Very good Philly Cheesesteak. My wife's burger was also good, with fried egg and all kinds of stuff…read moreon it. The waffle fries were good. This was close to our rooms and not normally what we seek out in Helen, but I'm glad we stopped. Spacious. Lots o' wood. Good selection of beers. Full, but didn't feel packed. Typical American fare with a tasty flair.

We had the opportunity to visit Bigg Daddy's recently and quite enjoyed the time we spent there. We…read morehad checked into the hotel next door, and looking around at various places decided that was going to be the place to go for dinner... everything else had long lines and we were not in the mood for that sort of thing, and having the hotel right next door meant we could eat and just walk back to the hotel. It was a Tuesday night, which turned out to be wing night with wings that were a reasonable price. I also went for the fish and chips, which were fair. The wings were quite tasty, and they have a decent variety of sauce flavors to choose from which is a good thing. I also went for the street corn, which was excellent. We were sitting out on the porch, and the weather was good. Noise was kept to a minimum so we were able to talk without having to shout, which I consider to always be a good thing. The food was good, our wait staff were decent, and we were very happy with our experience. If we are in the area again, we would certainly return.

Food is very tasty; Best place to get wings!! , great atmosphere; amazing staff! Support Local…read morebusinesses!

Great service, friendly staff & the food is delicious. The bar area reminds me of Cheers! The…read moredining area is family & child friendly. Definitely food that will satisfy everyone in the family!

First time stopping in, the place is decent and the staff was friendly, most of the food was…read moretypical pre-made food from the distributor, so the food is the same as most places like this. The only con for me is the drinks were weak, left after my second drink because of this. They also have game room with some pool tables and video games. Come to watch the game and hangout, but if it's good food and drink you're looking considered somewhere else.

Its changed! Wings are dry, service is horrible. Much more of a dive bar than a restaurant.read more

We had dinner here. It wasn't super busy. Inside isn't huge but there is a full bar. Staff are at a…read moreminimum so service was a little slow. We got a chance to talk to the chef who was super friendly. He recommended the special which sounded weird but decided to try it. The special was trout that was basically bread in hash browns and then I think it was baked. It came with a heaping pile of Cajun mashed potatoes and sautéed onions and peppers. It really was very good. The fish was great and excellently cooked. The mashed potatoes were good but I didn't think there was anything that made them taste Cajun. The onions and peppers were great. It was a huge amount of food and I was very glad that I split it with my friend. Hubby and my other friend got burgers. Hubby got spiral French fries and the friend got onion rings. They both loved their sides. The spiral fries were so thick cut it was crazy to think that someone was able to spiralize them. They were really good. Overall, the restaurant is decent. There isn't a lot on the menu and the service is slow but if you are not in a rush, who cares. I would eat here again.

I prepared for a bad experience because of the many bad reviews here, but I had a lovely dinner at…read moreSmith Creek Tavern while staying at Unicoi Lodge! I had the chef's special "cubano" sandwich with onion rings and a cocktail. It was delicious and the service was great. I sat at the bar. There was only one server as it is not a busy time of year for them quite yet. She did a great job serving multiple tables including some large groups. I would recommend keeping it simple with food orders and drinks/cocktails because of the small staff and limited menu. Good, satisfying experience after hiking.

When it comes to spots on the main drag in Helen, I like this one slightly more than the rest…read more What really made it stand out was it's set up inside with plenty of TVs, all of which had various college sports on. We ended up seeking it out b/c we wanted to watch college football. They have solid indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is right by the river. On the indoor side you have a very small bar but plenty of TVs around the establishment. The food is fine but nothing terribly special. But they do have a fair amount of beer on tap. The overall experience is solid. We were able to watch football, eat and drink beer. I suspect I will end up back here the next time I visit Helen. I'd suggest swinging by if you get the chance.

Don't go here. Food…read moreis nearly inedible. Spent $80 for a burger and a sandwich for 2 adults. Total tourist trap. I'm not a man of high standards. The burger was so dry it could have been made of dust. I ate about half of it, because I'm a man, and that's what we do...maybe it's dry on the outside, maybe the next bite is acceptable...nope not this time. My girlfriend had the Ruben. Tasted like nothing. You'd think you can't mess up a Reuben. Well, I was wrong. Meat tastes like newspaper. Also got some jalapenos poppers. Also gross. I've had frozen ones that are better. Only edible things were the pickle and ranch dressing. It's a shame because the ambience is SICK. The staff seemed to know it was bad. Don't go here

