"There's something magical about rooftops. You feel like you're in 'Mary Poppins."…read moreGeorge Clarke There really is something special about being on a rooftop on a perfect summer evening, and it's great to have it right in downtown Sugar Hill. I would like to say I planned the perfect date, but as some of the best things in life, this was just an impromptu visit to cap off an already great evening. Outside of being on the rooftop, the bar itself is upscale yet approachable, service was fast and friendly. Being a bit of a self engrandized home bartender I'm a bit critical when out of my home lab, but their Smoked Old Fashioned wasn't bad. ("Wasn't bad" really means very good.") While I don't love the prices and hate paying a cover charge, when you throw in live music, a great vibe, and a view, I can't really complain. The owner made an announcement that whoever tipped the band $10 would get a free drink, and since most drinks were over $15 I thought that was cool on many levels. Will definitely be back to The Rooftop!

We stepped in not sure what to do as no one greeted us, they were not very busy and the bartender…read morelooked to be having a conversation with someone at the bar. We walked around and finally ran into a waitress who told us to sit anywhere we wished inside or outside. The only area festive was inside a closed igloo and no heaters were on outdoors which was just a tad too cool for me despite the super nice weather that day. It would have been so to sit outside but without the warmth of the heaters we headed inside. We placed our order and explained we were just there for a pre-dinner drink and wanted to check out the venue so we didn't leave our tab open but we were quickly served the fabulous taking drinks on their menu(s). The Old Fashioned was on the regular menu and the Russian was on their seasonal tabletop menu. Server was very nice and took photos for some ladies we met. The only reason I can't give them a 5 star is they claim they are big on hospitality but yet we were not acknowledged upon arrival. Many restaurants and even some retail stores have a way to ensure they say hello/welcome immediately when you enter and without a hostess - the mindset should be that the bar or wait staff have a way to immediately say hello or welcome so those who have never been feel welcomed as well as those who frequently come. It would be nice to have a more festive decor for the holidays but that didn't affect my review; just a statement to say that the entire Sugar Hill area was pumping and themed with the holiday spirit then we walked in the only area decorated was not even accessible nor was it offered as an option to enjoy.

Very chill lounge with an intimate feel. I went on a Friday night and there were few patrons. The…read morebar tender made the drinks and hookah, and both were pretty good. They have a few TVs for viewing and had a live belly dancer briefly perform. They didn't have a DJ. It seems like they were playing music from a music playlist, which was a mix of RnB and Hip Hop. Their menu has food, drink, and hookah options. They had nothing on the menu except for Suya; so, we didn't have food. The drinks were pretty good and reasonably priced, given that they were served in plastic cups. The hookah was pretty good and lasted awhile. Of note, the bartender couldn't take cash because she didn't have enough change in the register to return; the only option was card payment.

This place really redeemed themselves. I had visited a handful of times early this year and back in…read more2018 with a group of friends. The sign would advise they open at 5, but doors wouldn't open until nearly an hour later. They would frequently do grocery runs to Walmart then charge you the same amount for items such as wings that were clearly different and finally arrived right before they close the lounge. So you literally had to box them, then pay your bill to close..... With that said, The recent visit I made last week was MUCH better. Decor of this locale is real loungy and sleek. Nice ambiance for a Gwinnett experience...The staff is very pleasant, and the Siracha wings are amazing!!! Presentation was so simple but nice... My friend got another chicken dish, that kinda looked like a Cordon Bleu, and that was quite tasty as well. Drinks are fair, (tiny portions with ice), and the music is good. Mix of African/Reggae/HipHop. In all, I recommend this place if the consistency stays like this....but I had to be honest about my previous experiences.

Came here with my husband and Andrea took care of us. She's very attentive, the aesthetic is very…read morenice, food was delicious and the hookah was superb! She made a great experience for us and we plan to come back again!

The place left mixed impressions. Portions and prices were average, and the service was just okay…read more There were very few people, so the atmosphere was quiet. The hookah wasn't the best. But the most disappointing part was the final bill. We ordered a moderate amount, but the total ended up being surprisingly high due to very large added charges/fees. We didn't dig into it at the time, but it left a bad feeling. Unlikely to return.

