Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Northeast Georgia Mountains

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Northeast Georgia Mountains? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Wolf Mountain Vineyards

4.9

4.9 (1823)

$30 and under

Winery

Dahlonega

About the restaurant

The European-style Georgia Winery at Wolf Mountain is fashioned after a raised Craftsman-Style cottage and sits atop the Cellar, which is encased in fieldstone. The Winery is 10,000 square feet encompassing wine production, the restaurant and tasting room.

Overlooking the foothills of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, the Winery and Vineyard provides the perfect setting for the enjoyment of our award-winning handcrafted wines, Sunday Brunch, Cafe Lunch and Gourmet Dinners.

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CarolVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Enjoyable lunch. 3 of us split a bottle of wine Which was excellent. Bought one to have at home!! The food was great. Had a variety of It . One person had a pizza,one had house salad with salmon,another a house salad With chicken and two of us had the roast Beef. And we also had an appetizer. We were all very happy with the seating,service and food!!! Will come again!

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Popular dish

Gambino

Experience

Wolf Mountain Vineyards Monthly Themed Brunch

Scott's Downtown

4.8

4.8 (1152)

$50 and over

Continental

Gainesville

About the restaurant

The Dining Room is Open!

Please join us for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am - 2:00pm and Dinner Tuesday-Saturday starting at 5pm at Scott's Downtown. We offer great food prepared with attention to detail, an unparalleled wine list and the best wait staff North of Atlanta. We are located in downtown Gainesville 1 block off the historic Gainesville Square. Our menu offers a wide range of choices from USDA Prime, hand cut steaks, the freshest seafood and local produce with seasonally inspired weekly specials. Free parking is available at the North Parking Deck next door to the restaurant.

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Rick

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service was great. The violinist playing Xmas music was the icing on the cake - she played beautifully!

Fortify Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (3496)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Clayton

About the restaurant

We have a 15 minute grace period for reservations. Please call us if you are running behind, reservations are given up 15 minutes after reservation time. Everyone must be present in order to be seated. Thank you.

At Fortify Kitchen & Bar, expect great food, delicious cocktails and impeccable service in a comfortable environment. We will always support sustainability in our area by using produce sourced from local small farms and growers, all natural, hormone-antibiotic free meats and proteins, and sustainable seafood sources and give back to the great community we call home!

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Shamon

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

We come to this place every time we are in town. We literally build trips around coming here.

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4.8

4.8 (842)

$31 to $50

Steak

Cornelia

About the restaurant

A Prime Steakhouse of the highest caliber that transports you into another world, where time stands still, and memories are made.

Community is more than a restaurant, it’s a destination you seek out for the ultimate dining experience. From the Maître D’ that greets you at the door, to the smoked cocktails at the bar, and the world class steaks you enjoy with a bottle of your favorite wine, everything is done with style and impeccable service, in a relaxing prohibition atmosphere.

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Barbara

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food and wine. We were seated at the table where we could view the kitchen - it was fun to see the food preparation. Lovely evening.

Stekoa Creek

4.8

4.8 (70)

$31 to $50

American

Clayton

About the restaurant

Stekoa Creek is a Mountain Inspired Eatery focused on Chef Driven Steaks, Seafood, Pastas, Cocktails and Wines. From the moment you enter Stekoa Creek, you feel as if you’ve escaped to the mountains, the food is built with passion, and the Cocktails are unique and delicious. The star of our show is our people who aim to please from the beginning to end of your experience. Our culinary team executes large parties, weddings, and catering flawlessly, and we look forward to being your choice whether it be an incredible dinner or brunch or a very special event, our culture is to exceed expectations for our incredible guests every time!

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Marilyn

Dined 5 days ago

Great service, great food. We enjoyed the evening and will be back.

Rabun Social

4.7

4.7 (80)

$30 and under

Asian

Clayton

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rabun Social, a dynamic kitchen, cocktail, and sushi bar in downtown Clayton, GA. Delight in our rich Asian flavors with dishes like Ramen, Pad Thai, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and Mongolian Beef Short Ribs. Our sushi is crafted following authentic Japanese traditions, offering some of the finest tastes available.

We’re also proud of our handcrafted cocktails, each a masterpiece made with in-house syrups and fresh-squeezed fruits. At Rabun Social, every visit is a promise of an extraordinary culinary adventure.

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Matthew

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Great place to have sushi! Love the vibe inside with the art and design. Our waitress was ok, did not seem to be on it. Everything else was great.

The Vandiver

4.7

4.7 (72)

$30 and under

American

Clayton

About the restaurant

Just as Vandiver's legacy is woven into the fabric of the local area's history, so too is our commitment to crafting an experience rooted in regional flavor and adventure. Amidst the rustic charm of the North Georgia mountains, we invite you to embark on a culinary journey where every dish from tells a story. Every dish at The Vandiver evokes the spirit and flavor of the North Georgia region with ingredients sourced from local friends and neighbors. Our menus combine the familiarity and comfort of American classics with contemporary twists that take create an unforgettable culinary experience.

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Geoffrey

Dined 1 day ago

As folks who split time between Atlanta and Clayton, our dinner experience for one of our kiddos (turning 26) was terrific! The team added special touches for our birthday girl and the atmosphere was lively. The food was delicious and the tacos, burger, schnitzel and sprouts for the table were delicious. Limited wine list but the options are solid. This wasn’t our first visit and won’t be our last. Hats off to Indigo Road for rehabbing the Old Clayton Inn and bringing a vibrant space to one that was empty for years! The concept is on par with what one would expect in a bigger city. Looking forward to our next meal!

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

4.5

4.5 (470)

$30 and under

American

Dahlonega

About the restaurant

Welcome to Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard!

Nestled in the foothills of Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard is a quick drive from Atlanta, but a world apart from the noise and sprawl. Here you relax, unwind, and bask in our mountain views while enjoying a wonderful meal!

Nourish yourself at our restaurant with gourmet fare, a seasonally rotating menu and weekly specials curated by Executive Chef Madeline Medon and Restaurant Chef Justin Blackstock. Experience the joy of from scratch handcrafted dishes that include our house made focaccia bread, delicious steaks and our Crispy Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts.

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DanyelVIP

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Was super happy with the Thanksgiving Buffet, the turkey and prime rib were moist and flavorful. The entire staff was wonderful and I will definitely go again instead of cooking for 2. Highly recommended.

Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern - GA

4.2

4.2 (245)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southern)

Gainesville

About the restaurant

Great barbecue and chef pride go hand-in-hand. And we have both. Our southern-inspired menu has the classic recipes that you crave, and the perfect twist on traditional dishes that are sure to satisfy. Taste our Bourbon Glazed Salmon and Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf. Or check out our signature Louisiana dishes including Jambalaya or Shrimp and Grits. Our meats are smoked in our Ole Hickory Pit Smoker and everything in between is made in our scratch kitchen. Our rubs and sauces are all our own recipe. Incredible smoked meats and great bourbons are what we're made of.

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Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Enjoy with friends - good food, drinks, and great service. Looking forward to the next experience Carrot cake to-go was outstanding

Twisted Tomato Blue Ridge

3.8

3.8 (22)

$50 and over

Italian

Blue Ridge

About the restaurant

Twisted Tomato treats you to real wood-fired pizza!

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