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Auld Alliance - Cloudland at McLemore Resort - Auld Alliance, Rising Fawn, GA

Auld Alliance

4.8 (112)
$50 and over
French
243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Discover the enchanting world of Auld Alliance, where Scottish heritage meets French sophistication atop Lookout Mountain. Nestled amidst breathtaking vistas, the Auld Alliance beckons you to embark on a culinary journey like no other. The Auld Alliance was a historic and vital pact made between the kingdoms of Scotland & France in 1295, and here, Chef Christopher Cofiño celebrates the harmonious fusion of Scottish and French highland fare, curated to provide an unforgettable culinary experience. Imagine savoring cherished Scottish classics infused with French elegance, all against the backdrop of rugged beauty and timeless charm.

Whether you're sipping on a dram of fine Scotch whisky, sharing the perfect bottle of wine from our extensive wine list, or relishing the delicate flavors of perfectly executed dishes using all locally farmed and foraged produce, every moment at Auld Alliance is infused with warmth and sophistication.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Scottish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Cofiño
  • Neighborhood
    Dade County
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Dinner Service

    $135.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat the extraordinary mothers in your life to a beautiful Mother's Day celebration at Auld Alliance Restaurant. Indulge in a specially designed 4 course meal for $135 per guest, offering exquisite choices to delight any palate. Guest will select from: To Begin: (choose 1) -Highland Crepinette with Pomm Pureé & Dressed Chicory -Seared Scallop with Polenta & Pine Nut Relish Salad: -Artisan Green Salad with Spring Berry Vinaigrette and Sweet Pea Butter The Main (choose 1) -Steak Diane -Herb Crusted Lamb -Cured Mahi The Finish (Choose 1) -Textures of Chocolate -Butterscotch Creme Brulee
  • Celebrating Year One with Justin Wines

    $195.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 13, 2025 only
    Celebrate the inaugural year of Auld Alliance with a special dining experience featuring JUSTIN Wines. The company’s founder, Justin Baldwin, and the restaurant's own Chef de Cuisine, Chef Christopher Cofino, will take guests through a multi-course journey from Lookout Mountain to the vineyards of California. Auld Alliance celebrates the harmonious fusion of cherished Scottish classics and French elegance, all against the backdrop of rugged beauty and timeless charm. Georgia Trend stated, “the culinary preparations using the best quality locally farmed and foraged produce rival those found at many Michelin-rated fine dining establishments around the world.” Since 1981, JUSTIN has been producing world-class Bordeaux-style wines from Paso Robles, California. As the Pioneer of Paso, JUSTIN wines put Paso on the winemaking map. Behind the label, their winemaking approach uses techniques that are usually reserved for more boutique wines, including hand-harvesting and hand-sorting. Today, JUSTIN continues to embrace these traditional winemaking methods to ensure they offer the highest quality wines. Justin Baldwin, Founder Inspired by the First Growth wines on the Left Bank region of Bordeaux, most notably Chateau Margaux, Justin Baldwin began his career in the wine industry in1981. After an extensive land search, Justin was drawn to a parcel of land high up in the mountains west of Paso Robles. There, Baldwin found a combination of ancient calcareous soils, elevation to assist in achieving full ripeness on the vine and a stunning setting to settle his family and pursue his dream. Baldwin purchased the 160 acre parcel and immediately planted three of the five principal Bordeaux grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. In 1987, grapes from the estate resulted in the first wine homage to Margaux, a wine that would later become ISOSCELES. Today ISOSCELES is over 25 years old and remains the flagship wine of JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery and best defines our winemaking philosophy. When Baldwin first planted Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the Santa Lucia Mountains, Paso Robles was not even on the wine lover’s map. Since JUSTIN’s founding, Paso Robles has experienced a true renaissance and attracted dozens of world-class winemakers seeking a similar dream. Now, 35 years later, JUSTIN is recognized as the pioneer of award- winning Bordeaux-style wines on California’s Central Coast.

What 112 people are saying

Auld Alliance reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Georgia

    Best Overall

  • North Georgia

    Best Food

  • North Georgia

    Best Service

  • North Georgia

    Best Ambiance

  • North Georgia

    Great for fine wines

  • North Georgia

    Romantic

  • North Georgia

    Great for scenic views

  • North Georgia

    Good for special occasions

  • North Georgia

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Auld Alliance offers an "amazing experience from start to finish," with attentive service by staff like Emily and Nico, a "beautiful presentation," and "freshest food." Guests rave about the "incredible food," including the Laphroaig-washed ribeye and crème brûlée. The "romantic atmosphere" and "gorgeous views" enhance dining, making it "worth every cent."

