Central and North Georgia Restaurants
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1. Harvest Moon Café
$$ | |With its warm exposed brick walls and folk art decor, this local favorite specializes in Southern-inspired, from-scratch cooking. Everything, from the salad dressings to the bread, is made in-house. The menu offers a variety of salads, sandwiches, and "Moon Specialties" like fried catfish and shrimp and grits. Dinner features a few more upscale options like rib-eye steak and seared yellowfin tuna. The Moon Roof upstairs and Dark Side of the Moon Bar next door feature live music and late-night bar bites, while the adjacent Honeymoon Bakery offers decadent desserts and homemade gelato.
234 Broad St., Rome, Georgia, 30161, USA706-292–0099Known For
- Comfort food
- Scratch-made bread and desserts
- Rooftop bar
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2. Boll Weevil Cafe and Sweetery
$ | |Named for the insect that ruined the cotton industry, this quirky little café on the Riverwalk offers some of the best desserts in Augusta, not to mention soups, sandwiches, and Southern specialties like fried green tomatoes. Step inside the former warehouse and you'll find a pastry case filled with at least 30 decadent desserts, all made on the premises. Wine and beer are also available. The vibe here is low-key and relaxed—perfect for lunch or a casual dinner.
10 James Brown Blvd., Augusta, Georgia, 30901, USA706-722–7772Known For
- Homemade cakes and decadent desserts
- Sandwiches on fresh-baked bread
- Historic building on the riverfront
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
3. Cantaberry Restaurant
$ | |"Simple, homemade, good" is the motto at this popular café in downtown Ellijay with exposed brick walls and a cozy covered patio. Open for lunch daily and dinner four nights per week, the café specializes in soups, salads, sandwiches, and homestyle country fare like meat loaf and fried chicken. Everything is made from scratch, and this is definitely not a place you want to skip dessert (check out the bakery case). There's also now an outpost in downtown Blue Ridge.
5 S. Side Sq., Ellijay, Georgia, 30540, USA706-636--4663Known For
- Signature tuna salad and pimento cheese
- Fresh baked goods
- Southern comfort food dinners
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4. Fortify Kitchen & Bar
$$$ | |At one of Clayton's designated "farm-to-table" restaurants, chef Jamie Allred's updated Southern cuisine highlights the region's best produce, meats, and spirits in a relaxed, down-to-earth environment. With exposed brick walls and a small wooden bar you'll want to huddle around, Fortify is simply about good food, fun cocktails, and a wine list that includes a few local selections. Menu favorites include the Grit Bowl with local grits, shrimp, sausage, and fried chicken; the Georgia pecan-crusted Carolina mountain rainbow trout; fried green tomatoes; and the Fortified Salad with local roasted beets. Reservations are a must in the fall when the mountains are packed with leaf lookers.
69 N. Main St., Clayton, Georgia, 30525, USA706-782–0050Known For
- Focus on local, seasonal ingredients
- Craft cocktails
- Georgia pecan-crusted Carolina mountain rainbow trout
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5. Harvest on Main
$$$ | |Focused on local and seasonal cuisine, this popular Blue Ridge restaurant even harvests its own specialty produce, eggs, and honey. Chef-owner Danny Mellman and his wife, Michelle Moran, have created a sophisticated yet down-to-earth culinary destination housed in an airy cedar "cabin" downtown. The menu features soups, salads, and entrées like seared duck breast with mashed sweet potatoes, seared locally caught trout, and hand-cut New York strip. The lunch menu offers a variety of sandwiches like the Blue Ridge Hot Brown. Decadent desserts, craft beers, and carefully curated wines round out the menu. Farm-to-table dinners and cooking classes are regularly offered.
576 E. Main St., Blue Ridge, Georgia, 30513, USA706-946–6164Known For
- True farm-to-table cuisine
- Upscale comfort food in an inviting, rustic space
- Excellent bar program
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed., Reservations essential -
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6. Hofer's of Helen
$ | |Head to Hofer's for authentic, stone-hearth, oven-baked breads and pastries, as well as specialties like Wiener schnitzel and bratwurst. On weekends May through mid-November, grab a table at the outdoor biergarten and enjoy live music along with your meal. Although there are several "tourist trap" German restaurants in Helen, this longtime local favorite is the real deal.
