The pizza and the view are both delicious! Service is fast and friendly, pets are welcome. Pricing…read moreis very reasonable. This is our go to for Sunday after church.

There's not a lot of places to eat on the lake so I was really excited to try this place out. I…read morewill note that it is PRICEY. Pizzas range from $23-26, but the pizza was darn tasty & easy to share. The wings were good, salad was meh and drinks were fantastic (delicious spiked slushies !) Lots of really great outdoor seating (covered and uncovered) and patio like seating inside. The bar area is small but cozy. Tbh the plain cheese pizza was the best thing on the menu.

Well it's an experience. Biker bar, not on a lake, patrons are very interesting as are the…read moreservers. Food was good! Served on plastic plates but good. Probably not something I would drive way out of my way again. But it was an experience.

Love this place! It is our favorite "dive" in the state. The food is always amazing. The peel and…read moreeat shrimp are fresh from the Carolinas. Great staff and great location.

Excellent dinner at the Grill last Friday! I had seared tuna - perfect - with crispy Brussels…read moresprouts- amazing with bacon jam on crème fraiche. Hubby ordered the flavorful and delicate large rack. Dinner was a great value, beautiful lake view. Had eaten there a few times prior but were never blown away. This time they prepared top notch plates!

Beautiful setting. Great food. Excellent service. Anxiously wait for them to reopen every spring.read more

We always enjoy the casual atmosphere and great food. Service is top notch. Surprisingly great…read moreplace for off the beaten path.

This is a must stop for food if you are in the Lake Burton area. My favorite is the fried shrimp…read moreplatter. It definitely can get busy and there are no reservations so come earlier! It is a cute restaurant with indoor and outdoor areas. The cocktails are great and the servers are always friendly and accommodating.

Food is amazing! You gotta try their chicken tenders and homemade honey mustard sauce. OH and their…read moredeserts are to die for.

Great neighborhood bar feel with good service and lots of fun things to do. The owner clearly cares…read moreabout his employees and that shows in how they take care of the customers.

We arrived about 2 hrs before closing plus it was a weekday so only a handful of people left…read more Our server was very kind, very attentive & very welcoming. We only stayed for a drink & a pepperoni pizza. The pizza was made to order, fresh, thin crust & tasteful. Glad we found this nice restaurant that offers your choice of made to order pizza. The restaurant is plenty of outdoor seating & the inside was spacious too The only thing missing was music ! I would definitely go back. Please offer Prosecco - thanks !

What a waste of a trip. We found this restaurant on Apple Maps, which says pets are allowed, so we…read morewalked there expecting to be able to sit outside with our dog. Once we arrived, we were told they couldn't seat us outside because our dog wasn't a service dog. If your actual policy is "service dogs only," then update your information on Apple Maps instead of letting people waste their time walking over there based on incorrect information. And honestly, even if we had been able to sit down, the outdoor area was so loud that we could barely hear the server. Not exactly an enjoyable dining experience. Misleading information and an unnecessarily wasted trip. We won't be coming back.

A beautiful, floral and herbaceous gin. Especially delicious with black cherry juice and a squeeze…read moreof lime. I look forward to visiting in person.

Not many places get me excited, not many places make me want to go back, and not many places are as…read morefun as Oldknow. I am not local to the area and I do wish I could revisit this establishment. My bar fly days have been long gone, yet I guess "closing the bar" is part of my genetic structure, and these things don't go away. It's not something that I intend on doing, but the conversation flows with me and around me, and people just don't want me to go home! So, we ended up hanging out with one of the owners, and this gave me an insight to the whole idea behind this concept. If you are interested in local, unique products, and search for new flavors, this is the place to find excellent quality drinks. There's in-house gin and bitters, and that is all I will say. Well, one more thing I will say: don't be surprised if this bar becomes a national destination. The bar itself is classy and inviting, the music is great, the crowd is cool, but the hospitality is above tops. This place has it all and deserves a visit. Closing statement: very few places deserve 6 stars, this is one of them.

Awesome food! Sushi in the mountains??? Yes, at least here! Great shareables as well…read more Smashburger and a couple of other sandwiches for non-sushi/Asian food people We might need it up and had sushi as a starter and then a turkey club. Service was great and owner is very personable.

Go to spot for a smash burger but recently had the bulgogi burger and it was excellent. Always…read moreenjoy when we can visit.

