Citizen Soul - Alpharetta

We had a wonderful dining experience at CS recently. Our server, Allison, was incredibly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. She easily catered to my request for a martini with bleu cheese olives and highly recommended the pimento cheese fritters, which we hadn't planned to order but were thrilled to try— they were delicious with a nice kick! I had the salmon, while my husband chose the filet, and both dishes were excellent. We topped off our meal with a homemade peanut butter cup, which was absolutely delightful! We definitely plan to return!

The food and cocktail drinks were great, and the atmosphere is fantastic, but I found the prices to be a bit steep for what you receive. Before the COVID pandemic, the portion sizes for burgers, fries, and even soda were much larger. I understand the desire to maintain a certain aesthetic, but offering miniature sodas at full price feels off. You can buy a 24-pack of regular-sized sodas at Costco for much less. I ended up getting a lot of ice just to stretch out the drink. Overall, I think there's room for improvement in terms of portion sizes and pricing.

If you're on a budget like me, definitely try the burger—it comes with fries, steak, veggies, and pork. According to my dad, the pork is the best he’s ever had and practically melts in your mouth. If it tastes like that, it's absolutely worth the $17. The waitress was very friendly, and oddly enough, they use beer bottles to serve water, and the restrooms have sliding doors. You should visit in the evening; we went in the afternoon and were the only ones there.

I had a fantastic experience! The flavor and presentation of each dish are a must-try. They also have a full bar, and if you're a fan of Old Fashioned cocktails, this is the place to be. Chef Shawn designed the entire kitchen, and they offer gluten-free options as well. Our waiter, Kris, ensured that our visit was truly wonderful.

We were served by Booker, who was incredibly nice, especially considering we had two energetic kids with us. The standout dishes included the fried pimento cheese balls, the gluten-free fried chicken, and the garam masala cauliflower. The location is fantastic, the staff is friendly, and the food is delicious! I highly recommend it.