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    Foundation Social Eatery

    4.5 (116 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Romantic
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    Good for groups

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    Alexa F.

    We sat at the bar because it was packed. Each of the bartenders waited on us in a well choreographed routine. They were all very nice and seemed to enjoy being there and engaging with the customers. For dinner, I had the confit pork ribs appetizer with a side of fries. Both were very good. Meat literally fell off the bone. There were four large ribs so enough for main course for sure. Fries were nicely seasoned with their own special flavoring. Husband had the special catch of the day which was a Chilean sea bass. It was on a puree of something he doesn't remember but thinks it was a white bean of some sort. He actually said it was the best piece of fish he's ever had!!! We split the Tropical Mousse dessert which was light and refreshing and quite yummy. Lively crowd, nice large patio and outdoor seating area tucked away. They have a parking lot right there which is nice for a downtown spot. It's definitely not priced for an average weeknight dinner or hangout, but certainly worth a special night out.

    Hangar steak, osso bucco
    Manda M.

    I would absolutely give Foundation 5 stars if the service had been better. I was nervous about making reservations on the enclosed patio, and it did feel like we were the overflow afterthoughts of the wait staff. We waited over 15 minutes before my fiancé asked for someone to come to our table to get drinks ordered and provide us water. That said, it was warm and sufficiently cozy outside. The food and drinks we ordered were excellent, however. We got the charcuterie and wine and beer to start. I enjoyed not only the meats and cheeses selected, but the house bread, pickled vegetables and persimmon, and mustard and cranberry chutney made lovely parings. I ordered the hangar steak, which was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy but with a flavorful char. It exceeded my expectations. My fiancé ordered the osso bucco cassoulet, which was the star of the show, in my opinion. I would definitely visit again and sit indoors because the inside vibe was lovely. The bar looked like a great spot to have a drink before dinner. The food was impressive enough that I'm willing to give it another shot!

    Sea bass
    Julie R.

    Love this restaurant! Very elegant ambiance. The octopus appetizer and the sea bass were both delicious gluten free dishes. Our server was friendly and very competent, despite being very busy. Would recommend!

    Mushroom Ravioli
    Charlis F.

    It was good, but not as good as I thought it would be. The mushroom ravioli was as delicious as expected. Drinks were mostly good, particularly the one that tastes like mint chocolate chip ice cream. Caesar salad was unique and high quality, but the dressing was lacking in my opinion. The octopus that everyone raves about was good and extremely tender, but too oily. Idk...I had been looking forward to going here for years and it just didn't live up to the hype for me. Service was good. Not overbearing, friendly.

    Mushroom ravioli
    Jennifer F.

    Great place! Traveled for work and sat at the bar. The inside is nice but can get really loud. The bartender was fantastic and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed the two dishes I ate, the octopus more so than the mushroom ravioli. The octopus was incredibly tender with a crispy outside and the flavor was spectacular. The mushroom truffle ravioli was also very good but it was incredibly rich and I couldn't eat all 4. I'm looking forward to returning to try the schnitzel and scallops. I'd definitely recommend this place for a fun night out with great food.

    Burrata
    Macoisinha M.

    Family owned restaurant with great atmosphere with a few delicious vegetarian options. Superb service and great drinks. The mushroom ravioli was very different than the traditional ravioli. Worth trying.

    Spanish Octopus, Bread, Cocktails
    Claire M.

    Unique, delicious food and drinks in Alpharetta. I came here with my sister on a Saturday night - we made reservations, so we were seated as soon as we walked up. Our waiter was attentive and nice, offering suggestions as this was our first time. We both ordered cocktails - both delicious - and we split the Spanish Octopus and the Bread. For food, I got the mushroom ravioli which was unlike any dish I had ever had. The ravioli literally melted in my mouth, it was soo good. Highly recommend!

    Shannon X.

    Came here for an small birthday celebration and it was such an amazing experience. The waitstaff were all extremely friendly and were very knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered the bread service, The Grey Fox (spirit free beverage), Gulf Crab and Spaghetti, and Grilled Hanger Steak Au Poivre. They do have a rotating seasonal menu, so some of these items may not be there the next time we go unfortunately. The bread was super fresh and loved the butter and oil that came with it. The Grey Fox was refreshing and was good, but didn't particularly stand out to me as a mocktail. Their entrees really impressed me, well balanced out flavours and perfect portion sizes. It's always so rare to find a place that'll have just enough food to where you're full but not over stuffed or hungry. For dessert, we decided on the ice cream. Their seasonal flavours that we selected when we went were a mango sorbet and orange ice cream and was plated on a bed of slightly salted shortbread crumble. Super refreshing and just a perfect way to end the night. Overall, an awesome experience and we hope to come back for another special occasion!

