestly could come here for appetizers and desserts, and have a wonderful time read more

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Me and wife went for dinner for first time last night. The food was excellent and our waitress was awesome. We were visiting for our 20 year Anniversary and they gave us desert on the House. Will definitely be back to eat next time in Buford. We had reservations and was immediately seated when showed up. I would recommend reservations when waiting in line they were turning people away because reservations were full but did offer to take their number and call if someone canceled or was a no show which I thought was very nice. Would definitely recommend my wife had prime Rib and Lobster and said it was Great. I had bone in ribeye and was cooked perfectly and great flavor cooked over wood fire stove. read more

Bare Bones Steakhouse - Promotion and Lobster - Steakhouses Near Me - Buford, Georgia

First off, I didn't have the noisy experience others had. We were on 3nd floor and reservations were a Saturday night at 5pm. We celebrated my husband's promotion with a feast at Bare Bones Steakhouse in Buford, and let's just say... we did not hold back. Historic vibes, indulgent bites, and the wildest onion rings--honey drizzle + Parmesan cheese?! Still full 24 hours later. But wow, what a night! #WorthIt #StillFull #Promotion #georgiarestaurants To top it off, one dessert was on the house, recognizing we were celebrating something! read more

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Celebrated my best friend's 2yr marriage anniversary here. Not a bad experience but also didn't stand out at all. The service was great but the food just isn't seasoned enough in my opinion. 6/10 read more

Bare Bones Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Bare Bones is my local steakhouse. Not the best, but certainly not the worst steak I've ever had. The location is nice in downtown Buford. They recently relocated to a nicer restaurant space. Their sides is what gets me. Most of them I've had are delicious! That is what can make or break a good steakhouse for me is the side dishes offered. Will be a frequent visitor due to its location. read more

Nick, our server was amazing! Everything from the welcoming to the good-bye was awesome. The hostess recognized that this was a special occasion from our reservations, they sat us immediately. Our server was attentive and took the time to talk with us. The food was great. The fried lobster tail and scallops were AMAZING! The restaurant is in an old bank which is really cool, lots of old Buford memorabilia. 10/10. Would recommend, however...you may need to rob a bank to pay the tab! read more

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We have been going to Bare Bones for Valentine's Day for the last two years. Their food is always amazing and the service is top notch! We love getting the onion rings and the sweet potato soufflé! read more

Bare Bones Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Buford, Georgia

Went to the rooftop to have drinks with friends, and unfortunately, this was one of the worst service experiences I've ever had. Our server, Taylor, forgot to ring in our friends' food entirely. He did come back to admit the mistake and offered them dessert or the option to reorder, but it was a frustrating disruption to the evening. I ordered a second drink, and instead of placing that order, Taylor misunderstood and assumed I wanted my first drink remade--despite my clarification. The second drink never arrived. When we paid the tab and headed downstairs, a co-server was waiting at the bottom of the stairs claiming we owed an additional $36. It was awkward and humiliating. After rechecking, of course it turned out we didn't owe anything. To make it worse, the food that was supposedly never rang in was actually on our bill. To top it off, earlier in the evening, that same co-server that was waiting at the bottom of the stairs, found a used Keurig coffee pod on the floor behind my chair and bizarrely placed it on the table next to me, asking if I had dropped it... What??? The manager didn't seem to have a handle on the situation either. I understand that mistakes happen and we're all human. But this was a series of missteps that turned what should've been a fun outing into an embarrassing, disappointing experience. Would not recommend. Get it together Bare Bones! read more

The vibe is great. It was chilly in there. Service was excellent. We loved the bread they served, and the sweet potatoes, greens, and okra tasted so fresh and delicious. We had the tomahawk steak. The quality of the meat was great but the taste/seasoning was lacking which was disappointing given the cost. read more

Bare Bones Steakhouse - We had the tomahawk steak. The quality of the meat was great but the taste/seasoning was lacking which was disappointing given the cost. - Steakhouses Near Me - Buford, Georgia

We ate here the night before Valentine's Day. We put in a reservation and were seated on arrival. The food was excellent as always. read more

Bare Bones Steakhouse - Filet Mignon with à la cart side of fried okra. Pimento cheese appetizer. - Steakhouses Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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Highly recommend the salmon. Unbelievable and perfectly cooked. Don't skip the appetizers either. Onion rings will be the best you've ever had. Jessica was our waitress and she was amazing. read more

This last visit was a mixed experience compared to previous higher-rated visits. The food and waitstaff is still 4-5 stars, but this time there were restaurant-related disappointments. First, the delicious food...fried pickles, spinach artichoke dip, Barrel Aged smoked Old Fashioned, sweet potato, cobb salad, and banana Foster's. Where the execution was sub-par...our large party sat upstairs where the tables were plastic, folding picnic tables covered with a white table cloth. A filet was overcooked and took 20+ minutes where everyone else finished their entree. Lastly, the to-go food was packed in simple styrofoam containers and plastic grocery store-style bags. The tables and takeout aspects are not what you would expect of a higher end steakhouse. Note: Large Party surcharge is 21%. read more

