Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Northeast Georgia Mountains

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine 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!

Glen-Ella Springs Restaurant

5.0

5 (935)

$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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STEVEN

Dined on Feb 2, 2025

Wonderful atmosphere and amazing food. Got a little worried about the dirt road but it was well worth it.

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Fortify Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (3512)

$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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Gil

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and Victoria’s service was off the chain.

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Wolf Mountain Vineyards

4.8

4.8 (1840)

$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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Lisa

Dined 4 days ago

My husband and I have an amazing experience every time we dine at Wolf Mountain. Doesn't matter what we order everything is delicious and the buffet as well. Service is always spot on and you can't beat the view.

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Popular dish

Gambino

Experience

Wolf Mountain Vineyards Monthly Themed Brunch

Rabun Social

4.7

4.7 (90)

$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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David

Dined 5 days ago

Currently the best place to eat in Clayton, definitely going back often

The Vandiver

4.7

4.7 (100)

$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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Lloyd

Dined on Feb 3, 2025

Flavorful creative dishes riffing on old standbys and more. The whole experience was excellent. We'll be back.

Stekoa Creek

4.7

4.7 (113)

$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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Kerri

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely loved every aspect of our dining experience! Beautiful place, wonderful customer service, and delicious food!

Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1507)

$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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william

Dined on Feb 1, 2025

We found old school dining in Rabun County. We were a bit hungry and: We started with prosciutto with some not cream cheese but a nice surprise; A couple of salads, a wedge but was served on Romaine, filled to the brim, very nice, and another salad with mixed greens, mango, etc (don't want to spoil it) Both very refreshing. Main course duckling, cooked crisp, very succulent and another surprise, we could not decide on the Filet or something. The waitress recommended the short rib and we were pleased. We held off on desert and an after dinner drink, some patrons were taking desert to go. We needed to navigate our way back to Seed Lake and the road in and out is quite the adventure. It was worth the drive, we will be back soon!

Scott's Downtown

4.5

4.5 (1162)

$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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jamesVIP

Dined 4 days ago

An evening at Scott’s is fabulous; our favorite server Mark provided the perfect evening. Their special seafood and pasta, and a wonderful French Chardonnay were delicious There bar goddess house made manhattan can’t be beat! Thank you Scott Make reservations, Scott’s is very popular with us locals

Community Brew & Tap

4.4

4.4 (875)

$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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LPMLPMVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We enjoyed the perfect meal in a wonderful restaurant with great food, service, and wine. We ordered Serenity Cellars 2023 Harmony Wine to enjoy throughout our meal. We started with Caesar Salad and ordered entrées of steaks (6 oz filet, 14 oz New York Strip) with sides of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Wood Fired Grilled Asparagus, Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Sauteed Wild Mushrooms. For Dessert, we selected the Smoked Apple Cinnamon Cake and the S'mores. All delicious! 😋😋

Julep Farms

4.4

4.4 (44)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Dillard

About the restaurant

Julep Kitchen is a vibrant restaurant that showcases New American cuisine infused with a delightful Southern twist. The menu celebrates seasonal cooking, highlighting the freshest, highest-quality ingredients sourced from local farms and markets. Diners can expect a dynamic array of flavors that change with the seasons, keeping each visit a unique experience.

Adjacent to the kitchen, Julep Bar offers an impressive selection of wines and champagnes alongside various locally crafted beers. The cocktail menu is a creative playground where mixologists expertly combine ingredients to craft innovative drinks. Among these, the classic Mint Julep takes center stage. It embodies the spirit of Southern hospitality with its refreshing blend of muddled mint, sugar, and bourbon, served over crushed ice in a traditional silver cup. It's a must-try for anyone looking to indulge in the flavors of the South.

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KatherineVIP

Dined on Feb 2, 2025

Our waitress was new today but already charming and helpful. Great meal, can’t wait to return.

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