The Manhattan Cafe is a cozy dive bar in downtown Athens…read more It's not much to look at from the outside. If anything, it looks a little sketchy from the outside given the bars on the window, but it's not a sketchy place at all. Believe me when I say this. I stopped in on a Monday night for a nightcap. It was nice and quiet, which is exactly what I was looking for that particular evening, the following day being a travel day for me. As you can see from my pics, it's a nice little place. Drink prices were very reasonable, and the bartending was very good, too. I will happily stop in again when I return to Athens next year. Cheers!

Manhattan is a fine spot for a drink before a show in downtown Athens. We stopped for a quick drink…read moreand enjoyed some hot selections from their holiday menu on their patio- mulled wine for her and spiked ginger tea for me. We followed that up with a couple Lone Stars, a nice touch for these two Texans. A bit of a dull interior on the inside, but probably a nice spot for conversation, with a few added touches that take this spot past a normal, scuzzy dive bar.

One of the best "dive bars" for younger people. I moved to Athens post grad. I feel too old for…read morecollege bars and too young for other bars DT. This is a perfect mix. Good drinks. Friendly faces. Good vibes. Barstools are the most comfy in Athens. Also good deals ! Come out

We've gone to the basement of the route several times and it's always pretty quiet. They do some…read morespecials with wings and other food items and it's delicious. I don't want to blow them up too much because it's nice to be able to go in there and get good service and quick service and good food without too many crowd. Their staff is awesome. Their bartenders know what they're talking about. They got a great collection of scotch, whiskeys and beers and it's pretty spacious inside. The only drawback to this place really is Parking but if you get creative, it's pretty good. Looking forward to more events thereand going back again to see some friends and grab a drink and they're wonderful staff.

Food and service was excellent!!! Logan was very helpful and we enjoyed our dinner. Cocktails were…read moregood but pricey and that is basically why we did not give 5 stars.

Local Station is an absolute gem. Thank you Riley!! Between…read morethe beautiful weather, great scenery, and top-tier customer service, the vibes were perfect. The food, however, was the real star: * Seared Aji Tuna: Incredible. The chili sauce on the salad was a delicious highlight. * The Burger: Perfectly crispy with a high-quality bun. * The Chips: Even the side of chips was amazing--don't skip them! I would have taken a picture but the food didn't last that long.

What a welcome addition to Toccoa when it opened, I love this little spot. It's a speakeasy, so…read moredon't be looking for a sign, just look for an inconspicious silhouette on the door of a man with a cigar in his mouth. Excellent humidor, the venue is very old world quaint, super comfy chairs, and for a cigar bar it's relatively smoke free in the air. The drinks rival fancy bars in larger cities while not quite as pricey. They smoke an old fashioned amazingly. No food, but you can order 'Your Pie" across the street and walk over and bring it back to eat in Wesleys. If you don't have a password, tell em Scott sent ya, you can use 'Prince Astian' (long story on that password!)

This is an awesome cigar bar. Family run and the vibe is kicked back. Super comfortable Atmosphere…read moreand excellent cocktails and cigars. Every one here has your personal journey in beverages or smokes. While the target is the cigar smokers- the bar is outstanding for this small town. If you find yourself in Toccoa GA stop in this place for a great experience! Highly recommend!

Quaint place in Braselton. Used to be Blake's. The drinks are good, comfortable seating. Very…read moresmall. I have been here several times and all About the same. I do believe the charcuterie for 42.00 was much bigger and better in past visits. They seems to be an abundance of these places around here. Drinking places with very little food, I'm guessing fur to the size of the kitchen. Bartender was very nice. Overall had a nice time.

Fantastic atmosphere what a gem!!! Not only is the decor on point with a relaxed Stevie Nicks vibe…read morethey have live music on Wednesdays and Fridays which you all know is totally my jam!! Listening to some Springsteen right now performed by Shawn Hart (ShawnHartmusic.net) and loving it!! Great wine selection too! They have my fav sav blanc from the Marlborough region, Stoneleigh. If you are a local or visiting Braselton this is a total must!!! We sampled the small cheese board and it was so delicious great variety of cheeses and the fig jam so good!!! Def go go go & always if you see me there say "hi!"

This place was our favorite pop-up Christmas bar so far! It was beautifully decorated (including…read morethe bathrooms). They had Christmas movies & music playing Along with a great cocktail & food menu!! I'm not a fan of traditional Christmas drinks with peppermint, cranberry, coffee, etc., so I was happy to see some rum/fruity options. Service was great!! There was an indoor area with tables along with an outdoor heated area with couches and themes that were adorable. I hope to see a lot more pop-ups here (Halloween, etc. here). My only complaint was listing the hours on the buffalo's webpage because we didn't realize it was separate and drove out on a Tuesday to find it was closed. So glad we came back, though! The service was excellent, and we had a great chat with Kelle.

Always have a great time hanging out and drinking some drinks and having some food for lunch on…read moreFridays with James! Service is always great!

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.

Went for casual drinks with a friend for a night out. We both got a drink that contains pop rocks…read morein it and was such a delicious and fun to drink. The service was also really good. It wasn't busy when we had gone on a weeknight and it was very clean and quiet inside.

Nighthawks blends a great cocktail menu with a wonderful atmosphere perfect for date night pregame…read moreor just hanging out for a few rounds and conversation with good friends. Sit inside at cozy tables or at the custom built mahogany bar, or outside on the patio where you can enjoy that favorite cigar or smoke. The cocktail menu is updated every quarter and there is something for everyone, including curated beer, wine and mocktail selections. They have a small selection of food items, but have pop up food events weekly featuring Jerry Slater whipping up his famous CHicago Dogs, Pizza's or Smashburgers. If you're looking for an "Adult Swim" place to unwind away from the downtown undergrad frenzy and crowds, Nighthawks is the place!

My husband and I really enjoyed our dinner at this restaurant. I had the prime rib with mashed…read morepotatoes. He had a rack of ribs. Both were delicious. Very tasty and you could tell they used fresh ingredients. I also had the pineapple upside down cake martini, which was absolutely delicious. The bartender was super friendly and we would definitely visit there again. Beautiful bar area with nice friendly vibe.

This used to be my favorite restaurant in the south. I couldn't wait to go to this restaurant to…read moreget the very best tasting prime rib ever. THEY DISCONTINUED PRIME RIB in most of their locations. Within the past couple of years, J. Peters franchise opened several locations in the Myrtle Beach area where they do still serve prime rib. Why discontinue it here in Lavonia, Mauldin SC, Anderson SC etc... Now this is just another so-so restaurant whose menu is not worth going to. I'm very disappointed and hope they get close to closing down over this decision and go back to serving what the people want!

What a great hidden gem in Helen! The views were fantastic and the service was wonderful!…read more Everything we ordered was delicious including the smoked salmon dip. The highlight of the visit was its pet friendly! Well behaved dogs are allowed to join you at this adorable find. My brother ordered the fried chicken sandwich and he raved about it:) We were too full for dessert but I hope on my next visit up, we will most definitely return

Delicious food with a great view. Comfort food with a date night feel. Thanks to the staff for our…read moreyummy Oyster sauced meatloaf and chicken.