We came to Nowak on a Friday night to celebrate a friend's birthday, and let me just say this place is such a hidden gem! It's tucked away in a plaza with LA Fitness and a few other businesses, so I honestly wasn't expecting a restaurant like this to be in that plaza. We had reservations for 7 PM, and they seated us right away no waiting at all! Our server, Ian, was AMAZING! Honestly, probably one of the best servers I've ever had in all my dining experiences. I mentioned that we were celebrating a birthday, and he went out of his way to find some confetti and decorate our table. He was so knowledgeable about the menu and gave us great recommendations. Since we love doing family-style dinners, we ordered several dishes and shared everything. First up was the Tuna Tartare- SO GOOD! The tuna was incredibly fresh, and the seasoning was bomb. The chips that came with it were perfectly crisp and paired so well with the tuna.Next was the Lobster Lebeaux, which was another big hit! The lobster was juicy, tender, and cooked perfectly. We also ordered the Artichoke Hearts, which were really good. They were a little salty for my taste, but still delicious. For our entrées, we ordered three dishes and shared everything family-style. The Porterhouse Steak was absolutely delicious! It was so tender and flavorful it practically melted in your mouth. Not chewy at all! The Branzino was also delicious, and the mashed potatoes underneath were SO soft and creamy! You can definitely tell the chefs know what they're doing back there. Lastly, we had the Spaghetti. It was okay for me, but those meatballs?! Those were the real star! Honestly, I could've just ordered a plate of meatballs without the pasta. For sides, we got the corn, mushrooms, and asparagus. And OMG...the corn was the highlight of the night! I don't know what kind of butter they use, but whatever it is, THAT THANG WAS BOMB! And then came dessert...the Peanut Butter Pie! That Oreo crust with the peanut butter mousse filling was basically HEAVEN. One more thing I really loved was that the owner came out and personally spoke to every table and introduced himself. I thought that was such a nice touch and really showed how much he cares about the restaurant and his guests. Overall, we had such a great experience at Nowak! Great food, amazing service, and such a fun atmosphere. Now I really need to make my way over to his father's restaurant in Buckhead, Hal's Steakhouse! read more

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This place will fool you. It is a great steak house with everything you expect from a great steak house but located in a strip mall where it just looks out of place. But...steaks are great. Bartenders are in that special class of pros by themselves - know the menu, know their wine list, know their drinks - know their stuff. Of course the steaks are great and they seem to have attracted a loyal following with a mix of Sandy Springs residents and East Cobbers who have few options on their side of the river. Once you step inside, it's another world and definitely not a strip mall restaurant vibe inside. It's got a great feel and a great atmosphere. We have great steak and seafood options in Sandy Springs. This is one of the best. read more

Nowak is an outstanding Gem of a restaurant with Michelin Star quality cuisine, soothing atmosphere and amazing staff service. We are greeted like family as we enter into this amazing restaurant. Our favorite server Ian knows all the intricate details of the dishes and makes the best recommendations among the many fabulous options. The best appetizer is the Lobster with the white wine cream sauce ( this appetizer will blow your mind with flavor and the sauce is something very unusual and special). All of The entrees are delicious. As always- the spaghetti is a must-have option but everything on the menu is fantastic. However Today's chef feature was oh so delicious. The garlic butter fried chicken was a hit along with delicious garlic butter potatoes. This was the best chicken that i have ever had in my life. So crispy so tender so juicy and oh so flavorful. This chicken was a sophisticated cuisine with a comfort food flare. I would have included a photo but i ate it up too fast. Lol As always the meal ended with My heaven on earth dessert of the Lemond Ice Box Pie. This pie is oh so delicious that it makes an appearance in my dreams several nights a week and has me constantly craving for it. Not only did i have a slice of the lemon pie for dessert but i also purchased an entire pie to take home to serve for memorial weekend guests. This pie is simply the best of the best. Its my favorite. If my house was on fire - i would go back into the flames to rescue this pie. (Love it love it love it). Bon appetite my friends read more

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Great food, great service, cool atmosphere. Food comes pretty quickly. Probably the best steak joint in Sandy Springs. read more

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My wife and I were blown away by Nowak's. Sister (son) restaurant to Hal's in Buckhead, this place sits in an unassuming strip mall in Sandy Springs. Walk into an almost club-like restaurant without the noise. Our reservation was seated promptly. Service was fantastically attentive. Food top to bottom was absolutely delicious from their house salad to oysters, steak, potatoes, and peanut butter pie. You'll find steakhouse prices, but diners will find that the quality and quantity of food received is worth the money. It's nice not having to drive into Buckhead for good steak. We'll be back 5/5 read more

