Grabbing a nosh or drink outside of the usual dining hours can be wallet-friendly when you know where to go in North Fulton.
Here are a few places worth a visit:
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Impressing your co-workers with a dining experience at Ruth's Chris in Alpharetta doesn't haven't to be the only reason to visit the steakhouse. From 4-6:30 p.m. daily, the restaurant hosts Sizzle, Swizzle & Swirl in its bar, lounge and patio, featuring promotionally priced food and drinks.
11655 Haynes Bridge Rd, Alpharetta.
Cibo E Beve
Head over to Halfy Hour at Cibo E Beve, and take advantage of its food and drink specials from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dishes include crispy brussels, caprese and meatballs.
4969 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs.
The Big Ketch
The restaurant's second location in Roswell offers half-off a dozen oysters from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Also on Mondays, The Big Ketch guests can take advantage of the Burger and Brew special and get a steak burger royale and draft beer for just $10.
1105 Canton St, Roswell.
Dantanna's Tavern
Visit the Abernathy Square iteration of Dantanna's in Sandy Springs for happy hour deals from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Get half-off appetizers such as its trio of dips featuring smoked Gouda-jalapeno queso and baked goat cheese, which is served with marinara and a grilled garlic baguette. On Friday, swing by on your way home from work and enjoy 25-cent shrimp and $1 oysters.
6649 Roswell Rd, Unit 30, Sandy Springs.
Hop Alley Brew Pub
Park in the new parking deck or take advantage of the valet as you stop by Hop Alley Brew Pub in Alpharetta any night of the week to enjoy promotionally priced drinks. On Mondays, Hop Alley diners receive $1 off house beer, and on Tuesday house-infused vodka drinks are just $5. On Wednesday, house wine is $5. Each Thursday, the bartender chooses a whiskey to feature at a special price, and each Friday there is a beer special.
25 S Main St, Alpharetta.
Bantam + Biddy
All Bantam + Biddy locations feature half-price appetizers from 3 to 5 p.m. That means you can load up on fried green tomatoes with goat cheese, jumbo crispy wings and chicken Brunswick stew with jalapeno cornbread without cutting into your Avalon shopping budget too much.
4195 1st St, Alpharetta.
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