Really a cool "fish shack" in downtown Winder. The food is great, and all the employees are…read morewonderful, friendly, and provide fantastic service.

We really used to love this place. They always had great fried/breaded fish and made it worth the…read moreextra drive. It has been some months since we have been here and not sure if they changed owners, managers or had a new cook that day with their own idea how breaded fish should be cooked. It was disappointing. The breading was bland and all of it just fell off the fish. The fried shrimp was extremely greasy where I had to lay them out on a napkin to get the excess oil off. Tarter sauce tasted 'off'. The server was GREAT! She was the only reason I am giving a 4 star rating. I am sad about the food experience as we loved this place.

Don't let the empty lunchtime parking lot fool you. I went because of the reviews but was nervous…read moredue to the parking lot being empty. Glad my friends and I went despite the hesitation. The food was exceptional and freshly prepared. The service was great and the atmosphere was a definite vibe. Wish they served alcohol because this place would be a killer night time vibe. Love the fact that it's Black owned.

We were in town for the weekend and visited this place solely based on reviews. Service was decent…read moreand friendly enough but slow. Ambiance is cute but on the dark side with bar seating, half booth /half tables and table and chairs. Good tunes playing but very loud so if you are looking to have convo during your meal this isn't the place. We enjoyed our meals for the most part. Seafood egg rolls were bomb but small portion size for cost. Shrimp creole was tasty but heavy on the salt. Seafood platter was pretty basic but did come with a bomb dipping sauce. Sides were pricey (nearly $6 each) for a small bowl of just ok collards and mac n cheese.

Overall a good experience. Seemed to be quite a bit of room…read morein the restaurant, but the back room seemed to be empty, like they were waiting for the evening rush. A subdued crowd, so it wasn't loud at all. Staff was attentive. Even got a visit from the manager at the end of the meal. A good spin on oysters rockefeller with this redneck version. Hushpuppies were crispy outside and soft on the inside, just like you want them. The ribeye was a underwhelming for the price. I also expected more spice from the BBQ shrimp. When something says jerk, I expected some more spice. The key lime pie lacked lunch as well, but I like some pucker in that dessert. Volcano cookie was pretty solid. Definitely will be back to try some other things.

Craving seafood living north of Winder I finally found this place and decided to go try it out…read more Nice, busy place, clean have everything from lobster rolls to the fish and chips, which is what we came here for. I got a four piece cod and this is the best fish I've had when I'm looking for a true British fish and chips. The potato chips were a little overcooked, but still great, french fries I brought home and just air fry them and brought them back to life so they were very good as well. I think the only odd thing not bad, but odd was the fried green tomatoes, which were almost like a pancake batter, which gave it a very sweet taste, which I was not expecting. I think I'm more of a savory fried green tomato, crunchy guy, but these had pickled onions, seemed to be cooked with love just didn't eat my taste buds but while presented. Ordered the crabcake sandwich in the jury is still out. Perhaps I was having fried food overload, but it didn't hit as well until I pulled it off. The patty added a little bit of old bay seasoning and this crab cake was quite tasty. How you adjust your meals is all up to you, but since I usually get things to go and bring them home, if there's something I want more I just add it no complaints because I thought this was a good value and great service. All in all, this was a very good place, oysters are priced insanely these days cause coming from South Georgia where I used to hit the beach for $.10 apiece for oysters. It's really hard to dive in the raw oysters which I love but not for two dollars apiece. I'm sure they're good but I'm gonna skip out and stick with sushi for my raw fish right now, and use this place for my fish and chips for sure! Clean, great service, outdoor seating, highly recommend.!!!!

