Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Northeast Georgia Mountains

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Updated June 05, 2025

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

Home Restaurant

5.0

5 (1925)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Marble Hill

About the restaurant

RESERVATION ONLY
Delicious dining experience with the freshest and highest quality ingredients, most being locally sourced.

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Suzanne

Dined 6 days ago

This is one of our favorite spots for a nice, quality meal. They never disappoint! Waylon, our server, was spot on for our entire experience.

Wolf Mountain Vineyards

4.9

4.9 (1950)

$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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Chris

Dined 3 days ago

A great lunch experience with friends visiting from the Northeast. Food and service was excellent while the ambiance was relaxed and very enjoyable.

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Popular dish

Gambino

Experience

Wolf Mountain Vineyards Monthly Themed Brunch

Antebellum

4.9

4.9 (2919)

$30 and under

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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KatherineVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Evan was a great server with awesome recommendations! Food was amazing. We had the fried green tomatoes with a fried egg on top - delicious! The halibut was so flavorful and cooked to perfection. We had the strawberry cake for dessert and it was incredible!!

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Cake

Popular dish

Triple Cream Baked Brie

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Fried Green Tomatoes

The Vandiver

4.7

4.7 (142)

$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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JudithVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious dinner. The duck was so good. Olivia was a perfect server.

Glen-Ella Springs Hotel & Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (956)

$31 to $50

Continental

Clarkesville

About the restaurant

Glen-Ella Springs Inn Restaurant is open to the public and inn guests beginning at 5:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday April through December, and Wednesday through Saturday January through March. Calling ahead is recommended as some additional nights are closed in the winter. Offering one of the finest dining experiences in the North Georgia mountains, the restaurant prepares American Continental cuisine with a Southern flare. The setting is rustic, yet elegant and features fireside and outdoor dining depending on the season. Outdoor seating is limited; please call to request an outdoor table.

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Linda

Dined 5 days ago

We had an amazing meal here and will definitely be going back. The food, service and atmosphere was wonderful. Highly recommend Glen-Ella Springs. It is worth the trip.

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Tupelo Honey - Gainesville

4.7

4.7 (49)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Gainesville

About the restaurant

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Please arrive on time with all members in your party present. We will cancel reservations 15 minutes after the scheduled time. The combining of separate reservations will not be honored. Our patio is exposed to the elements and weather dependent. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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William

Dined 1 day ago

Experience was amazing, brought my friend Henry and he had the Ashville Mac Waffle. I had the Sweet Potato Pancake and the blueberry lemonade! Sweet potato pancake tasted like a French toast pancake which was awesome and the noise level was good. Very easy to talk. Karrah was our server and she served us with not only food but love and joy. Will be coming back!

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Experience

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Valhalla Resort Hotel Dining

4.8

4.8 (468)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Helen

About the restaurant

At Valhalla’s fine dining restaurant, The Caledonia Room, the menu prepared by Executive Chef Timothy Bates is extraordinary, and romance is king. Whether you’re looking for sumptuous grilled steaks, mouthwatering seafood, or pitch-perfect pasta, this casually elegant eatery has something delectable to satiate every palate, without breaking the bank. Open seven days-a-week:
BREAKFAST 8 AM—11 AM ◊ LUNCH 11 AM—5 PM ◊ DINNER 5 PM—9 PM ◊

Please note: Seating options booked through OpenTable are for The Caledonia Room only. Reservations for the Sky Bar are not necessary; it’s first come, first served 7 days-a-week (4pm-9pm). Hours and operations are subject to change if there are events. We look forward to serving you soon!

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Ronald

Dined on Jun 9, 2025

Meal was excellent as was service and atmosphere. A very enjoyable anniversary dinner experience.

Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1537)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Lakemont

About the restaurant

In the mountains of North Georgia the Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant has been welcoming guests since 1922. Restored in 2008, the hotel and restaurant offer the best of rustic elegance. From the antique heart pine walls to the locust beams on our deck, expect unique, local craftsmanship. The decor is rich with period antiques, hand-woven rugs, and local artwork.

It features a creatively prepared and presented Contemporary American menu with a Southern twist in the farm to table tradition. Fresh produce locally grown is hand selected and prepared by our Chef de Cuisine, whose entrees respect the natural flavors of high quality, humanely raised and locally harvested food. His kitchen produces cuisines from many regions including Classical French, Southern USA, and Mediterranean. Many guests describe the food at the Lake Rabun Hotel as "the best in the mountains."

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Lora

Dined 6 days ago

Love LRH! The meals were superb as well as the service! Will be back!

Rabun Social

4.8

4.8 (110)

$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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JImmy

Dined 4 days ago

Georgia was a dream, great spot. Cool menu with amazing egg rolls

Community Brew & Tap

4.9

4.9 (942)

$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.

For parties of 9 and larger or private event inquiries, please visit our website.

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April

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service! We will definitely return!

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