My husband and I dined at Nowak's for Valentine's Day. The food itself was good, and we were looking forward to a nice evening out. Unfortunately, our overall experience left a very sour taste in our mouths. We arrived about 10 minutes early for our 5:00 PM reservation and were seated promptly. However, we were taken to a separate back section of the restaurant that's partitioned off by curtains, making it feel more secluded from the main dining area. At the time, there were not many customers seated in the front of the restaurant. Once seated, we noticed that the only other couples in the back section were African American. My husband and I looked at each other and quietly acknowledged it. Shortly after, another couple nearby made a similar observation, and we shared an uncomfortable laugh about it. As the evening went on, each time a new party was brought into the back section, it was another Black couple. This pattern continued throughout our meal. By the time we left, the back room was about 85% Black guests, while the front dining room appeared to be about 90% white guests. It felt very intentional in terms of who was being seated where. Whether or not that was the restaurant's intention, the perception and impact were real. It did not feel welcoming, and it certainly did not feel like an equitable dining experience. We couldn't believe that this was still happening in 2026, in Atlanta. Very disappointing and unacceptable. read more

Great atmosphere and wonderful food. I recommend the salmon and the ribeye. James provided great service. Keep it up.

The loud obnoxious music. The owner sits his pompous self at the bar and sings loudly to his personal playlist blasting throughout the restaurant! read more

We came here for our annual twins birthday dinner and I was very impressed. Nowak's is tucked away in a strip mall and although it's not an ideal location, the interior and food make up for it. Food was delicious and service was great and informative about their specials and what their favorites. I now have to take my girlfriend back since she saw all the pics I posted on my IG story. read more

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really great food and service. thank you Ian for great recommendations. We will definitely be back!

Great steak's, friendly professional staff, great location. The owner stopped by and was very gracious and pleasant.

We ended up at this location due to the Morningside location being closed for the Fourth of July holiday. It's located in a shopping center in Sandy Springs. We had a party of 6 to celebrate a birthday and were seated promptly upon arrival. My drink of choice was a sidecar. It was delectable! I'm still dreaming of the Nowak's shrimp appetizer. It's made in the New Orleans bbq shrimp style and it's amazing. My filet was cooked perfectly. Their truffle fries are really good as well. The service was great throughout the evening and we enjoyed ourselves. read more

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Great food and service. French onion soup and Porterhouse steak were delicious. Will definitely be back. Don't be turned off by the odd location. read more

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Excellent service and amazing food. Desserts are homemade! Owner and staff were over the top taking care of our service! read more

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We've been going to Nowak's for many years . Have always enjoyed consistently good food , excellent service and ambiance . It feels like home to us ' read more

The Branzino was amazing. Crispy skin and buttery texture. Added some lemon to the asparagus to make an excellent pairing. The Nowaks Shrimp (not pictured) is a delicious starter as well! We ate at the bar and enjoyed great ambiance throughout the entire establishment. Make sure you visit the awesome bartenders Brian and Tommy for expertly crafted drinks and fun conversation! read more

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10/10 service, amazing food and the atmosphere was warm and very friendly. I love love loved the steak I had it was buttery and the best steak I've had in a while. read more

Greatest french dip you will ever have. Lobster Lebeaux is terrific. The bread tastes as good as it does in New Orleans. Steaks are great. The Burger is just like what you will find at Port of Call in New Orleans. It is not to be missed. read more

The food was amazing. The service was exceptional, Thank you Ian. The desserts were, WOW, Thank you Ms. Linda. I hope to return again soon. I would like to write another 5 star review so i could say i gave them a 10 star review. read more

Food was absolutely delicious. Amazing cocktails and service. Lighting was extremely dim.

I'm somewhere between a 2 and 3 stars. I probably go to a high end steak house once every three months. it was such a bummer. the food was so salty borderline inedible. Between the appetizers and the main, I actually asked for them to tone down the salt., and ithe main was still over salted. the manager came before food came out and never came back to check (they usually check many times times at a high end place). I would put it near the bottom of the steakhouses in Atl. read more

