If you've spent more than five minutes eating your way through Alpine Helen GA, you already know the 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 read more

Campfire - Southwestern Gunpowder Nachos with steak and extra corn at Campfire are on point. - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

We got there about 8:15 and were seated quickly. I knew I was going to order the ribeye, and my wife 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. read more

Campfire - Chicken Alfredo, - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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We came for lunch on a Saturday, holiday weekend even, they were busy, but the service was great! Our server was Savannah and she was terrific. I had the chili and salad combo. My husband had the Smashburger with fries. Everything was delicious! My husband is a terrific chili maker and this chili at this place was on par! Really good. Not spicy. ( I got it without the jalapeños) perfectly seasoned! The burger was also well seasoned, and the meat itself had a good flavor. Very fresh. His crinkle cut fries were seasoned and were delicious! Reminded me of the seasoning that we would get on our fries when we lived in Germany. We were told that they buy their meat from a local butcher and they cut their own steaks. May have to come back another time and try one of those steaks! read more

This place was surprisingly good! The servers were very nice and it was cute but casual inside. We got the ribeye with Mac and cheese and the corn salad, and the pulled pork sandwich with fries. I liked that there was seasoning on the fries but it wasn't my absolute fav. Not bad though! The ribeye was cooked to our liking and seasoned well! I was a little upset there wasn't any other vegetable option but you could get a side salad. I was just hoping for some broccoli or green beans. My other note is that it's a decent sized restaurant but they only have one bathroom. Pretty inconvenient. Otherwise this was a great stop! read more

Campfire - Ribeye and pulled pork sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

A great spot with tasty food, decent prices, and great service. I was checked in on multiple times to make sure i was well taken care of. I got the Fried Green Tomato BLT salad and added a burger patty to it. So delicious, just what I needed! read more

Campfire - Fried Green BLT salad with a burger patty added. - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

While visiting Helen this place had some great reviews so we gave it a shot . Service was excellent, from beginning to end. Our waitress Alyssa was very kind, attentive and made sure everything came out perfect. In addition the support provided from the other waiter and waitress was great to see. The place was slow and we were able to get seated immediately. However, even when a place can be slow there might not be enough follow up to make sure everything is good. This was not the case here at Campfire. Again, phenomenal service. Food was great. The nachos weren't your typical chips, they were wonton style, so a little soft and some crunch, but the plate was loaded. The chili came out hot and was loaded with toppings, loved the cornbread croutons in it. The smash burger was very filling, stacked with 2 patties, bacon, soft bread and great side of fries. Overall would come back to check out more items in the menu. Once again, excellent service complimented the food. read more

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Came in with a group 6 in total we all ordered something different and it was all delicious. Get the Ribeye it's so worth it!!! read more

Campfire - Ribeye, Mexican street corn, Alabama white sauce slaw - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Campfire is a must have if you are hungry and looking for a plate of food that is going to fill your stomach and make you leave feeling happy. Our server AJ was so pleasant and even with a full restaurant and a lot of people waiting to eat, the staff was pleasant and doing a great job at serving and pumping out food. I had the smash burger with bacon and it was delicious! The menu said the beef is locally sourced and the flavor/ seasoning was great! The fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned as well. Overall a great experience in a nice looking restaurant. If you are in Helen looking for a bite to eat, look no more! read more

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Our server was great Food was good. I would recommend the chips & queso! Decent food, mostly decent prices. The music was fire AF though so if you go to dinner in hopes of taking in some awesome tunes, you'll be happy here I do want to add they might want to check some of their entitled younger staff members. We originally sat outside but there were two toddlers that started screaming and crying. They continued for over 5 minutes so I asked if we could move inside. Literally after only being sat for 7 minutes and our server had only brought us water. Coming from the industry I understand this creates an issue with servers and their sections so I get it but to have a server be rude and make a snide comment "well let me know if the next one is actually my table and I can have my section back" AS SHE WALKED PAST OUR TABLE was so incredibly uncalled for. But I do understand her frustration. But being rude to the customer bc another customer made a situation very unpleasant isn't how you should handle it. I almost left 3 stars bc of this but it's not fair to everything and everyone else there that was awesome read more

