The best Southern food often hides in the most unexpected places, and Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou in Alpharetta proves this theory by serving up shrimp and grits so good they’ll ruin you for all other versions.
This charming spot looks like someone’s weekend cottage got lost on its way to the lake and decided to become a restaurant instead.
Driving up to Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou, you might wonder if your GPS has led you astray and deposited you at someone’s very cute house.
Spoiler alert: your GPS is fine, and yes, this adorable cottage really is a restaurant…