112 Reviews
  1. Greg

    Grand Rapids1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Has a reservation but they sat us in the bar with no view. The Ribeye was only available in a portion for two and all of the meat was smoked. Maybe our fault for not asking but definitely not what we expected
    Auld AllianceResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Greg and thanks for taking the time to share your review. We do get quite a few reservations that notate a request for a view or the patio, and we do our best to accommodate all of those requests as best as possible. I hate that the flavors and seating were not what you were expecting but I hope we might have the opportunity to serve you again.

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  2. Lindsay

    Nashville6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing! Definitely recommend!
    Auld AllianceResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Lindsay and thank you so much for recommending Auld Alliance!We are thrilled that you enjoyed the food and service! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  3. Meghan

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience from start to finish! Our waitress, Emily, was wonderful and paid close attention to the details. Beautiful presentation, delicious cocktails, extensive wine list & the best/freshest food!
    Auld AllianceResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for such a beautiful review Meghan! We are thrilled you enjoyed the entire Auld Alliance Experience! Thank you as well for sharing such kind words for Emily. She is certainly an all star on our team! We look forward to serving you again very soon!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emily was wonderful!! She helped guide us through the menu and we had a lovely dining experience. Food was incredible!!
    Auld AllianceResponded 4 days ago
    Hello and thanks for sharing such kind words regarding Emily's service and your overall experience! We are happy to serve you and look forward to having you join us again!

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  5. Joshua

    Central Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nico did a great job and his suggestions were on point! We will definitely be coming back again!
    Auld AllianceResponded on April 17, 2025
    Hi Joshua and thanks for taking the time to share how great the experience was with Nico at the helm! He does a great job and we are happy to have him on the team.

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  6. Joseph

    Alabama16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The filet was amazing! The crab appetizer was surprisingly delicious. And our waiter, Nico, was the absolute best. He was knowledgeable, kind and attentive.

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  7. Kristine VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal and service! We enjoyed our experience so much we went back a second night. Loki was our fantastic server both nights! This Chef really takes things to another level!
    Auld AllianceResponded on April 12, 2025
    What a kind review! Thank you for taking the time to be so gracious. We are thrilled you enjoyed your dinner and your service. Loki does an incredible job and we will make certain he hears of your gratitude! We hope to serve you again soon!

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  8. Brian VIP

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and experience! Very unique with gorgeous views of the mountain. A must do at Cloudland!
    Auld AllianceResponded on April 12, 2025
    Hi Brian and thanks so much for having dinner with us! We are thrilled you enjoyed everything and we can't wait for you to join us for dinner in the mountains once again!

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  9. Florence VIP

    Chicago48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly unique cuisine. The beans on toast appetizer was so imaginative. My daughter snd I each had the rack of lamb. Our server Nico was one of the best servers we’ve ever had (I don’t say that often). You will be glad to have dined here.
    Auld AllianceResponded on April 9, 2025
    Hi Florence and thank you so much for taking the time to share about your experience at Auld Alliance! It means the world that you joined us for dinner, and it makes our day to know that your server, Nico, was so phenomenal! We will make certain that we share your positive feedback and ensure his great service is rewarded.! We hope to serve you again very soon!

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  10. Mackensie

    E. Tennessee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I come to the Cloudland resort, we eat at Auld Alliance. We find a great value in the food being that my partner is a team member with Hilton, but the service alone makes every single cent worth it. From our Somalier Kiah, to our server Carrie, who kindly wrote recipes on an order pad for the cocktails she hand crafted for the birthday boy (and custom made one to his tastes!), we have been thoroughly sated and satisfied with each experience we have had here. I truly have never had a better experience at any dining establishment. We enjoyed the house, specialty dry, aged ribeye, and it is the perfect size for two, along with the baby heirloom carrots, the “life ruining” French fries (Carrie said this and after having them twice, I completely agree they have ruined all other fries for me), and an oyster trio, an Alabama variety which was absurdly good. The chef is unbelievably talented and I have enjoyed everything I’ve tasted, but the deserts are the most divine thing. We had a butter scotch and apple variety of the crème brûlée this time, and enjoyed the textures of chocolate last time. I can only describe both as “sinful.” Thank you so much to this staff for the most magnificent experiences every time we arrive.
    Auld AllianceResponded on April 9, 2025
    Good Afternoon Mackensie! We are so happy you stumbled upon the dynamic duo of Carrie and Kiah! What a huge contribution they both make to our team! Thank you for recognizing their service, and I assure you, we will recognize it as well! We are thrilled you enjoyed the ribeye, and honestly, we are thrilled to ruin all other fries for you! Now I just wonder what would happen if you dipped a life-ruining fry into a sinful textures of chocolate....hmmm....the story continues....come back soon to find out!

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Auld Alliance is rated 4.8 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Auld Alliance

243 Cloudland Dr, Rising Fawn, GA 30738

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Dade County
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Cofiño
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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