**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. **

Having heard really good things about this place, I was excited to finally get to experience it. I…read moreloved the atmosphere and had a great time at the bar while waiting for the rest of our party to arrive. The bartender and drinks were amazing, and the bacon appetizer was incredible! We enjoyed the Pearberry which was light and delicious, as well as the Japanese Old Fashioned which my partner thoroughly enjoyed. Although the price for bacon seemed hefty, it's almost a slab instead of slice of bacon. It's a solid portion and very thick and deliciously coated in a sticky sweet sauce that we enjoyed. We were having a great time and were in great spirits but it took a turn once we were seated for the dining portion of the experience.. I think our experience came from the person manning the meats, who in our opinion doesn't know proper temp checks. We ordered multiple filets, ribeyes, and a tomahawk at our table of 5 and every single one was under. We asked for medium and medium rare throughout our table, but they all arrived severely underdone. The tomahawk was the biggest disappointment, when you pay a hefty price, you expect better results.. but it was raw, because rare doesn't even really describe it. We are not the type to make a fuss, so we just ate our steaks and asked for sauce to make them palatable. The flavor was there but it was very subtle, it could used a bit more seasoning. We relied heavily on the sides and our prior experience at the bar to keep spirits up. The reason this review isn't worse is because regardless of our dining experience, our bar experience was superior and I'd go back strictly for that. I would try it again to see if the cook has gotten better but not for a while.

LOVE to eat there!! Fresh food delightfully served. We live about 40 min from there and drive it…read morehappily. We do try to go at odd times so it is not crowded. Don't like the back room seating. Needs open windows instead of painted walls. We usually eat at the bar. Great experience there!!Wish I could eat there every day!

My husband and I came here for date night and we enjoyed the food and service. The entrees were…read morereasonably priced and our food was really good. Service was fast and our server was polite and helpful. We ordered the lobster crab and shrimp dip but honestly we didn't see any lobster or shrimp. We had about 2-3 pieces of crab meat. It was a bit underwhelming. My husband ordered their double stack burger with fries and I ordered their lobster rolls. My husband really enjoyed his burger and sweet potato fries. My lobster rolls were delicious and the amount of lobster that came on the roll was perfect. I'm not a fan of sweet potato fries but their sweet potato fries are delicious especially with their honey mustard. We brought our kids with us and this restaurant didn't have any high chairs which was a bummer for our baby. They also didn't have a kids menu but were able to serve our older child with a smaller portion of the chicken finger plate. Their chicken fingers were so fresh and juicy and our son enjoyed the fish and fries. I would love to come back in the future to try their other dishes.

My husband made reservations for 2 to celebrate my birthday over the weekend. We had no issues with…read moreparking. There was plenty in the back of the building. Upon entering we were greeted and taken into the dinning room to be seated. The ambiance was very pleasant and the service was 5 stars! We started out with appetizers. We ordered the Pastel de Cangrejo, oysters and received some bread while we waited. The Pastel de Cangrejo (crab cake) was delicious! The Mango habanero sauce was so good. For our entree, I went with the Scottish Salmon and my husband ordered the Barrel Filet. My husband's steak was cooked to perfection, exactly how he wanted. The salmon was cooked well and I enjoyed it. The portion was huge and I ended up taking most of it home. On top of the incredible food, our server was amazing. I look forward to warmer weather so I can come back to enjoy the rooftop.

Was here a few years ago and gave it a 3 star review and now I have to say it is a 1 star. First…read moreoff it was empty on a Saturday night. Big red flag. Secondly, it smelled fishy. You know what they say fresh fish dies not smell. Decor has not changed. Started with a sangria and bread service. So many places are charging for bread but if you're going to charge me it better be good. Yall know I will pay for good food and service. When the bread came out there was 5 pieces of some sort of loaf bread that had been warmed. The menu said ciabatta bread and when I pointed it out to the waitress she said they didn't have it anymore. I said that's the only reason we ordered it was because it was a ciabatta bread. She just said sorry. Yall know if you follow my reviews I used to own a restaurant and it's misrepresented on the menu, What else is misrepresented? We ordered the wedge to share which was ok. I ordered the cod and my husband ordered the sirloin top cap and asked for it between med rare and med. My small piece of cod was overcooked, rice cold, plantains bitter and tortilla was hard and tasteless. My husbands sirloin was well and we think they mixed up the orders and it was TOUGH. Chewy and no salt. My cod was tasteless. We finished quickly to get out of there. 140.00 for a waste of a Saturday night. Could go anywhere better. We will no longer be back.

