Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Northeast Georgia Mountains

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Antebellum

4.9

4.9 (2816)

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

Flowery Branch

About the restaurant

Nicholas and Alison St.Clair would like to welcome you to Antebellum. We opened our doors in early 2012. Antebellum is located in the Historic District of Flowery Branch. Our menu consists of locally grown vegetables and humanely raised animals. We hope our guests experience hospitality and southern ingredients at their finest. Antebellum is a celebration of southern cuisine.

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lois

Dined 2 days ago

Love the food … fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese and shrimp and grits are delicious. The sticky toffee desert out of this world.

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Cake

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Triple Cream Baked Brie

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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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GlendaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Never disappoints! Food and service always outstanding!!!

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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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George

Dined 4 days ago

Very nice in every category. Sophisticated, excellent service from Stephanie, varied menu, what i had was tasty, plentiful, and well presented

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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Annette

Dined 5 days ago

Great new fine dining experience in Clayton! Pork chop, trout & burger at the table were all delicious! Lovely fresh Caesar salad, best I’ve had in a while. Also try the blackberry cocktail…very yummy! Servers were so friendly & attentive! Definitely will return.

Julep Farms

4.5

4.5 (22)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Dillard

About the restaurant

The restaurant, known as the JULEP KITCHEN, features New American cuisine with a decidedly Southern Twist. The kitchen focuses on seasonal cooking with high-quality, fresh ingredients.

The JULEP BAR is home to a grand selection of wines and champagnes, locally crafted beer and creatively constructed cocktails with a favorite and classic, the Mint Julep, taking the front seat.

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Bettie

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Wonderful music, warm fire, delicious dinner and Christmas drinks..a great night.

Burra Burra Riverside Dining

4.4

4.4 (339)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

McCaysville

About the restaurant

Burra Burra on the River celebrates the #CopperBasin with classic American food, beer, & wine. Enjoy our riverside deck at historic Riverwalk Shops!

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Jessica

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

We had a wonderful experience for dinner. Hannah, our server was by far the best server we've had anywhere. In fact, all the staff at Burra were super energetic and helpful.

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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