We were very excited to try this restaurant due to the great reviews and my parents love it, but we found the food and service to be subpar. Our server acted rushed the entire time (no friendly greeting when we arrived, flipping the large table next to us while telling us the specials, etc). We felt like he was annoyed that we were there. Food wise, the French onion soup was great - rich and savory broth. The steak tartare had potential, but was so salty that we could only eat half of it and the bread with it was stale and so messy trying to cut it. You could tell our server noticed it when he went to clear our plates but didn't say anything. My husband's "filet" was the thinnest filet we've ever seen. It looked more like a small sirloin. I looked at photos online of others who have ordered the filet and they are twice as thick as what he received. He ordered medium rare and it was much closer to medium. I encouraged him to send it back, but he's too nice. I regularly eat at steakhouses in Atlanta (work perk) and after eating at Little Alley the week prior and having a filet there - the size, cut, quality and preparation were vastly different. The Caesar salad was also small and underwhelming. We went to pay using a gift card (thanks 'rents), and our server said their system hasn't been accepting their gift card and if we'd come back to use it. We explained the reason for coming was to use our gift card. We got it sorted, but it was strange. We may give it another try and chalk it up to an off night considering the other positive reviews. But it was disappointing for the price point. read more

Great food, great service. Only complaint is that the lighting could be turned up a notch or two. Met a friend here, and sat at the bar for some drinks and ended up eating there. Dirty martini was perfect. Brian, the bartender was excellent - great drinks, and very attentive, and good conversation. Appetizer was the steak tartare. Despite not having an egg yolk on top, it was on of the three best tartares I've ever had. Great herbs, and the capers were perfect. Coupled with the soft bread, it is damn near perfect. Got the wedge salad, which was also delicious. Lastly, the beef sandwich au jus sauce was perfect. The jus was excellent, and you could feel the love in it...beef bones simmered for days with spices, veggies, and then drained. One of the best versions of this sandwich I've had. I've lost my love for French fries because so many places serve a horrible fry. Nowak's fries are delicious. Solid all the way around. Very highly recommend. read more

My wife and I ate at Nowak's for the first time last night (10/5/2023). I expect to be back many times if our experiences continue to be like last night. Nowak''s is located in a strip center with LA Fitness at the corner of Abernathy and Roswell Rd. It occupies what used to be Canton Cooks II. Kind of an unusual spot for a quality steak house. Tons of parking so no valet needed like the majority of high end steak places. The ambiance is also not your typical dark steak place with wood paneling and jazz music. It is much brighter and open and the music playing was often Jam Bands like Widespread Panic, Phish, and Grateful Dead. Very unique and a welcome change (even though I am not a 420 Jam Band type). It was a Thursday night so I expected more of a crowd, but it was kind of quiet. We sat at the bar as that is usually our preference for a weeknight date night. Brian our bartender was extremely attentive. He said he had only been there a few days, but you wouldn't know it had he not mentioned it. Upon his recommendation we ordered the Shrimp Nowak appetizer. It was absolutely awesome. It is about 6 healthy sized shrimp in a creole style sauce served with perfectly light on the inside French bread. Total winner!!!! We ordered the 8oz Filet which comes with a side (also unusual for a steak house). We decided on the cream spinach. Oh my!!!! The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare with a perfectly seasoned crust. The spinach was also awesome. We completely devoured our meal. The steak was seriously about as good as I have had in Atlanta. Yes...I'll even put it in the conversation with Chops (my personal #1). Kaiser's down the street used to be my go to local (Sandy Springs) favorite, but if Nowak is consistently this good I will be a convert. Based on how relatively not busy it was, I am a little worried about their sustainability. I guess the word has not gotten out yet, so please give it a shot and if you agree it is nearly as good as I am saying, spread the word. read more

The service could not have been better. Our server was a wealth of information. However we were extremely disappointed in the actual food. Our Cowboy steak was way too fatty. The bolognese dish and the mushrooms were over salted by a measure of 50%. The mashed potatoes were mediocre at best. We passed on the dessert menu. We live within a mile + of Nowak's and were really hoping to make it our "go to" neighborhood restaurant. read more

Delicious food and my new go to for steak! Appetizer: Shrimp and Crab with Remoulade and Cocktail Sauce, Fried Artichoke Hearts Entree: 8 oz. Filet medium rare Sides: Creole Corn, Twice Baked Potato, Creamed Spinach Dessert:.Lemon Icebox Pie read more

I have visited many Steak Houses around the World from Turkey to London. It is very rare that I have an immersive experience that incorporates excellent fair and exqusite presentation. Our orders were served prompt with no excessive wait. I had the 8oz Filet Mignon medium rare, Lobster Bisque, Artichoke hearts, and Mashed Potatoes.The Filet was perfectly cooked and the Lobster Bisque was delicious with large chunks of Lobster. The restauant was small and intimate and filled up quickly but we were able to have a pleasant conversation without raised voices. I have over 336 TripAdvisor recommendations and over 120K readers of my reviews. I highly recommend if you are an aficionado of Steak well prepared you should make a reservation. read more

