Cabernet
Windward, Alpharetta
Restaurant in Alpharetta, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
A Windward Parkway venue offering weekday lunch and extended Friday-Saturday hours, Cabernet suits corporate groups and special occasions prioritizing convenience over documented culinary credentials. means first-time diners should confirm menu, pricing, group capacity by phone before booking; especially for parties of eight or more.
About Cabernet
Cabernet is a venue in Alpharetta with hours and a business-casual dress code. It is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM; it is closed Sunday. For diners comparing nearby options with more visible planning details, Colletta and Ippolito's - Alpharetta are other Alpharetta restaurants to research directly before deciding.
Positioning and Format
Cabernet is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM; it is closed Sunday. Those hours make it usable for weekday daytime visits, weeknight dinners, later Friday or Saturday plans, the dress code is business casual. For diners comparing nearby options with more visible planning details, Colletta and Ippolito's - Alpharetta are other Alpharetta restaurants to research directly before deciding.
Private and Group Experience
For private dining, group reservations, or special-occasion planning, Cabernet does not publish a seat count, private-room setup, booking method, or event package. That means larger parties should confirm capacity, timing, any menu requirements directly with the venue before committing. Monday through Thursday close at 9 PM, Friday and Saturday close at 10 PM, Sunday is closed. If your plans depend on a specific room layout, minimum spend, dietary accommodations, or a fixed menu, confirm those details before making plans. Other dining in Alpharetta may publish different levels of detail, so compare options based on the information each venue provides.
At a glance: Open Monday–Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM, Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM, Saturday 5–10 PM; closed Sunday. Located in Alpharetta. Dress code: business casual. Confirm current menu, reservations, group details directly with the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 5575 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004
- Website
- cabernetsteakhouse.com
- Phone
- +17707775955
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cabernet presents itself as a suburban fine-dining destination that treats wine as a partner to the kitchen rather than an afterthought. The restaurant's name signals its ambitions: a wine-forward program and a room calibrated to match it. The writing frames Cabernet as part of Alpharetta's mature dining corridor, aimed at deliberate evenings out rather than casual quick meals. The tone is quietly upscale and intimate, built for reservation-driven occasions where the beverage list and the kitchen work in tandem to deliver a focused, composed dining experience.
Best For
Cabernet is best for reservation-driven evenings: anniversaries, client dinners and deliberate date nights where guests seek a full-service, wine-focused meal. Located on Windward Parkway, it occupies the upper tier of the local dining scene and competes with neighboring steakhouses and Italian-American spots for special-occasion traffic. Guests book it when they want a measured, formal experience in the suburbs — the kind of restaurant people choose when they want to keep a meaningful night out close to home rather than travel into the city.
Ordering Tips
Bring an appetite for proteins and an openness to the wine list: the concept is explicitly wine-forward, so prioritize the beverage program when ordering. Start with a signature savory course and consider the Chilean Sea Bass if you prefer fish over steak; leave room for the classic Bananas Foster to finish. Because the menu and list are conceived as equals, ask your server or sommelier for a Cabernet or other serious bottle that complements the kitchen’s approach — the dining experience is meant to be paired and deliberate.
Venue details
Ambiance
Large open dining room with high ceilings, rich woods, warm colors, and plush seating.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Chilean Sea Bass
- Bananas Foster
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Vinny's on Windward, Notable alternative
- Ippolito's - Alpharetta, Notable alternative
- Colletta, Notable alternative
- Oak Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Tarahumata Mexican Grill, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Among Alpharetta's Windward-area options, Cabernet competes on scheduling flexibility rather than published pedigree. Ippolito's - Alpharetta and Colletta both offer transparent online menus, group-dining packages, same-week booking ease, making them safer bets for first-time diners or corporate events with fixed budgets. Oak Steakhouse anchors the higher end with documented sommelier depth and a private-room option that seats twenty, but expect to book two weeks out for weekend dinner. Tarahumata Mexican Grill and Vinny's on Windward deliver better value for casual groups of six to ten, with walk-in-friendly hours and shareable formats that simplify large-party logistics.
Choose Cabernet if you need weekday lunch availability or late Friday-Saturday seating and your group can call ahead to confirm details. For transparent pricing, documented reviews, predictable booking, lean toward Colletta or Ippolito's instead. If wine focus is non-negotiable, Oak Steakhouse's cellar program and published sommelier credentials make it the more verifiable choice at the higher end of the market.
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Compare Cabernet
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cabernet | Alpharetta | No published awards |
| Vinny's on Windward | Alpharetta | No published awards |
| Ippolito's - Alpharetta | Alpharetta | No published awards |
| Colletta | Alpharetta | No published awards |
| Oak Steakhouse | Alpharetta | No published awards |
| Tarahumata Mexican Grill | Alpharetta | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Cabernet accommodate groups?
Cabernet is in Alpharetta and keeps hours of Monday through Thursday 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 5 PM to 10 PM, Sunday closed. Confirm party size, timing, any special requirements directly with the venue.
What should I order at Cabernet?
Is Cabernet good for a special occasion?
Cabernet may be considered for an Alpharetta outing if the hours and business-casual dress code fit your plans. Confirm ambience, private rooms, pricing, service format directly before choosing it for a milestone event. Oak Steakhouse is another Alpharetta option to compare if you are researching a special-occasion dinner.
Is lunch or dinner better at Cabernet?
Cabernet opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday, opens at 5 PM Saturday, is closed Sunday. Whether a daytime or evening visit is better depends on the current menu, availability, your schedule, which should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Is Cabernet good for solo dining?
If you are visiting alone, confirm the current setup and availability with Cabernet before going. Colletta is another Alpharetta restaurant you may want to research when comparing options.
