Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Cherokee

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Cherokee? 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 favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

J. Michael's Prime

4.9

4.9 (2141)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Canton

About the restaurant

Steaks, Seafood, cocktails and more. A family owned restaurant nestled between Canton and Hickory Flat off of 140. Outdoor seating, private dining.

***Please call the restaurant to make a reservation @ 770-213-4058***

Top review

Gailvip

Dined 5 days ago

J. Michael’s is truly special. There is nothing remotely close to the experience they offer, anywhere in Canton. We enjoyed our Allspice Champagne Spritzer at the bar, and Frank Farrar, the owner, brought the ingredients to our table to give us a tutorial! We enjoyed the Monday Fried Chicken Special, and brought home Coconut Bread Pudding for dessert. Great service from Kevin in the bar, and Tiffany and Sienna at our table. Family-owned, with a real attention to detail. Don’t miss this place!

Queenies

4.9

4.9 (512)

$30 and under

Southern

Canton

About the restaurant

Seasonal Chef driven meat and two restaurant featuring upscale southern favorites.

Top review

Richardvip

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

Our second visit was as good as the first. It was the day after Labor Day so they weren’t very busy. Everything was delicious. The head chef was off but I got to speak with the sou chef to tell him how much we enjoyed the food. We’ll definitely be back

Downtown Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (2217)

$30 and under

Steak

Canton

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Downtown Kitchen. We have one goal in mind when we open our doors every day - "To do whatever it takes to create the best dining experience possible.' That means buying certified Angus beef, Ashley Farms chicken, New Zealand Spring lamb, dayboat fish and fresh local produce. We change our menus daily according to market and season availability. Our style of cooking is defined as simplicity at its best. We built the restaurant to elevate the guests' level of comfort. The bar, tables, and booths were custom-made by a local wood worker. And we searched the nation for unique works of Art to deck our walls. Music of Blues and Rock greats fill the air. Service is as important as the food. Our staff is sincere, knowledgeable and friendly. They hustle to deliver the best service around, yet take the time to remember your name and how you like your drink.

Top review

William

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

My wife and I have been dining at DK regularly for several years. When possible, we bring friends along for the experience. The staff is always friendly and accommodating and the food is exactly what we expect: delicious and plentiful. From appetizers to entrees, daily specials to dessert: we never leave hungry or dissatisfied. Happy dining!’ Cheers!!

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Popular dish

Mushroom Ravioli

Riverstone Corner Bistro

4.7

4.7 (711)

$30 and under

American

Canton

About the restaurant

Enjoy a Quaint, corner bistro with a country-chic vibe. The Cheers of Canton - where everyone knows your name, and we’re always glad you came!

Top review

Courtney

Dined 2 days ago

Our waiter was extremely attentive. We had 2 birthdays at the table and they each were given a complimentary dessert.

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Popular dish

Fried Green Tomato Sandwich

Popular dish

Fried Green Tomatoes

PRIME 120

4.8

4.8 (1700)

$31 to $50

Steak

Woodstock

About the restaurant

FOR PARTIES OF 10 OR MORE PLEASE EMAIL MANDY@SUCCULENTHOSPITALITY.COM
Located in the heart of downtown Woodstock you'll find Prime 120, the southeast's premier prime steakhouse. This is a perfect destination for your special occasion. Guests will be wowed whether sitting at the bar while their favorite crafted cocktail is created by one of our talented bartenders, dining in our elegant dining room or on our spacious patio, with a new beautiful outdoor bar, by the 20 ft. stone fireplace. Our partnership with Farmers & Fisherman allows us to provide our guests the best steaks in the country and the freshest fish available. Chef William Sigley has created a menu that truly celebrates the essence and flavors of the meats that are finished off in our Mugnaini wood ovens. Our private dining room, featuring a stone fireplace, is available for parties up to 30 and other options for large groups are available. Brunch served Saturdays and Sundays 11am-3pm.

Top review

Jeff

Dined 4 days ago

My husband and I went to Prime 120 for our 30th anniversary. It was a wonderful experience from wait staff to food. Our waiter brought a small complimentary anniversary cake for us at the end of our delicious meal. Highly recommend!