    I forgot the name of this dessert but it has Rhubarb in it. It was delicious!
    Ishara F.

    Cocktails were delicious and strong. Food was pretty tasty, although the octopus had something that was a bit too salty in it... When you eat all of the components together it is not that bad. The burger was nice yet the pickled onions were a bit overpowering so use them sparingly if you plan to put it in your burger. The rhubarb dessert was my favorite. Unfortunately I do not remember the name of it! My absolute favorite cocktail that is hard to find in a lot of places was offered as a dessert cocktail, and it was the perfect amount of minty + sweet. Very light and refreshing cocktail (Grasshopper). I would say the prices are pretty reasonable for all of the food and drinks we ordered. Very high quality ingredients. The staff were nice but our waitress was kind of standoff-ish. She would not really look anyone in the eye or smile. She was very nice though! Would definitely come back here.

    Bolognese Will give you all the food emotions
    Meghan M.

    Love this place! Loved it when it was in East Roswell and love it now in Alpharetta. Can't believe I hadn't left a review before, guess it's true we take for granted the things we love. Anyways, the interior is amazing and an aesthetically pleasing gem for your eyes to feast on before the food arrives and the belly can have its feast. Bolognese. A MUST order every time! Did a split order with my date so we could eat more other foods. More foods = better. It is a mouth dream come true of sensations and feels. Trust me on this! Usually my first go to is the Spanish octopus. By far the best I've had anywhere, ever. This time we opted for the fish tin and escargot instead. The fish tins are fun and a different spin and we enjoyed them. Might need to come back and try all the fish options in the future! The escargot was a nice mix up from the traditional dish but man, nothing slaps like that Spanish octopus! While the burger was very tasty, I want to take this opportunity to be pedantic and say it should really be called a patty melt. There, I said it. My only negative of FSE is the labeling of one of the food items on the menu and nothing else, there are no other negatives! It's all beautifully crafted and delicious and thus 5 stars.

    Thao T.

    The place is visually beautiful. Big open bar, and open kitchen concept where you can see them cookin it up! Everything and I mean everything was decadent. You can't go wrong with anything that you get, whether it's the drinks or the food. The service was great. Everyone is so nice and welcoming!

    Vanilla Pot De Creme
    Jordan M.

    We saw Foundation Social Eatery at the Alpharetta Farmer's Market a few weeks ago. They had a sign for a gluten free cookie, but when we asked for one, they said they already sold out. But they said they had many other gluten free desserts at their restaurant. My wife made a 6pm reservation for Father's Day. First time eating at this location In Alpharetta. We had a delicious brunch at the other location in Roswell a few years ago, which is now closed. This location doesn't serve brunch, only dinner. There was plenty of parking behind the restaurant. We arrived on time and were promptly seated. The interior is nice. They brought over many design elements from the previous location. I'm normally a beer guy, but decided to order a specialty drink called the Old Dogwood. It was good. My wife doesn't really drink, so she tried a mocktail called the Phony Negroni. She didn't like it. My daughter, who turned 21 earlier this year tasted it and liked it, so she drank it. My son drank water. We didn't order appetizers. We just ordered our entrees. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass special, which tasted good, but I thought it was kind of small for $45 and needed a side of veggies, like asparagus or green beans. My wife ordered the Hokkaido Scallops. She also thought her meal was small. It was just 3 scallops for $41. My son ordered the East Coast Rock Shrimp. He said it had a good taste but he also thought the portion was small. My daughter had the FSE Burger. She thought the fries were really good, but that the burger was oily and she didn't like that it was on sliced bread instead of a bun. We ordered dessert. My son ordered the Pot de Creme, and both my daughter and I ordered the gluten free Opera Cake. This was the only gluten free dessert option on Father's day. My wife and son really liked the Pot de Creme. I liked the Opera Cake (except for the rock salt on top), but my daughter said she really didn't like it, so I ate hers (scraping off the salt). I think the Opera Cake had caffeine in it because I don't drink caffeine and I wasn't able to sleep. After arriving home, both my son and I were still kind of hungry and had cake and ice cream. Overall, I'd say our dinner was just ok, hence 3 out of 5 stars. We paid a lot ($250 with tip) for an ok dinner, which is disappointing.

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