Worst part of my week in Helen…read more I should preface this by stating that I was with my family and that's what we were looking for. If you're looking for beer:30 and bikers, ignore the rest of this review. The food was horrible. Bacon burger was clearly pre-cooked, bacon was thin and right out of a Sysco box. Reuben was DISGUSTING. My young twins shared a chicken fingers meal and the bite I had was really good. Sodas were in cans and were $2 each! For that little slice o' heaven meal I had the privilege of thumping down nearly $40. Smokers are everywhere. Nice view of the river, however. After sitting down and getting to the business of choking down the food, two locals in the early 30s sat next to us, beers in hand, smoking cigarettes, and sporting crappy homemade jailhouse ink then proceeded to drop every F-bomb variation you can think of at the passing tubers. I'm no shrinking violet having been in the Navy, but my kids were clearly right next to me and it was obnoxious. I went to ask them to knock it off but the cook (who was on a smoke break himself) beat me to it. These gents were clearly known quantities. Overall, if you want a lil' mini-Sturgis, this might be the spot for you. If you are looking for a meal, take a pass. If you have kids or appreciate a non-smoking section, take a pass.

It is in an excellent location as it oversees the river but everything else was ok…read more First...They are completely understaffed. We came at 1:30pm on a Thursday, and it took us 30 minutes to get through the line to order. They had one person taking the food order, and the same person taking the drink orders in the separate window. The owner Needs to put some of his profits into hiring someone else during peak hours. Second...it is silly you can't get a cup of water for your kid(s), but you have to buy bottled water instead. Also, I think a$ 3 up-charge for fries is too much in my opinion. Food is what it is - burgers-fries-dogs. I come here yearly, but will not be coming back next time.

We had an excellent patio lunch in February after our CapyFriends Cafe visit. Our server Hannah was…read morefriendly and efficient. Our pizza was delicious, probably the best we've had south of PA. Five stars, would definitely go back and recommend as well. Adding a few pictures. Crew was hungry so we only have partial pictures of the pies!

Our server was Hannah was great. Attentive but not over bearing. The meatball appetizer "The Mess"…read morewas fantastic. Very good flavor with the charred Roma tomato sauce. The meatballs were divine. We got the Spicy Piglet pizza. It was great. The crust was perfect and just the right amount of heat with the jalapeños and hot capocolla ham. My wife loves tiramisu and this was one of the best we have had.

The Ugly Dog served as our pit stop the whole time we were visiting highlands. Whether it was for…read morea meal, snack, or just a cocktail to relax a bit. We stopped by our first day for lunch and I ordered the classic Reuben and fries. Both were delicious I loved the fries so much. My husband ordered the bacon and pimento smash burger which was just as delicious! Day two I had a chicken sandwich and he ordered the Cuban. Day three we had the soft pretzels and cheese dip. Those were bomb! My favorite cocktail was the Italian Spritz. It was so light and just a nice refreshing drink for the afternoon. Service was average. Nothing terrible or great. You can tell they get pretty busy each day. What I really loved was all of the photos of dogs framed on the walls! It was fun to see all the different pups that had been added over the years

Ugly Dog is one of our favorite places in Highlands…read more Hubby and I enjoy their Burger with the loaded Tater Tots. I appreciate that the Tater Tots are gluten-free, and I heartily recommend them! The bar can occasionally get loud and rowdy, but the crowd always seems happy. Servers are friendly, and knowledgeable of food sensitivities. You may have a little bit of a wait, but these people are on it, so they'll get to you asap. Be sure to visit Ugly Dog while you're in Highlands. I think you'll like it.

The food is delicious and the service is outstanding! We look forward to eating at Shenanigans when…read morewe are in Dahlonega.

Came downtown to do a little shopping after spending a day hiking at the Falls and had to stop by…read moreshenanigans! It's been around for years, old style charm, kind of a huge place when you walk around the whole area. Great food and beverages, but we just came for a drink and music because they were playing outside and it was breezy and not too hot so decided to stay for a couple of drinks. Although we just had drinks today, they're Reuben is fantastic, their shepherds pie is super good (can't remember if they do lay them yet, but I'm a lamb shepherds pie guy and a beef cottage pie guy) but we are in Georgia. A lot of people don't like lamb lol. Doesn't matter it tastes great. All of their burgers are great and the bangers and mash. I remember also reminded me of Ireland true to form. This place is always packed, great service great food great beer selection great craft drink selection if you're coming downtown Dahlonega stop by for a cocktail or lunch. You won't be disappointed. Highly recommend.!!

Wonderful waitress! Pleasant atmosphere and my food was good. The live music and eating outside on…read morethe patio was so nice during the current weather. I loved sitting by the river.

Love this place It's the center of everything. Generally…read morelive music playing, people watching, wonderful beers to choose from and a large chess board and a corn hole set too. Like any good Biergarten, it is the center of town. Love it here!