I came here hoping to give my dad the Father's Day dinner he deserved. What I got instead was a…read morefinancial crisis with a side of sodium poisoning. The prices were so outrageously high I started wondering if I was accidentally buying shares in the restaurant instead of ordering a steak. Then, before I could even process the emotional damage, I noticed they had already slapped an automatic tip on the receipt. Bold move. Usually people wait until after they've earned it. I would give a better tip at Texas Roadhouse, a real American Dining. The steak arrived looking like it had lost a fight with the shrink ray from Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. I've seen bigger samples at Costco. It was somehow both tiny and salty as shit, which is an impressive achievement in all the wrong ways. The mac and cheese tasted like someone whispered the words "cheddar" and "seasoning" into the kitchen and called it a day. I've had more flavorful ice cubes. At one point I looked down at my plate and genuinely wondered if this was the kids' menu portion by mistake. As we departed this fine establishment, I felt as though the restaurant had not merely emptied my wallet, but reached into my very soul and repossessed my financial future. My pocket had a hole in it by the time I left, my stomach was disappointed, and my dad deserved an apology letter from the chef. If Shakespeare himself had dined here, Hamlet would've been five acts of him debating whether "to eat, or not to eat." Save your money, grill a steak at home, and season your mac and cheese with literally anything. It'll taste better, cost less, and you won't need a small business loan just to celebrate Father's Day.

Surprised I didn't know about this place before…read more Great ambiance, great service and good food. Loved the love entertainment! Have a trio of birthdays and one of our friends recommended this spot. In the square of Sauwnee, easy to get too. Good parking. Started with drinks and ordered the garlic bread for the table. Ordered a spicy tequila drink that was blackened with charcoal. Very good drink. Ordered the chopped salad, lobster bisque, sweet potatos, Brussels sprouts and the delmonico ribeye to share. The salad was very good. Bisque was rich and had a good bit of lobster. Didn't like the sour cream in the soup due to too much acid in the soup. The steak was cooked to perfection. Sides were also very good. My only roque was the cut of meat was very fatty. After dinner went into the lounge for a night cap and to listen to the piano player. Steve Lee is excellent. A nit- the birthday cake they gave us was small. Thank goodness we didn't have much room for dessert All in all we will be back.

Nice staff, and good drinks! Vibe is a10 ! :) they play rap, RNB, and remixes of every genre.read more

Danny gave us emasculate service!…read more Hookah is great: drinks are nice and strong. Customer service is excellent. My drinks were made very strong and alcoholic appropriately delicious. Come give these folks a try and a shout out to Cynthia

Went to Sapphire Bar & Restaurant on a Saturday afternoon for hookah and to catch the soccer game,…read moreand it was a really nice vibe. The atmosphere is cool and laid-back perfect spot to hang out with friends. It's not overly crowded during the day, which made it even better for watching the game and enjoying the hookah. I didn't try the food since I had just eaten beforehand, but I'd definitely come back to check out the menu next time. Overall, a chill spot if you're looking for somewhere easygoing to spend a few hours.

Sapphire is a really nice place. The lighting and vibe are very relaxed and chill. The DJ was…read moreplaying great music for dancing. I ordered the catfish with hushpuppies, and my friend ordered the salmon with mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and sautéed bell peppers. The food was okay. The mashed potatoes were tasty. That was the highlight of our meal. Now, the service was poor. Our server kept disappearing for long periods of time, and it was very frustrating. Most of the servers need a class on customer service and waiting tables, but I guess no one cares when you get your tip regardless of how you treat your customers. I feel like this place should have been packed on a Saturday night, but it wasn't. Sapphire has the potential to be great, but there is most definitely a lot of work to be done, starting with the staff and possibly advertise more.

We drove 45 minutes to try this restaurant as we thought seafood would be good…read more The Asian Glazed Salmon was good and was a large portion. The blackened redfish sandwich was also good. I opted for hush puppies instead of the house chips or fries. The server told me there would be a $2 up charge. Fine, no problem. When the food came out, I was surprised I paid $2 for only three hush puppies. I brought this up to the server who said that basically I'm paying more because the kitchen can't handle any changes to the menu. ***That is not exactly what he said, but that's what I heard. The lack of hush puppies was pretty disappointing as I LOVE hush puppies. Normally, if a patron comments on the amount of food on a side dish, the server would bring another small bowl or extra dish of the side. That didn't happen. In my opinion, the customer should be completely satisfied. Unfortunately, not the case today. The restaurant was clean and the restroom was very nice as well. I'm taking off one star due to the hush puppy situation.

Happy Hours: Monday to Friday 3-6PM for $8 MENU of appetizers and $1.50 oysters…read moreThe service was great The table we had for 5 is huge and long. Well decorate even the restroom is nice. Patio is pet friendly

Jasmine brings good energy and good drinks! Ask for her when you get there...she won't disappoint!read more

I came to this spot after seeing a banner outside advertising ox tails and curry goat. I was on my…read morelunch break and decided to go in. I went in and there was a heavier set black woman behind the bar that was half naked, she looked really dirty! She gave me a menu and I almost threw the menu at her when I saw those prices! Damn near $40 for ox tails and 2 sides??? TF! Cuz we all know ox tails are basically just bones! And the sides weren't even good. They had tator tots and broccoli.... Stupid shit. No collard greens or Mac n Cheese....Like wtf? Yeah I left and took my ass to Wendy's right up the street. Aint no way I'm paying $40 to eat bones and tator tots.