we, meaning my breakfast crew, eat there every weekday morning…read more i am 80 years old, i have eaten at restaurants around the world. the hoschton cafe was fantastic, when i order my eggs over medium but not burnt, they come out perfect and fast! ihop they are burnt on the outside and raw on the inside at twice the price. by our 3rd visit our orders were remembered and the cook was amazing. huge mistake if they reopen under new management without the two most important ladies running the show. i have seen hundreds of restaurants change, remodel, increase in size and they are out of business very soon. never fix something that wasn't broken, huge mistake. i will try it once, if it is not the same, probably won't be back.

Fast forward to today, this is my go to breakfast place or me and our team at a restaurant at the…read morestreet. We will stop here to get biscuits on the way to work because these are the best and this is the best place.!! Cash only , great southern cooking. For lunch you have great choices of chicken., vegetables, including greens, mashed potatoes, green beans, and a biscuit or a roll. Great staff. Very crowded on Saturday mornings and daily early a.m. with regulars coming in and out all day. Right downtown Houston. Highly recommend.!!

We stopped here in the morning in the lobby cafe. Wow! The light fixtures are beautiful! But the…read morecoffee is absolute perfection! The muffins and cakes yum!!! The feel of this place cannot be described, you just need to experience it for yourself! You won't be disappointed!

After dropping our little one off at preschool yesterday, my husband and I decided to duck into…read morethis trendy cafe in downtown Winder. As soon as you step through the doors into the corridor, it's like you're transported into the big city. It has an old Hollywood feel with gorgeous modern crystal light fixtures, the natural charm of wood paneling, and beautiful marble columns. A fully stocked bar sits behind the barista; I could only imagine the hustle and bustle of the restaurant at night as he took our order. And the wine vault is a true spectacle to behold: imagine a bank vault filled to the absolute brim full of the most delicious wine! We will have to go back for dinner for sure! Anyway, I'm veering off course! The man behind the counter was so friendly, and we ended up sharing a mutual love for carrot cake! I ordered a Dirty Chai Tea Latte, a carrot cake muffin, and a lemon poppyseed scone because when in Rome right?! The carrot cake muffin was pretty much the stuff of dreams. It tasted rich and delicious while still not being overly sweet. The lemon poppyseed was good, but I had trouble finding the lemon flavor. The dirty chai was absolute perfection though. The perfect balance of coffee with the slight sweetness of the chai. Plus it looked beautiful when it came out major bonus points! As you all know, the most important thing I look for when choosing a restaurant to eat at is its health score, and this place nails it because it currently has a 100 A! If you have a chance to visit the cafe, please do. You will not be disappointed. The service is top notch, and the food and drinks are delish! We will definitely be visiting during restaurant hours soon, and I'll make sure to update with my review! In the meantime, if you see me noshing on a pastry there, feel free to say hello!

I was in Winder and had heard about the pimento cheese burger so I dashed in to grab one cause I…read morehad also read. They only take cash and I had a $20 bill. This is a short review because I didn't take my phone with me or take a picture of the food, but this was a great burger!!! small place, family run, great flavors. This was a great go to burger when I come back with the kids compared to other burgers nearby. Juicy, tasty, fries were hot just exactly what I needed! I'll come back and write more detailed review and get more items, but this burger was calling my name. Highly recommend.!!!

Still my husband's favorite place for chili cheese fries. He'll spoil me with a fried pie when he…read morestops by. Since the brewery opened nearby they are now open one day a week in the evenings. Still no weekends and still cash, Cashapp, or Venmo only.