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Stopped in after our hike in Helen cause some of the locals recommended it to us. Everything was just alright. The place was pretty empty but the service was super slow. The pork was definitely the best thing we ordered but it was dry could use more sauce. read more

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Helen Georgia~ Cute lil cafe! I had the fried green tomato salad. I love fried green tomatoes. These were nicely breaded, but very mushy and tasteless tomatoes. Disappointing, but the rest of the salad, including their smoked Caesar salad dressing, was really delicious. Cornbread croutons topped off the salad and they were super yummy. Everyone else had a version of the smash burger. One person had chili cheese fries, one person had a gluten-free bun, someone else had regular fries, and one also had the Mexican street corn salad. All agreed that the burgers were juicy and delicious! Sides were good too! Definitely would recommend this place, even though the service was extremely slow. I think the guys made the food with love and patience. read more

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Great food and staff!!! You will wait and it is worth it. Can't wait to see this place grow over the next couple years. I have tried almost every restaurant on Helen and this is the best yet. read more

Ohhhh Yes! Love the food, unique, fun, and you can tell everything on the menu had thought put into it. You have to keep coming back because there's so many items I want to try! Everything we ate was delicious. Daughter had a burger, I had the nachos, husband had their fried chicken, son chicken fingers, other son had fish and chips. Omg the slaw is some of the best I've ever had! read more

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Nice little area in helen. Burgers were fresh & I enjoyed their 420 drinks. Great vibes read more

Campfire - Nice time with Family ! - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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After a fun afternoon making candles in Sautee Nacoochee we asked for lunch recommendations and this place sounded great. So we headed over to Helen for some burgers. There was a huge parking lot inside a plaza with other stores. Warning that my cell service was very intermittent while they to navigate here so plan ahead for directions. We took a seat and the menu had a lot of appetizing choices. We went with the smash burgers and they were delicious. The fries were well seasoned too. If I had room for dessert I would've kept going. I really wanted to try the campfire s'mores pie. The food was a 5/5. The service was good and attentive. My family and I were engaging In conversation and catching up with each other. Now this is where the lower rating comes in. We were politely asked to vacate our table after we had finished our food. We were deep in conversation and told that they were prepping for the dinner rush. I wouldn't say it is completely unfair to request this, however it wasn't the vibe we were going for. It did sour the experience the bit. If you are looking for a quick in and out meal, this is your place. The food is delicious and there are so many tempting things on the menu. However, if you are looking for a slower paced meal where you can chat and hang around a bit after, this is not the place. read more

Campfire - Campfire Signature Smash Burger - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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Great rib eye steak and excellent service. We enjoyed dining here while visiting Helen

We ordered the campfire smash and a plate of nachos. The burger was great! The nachos were an 8/10 for me, wonderful in house made chips but I do wish the toppings came with a little more meat, it felt a little stingy for the price. Flavor was great though! The restaurant is pretty small and our server was great, she gave us enough space and time to look over the menu without forgetting we were there. Would go again read more

Campfire - Campfire smash burger with no bacon - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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The place is cool looking with a family vibe and the service is pleasant. We split the meat lovers nachos which were okay although the beef was dry. They were also served on fried flour tortilla chips which was unexpected. read more

5 Star Burger !!!!!! Hands Down!!!! Great Seasoned Fries!!!! Clean restaurant, small maybe seats 50 people with outside seating!! Service was Good!! However.......We waited 46 mins for food besides a 20 min wait to be seated!! Chips and salsa were Not good whatsoever!! Check this out!! Fried Flour tortillas!!!!!! Ewwwww !! never heard of that !!!! I've only had corn ..,,, News Flash!!! Chips and salsa should be corn tortillas! But, Fantastic Burgers and friendly service! I have no pictures to post because after waiting 46 minutes I was starving and I ate the food and forgot to take the picture !!! read more

Campfire delivers amazing food, great service and a relaxed atmosphere! We started with the fried green tomatoes; absolutely unique flavors with feta, balsamic and hot honey...I could not get enough of these! Next up, a perfectly prepared smash burger with fresh toppings and seasoned fries; well prepared and carefully crafted food that makes you want to eat every bite on the plate. To compliment the amazing food, the service was very friendly and attentive! If you are in the town of Helen and hungry for GREAT food...CAMPFIRE will not disappoint! Try the fried green tomatoes...you can thank me later read more

