Sandy Springs Restaurant Named Among 100 ‘Most Scenic’

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — Diners looking for a restaurant with a view ought to look no further than Sandy Springs, home to one of the “most scenic” restaurants in the nation. That’s according to the online reservation company OpenTable, which published its list Thursday.

Here is the restaurant from Sandy Springs:

• Ray's on the River - Sandy Springs, Georgia

Situated along the Chattahoochee River, take in serene views and enjoy a menu filled with classic Ray’s dishes including fresh seafood flown in daily, prime cut steaks and regionally grown vegetables. As an Atlanta dining institution, Ray's offers live entertainment, a creative hand-crafted cocktail menu and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list. At Ray's, staff strive to exceed expectations with every visit. A Sunday brunch buffet is served from 10:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Ray's was recently voted as a top 100 brunch restaurant in America, as well.

Vic's on the River in Savannah was the only other Georgia restaurant to make the list.

OpenTable selected the restaurants based solely on diner reviews collected between June 1, 2018 and May 31. To qualify, restaurants had to meet a minimum overall score and attain a certain number of reviews for consideration. The overall score consists of unique data points, such as overall diner rating, user clout, total reviews and regional overall rating. Qualifying restaurants were then scored and sorted according to the total number of tags for which "scenic views" was cited as a special feature.

Restaurants from 24 states and Washington, D.C. made the list, including famous venues such as Tavern on the Green in New York City. All offer “picturesque” views.

With 24 restaurants, California boasted the most restaurants on the list, followed by Florida with 15 winners and New York with six. Other states on the list: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.

"We can't think of a better way to celebrate summer travel season than with this list of restaurants with some of the nation's most stunning vistas," Caroline Potter, the company’s chief dining officer, said in a news release. "Whether you're a local or a traveler, these winning spots are a terrific way to soak up a city's charms while dining on delicious fare."

Patch national staffer Dan Hampton contributed to this report.