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Bare Bones Steakhouse - Steakhouse in South Fulton, Georgia

Bare Bones Steakhouse

4.7 (2873 reviews)

101 E Main St NE, Buford, GA 30518

Steak house
Restaurant

About Bare Bones Steakhouse - steak house in South Fulton, Georgia

Wood-fired steaks & other classic American fare served in lofty, comfortable digs in an old tannery.

Customer Review Summary

Bare Bones Steakhouse consistently impresses with excellent service, top-quality food, and a warm atmosphere. Guests rave about the attentive staff, with Olivia standing out for her friendliness and recommendations. The steaks are perfectly cooked, and sides like mac n cheese, sweet potatoes, and shrimp grits receive high praise. Special occasions are made memorable with thoughtful touches like complimentary desserts. The rooftop seating offers gorgeous views, although some visitors noted wasp issues. Reservations are recommended due to the restaurant's popularity, and the ambiance is described as intimate and inviting. Overall, diners recommend Bare Bones Steakhouse for diverse occasions including anniversaries and birthdays.

Key Features

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.7 out of 5
5
2375
4
268
3
104
2
59
1
67
Based on 2873 reviews

Cristina Caraballo

1 month ago

BB never misses! Whether it’s a casual dinner with friends or a special celebration, they consistently deliver excellent service, top-quality food, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Most recently, we visited for our anniversary, and they truly went above and beyond to make the evening unforgettable. From the moment we walked in, we were treated like royalty. The attention to detail, the perfectly cooked steaks, and the overall experience made this anniversary dinner one we’ll always cherish—thanks to both my wonderful husband and BB! As for parking, it’s never been an issue for us. If we need to park a little further down the street, we don’t mind the short walk—it’s always worth it! Highly recommend Bare Bones Steakhouse for any occasion!

K M

1 month ago

This was our first time at Bare Bones Steakhouse. We were there to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Our server, Olivia, was attentive and friendly, making sure we had everything we needed throughout the dinner. The food was delicious—perfectly cooked steaks and flavorful sides. Olivia even impressed us with a special dessert for my husband's birthday, which made the experience even more memorable. We will definitely be back!

Mechelle Chen

1 month ago

We were lucky to snag a seat on the roof top which was gorgeous but infested with wasps. The food was good and I liked the slides (mac n cheese & sweet potatoes) a lot more than the steak I got. We also got a shrimp grits which was DELICIOUS. Highly recommend exploring the other items on the menu other than steak! The service was super nice & they replaced one of my drinks since a wasp got into it 😂😂

Thomas Hull

5 months ago

This was our first time trying out Bare Bones. Everyone was super friendly. The menu and specials were thoroughly explained. Everything we ordered was delicious! They serve good quality beef, lobster, and lamb. We even got a dessert on the house, as we were celebrating our anniversary. I would highly recommend this place. The rooftop bar has great views and a relaxed vibe.

Boxwood Event Rentals

2 months ago

It was our first time setting up at Bare Bones Steakhouse in Buford, and we loved the space! Great for small and larger dinner parties. Food and drinks are on deck! We can't wait to go back. It was a great team to work with!

Audrey Tucker

2 months ago

I chose this spot to take a friend for her Birthday on 12/13. We went with the intentions of blowing the budget. We had their signature cocktail the Hat Trick. Full of cucumber, lime and grapefruit. Delicious. We had salads- iceberg wedge drenched in blue cheese and bacon along with cherry tomatoes and nuts. Outstanding. We jumped out there and ordered their bone-in Ribeye medium rare. This steak comes chargrilled and melts like butter in the mouth. The flavoring was exquisite. We enjoyed loaded baked potatoes that were more than we expected- buttery, cheesy goodness. The clincher was the Bananas Foster. When I tell you this is hands down one of the best desserts I’ve ever had. There is meringue, ice cream, caramelized bananas and caramel? Mercy. I cannot say enough about this restaurant- Took my mother back on January 4th. I tried the half slab of ribs and once again they blew me away. Ribs, collard greens, creamed corn- Of course Bananas Foster. Consistency is so rare these days. Exceptional customer service- Ambience is inviting. I LOVE this place. Thank you

April Ji Weon Chung

4 months ago

The history of this building makes more special. Food was great and especially our server Katie was super nice, as she went through the menu and the history of the restaurant throughly, and she would constantly check with us and made sure we were enjoying. We’ll definitely come back.

Clare McKinnon

1 month ago

Date night with the hubby. Definitely make a reservation, otherwise chances are slim to be accommodated. Cute area for a stroll before or after dinner. Moderate size space but feels quaint. Dark dining room and they also have a small patio section that was heated for the weather. Understated upscale venue. Don't dress too casual but business casual and above are best. Beautiful steaks and plenty to choose from. I had the bone in ribeye and I'm sure it was about 20 ounces! It was delicious. Sides are ala carte. Hubby ordered the rack of lamb, but they are cut into chops. They were cooked to perfection and tasty. His came with a side. We ordered the Mac n cheese and collards to share. I had a lemon drop martini which was delicious and ordered a Malbec to compliment the steak. Hubby finished with the peach cobbler alamode. Overall, everything was good. We cashed out at about 140.00 but I think it was before the tip. Our waitress was awesome. Her name was Olivia and she made our evening pleasant. She was top tier and made wonderful recommendations. We will definitely return when I'm willing to eat red meat again!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4–10 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM

Price Range

$50–100