Campfire - Smash burger and seasoned fried. - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

We came here for the first time on Father's Day and were immediately greeted by friendly staff. I had the ribeye and shrimp that were cooked to perfection. Waiter and manager visited our table regularly to check on us. Highly recommend coming to see these guys read more

Wow! We were recommended this spot by the bartender at Bangkok Haus the night before. I am SO glad we tried it! Apart from being within walking distance of our hotel, the food was amazing! We started with the campfire nachos and could have almost stopped there! That was enough for 4 people easy!, see the picture. I had the smash-burger and it was near perfect. I will say that to my taste it was a little salty, but I also added no ketchup or mustard which would normally mask some of the saltiness. I didn't because it simply didn't need it! It was excellent. They have an option to add a third patty to it but I don't know how you could eat it! My wife had their ribeye. We questioned it a little at $37, and my wife is a bit of a steak snob as she cooks them so well at home, but she said she would buy it again! It was cooked and seasoned perfectly. It was about 14oz with no bone. And of the whole steak there was only one small piece of gristle. It cut like butter and needed nothing else. Also of note was the live music. It's a small space, but the music wasn't over the top or too loud. It added well to the meal . Overall VERY glad we tried it out. Provably would have never even known had it not been for the recommendation. Talk to your bartenders! It's worth it!. read more

Campfire - Campfire Smashburger. - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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Good burger or great burger? Great! In fact, I can't imagine a burger getting much better. Fries and mac n cheese were also very good. I am a fan. read more

Campfire - Awesome Burger! - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

It was "seat yourself" and the only open table was an eight-top. Long wait for taking our order. It might have helped if I could have bussed a table myself. Once they bussed a table we were moved to a booth and waited. Busy and a lot of food coming out but the front of the house is not well-organized. The staff is friendly and apologetic. Nice, comfortable dining room with music and generally easy to talk. Some nice and interesting decor. Our order was delivered in a reasonable time and oh my it was worth the wait! You can see the care and passion the kitchen put into the entrees. The ingredients are top quality, fresh, and carefully crafted into a delicious and satisfying meal. The ingredients and a kitchen with skill come through in the taste and enjoyability. The pleasant staff and the kitchen saved the evening. What started a little rocky turned into a wonderful and memorable wedding anniversary! When you're in Helen do your best to try Campfire. read more

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Sunday evening dinner; had FireBird sandwich and campfire chili. We were seated quickly and our waiter took our order promptly. Everything came out hot and fresh. The portion was ample and we enjoyed our meal. The surroundings were quiet and pleasant. read more

This place had great burgers and music. The server was very pleasant and offered up some good suggestions. I would definitely go back.

I've been here probably 30+ times in the past year and I can't believe I haven't written a review yet. This place is phenomenal. When you walk in it's very comfy and seat yourself. The waiters are quick to walk up and take your order. Today we did try the fried green tomatoes appetizer and they were good. Very fresh and I loved the balsamic drizzle on them I just wish the breading held up better on the tomatoe. The chili cheese fries were hands down the best I've ever had. I loved the real steak they put in their chili and their house made pickles and jalepenos really bring this home. Honestly if you are not sure what to get order the smash burger it's stunning and a show stopper when it comes to flavor. 10/10 would recommend others to come here and try this out read more

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Service was great and they advertise as the best burger in town. I thought the burger was ok and average. The fries were all short like I got the bottom of the bag. They were so short I had to use a fork to pick them up. read more

Interesting food concept here. We decided we wanted something else and chose this spot. We ordered the fried green tomatoes, corn, and burgers. Alysa was our waitress and did a fine job! Food was tasty, I would say an eclectic array of flavors abound, so definitely wakes up your tastebuds, nothing boring to see here. Would love to see more items that campfires bring... potatoes and onions, dogs and beans etc. Place was hopping, enjoyed our meals, would give this a thumbs up for sure! read more