Rooftop dinner. Got there about 3:30 on a Saturday. Wide open and plenty of views. Drinks came quickly. Great meal and service. read more

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Hello, I am sorry for no photos. I am usually a better Yelper than this. Bare Bones in cute Downtown Buford. It is in an old rustic area that i wouldn't mind checking out in the day again. Bare Bones is a place to find BEEF! There are very few choice besides BEEF! Tenderloins, Ribeye, tomahawks, sirloin, strip. Done the way you want it. I had the 12oz tenderloin. Smallest cut you can get!!! BEEF! Drinks were good, ambience and service as well. I will go back sometime. Ok they have salads and some sides! You all win! Go hungry with steaks on your mind. It is a solid choice! read more

The atmosphere was nice, the service was great, the steak tasted good. However. The next day I have never been sicker. I don't know if it was the steak, mushrooms or something else but my brother in law and I were both sick as dogs the next day. read more

This restaurant is in a lovely historic building in downtown Buford. So much "Cow" Art on the walls. It tickled me. We had a 7:30 reservation. We were late. It was our anniversary and we went to see Dune Two before dinner. The restaurant was very accommodating. I thank them for that. Atmosphere is everything. The booth we were sat at was too small and sat "low" it was terrible. If you are going to have a fine dining ecxperiience the seating should be exceptional. This was not. Management and owners should rethink layout. Jessica was our server. Very attentive. The bathrooms have graffiti scratched into the wood. Puhlease. Sand the doors. Food was excellent. We had the Tomshawk ribeye. Collards. Baked potato. Green beans. I give you a 4 for food. I would order out the next time. read more

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We met friends here for dinner. We arrived early and were able to sit at the rooftop bar for a cocktail. The rooftop is beautiful. The bartender made excellent cocktails and it was an unseasonably warm evening so it was really nice. The staff were all great. For dinner we were seated on the second floor which used to be a basketball court and the backboard and basket are still present. Thankfully it wasn't loud. I had the prime rib which was delicious. The owners of this restaurant also own the Atlanta Meat Market so we all went with steaks. We had the onion rings, artichoke dip and fried green tomatoes for appetizers. We had the bananas Foster's and peach cobbler for dessert. We would definitely come back. read more

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Steak was good nothing spectacular. Onion rings were phenomenal. I'll try something else if I return Service was good.

This is such a cool place. A nice, upscale steakhouse with a rooftop bar. Jessica was our server and she was excellent! She explained the history of the building, the decor, and the menu very thoroughly. The food was absolutely excellent. (The menu prices on yelp are not accurate and they do need to be updated however the menu prices on their actual website are accurate.) We came with a large group -- 9 to be exact, and we had a reservation. They worked us in early even on a Saturday night. We started off with the onion rings and spinach artichoke dip. First and foremost the onion rings are the best I've ever had in my life. I'm not even joking. They're so light and crispy, glazed in honey and sprinkled with red pepper flakes and finished with fresh shaved Parmesan. They're absolutely incredible. The spinach dip is delicious as well! I had the bone in prime ribeye and my partner had the Hawaiian ribeye. Our sides were asparagus, sweet potato soufflé, fried okra, and fries. We also sampled the macaroni and cheese which was super cheesy and creamy and topped with bacon! We enjoyed everything. The sweet potato soufflé was delicious, topped with house made marshmallow! The asparagus was grilled to perfection and the okra is fried with pieces of battered onions. We were so stuffed by the time we finished everything else that we essentially forgot the fries -- but they looked delicious and you get a GIANT portion for only $4! We will definitely be returning for special occasion dinners in the future. read more

Bare Bones Steakhouse - Prime Bone in Ribeye* - Steakhouses Near Me - Buford, Georgia

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we made our first visit a few weeks ago. It was a delicious dinner with great service our waiter was friendly and informative, and the portions of food were very generous, especially if you try that onion!!!! read more

Went here for a steak dinner. There were two of us and we didn't have reservations. Walked in on a Saturday night and was seated within 5 minutes, can't beat that! We were very torn on our appetizer between the onion rings, fried pickles and fried green tomatoes. We went with the onion rings and what a pile of onion rings it was lol! They are very good and unique, lightly breaded with cheese and honey. Seriously big enough for 6 people. For dinner we got the prime ribeye and tbone steaks, which come a la carte. We also ordered shareable sides of garlic mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. The steaks were delicious but the sides were a little lacking. They were good but not great. The service was fantastic from the hostess to the server. Top notch. The place is in a cool old building that has reminents of the old bank. Very cool building and lively atmosphere. read more

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Food & service are always great! We love the dining room, bar, & rooftop! We order Togo more frequently than dining in and it is always phenomenal. Our favorite Buford restaurant by far! read more

Food was really well prepared and the atmosphere is so fun! Cozy vibe, great drinks and food!

