We headed down to the shops in Alpharetta planning to eat somewhere else, but when our original restaurant was slammed, we decided to try Marlow’s Tavern instead—and we were so glad we did.
Despite how incredibly busy it was, they were able to seat our party of six surprisingly quickly, which already set things off on the right foot.
For drinks, we ordered the Bourbon Smash and the New Fashioned. The Bourbon Smash was bright, citrusy, and super refreshing. The New Fashioned was made with Rhum Clément Canne—a totally different twist than expected, but really, really good.
For an appetizer, we shared the Seared Beef Carpaccio, made with Snake River Wagyu. It came topped with dijonnaise, Parmesan, crispy capers, and chives—and let me tell you, this was a full-on flavor explosion. Absolutely delicious. We’re honestly probably going to start making crispy capers at home and eating like popcorn.
Almost everyone ordered either a Classic Tavern Burger or the Chicken Panini, while one person chose the Ahi Tuna Poke as their meal.
The Ahi Tuna Poke was phenomenal—fresh, light, and incredibly tender, with a sauce that delivered a perfect hit of umami. And those fried wontons? DUH-LISH-US. Light, crispy, salty perfection.
The burgers were cooked exactly as ordered and seasoned to absolute perfection. I know people say “it’s just a burger,” but this one truly wasn’t just a burger—they absolutely nailed it.
The Chicken Panini featured basil aioli, arugula, tomato, crispy queso fresco, and toasted focaccia. The chicken was unbelievably juicy, and everything about the sandwich felt balanced and fresh.
We were genuinely stunned that a restaurant this busy was putting out food of this quality so consistently.
On top of that, our server was amazing—completely on top of everything without ever making us feel rushed or overlooked, even with the packed dining room.
Overall: a fantastic experience, incredible food, great service, and a place we will happily return to. Highly recommend.
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