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Food was pretty good! It wasn't too bad! Nice! The service was rather quick and they were really nice! The thing that stuck out to me the most was probably the look of the place! It makes me feel like I am having food in a house rather than a restaurant and I think that's pretty cool! The ambiance is pretty nice! If you are a countryman, I'd recommend you come to this place because there is country music playing and it feels pretty country like! Overall, nice restaurant! read more

Campfire - Fish and Chips!! - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

We ate the Tuscan Chicken, Cheeseburger, and Chicken tenders. Everyone enjoyed their meals and I will say the chicken for the Tuscan chicken was delicious. (We put the sauce in the side and I didn't eat it;never even tried it.) The food came out quickly and it was good. The two things we DID NOT like about this establishment was one-the music was too loud (not our preferred genre of music either but with the volume making it hard to have a conversation indoors made it a little more annoying). Two-there is only one bathroom with one stall to use for the entire restaurant. So if you're in line you are potentially standing by people trying to eat their food and it just was a hassle to stand there with four people ahead of us. Our server was efficient and friendly as well so zero complaints on the waitressing staff. read more

Very friendly service and great atmosphere. Food was excellent and the hype on these steaks is real. Great all around experience.

The reviews are real. The burger was really good, even better the second day, and the the esquites with the tortilla chips were delicious as well. The fried green tomatoes had a really nice sweetness to them. 10/10 recommend! read more

Me and my friend got the signature smashburger, with Mac and cheese and fries. I would say the Mac and cheese was a little dry but had good flavor. A recently added item being the fish and chips was absolutely phenomenal. Service was really good and attentive. Definitely would recommend stopping by if you're in the Helen area! read more

We had a pretty good experience overall and a great server. We were all satisfied with what we ordered... not blown away... but satisfied. The burgers were really good. The romaine salad was good and the chicken sandwich was decent. The only disappointment was the mac and cheese, which was super bland and tasteless. We might return if we're in the area again. read more

My husband and I traveled to Helen Ga for our anniversary. I like to check reviews for restaurant ratings and found that this place was known for their Smash Burger. Soooo we couldn't resist and were not disappointed. Since it's chilly outside we were going to dine inside. The inside is simple but cute and the servers were very attentive and nice. Now to the main event--- we each ordered the Smash burger and were not disappointed. This is 2 burgers with bacon, cheese , lettuce and tomato. It's huge and I was happy I decided not to have the bun. It comes with krinkle fries which were also good. This was a perfect burger ! If you are in Helen Ga be sure to stop by here for a great burger. read more

Time is the most precious thing you have. We only had one night in Helen and plan to eat at campfire. When we arrived, we had to wait approximately 20 minutes, which is fine. When we were seated, they sat us in a back hallway right in front of the kitchen swinging door. The kitchen staff was blaring music, which started off the headache. I asked if we could move and she said sure. We ordered and then started to wait. And wait. And wait. She finally came over and said that she had forgot to put our order in and would I like a drink on the house. My wife suggested a martini and the waitress said, "yeah right". The waitress said she would bring me a tea. We waited another 30 minutes and never got our food. We got up and politely offered to pay for the salad that we had eaten. They said that's OK. I didn't time it, but I would say we sat there for about 45 minutes to an hour. They wasted our time and one night of our dinner in Helen. I have no idea if the food is any good. I will never know because I won't go back. read more

Campfire - Our seating - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Service was super friendly with recommendations and enjoyable conversation! We enjoyed our meals, and husband loved the steak chili. The mac n cheese and corn bread with hot honey was delicious. read more

Campfire - Pulled pork platter with mac n cheese, cornbread and hot honey - Burgers Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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Great food and great service. Kaylee, our server has the most infectious attitude! I had the smash burger, which was great. Fries are best I have had anywhere. Wife had chicken sandwich and said it was really good. We also got the fried green tomatoes and it was delicious. Coated, crunch and fried to perfection. Must try when in Helen. read more

If you're looking for some great flavors, check this place out. The street corn salad is amazing. The fried chicken was tender, juicy and seasoned perfectly. Steak was seared in just the right fashion. And those cornbread croutons...oh my! read more

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