Alpharetta has many great options:
Crust- great local pizza joint but with an upscale feel.
Branch and Barrel- Excellent bourbon bar with southern menu. Located at the Avalon.
Secreto- probably the best place in town but pricey and fancy.
Jekyll brewing- good brew pub in downtown Alpharetta with a Cajun menu.
Ceviche is another good option in downtown Alpharetta.
7 Tequilas is a good local Mexican chain and good chance you’ll run into my in-laws.
Colette off Windward- good Italian spot.
‘Cue- best bbq spot in town. Better than smokejack.
Revolving sushi factory- not fancy but just really cool to see sushi come out on conveyor belts.
Downtown Alpharetta has many options that are all walking distance. Also the Avalon is an upscale outdoor shopping center. (Remi’s kitchen is a great Persian restaurant at Avalon)
If you are looking for a local sports bar, either Wild Wing Cafe or Taco Mac are the options but are equivalent to a B Dubs.