I need to start this review by saying I really wanted to enjoy this meal because I live right…read moreacross the street. The bartender was sweet as was the pitcher of fresh sangria she made for me. However, despite being very hungry, the paella was not very satisfying. I will say that the rice was very good, however, I needed a microscope to find the shellfish! The clams were shriveled-up and puny, and while the muscles were OK sized, there was only about 4. The shrimp were very tiny as well, dried out and there were very few! Paying almost $20 for what was essentially a plate of rice is crazy!! Upon finishing, I shared my disappointment with the bartender, who acknowledged it, but that was about it...

The restaurant wasn't very busy on a Wednesday evening. Service was good, and our server was the…read moreonly person working it seemed. Sangria was $10 off for happy hour, which was nice. It was unfortunately not as well made as I expected. Food was quite sub-par - barely warm and under seasoned.

We stopped in today for the light meal. Jayson greeted us seated us and took care of us…read more Quesadillas was the offering for food. We enjoyed the pineapple pork and smash burger varieties. We learned that they will have line dancing on Friday night (tomorrow) and it sounds like fun. The depot is comfortable inside and has a great deck for outside drinks and snacks. We will be back!

Super place to hold. Inside seating, outside seating, Great staff, craft cocktails that are…read moredelicious. This place has a very warm vibe. A new food menu is coming within the next weekish.

Quite a stylish Spanish tapas restaurant in the heart of the bustling Cumming City Center. I was in…read moretown on a quick work trip and found myself right around the corner from here when hunger struck around lunch time. I took to Yelp and found Santa Maria right down the block. The location, awesome reviews, and photos made it a no-brainer. My lunch companion and I decided to share the queso fundito and shrimp empanadas and both were great. The queso fundito came with roasted corn and a garlic toast while the shrimp empanadas were plated on top of a bed of salad. The empanadas were a nice size and I would totally order these just for myself for lunch. I added a shrimp tempura taco to round out my meal. It was juicy, a bit spicy because of the jalapeno mayo, and overall a nice way to end my meal. I'll wrap this up by congratulating them on landing a spot on Yelp's Best New Restaurants list for 2025. Only 100 businesses in the ENTIRE country get on the list - so this is huge. Based on my experience, well deserved. Definitely give them a visit soon!

I had the shrimp taco and the fried fish taco with jalapeño mayo, both $7 each. They were very…read moregood, although the jalapeño mayo was a little spicy for my taste. The cauliflower appetizer was a hit with everyone and the portion was huge. I personally would have preferred it to be cooked a little less, as it was quite soft. The patatas bravas were decent. The tres leches cake was excellent and came as a generous slice. The milk was served on the side, which we poured over the cake. We shared it among six people, and it was just enough to satisfy our sweet tooth. Our server was very friendly, and the restaurant itself is really cute. Around 7pm on Saturday evening, just as we were leaving, a man and woman started performing live music with vocals and guitar. We were on our way to the Lou Sobh Amphitheater (just a quick walk over) to see a cover band, which made for a fun night out. This whole area in Cumming is a great place to hang out.

Been a while since I visited and had a great experience again. Reminded me why I loved this place!…read more Shrimp and crab pasta - highly recommend. Some of the best pasta I've had. Super creamy with tons of seafood. Loved it. Ribeye - nicely cooked, medium rare, delicious char, tasty butter. Mashed potatoes and gravy were a good side, but went better with greens. Brussel sprouts - these greens. Loved them. Crunchy and tasty and plenty! Lobster mac and cheese - super tasty. Kept going back and forth with the pasta and confused my taste buds. Each is super unique and flavorful. I will be back soon!

Party of 6 in for dinner Friday night. Reservation was on time- not much wait- big plus. Well…read morelighted modern dinning area. Good/nice crowd - but not over crowded or so loud that you couldn't talk to table mates. No issues on parking as located in plaza with lots of parking. Drink orders taken quickly and served timely. Diner selections taken and Outstanding food selections as meals were yummy. Seafood gumbo was delicious. Lots of seafood, large shrimp, loved the crab claws and muscles. Sushi was very good. Great service. Very enjoyable.

The owners of this restaurant have staffed it very well. We had such a positive experience the…read morefirst time we went, we've asked for the same waiter, Chase every time we go. The food is excellent, and the service even more top notch. Both owners are there every time we go, and support their staff in a very positive manner and chip in wherever is needed. Sanctuary has been so awsome, and the seasonal changes of the menu provide such a quality variety, we find it hard to want to try other places now. I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

Alright, this is one of those times that I must say some honest words that aren't all glowing and…read morepositive but I shall be fair as well. This is a good restaurant on the verge of greatness, short version. The longer version reads like this: First, the service here at Sanctuary on the Square is warm, fast, a pleasant feel. And the space itself is cool, on an awesome little small downtown square, so lots of positives to mention. Now, I LOVE tapas. IMO it is a cuisine tailored to the show off chef, but that also means it must be done with flair, beauty and flavor. LOTS of flavor... and that's what was missing here tonight. The goat cheese croquettes were nice and the shrimp scampi was too, but is "nice" what the kitchen is hoping to hear? I'm thinking not. Even the blue cheese on the gorgeous wedge salad was a tad underwhelming. Three dishes and I did not finish even one of them. Now, to be fair, I have very high standards and a breadth of food experience, so if the kitchen insists I expect too much, they could be on to something. And honestly I'd bet this was a mid-week off night, so ultimately I suggest you give it a try and decide for yourself. For me, though, it came in just under the standard I'm looking for. Cheers until the next one!

