Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in North Georgia

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in North Georgia? 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 (1828)

$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.

Top review

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Exceptional lunch & wine with a fantastic view.! Relaxed, comfortable atmosphere on a cold day. Compliments to the chef. Thank you for making an ordinary day special. Merry Christmas

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Popular dish

Gambino

Experience

Wolf Mountain Vineyards Monthly Themed Brunch

Mac's Kitchen & Bar

4.8

4.8 (105)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Southern)

Rossville

About the restaurant

Mac’s idea is that every moment matters from the seed to the plate. We believe that it’s important to know where your food comes from and to build a relationship with your soil, its bounty, and the village that cares for it. All the while questioning what southern food means.

Mac's features a locally sourced menu of shareable plates, a curated wine list for each menu, along with a seasonal cocktail menu. Located inside Flora De Mel.

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Bonnie

Dined 4 days ago

Sharing plates is our favorite way to eat out. Each plate was delicious. Vegetables shine. We ordered the Chefs pick of 5 and were NOT disappointed. Looking forward to their new space once they move.

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

4.7

4.7 (477)

$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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Abby

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful venue and awesome breakfast! The service was also great.

Rabun Social

4.7

4.7 (83)

$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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Linda

Dined 6 days ago

We had a delicious Christmas Eve dinner. It felt very festive and happy. The vibe there is great. We will be back!

The Creag at McLemore

4.5

4.5 (697)

$30 and under

American

Dade County

About the restaurant

Drawing inspiration from both the area’s Scottish heritage and the rugged, natural landscape, The Creag [kreyg] offers elevated comfort food with sweeping views of McLemore Cove and Pigeon Mountain. Along with favorites like the Hush Puppies, 8oz Filet, and Flat Iron Pork, The Creag serves craft cocktails and a curated collection of fine whiskeys and wines from around the world.

You can experience it all within the thoughtfully designed space featuring extraordinary vistas, vaulted beam ceilings, natural wood & stone finishes, and an immaculate double-sided fireplace.

To order takeout please call us at 706-620-0158

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Wayne

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

Best food we had this weekend during our visit. Great atmosphere and service was excellent.

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4.5

4.5 (33)

$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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Elizabeth

Dined 7 days ago

We were celebrating my son and his new wife today after getting married at the court house in Franklin. Brice was our waiter and mixologist. He did a fantastic job with both. He was attentive and very personable. The Brie/cranberry appetizer, smashed burgers, and steak and frites were delectable, along with the cocktails! We couldn’t have asked for better service and food! Thank you for making a wonderful celebration even more special!

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.

Croft

4.3

4.3 (93)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Dade County

About the restaurant

Named for the small farms sprinkled across Scotland's landscape, Croft focuses on simple, fresh ingredients. Designed with a high-country picnic top of mind, Croft is rooted in American fare with a twist.

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hayden

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, great service, and staff. Restaurant is amazing.

Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern - GA

4.2

4.2 (247)

$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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Kevin

Dined 2 days ago

This was our first visit and we were very pleased. The atmosphere was comfortable and the food was great. We had a wonderful waiter who was very attentive.

Twisted Tomato Blue Ridge

3.9

3.9 (28)

$50 and over

Italian

Blue Ridge

About the restaurant

Twisted Tomato treats you to real wood-fired pizza!

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Kay

Dined 2 days ago

We (8 of us) had an excellent experience. Nicole was our server and she made great suggestions. The pizzas were all delicious as was the wedge salad and the wings. Definitely recommend - the setting is lovely as well.

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