8758 N. Main St., Helen, Georgia, 30545, USA706-878–8200Known For
- Fresh bread and pastries
- Authentic German cuisine
- Biergarten in the summer and fall
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Rate Includes: Open daily 8–4, No dinner -
7. Last Resort Grill
$$ | |A favorite of locals and tourists alike, the Last Resort is a popular spot for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. For brunch, entrées like shrimp and grits, stuffed French toast, and breakfast enchiladas please a variety of palates. Lunch and dinner are equally appealing, featuring Southern cooking with a Southwestern and Mediterranean bent. Exposed brick walls, lined with reminders of the building's history as a 1970s music club, create a cozy bistro feel. The restaurant does not accept reservations, but you can call ahead for priority seating.
174–184 W. Clayton St., Athens, Georgia, 30601, USA706-549–0810Known For
- Sunday brunch
- Outstanding desserts
- Inventive Southern cuisine
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted -
8. Madison Chop House Grille
$$ | |Popular with locals, this casual eatery in the heart of the downtown shopping district offers bar-and-grill classics like sandwiches, burgers, and steaks and such Southern specialties as fried pork chops and ribs. While the bar is a focal point, it's a family-friendly joint. Everyone is rewarded with a Tootsie Pop at the end of the meal.
202 S. Main St., Madison, Georgia, 30650, USA706-342–9009Known For
- Fresh-from-the-grill steaks and burgers
- Casual bar setting
- Family-friendly
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
9. Mully's Nacoochee Grill
$$$ | |Hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and seasonal vegetables are the focus at this casual restaurant set in a cheerful old house in Nacoochee Village, just outside town. Shrimp and grits, whole fried trout, and slow-cooked ribs are customer favorites. There's also a nice array of signature cocktails and a wine list featuring several local wines.
7277 S. Main St., Helen, Georgia, 30545, USA706-878–8020Known For
- Local trout dishes
- Hand-cut steaks
- Local wine and inventive cocktails
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Closed Mon. in winter -
10. Picnic Cafe and Dessertery
$ | |With its checkered tablecloths and farmhouse decor, you’ll feel as if you've stepped back in time at this adorable café and bakery on Dahlonega’s charming town square. The pastry case is filled with cakes, cookies, muffins, and other sweet treats. There’s always soup on, and the sandwich platters offer Southern classics like egg salad, pimento cheese, and peach chicken salad. Breakfast is quite popular here, and it’s served all day.
30 Public Sq., Dahlonega, Georgia, 30533, USA706-864--1095Known For
- Delicious pastries and desserts
- Pimento cheese and other Southern-style "salads"
- Coffee and breakfast all day
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11. Rum Cake Lady Cuban Cafe
$ | |This authentic Cuban spot on the edge of downtown Blue Ridge is a lovely surprise. Here you can pick up delicious Cuban sandwiches with fresh-baked bread, empanadas, croquetas, and other Cuban specialties. The star of the show is, of course, sweet and spongy rum cake which comes in a mini size perfect for snacking. Wash it down with a Cuban coffee. It's an order-at-the-counter operation with outdoor tables if you'd like to linger.
205 W. First St., Blue Ridge, Georgia, 30513, USA706-946--4525Known For
- Rum cakes in a variety of flavors
- Authentic Cuban food
- Cuban coffee
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
12. Spirits Tavern
$ | |This lively pub just off the town square is known for its burgers and craft cocktails. The menu offers appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and a wide variety of certified Angus or grass-fed beef burgers with fun names like the Bearded Goat (topped with goat cheese and green tomato chow-chow) and the Rude Awakening (topped with an egg and hash browns). You can opt for grilled chicken or a veggie burger if you're not a red meat fan. The decor is simple and the atmosphere is spirited just like the name.
19 E. Main St., Dahlonega, Georgia, 30533, USA706-482--0580Known For
- Creative gourmet burgers
- Craft cocktails and mocktails
- Lively pub atmosphere
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13. The Brick
$ | |This eatery has a comfortable, worn-at-the-elbows appeal, the perfect backdrop for munching on massive pizzas with names like the Hogzilla and Hawaii Five-Oh. Vegetarians will appreciate the Environmentally Correct pie with its all-veggie toppings. The menu boasts endless pasta combinations and also offers salads, sandwiches, and calzones.