A bit off the beaten path (!) but so enjoyable, relaxing and worth the visit!…read more We both had wine from the tasting room (and an additional glass as well as a bottle of malbec to take home)! The staff and owners were very helpful, gracious and attentive. We had eaten lunch beforehand otherwise we would have tried a couple of their lunch options (bbq sliders or chicken salad croissant). I highly recommend that you try the Cairn View Winery!

A wonderful lunch was had by all! The service was excellent. Great recommendations. All of us…read moreenjoyed the food and wine tasting. The BBQ sliders paired with the Malbec, excellent! A nice relaxing environment. Thanks Carin View Winery for good food, wine, service and ambiance.

This restaurant is tucked downtown Augusta on 10th street and Broad…read more Upon arriving when you walk in a host immediately greeted me and sat me at a table looking out the window. It was quaint but small in size. I loved the art work and various attributes this restaurant had to offer. For food/drink: I decided on the drink "Sorry Ms Jackson". For food I ended up going with Crab Cakes and Jambalaya. I gave 4 stars because the day I went, they were out of everything I really wanted to try: Return of the Mac N Cheese, Land and Sea and Red Snapper. I will return again and hopefully next time I can try some of the dishes I really wanted.

I have to say personally of all the places and downtown Augusta.I have truly come to love this…read morerestaurant. It is located in downtown Augusta , so you're gonna be coming in contact with a bunch of traffic going to and from locations. Luckily for me, I went ahead and put my order through DoorDash, and I was able to get it.No problem, it's really the parking you gotta be concerned about. When I got there, there was hardly anyone there, so I was able to get my order and quickly leave before it got busy again. The food I ordered was amazing. The chicken and Red Velvet Waffles with cream cheese frosting were totally incredible. But I really enjoyed the cake trio. Of the three I bought, I loved the Tiramisu and Red Velvet, but the Lemon one wasn't as good. But that's the reason I'd like to try the dishes first before recommending family and friends to try. I made you not forget the ambiance here. It was incredibly quiet and peaceful compared to how the rest of downtown is. Overall I would recommend this restaurant. If you haven't tried it at least try it once. Just be sure to visit when it's not so packed so that way you can get a great table.

We stopped in here while visiting Athens. We had eaten at the jinya in sandy springs and enjoyed it…read moreso decided to try this one. Parking was a little challenging but that is to be expected in Athens on a Friday night! We all ordered ramen and enjoyed our choices. The broth was much richer than I remembered and the portions were generous. I actually was unable to finish my bowl which is unusual for me. Our waiter was prompt and polite. She stayed on top of our needs without us needing to trouble her. Perfect. I somehow managed to forget to take pictures of our meal. Sorry about that.

The girls at this restaurant were amazing - they pulled out their own quarters for me because I…read moreonly had bills for the meter. Food was hot , delicious and fast. The dumplings were tender and the ramen was perfect ! Stop by here when you come visit your college student at UGA

Excellent food and service! The feta balls were the best I've ever had. We also enjoyed the crab…read morecakes and beef Wellington. Prices were decent too.

All around, this is a great place to get some tapas before or after a night on the town in GVL…read more Everything we tried was great, and we went through around six different plates between three people before we were full (but not stuffed). The shrimp and grits was the highlight, though. They weren't the least bit spicy and had plenty of flavor. Had we more room, we probably would've ordered a second round. The banana cocktail was also good, though I was a bit disappointed by it not tasting as strongly of banana as it smelled. Hannah was a great server with good recommendations and helped us accommodate one of our party arriving late. Be aware that a party of three seated at a smaller table will be a bit of a tight squeeze if all the dishes come out at once and that at least the downstairs area is a bit loud.

The jazz was really good and located downtown in a small, dark venue by the river. Our server was…read morefriendly and attentive even though they were busy. We didn't eat there, but the drinks were good.

Blues Boulevard is located right by the river, next to the Embassy Suites and Ruth's Chris. We…read morevisited on Saturday mainly to catch the JAVA Band from Charlotte. The venue itself is small and charming, just what you'd expect from a jazz spot. The menu is somewhat limited, and the online version is not current. You can expect items like burgers, fried shrimp, flounder bites, glazed salmon, and various salads. However, the dishes we tried were just average. Our server, Coco, provided good service! Seating can be cramped, especially on busy nights, so be prepared for limited space. The JAVA Band was fantastic! They performed the hits for about two hours, and I highly recommend seeing them if you get the chance! Overall, we had a nice first visit to Blues Boulevard, and we'll definitely be returning!