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Popular dish

Warm Chocolate Cake

Popular dish

Tableside Caesar Salad

Popular dish

Filet Mignon CAB

Jekyll Brewing Woodstock

4.7

4.7 (82)

$30 and under

Brewery

Woodstock

About the restaurant

Jekyll Brewing opened its doors back in 2013 as the first brewery in Alpharetta. Over the years, we have grown in size to include 26 taps and a 50 barrel brew system. Founder, Michael Lundmark, provides leadership and direction for the entire brand and a lineup of craft beers that cover the global spectrum of brew styles. We are intensely focused on hand-crafting sophisticated beers from the finest ingredients. We are passionate about the art of creating a great beer, the camaraderie of the craft brewing industry, and the joy of sharing it with all of you.

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Chris

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Our meal started out great! Good drinks, the oysters were delicious, as was the crab dip. The meal went downhill with the entrees. My wife got the shrimp and grits and it was like a soup, the grits were just drowning in a soup broth, and it was bland. I had the steak, while the flavors were good, the potatoes were hard and undercooked and the steak was overcooked. I requested medium rare and got well done. The restaurant itself is very nice, has a great atmosphere, good craft beers and drinks. We'll probably be back, just will try something else for our entrees next time.

Goin' Coastal - Canton

4.7

4.7 (3128)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Canton

About the restaurant

Jezebel Magazine - #35 of the TOP 100 restaurants in Atlanta
Highest Ranking Seafood Restaurant in the TOP 100
Atlanta Magazine - Highest ranked seafood restaurant in Atlanta
Yelp - 4 Star Rating

GOIN" COASTAL is a sustainable seafood joint. We feature only the highest quality seafood from sources, either fished or farmed that can exist over the long term without compromising species' survival or the health of the ecosystem. So why does this matter?

1. With over 75% of the world fisheries either fully fished or over fished, we believe the choices we make will help to enhance the seafood marketplace for all consumers.

2. Sustainable fishing practices are not only environmentally responsible they yield the highest quality seafood.

Thank you for supporting the sustainable seafood movement by GOIN COASTAL. Now, stop surfing the web and come eat some great seafood!

Top review

Charlievip

Dined 5 days ago

Jessica is so sweet and great to have as our server. She always adds to the enjoyment of dining at Coastal.

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4.6

4.6 (98)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Woodstock

About the restaurant

Reservations are available any time for our Chef's counter, dining room tables and patio seating. Bar Top and High-Top Bar seating is first come, first served. For large Parties - please give us a call.

Roberto's is a chef-driven seafood restaurant serving fresh oysters, soups, salads, and wood fired grilled fish. The bar serves a wide selection of spirits, beer, and wine. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful, representative of the Emerald Coast.

The dining room features 25 counter seats that put you right in the action surrounding the kitchen.

Hours of Operation:
Happy Hour: Tuesday - Sunday 4:00 - 5:00...
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 4:00 - 9:00...
Friday & Saturday: Lunch 11:30 - 3:00 / Raw Bar 3:00 - 4:00 / Dinner 4:00 - 10:00...
Sunday: Lunch 11:30 - 3:00 / Raw Bar 3:00 - 4:00 / Dinner 4:00 - 9:00

Top review

Ladonna

Dined 4 days ago

Always great service and good! One of our fav places. Fresh and delicious!

Union Hill Grill

4.6

4.6 (673)

$30 and under

American

Canton

About the restaurant

Union Hill Grill is a traditional American steakhouse with upscale plates and atmosphere.

Top review

Patvip

Dined 1 day ago

The filet was the best I ever had. Service was fantastic. Love Union Grill

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4.6

4.6 (1279)

$30 and under

American

Canton

About the restaurant

LOCAL pays homage to the Metropolitan and Northern regions of Georgia through food, design, service, and customer care. Our aspiration was to create a place that has favorites, drinks and food, which will make each person in your group happy and satisfied.

Private Event Level, Newly Renovated to Service up to 100 Guests. Perfect setting for your special event. Event Specialist: Salem 678-462-9223

Top review

Johnny Johnnyvip

Dined on Aug 19, 2024

Always a great visit with a great menu and great staff.

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