136 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville, Georgia, 31061, USA478-452–0089Known For
- Homemade pizza, pasta, and "pub grub"
- Good beer selection
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
14. The Clayton Market
$ | |With its retro neon sign, this charming “meat-and-three” café has been a fixture in downtown Clayton since 1931. Now completely renovated and decorated in an industrial-farmhouse style, the restaurant serves a new generation of patrons hearty homemade soups, salads, and sandwiches, and the very best of homestyle Southern cooking. Check out the daily specials board for the latest fresh veggies and seasonal offerings. The fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, and homemade desserts are crowd favorites. It recently expanded into a market space next door offering gourmet coffee, fresh baked goods, deli items, and grab-and-go meals.
50 N. Main St., Clayton, Georgia, 30525, USA706-212--2233-caféKnown For
- Homestyle Southern cooking
- Fresh veggies and daily specials
- Market with coffee and baked goods
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Rate Includes: Closed Wed. -
15. The National
$$$ | |Owned by chefs Peter Dale and Hugh Acheson, this refined but casual eatery evokes the atmosphere of a European café with its Mediterranean-inspired dishes that make creative use of local ingredients. Prosciutto-wrapped grilled figs, hummus with lamb, and slow-roasted beef hanger steak are a few favorites. The ever-changing vegetable plate is pretty spectacular, too. Wine is a focus at the bar, with flights available for those craving variety. Local craft beers from Creature Comforts and Terrapin also figure prominently.
232 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, Georgia, 30601, USA706-549–3450Known For
- Mediterranean-inspired fare
- Creative use of local and seasonal ingredients
- Laid-back, wine-sipping environment
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16. The Rookery
$ | |There’s a definite '70s vibe at this popular downtown eatery, where the burgers are named for Macon’s famed musicians and the only president to hail from Georgia. The Big “O,” topped with barbecue sauce and an onion ring, is named for Otis Redding; the Allman Burger is smothered with sautéed mushrooms; and the Jimmy Carter comes with peanut butter, of course. With its fun menu, large patio, and groovy dive bar interior with dark wooden booths, it’s a great place to grab a bite and try out some local craft beers. Milk shakes are a big deal, too. For something a little fancier, try sister restaurant Dovetail Crafted Cuisine upstairs.
543 Cherry St., Macon, Georgia, 31201, USA478-746--8658Known For
- Creative burgers and sandwiches named for Georgia celebs
- Milkshakes made with fresh, local milk
- Fun pub environment with outdoor dining
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17. Town 220
$$$$ | |Next door to the James Madison Inn, this upscale bistro offers lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Owner and executive chef Fransisco De La Torre is passionate about fresh, quality ingredients. The menu features soups, salads, steaks, and entrées like duck à l'orange, rack of lamb, and seared jumbo scallops. The lunch menu is more casual and offers a variety of salads, sandwiches, and pasta. The bright and airy dining room features warm wood finishes and soaring ceilings. In the spring and fall, grab an outdoor table and a selection from Town 220's extensive wine and cocktail list.
220 W. Washington St., Madison, Georgia, 30650, USA706-752–1445Known For
- Attentive, knowledgeable service
- French cuisine standards
- Lovely patio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
18. White Tiger Gourmet
$ | |Local foodies flock here for chef Ken Manring's delicious smoked meats and burgers at this hip but homey order-at-the-counter restaurant. Housed in an old storefront in the Boulevard Historic District just outside downtown, there aren't many indoor tables, but there's plenty of space to spread out in the picnic area outside. While meat is a specialty, the grilled tofu sandwiches and the Tiger Salad topped with tofu and fresh fruit have a fan following. Check out the daily specials, which can range from barbecue tacos to grilled fish.
217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, Georgia, 30601, USA706-353–6847Known For
- Flavorful meats smoked daily
- Inventive vegetarian dishes
- Southern-style Sunday brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues.–Sat. 11–3, Sun. brunch 10–2, dinner Thurs.–Sat. 6–8
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