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Excellent food in a hidden place. The service was very god but it was very pricey. So so ambience. read more

I had the pleasure of spending my birthday with "The Girls" at Nowak's in Sandy Springs this week. The atmosphere was exactly what I craved. A little hideaway with incredible drinks and amazing food. We will make that our new "Place" Tracy The French Table read more

First visit and pleasantly surprised with decor. The special was delicious with crabmeat served with béarnaise sauce over filet cooked to perfection. read more

Delicious food and solid service. This is probably the best French onion soup I've ever had and will come here to enjoy it again. The ambience is a little strange since it's in a strip mall and doesn't really exude an upscale experience, but the food and service does the trick. I'll be back! Steaks are reminiscent to "Hal's" as I understand there is a familial connection and it shows! read more

The ambiance is classy casual. I had jeans on and felt at home. Could easily be dressed to impress and still be comfortable intl the surroundings. Reservations are suggested but not needed. We started out with the Nowak shrimp. Cajun in a spicy roumolade. It was soon delicious. Sorry, no pictures. I ate it too fast. My mom ordered the 12oz filet mignon, and I had the 16oz ribeye. Mine came out overdone, but the manager immediately took it back and brought out another one PERFECTLY cooked. For dessert, we had the 4 nut brownie sundae and the oreo cheesecake. There were no pictures as we took them to go. The staff is absolutely wonderful as well. If you're in or around Atlanta, you MUST go to Nowak's Steakhouse. read more

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Came here based on reviews, what a big mistake that was. No way are these 5 star reviews legit. Vibe? What vibe, the place sandwiched somewhere in a strip mall, resembled more like a cheap cafeteria . Stark white walls and apoxy white floors, with cheap leather chairs. The staff looked like former employees of Golden Coral and the food was even worse. First of way over priced for a Sandy springs strip mall cafeteria. You can literally go to any actual steakhouse with an ambience and amazing food and pay the same. Food was borderline edible. Everything was way over salted , everything. Their remoulade shrimp and crab for $38! Was small shrimp with some fishy crab drenched in sauces . Their creamed spinach was pretty much a bowl of cream sprinkled with spinach pieces in there, fries way over cooked and over salted. The steak was requested medium rare, came out just burned and over cooked on the outside and a raw strip on the inside. How do you mess up a steak at a steakhouse . Do yourselves a favor and go somewhere else read more

We didn't stay so no idea on the food. The venue is odd, greeted at the door by a waiter in a dirty tshirt, limited menu in my opinion. The menu did not match the website and we wanted a 12 oz. Filet, we decided to go to Flemming. Won't go back to Nowak's. read more

Never again ! This is a poor imitation of a new Orleans cuisine The food : Oysters ,small , served without crackers,pepper shaker or spicy sauce (we had to ask for it two times). Branzino , tasteless,obviously frozen, Filet mignon , chewy Beef borguignon ,good sauce, wrong kind of meat ,too chewy Service : TERRIBLE ! slow,badly timed, rude waiter and this is the best : in the final bill the waiter charged $ 12 more for each dozen oyster and $ 5 more for each glass of wine for a total of $ 44 over the menu price .Was it just a Mistake ???? NOTE : We had to call the owner/Manager and he corrected and discounted the bill Ambiance: absolutely unbearably noisy. The bar is in the immediate proximity of the dining tables ,several obviously intoxicated patrons screaming and yelling without control. We complained about the excessive noise and the waiter simply answered that that's the way "they " like there. Enough !!!! read more

I think these reviews must be fake. This place defies explanation. Food is not good, but the atmosphere is even worse. If it were 1/4 of the price I might see giving it another try. Given the location, total lack of ambiance and service, I don't understand why anyone would dine here more than once. This is absurdly expensive for a place like this, even if the food were better. read more

This restaurant was a real find! I had a filet that melted in my mouth and the best French onion soup that I have ever had. On top of that, service was as good as the food. read more

On our second visit they had a large (25) party in the back room. It took an hour and thirty minutes for our entrees to arrive. Very busy! But, after a long wait our meal was served warm..... not the way it is supposed to be. The excuse, we're really busy! read more

Came here w/good friends while in Atlanta. Everything was amazing from the ambiance to the service to the food. Definitely recommend Nowak's. read more

I went when it first opened, so I will definitely give it another go in a month or 2. Went for Happy Hour, sat at the bar, which has plenty of seating. Had oysters, they we just ok, maybe a little bland, but thats the oyster's fault. The drinks were super strong, service was decent. Truffle fries were drool worthy. I found it to be a little pricey...just an all around "meh" experience, but again, it was opening week :/ read more