Outside seating was great! You have a view of the lake and marina! Go early, it gets crowded…read morequickly.

Labor Day lunch crowd. Busy, and a bit too slow, but somehow our order was "missed" in the kitchen…read more Our waiter noticed, got it going, and made it right. Lots of seating, inside and out. Great Lake views and shade outside. Good selection of beers. Good food. Outdoor seating accommodated the dog nicely, had a nice breeze which kept him happy. Only issue: service speed, but again, they made it right.

If you've spent more than five minutes eating your way through Alpine Helen GA, you already know…read morethe truth: finding genuinely good, made-from-scratch food here feels like a competitive sport--and most places are losing. Campfire Restaurant isn't just winning... it's playing a completely different game. I've been here since day one, watching owner Matt and his crew build this place with intention and pride. This isn't a "let's open and see what happens" spot--this is passion, detail, and respect for doing food right. In a town where "authentic" can mean reheated and overpriced, Campfire stands out like a perfectly cooked ribeye in a sea of mediocrity. The vibe hits immediately--rustic North Georgia lodge meets modern comfort. Wood, textures, that Smoky Mountains ambiance. Indoor dining is cozy, outdoor dining under Edison lights is where the magic lives. It's date night, family dinner, or "I survived today" energy all in one place. Locals recommend this place for a reason--and locals don't hype things lightly. Now the food. Everything is made in-house--real Southern food, comfort food, and American food with flavor and consistency. The Southwest Gunpowder Nachos? Legendary. Handmade chips, massive portions--get steak and extra corn. It's two meals unless you're me. Best value in Helen. The smash burger is easily one of the best in Georgia--juicy, consistent, unforgettable. Fried chicken is solid, but locals will tell you: get the chicken tenders. Ribeye is tender, juicy, and always recommended. Mac and cheese? Creamy, different--but I'll admit I'm biased because mine is elite. Still worth trying. And the s'mores dessert--if you don't have room, make room. It's rich, indulgent, and perfect for date night or birthdays. Service has that "Cheers" feel--friendly, consistent, no judgment if you roll in looking like life just happened. They remember you, take care of you, and that matters. Parking is easy in the Alpine village shopping center. Seating is quick if you're smart about timing (don't be silly). Live music adds to the vibe without overpowering it. Prices are reasonable (rare for Helen), portions are big, and quality stays consistent--that trifecta is everything. This is a bucket list, must visit, locals favorite, top rated spot in Alpine Helen GA. Whether it's Oktoberfest, a Smoky Mountains trip, or just a Friday night--this is where you go when you want food that actually delivers. And honestly? In this town... that says everything. #facts REASONS TO VISIT: 1. Must visit, bucket list restaurant in Alpine Helen GA 2. Locals favorite, top rated, best in North Georgia 3. From-scratch Southern food, comfort food, American food 4. Southwest Gunpowder Nachos (huge portions, local favorite) 5. Smash burger (one of the best in Georgia) 6. Ribeye steak (tender, juicy, highly recommended) 7. Fried chicken + local-favorite chicken tenders 8. S'mores dessert (perfect for date night & celebrations) 9. Indoor dining + outdoor dining patio ambiance 10. Live music, Smoky Mountains vibe 11. Friendly service, "Cheers"-style experience 12. Reasonable pricing + generous portions 13. Quick seating (if you time it right) 14. Great for families, groups, date nights 15. Ample parking in Alpine village shopping center

We got there about 8:15 and were seated quickly. I knew I was going to order the ribeye, and my…read morewife ordered the chicken Alfredo. When a server set the steak on the table shortly after, I asked for 57 sauce, as I'm a sauce guy. When the server brought it back he told me to try a bite without sauce as their steaks are well seasoned. Boy was he right! The gunpowder seasoning along with the clarified butter really enhanced the flavor of the ribeye. My wife gave me a bite of her chicken Alfredo and it was well seasoned too. Nice balance of garlic. The sides are the reason for a the 4 star review, though if judged by the steak alone, it would easily be a 5 star review. I ordered the loaded mashed potatoes, and they were topped with cheese and bacon. The potatoes needed seasoning. Mostly salt, pepper, and butter. The same could be said of the Mac and cheese. Our server was amazing. He had a great personality, and made sure we had a good meal The restaurant was clean.