Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in North Georgia

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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 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 7 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.

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 5 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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Sticky Toffee Cake

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Triple Cream Baked Brie

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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 4 days ago

Excellent food and service! We will definitely return!

Table 20

4.8

4.8 (608)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Cartersville

About the restaurant

*AS OF JULY 8TH ALL RESERVATIONS ARE MOVING TO RESY WE WILL NO LONGER BE ON OPENTABLE
Located in the heart of downtown Cartersville, Table 20 offers a unique dining experience; a laid back modern atmosphere, delicious & surprising craft cocktails, a carefully curated wine list, and an ever changing/ hyper seasonal menu. We pride ourselves on making new, but also making right. We strive to acknowledge the history of the food we serve while simultaneously looking at the present and moving towards the future. We approach local ingredients with global influences, and we are proud to be defining Cartersville’s cuisine.

Here at Table 20, we have one goal in mind:
make the world a more delicious place for all!

Whether you're looking for a pretty clucking good chicken sandwich and a sweet tea, or an order of surf & turf with a limoncello basil martini - all you need is a mood for good food and we’ve got you covered!

20 South Wall Street. www.table-20.com

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Deanna

Dined 4 days ago

Great little downtown bistro with delicious food. I love that their menu changes with each season & uses fresh vegetables that are in season. My husband and I went for dinner and we had Nick as our server. Nick is a wonderful server! He is super friendly, warm and welcoming.

La Scala Mediterranean Bistro

4.8

4.8 (129)

$50 and over

Italian

Rome

About the restaurant

After opening in March of 1996, La Scala has transformed itself and undergone many changes over the years! La Scala now features a mix of local and seasonal cuisine with traditional familial influences. These influences begin on the Isle of Capri and journey to all her Mediterranean neighbors. But that’s not all…we strive daily to keep our menu fresh and original in concept and execution. La Scala is operated by a well-trained team of personable and professional staff in the dining room and kitchen, under the direction of Executive Chef Logan Littlejohn & Owner, Anthony Piero Barba. La Scala Mediterranean Bistro has made it’s home in Historic Downtown Rome, Georgia, housed in the former Montgomery Ward Department Store Building with two convenient entrances on Broad Street & Tribune Street.

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James

Dined on May 17, 2025

La Scala is one of our favorite Italian bistros for special occasions. The food is always consistently good and the service is great. We’ve been there 6 times and it never disappoints.

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.

Largos

4.8

4.8 (477)

$31 to $50

American

Cartersville

About the restaurant

Largos brings all the fresh tastes of wine country cuisine into a unique culinary experience for the Cartersville community to enjoy. The desire to share our favorite finds with friends and family led us to open Largos, where thought and care go into every item we serve.

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Kevin

Dined 5 days ago

A wonderful dining experience. The service was definitely top notch from start to finish. I had the lamb chops and my wife had the scallop risotto, and both meals were fantastic. The chocolate bread pudding was excellent. They had live music(acoustic) and he was fantastic and the music blended in perfectly with the ambience. We will definitely go 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 5 days ago

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

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 2 days 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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Lucky Hare

4.6

4.6 (297)

$31 to $50

American

Marble Hill

About the restaurant

Fresh, Local, From Scratch. Everyday.

Great food is always fresh, never frozen. Locally sourced is always better than factory food from far away. That’s why every dish at Lucky Hare is made from scratch, in our kitchen, by our chefs, everyday. It’s better for you, and we believe it tastes better that way.

Whenever possible we work with local farmers to source the freshest and best quality ingredients we can while supporting our community. Whether it’s locally grown produce or pasture raised meats, you’ll notice the difference in flavor and you can feel good about supporting local small businesses.

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Paul

Dined 4 days ago

The Lucky Hare is an overall fantastic experience. The servers were knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming and very professional. We were never rushed or felt like they just wanted to turn the table. The food was amazing. I started with a grilled peach salad that was more than I expected. My wife started with the Big Wedge salad which she enjoyed immensely. For our main course my wife had the stuffed trout, and I had the pork schnitzel. Both were on point and perfectly prepared and presented. The deserts were decedent. We had the s'mores ice cream and the brownie sundae. We recommend both. We also had martinis which were on point and well balanced. The ambiance is very warm and welcoming and perfect for a date night but still casual. We both highly recommend The Lucky Hare and we will definitely be back.

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Smashburger

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