We went to Bare Bones last night (Saturday) to celebrate our anniversary and we were absolutely blown away. Not only was our server, Dylan, very polite but also extremely helpful with any questions we had. We chose the Fried Mozzarella as an appetizer and for the entrees, I decided on the Pan Roasted Chicken with a baked potato and my partner got a rare Tomahawk with both a baked potato. We also had fries to share, just to try them. Not only was everything great, but his steak was cooked perfectly. Dylan actually went into detail with more information about the steak once it was brought to him. He ate all of it and he was given a shirt for finishing it! All in all, it was around $130 for everything, including two sodas. While it is pricer for the area, this is where you NEED to go for your steak! read more

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Off the beaten path but worth the visit. Definitely will be back. Greeted and sat promptly during our visit. The waiter was helpful, patient, and eager to please. Started with the Fried Onion Rings - great flavor and unless you have 4-6 people dining, you'll definitely be taking them home with you. Enjoyed the Prime T-Bone along with creamed corn and the garlic mashed. . The sides were great. Be aware of cooking on a wood grill which could add a bit of extra char to the steak - which made the edges too "charcoal-y" for me. The cook on the steak was spot on. Finished with the cream puffs. Who can say no to puff pastry and hazelnut mousse? The restaurant has an upper floor and is set in an old bank. You can even dine in the old bank vault. read more

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Fantastic ribeye steak . I had the prime but can't compare it to the choice option as I haven't tried it yet . Ordered the onion rings appetizer and was pleasantly surprised at the crispy Slightly sweet goodness those are. I had a baked potato with my steak. The potato was , a potato. It was good but not extraordinary in flavor or size. The green bean side was good as well as the fried okra. The large sides were ample enough for two or three to share . Prices are fair for a premium steak house . The three of us ate with appetizer and 3 sides for 180 with gratuity. The service was on point for the most part . The ambiance is relaxed steakhouse vibe. This is a nice spot to take a date or entertain a client . I look forward to my next visit to try other items on the menu. read more

Meats well seasoned snd grilled Creamed spinach too creamy/wet Fried okra good Excellent bread Mashed potatoes original but not special Waiters too young for this price point Dull butcher knife and use of wood cutting board- very dangerous for bacteria- recommend titanium or stainless. A little expensive for the quality level. Cotton calf seemed better at around same price point. read more

We had a fabulous dinner at Bare Bones this evening! Our waiter was outstanding! His name is Dylan! He did a fabulous job and made our dinner even better read more

Went here with my line sisters. It is a small town so we felt a little out of place being there however the staff made us feel very welcomed. The food was absolutely delicious. The manager came over to us and gave us several desserts for free as we were celebrating. Everything was amazing! read more

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Visited here for a friend's birthday. Typically stray away from steakhouses, due to pricing, but you go where your friend wants to go on their special day. This location sits right off Buford Square, near the tracks, and has parking nearby. Walking in, looked more like a nicer pub (which I liked). Fairly dark and plenty of corners. We were seated upstairs in the "party room". They have an elevator to take you up, which was cool. The upstairs is unique: like a combo of an old gym, cabin & ballroom rolled into one. A big piano was on one end, and then a giant basketball hoop in the middle with big chandeliers as well. I loved it! Food is fairly pricey but you can find some cheaper gems here. The honey coated onion rings were amazing! It's a must try. My burger came with 2 decent sides and cost was under $15, which is crazy for a steakhouse. The burger was good (not the best I've had but still good) and I enjoyed my grits & collard greens. Our server was great! They didn't have a beer I wanted but he recommended something similar. He didn't tell me the name, so when the food runner came to the table with our drinks and said, "who is the hoochiemama?", we all started cracking up and I knew that was my beer. This trip was perfect, thus my 5 stars. read more

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Bare Bones is a serious steakhouse right in downtown Buford. Having moved locations to further up the street, their new location is beautiful and the both levels of the inside are extremely classy and sophisticated. The owners live right on Main Street and source all of their meet themselves to ensure the best quality cuts. One of the best filet mignons I've ever had, and they cook everything personalized to you. I enjoy a butterfly cut filet and usually get bacon crusted sides aswell. Very very good. read more

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Had dinner there tonight food and service was good. But I ordered a Salty Dog drink, they charged me $3.00 for the salt around the top of the glass, $6.00 dollars for the grapefruit juice, in addition to the $9.00 for the vodka !! $18.00 drink !! Never ever been charged for salt and the mix extra in my life. they tried to hide it in the charge for the drink. I'll tell everyone I know to watch their charges there. We will never go back. read more

Will update after dinner with more photos and information on tonight's visit and choices read more

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Always great! Very unique atmosphere. Beautiful, melt in your mouth juicy steaks. A great place for a couple to celebrate a special occasion, as we have many times. Top notch, first class service. read more