**One of the Best Restaurants in Winder!**…read more Bistro Off Broad is truly one of Winder's hidden gems. The food is consistently excellent, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. You can tell that a lot of care goes into everything that comes out of the kitchen. The atmosphere is warm, comfortable, and upscale without being pretentious, making it perfect for a date night, dinner with friends, or a special occasion. The service is friendly and attentive, and you always feel welcomed from the moment you walk through the door. It's wonderful to have a restaurant of this quality right here in downtown Winder. If you're looking for **excellent food, great service, and a relaxing atmosphere**, Bistro Off Broad should definitely be on your list. **Highly recommended -- an easy 5 stars! We always look forward to coming back.**

Hubby and I were driving through and decided to stop in for dinner. Without reservations we were…read moreseated quickly. All the staff were so friendly, especially Bri our server, she was great! We sat down to a "Cajun night" menu to which I inquired if that's like a weekly thing or what and was explained that they will occasionally do various themes and recently had done Italian. They had Cajun music playing and a full Cajun menu, it felt like we were in Louisiana which I am very familiar with, I have roots there. I think having themed nights is a very clever way to bring a variety of fine dining options to a small town that doesn't have a lot of restaurant options. Fully support! Love the concept! Having had frog legs before I didn't feel the need to explore again so didn't choose those. I instead opted for some more cozy comforts such as the Crawfish étouffée and Duck Andouille Gumbo. Both were delicious, my only gripe would be the presentation was quite lacking. Traditionally, for either of those dishes, the rice is served from a cup as a topper, not the gumbo or étouffée spooned atop the rice. But the flavor hit it out of the park. Hubby ordered the Blackened Redfish and this is where the chef's talents shine. This was the winning dish of the evening. Hubby hates okra, I love it, and I'd never had it grilled before though and I'll be using that cooking technique in the future, especially since hubby actually likes okra finally. But I don't want to focus on okra for a fish dish. The blackened redfish was so well seasoned and perfectly flaky, the pinto beans had great flavor as well. We finished our meal out with the beignets and coffees (hubby espresso and me a latte) which paired perfectly with the beignets. We ate them politely with the fork and knife provided though if you ain't covered in powdered sugar or accidentally proofing powdered sugar across the table when you take a bite are you even doing it right? ;) but they were delicious, everything was. Again the only suggestion I have is to consider presentation. The dishes looked a bit bland for the amount of flavor they packed. A slice of that grilled okra on top of my Gumbo or just anything simple would've gone a long way. Overall I'll give 5 stars. I have no complaints. The restaurant's vibe and decor are great, service was great, food was delicious. We had a great night!

A winery less than an hour from Atlanta. The entrance reminded me of a winery in Napa. beautiful…read moregrounds. It was a hot day and we opted to stay indoors. My friends enjoyed themselves very much. I had small tastes of the bottles they had. Seating can be sparse when it gets busy.

Please! If you are considering celebrating a special occasion here, do yourself a favor and take…read moreyour money somewhere else. I do not write google reviews often. I am writing this one to protect you! This is a declining resort, pretending to offer a luxury, high-end resort experience. There is absolutely no importance placed on customer service. The facilities and grounds are underwhelming for the price. It was not clean. And they do not value their guests. I spent so much money to stay a weekend with my fiancée to celebrate our engagement. We were incredibly excited. Coming home, I felt like I had been tricked out of my money. Our room was not ready when we arrived at check-in time. They scrambled to get the champagne and roses ready, ruining the surprise for my fiancée. The spa was consistently unclean: dirty towels left on furniture, stepping over empty glasses and cups everywhere, and the men's locker room looked like no one had attended it all day. Good luck getting in touch with any of the staff. They are understaffed and disorganized. Whether it was the spa desk, a restaurant, room service, management... we were constantly playing phone games, reaching voicemail, and never getting a call back. The massages were a horrible value. They were very expensive, yet mediocre, and my massage therapist talked during most of it about himself. It was not a relaxing experience. Every place we ate at the resort was overpriced and also mediocre. During our second day, my fiancée had stomach issues due to the food we had eaten. So we were unable to attend our wine tour. When I explained this to management, and tried to get a refund for the tour (or at least a credit), we had to again play many phone games before being told nothing would be done. The lack of customer service, especially for the level of service we were expecting and paying for at a "luxury" resort, is truly the most disappointing aspect of Chateau Elan. Please!! Do not make the same mistake we did, do not waste your money! Personally, I wish i'd stayed at the Hampton.