Event Details Grand Tasting Alpharetta will take place Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Hotel at Avalon. General Admission tickets are regularly $95 per ticket; the new 2-Pack offer reduces the total cost by $20 when purchased in increments of two through August 15. The all-inclusive evening features nearly 30 Alpharetta-area restaurants and beverage partners serving unlimited tastings throughout the night, including chef-driven bites, decadent desserts, wine, beer, and cocktail tastings. Live entertainment will be provided by Atlanta-based dance band Bogey and the Viceroy.

Participating Restaurants Confirmed restaurant participants include Amasa Mexican Kitchen, Argentis Gluten Free Bakery, Benihana, Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar, Colletta Italian Food & Wine, Crave Cookies, DaVinci's Donuts, Fogón and Lions, Foundation Social Eatery, Jang Su Jang Korean BBQ, Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q, Kona Grill, Lapeer Steak & Seafood, Lazy Dog, Minnie Olivia Pizzeria, Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Oak Steakhouse, Ocean & Acre, One Day in Paris, Siena Restaurant and Bar, Snooze An A.M. Eatery, South City Kitchen & Bar, Superica, Surcheros Fresh Mex, Taffer's Tavern, Three Dollar Cafe, True Food Kitchen, and Up on the Roof.

Ticket Options and Event Features VIP Admission includes early entry at 6 p.m., access to the Publix VIP Lounge with seating, and a VIP swag bag (limit one per household). All ticket holders receive unlimited tastes and access to multiple bars. Attendees will vote for their favorite food and beverage, with restaurant awards recognizing best taste, best dessert, and best beverage. Attendees must be 21 or older. The event is indoors only; strollers are not permitted. Ride share is preferred, with complimentary and paid parking available. A special staycation rate at The Hotel Avalon is available to ticket holders.

About Taste of Atlanta "This event captures everything the locals love about Alpharetta's dining scene that is continually growing. Alpharetta offers incredible restaurants, warm hospitality, and talented chefs that our team is proud to highlight," says Dale DeSena, Founder of Taste of Atlanta. "Grand Tasting Alpharetta is about bringing people together through food and drinks while creating an unforgettable summer night at the most well-known spot in the community." Taste of Atlanta has operated since 2001, connecting food lovers with chefs and dining destinations across metro Atlanta. The organization will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026 with three signature culinary experiences: Food That Rocks Sandy Springs, Grand Tasting Alpharetta, and Grand Tasting Midtown. Official charitable partners are Second Helpings Atlanta and North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), both dedicated to addressing food insecurity in the region.

Why It Matters

For operators in the Alpharetta market, the event provides high-visibility exposure to a concentrated audience of affluent local diners. The emphasis on consumer voting for best taste, dessert, and beverage creates marketing content opportunities and captures competitor positioning data in real time.

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Written by FBM Publications Editors