**STOP AND EAT HERE!! **…read more I NEVER leave reviews, but this place was so good that I had to take the time to write one. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredible. I got to speak with Chef Roger, and you can immediately tell that he genuinely cares about the food he makes. The way he talked about selecting the flavors and preparing the mushrooms really showed how much pride he takes in his cooking. The maître d' at the door was also named Roger, and he was just as friendly and welcoming. I had my 18-month-old daughter with me, and the entire staff treated us so well. Everyone was professional, kind, and genuinely welcoming. At one point, I walked outside with my daughter while our food was being prepared, and she grabbed the maître d' Roger's hand and just started walking around with him. That honestly says a lot about how comfortable and welcomed we felt there. **Now, the STEAK... WOW.** This was probably the best steak I have ever had. The wood-smoked grill flavor and the crust were absolutely perfect. I had the Baseball Wagyu steak, and it was SO tender. It was almost like eating a more flavorful filet. Absolutely incredible. The mushrooms were fantastic, and the mashed potatoes actually tasted freshly made -- not like that watery, sad stuff that sometimes gets served as mashed potatoes. We didn't get the bourbon mushrooms because we don't drink, but Chef Roger explained that the alcohol is actually cooked off during preparation. You could tell he really knew his food and was happy to explain everything. Honestly, if you're going to eat in **Helen, GA**, I would put this place at the top of your list. Helen itself was okay, but a lot of what we saw was more typical bar food. **This place was on another level.** The food, service, atmosphere, and hospitality were all top-tier. **Worth every single dollar.** And I want to give an extra shout-out because I had my little daughter with me, and they treated her like family. Nobody was stuck-up or pretentious. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and friendly. **Shout-out to Chef Roger, Maître d' Roger, and the guy with no hair and the blue jacket! ** Thank you guys for such an awesome experience. We absolutely loved it and will definitely be back! **If you're anywhere near Helen, GA -- STOP AND EAT HERE! You won't regret it. **

Wow!!! This place absolutely blows so many steak houses out of the water!!! This is now my top 3…read morebest steak places I've ever had! Not only is the steak amazing but the sides are outstanding as well. It's hard to find both good meats and great sides, however Cotton Calf over delivered on both. I was sad when I took my last bite, that's how good and flavorful everything was. Mannnnnnn Ordered the Cajun ribeye medium and sliced!! Mushroom risotto was incredible and the roasted broccoli! My goodness what a meal. The Cajun Ribeye should go in the hall of fame!

Food was cold, not even warm. Customer service was horrible. It was obvious they were there for a…read morepaycheck and not because they enjoyed their job. I've said it before but this is my last visit.

Ordered ahead on the app and had a bit of a wait, but the employees were super friendly and…read moreapologized right away. Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious--definitely worth the wait. Great service!

Cajun pasta is amazing This is a hidden gem in Dacula,…read moreGeorgia with a view of a members-only golf course. Members get half off of everything

A good friend and I sat at the bar on a Friday afternoon! When you walk in, the feeling is, "I'm…read moregoing to get some good food here" . We ordered the lobster bisque, calamari, and stuffed flounder, and here is how we ranked each item. - Lobster Bisque - 9/10 very creamy with a lot of flavor - Calamari - 3/10. I wouldn't have eaten more than one if it wasn't for the marmalade sauce. - Stuffed Flounder - 4/10 the potatoes that come with are amazing but its almost like they expected the seafood to be the only seasoning the fish received so its very bland when you eat. If you are looking for a good cider, American Apple is the way to go, strong at 8%! The service we received was excellent. Waitresses who can have a genuine conversation always make my experience worthwhile!

The seafood is delicious and don't forget to take home or if you have the room, try the bread…read morepudding, DELICIOUS!!! We will definitely recommend and continue to support the business!

Amazing every time and fun atmosphere, energetic, delicious food and helpful wait staff!read more

Excellent staff and excellent food. Never a bad experience at this establishment. Have started to…read moremake this a go to place for sure.

Had a chance to stop by here and grab a couple of tacos so I can compare to some. I get down the…read morestreet and elsewhere. this is a nice place, the real deal but wasn't crowded and I just ordered a few tacos to run home and finish work and chow down. These were as good as I found that speedy burrito, but they were a couple of price points higher, which I have to consider. I tend to run the Speedy burrito as their tacos are under four bucks and a bit more selection, but this is a great place, family, friendly, would probably sit and eat in here next time. Highly recommend.!!!!

I've been wanting to come here since they opened a while back. My kids and I visited on a Thursday…read morefor dinner. As it being our first time, we were a little confused if we needed to wait for someone to seat us or not. There was no workers around..Then I saw a sign pointing to where we needed to order. (No table service, Smokey Gringo is counter service). We ordered 2 kids meal chicken quesadillas, 4 tacos, 2 empanadas, a side of corn, and 2 additional fountain drinks. My total was about $80. The tacos were ok, they were lacking flavor. When I picked up my carne asada taco there was so much liquid dripping onto my tray, but sadly it tasted a little overcooked. The empanadas were huge but dry, even though there was sauce drizzled all over it. The chips were nice and crispy. ** Street parking is available. There was also a small parking lot across the street. Smokey Gringo offers both outdoor and indoor seating. We choose to sit inside. Their prices are pretty high for the little amount of food you get.