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.

Farm/Restaurant is the cutest place ever. There is a cute shop and coffee bar in the front, the…read morerestaurant is decorated very cozy and cute. Only problem we had was extremely slow service with the bar service. It took 10 mins for them to figure out where to sit us even with reservation. Our first drinks took 35 mins, second drink took another 25 mins to get. They were tasty when they did finally arrive. Everyone was super nice though. I do feel they should have comped drinks after that very long delay on both rounds. We ordered fried green tomatoes and they were not my favorite, too much corn meal and they were dry and hard to eat. My shrimp and grits were delicious and my husband fried chicken and Mac and cheese were great too. We ordered the ice cream for dessert it was good but nothing special and I would opt to try one of the full desserts next time. Overall such an adorable place and most of the food was really good. They just needed help with the bar service and maybe some more experienced wait staff they all were pretty young and green, but again very sweet.

Pathetic Mahjong event 05-14-26. This so‑called "Mahjong Tournament" was nothing of the sort. The…read moreorganizer clearly hoped to cash in on the current Mahjong trend without offering one single element of an actual tournament. No table assignments. No scoring. No prizes. No auction items. Nothing. The only thing remotely "tournament‑like" was the fee they charged. And let's be clear: this wasn't even a fundraiser for a cause. It was "bring your own tiles, sit with your friends, play in our room, and we'll serve you a fair‑to‑mediocre lunch"--a lunch that, as the owner proudly announced, didn't even include a basic cookie for dessert. Stunning. Then came the final insult. My friend's mother, who couldn't attend, had spent two weeks calling and requesting a refund. Repeatedly denied and given the run around. Only after persistent pressure did they begrudgingly offer a food‑only gift certificate--not merchandise--though maybe, possibly, someday, at some undefined later date, they might let her use it in the store. Maybe. But not today. What on earth was this event. I genuinely felt like I had stepped into an alternate universe where professionalism, integrity, and basic hospitality had been outlawed.

We visited with the SIL recently, and here we are, on Labor Day,, comin' right on back!…read more Yeah. I had the Smokey Burger last time, and Guess What? Yep, I'm having it again. That thing is Ahmazing. Hubby had the Cuban last time, but Guess What? He's having the Smokey Burger too. So, What does that tell you? You need to Come Here, and get that Smokey Burger! Also, service is fabulously friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the temperature is comfy.

In town to see family - I always try to eat local in my hometown so this morning - i stopped for…read morebrunch . Sat at the bar since I was alone. The bartender was very sweet and gave great service. Where it went wrong - the food. I ordered chicken in waffles and it came out in under 4 min. It was just barely warm and the waffles were cold. I think the waffle here are the little french ones that come 4 at a pack . The sweet tea was good and the sweet server gave me one to go. No - I did not complain, the food was ok - just not was I was hoping for today .

Open now... We had…read morea large party, and they were very nice to accommodate us. We had pizza, burgers, and 19ngs and everything was good

Solid 4 stars for fried green tomatoes and New York steak…read more I'm admittedly no expert on fried green tomatoes...these still felt undercooked but compared favorably to the ones I had in Atlanta the night before. They came with cheesy grits and a creamy ham sauce, topped with sauteed spinach. But I'm an expert on steaks and this was a very nice New York steak served at perfect temperature. It was blackened as per the bartender, and I suspect there was also a hint of cold smoke. Very enjoyable. I didn't try dessert, they don't have beer on tap , and the dirty Martini was shaken before my eyes forever and ever while I was thinking "please stop stop stop" ...it was mostly water. As for ambiance, I think it's the nicest and coziest place in Clayton and the patrons I talked to at the bar were equally delightful.

We have been there several times over the years and it is the best breakfast restaurant in the…read morearea. The service is very good and prompt. We always look forward to going back every time we are in Clayton.

My husband I enjoyed a fabulous lunch at The Rusty Bike Cafe. I loved the Summer Salad with all the…read morefruit, veggies, and vinaigrette. It was pure summer happiness on a plate. My husband loved his Philly Cheese Steak and coleslaw. He orders PCS whenever he can, and he said this was one of the best he's ever had. The menu is extensive and everything looks wonderful. Look at the menu ahead of time if it takes you a long time to make decisions. The service was great. We arrived after the lunch rush, so we were seated and served quickly. The place is decorated with biker memorabilia. We enjoyed looking around. The place has a happy vibe. We'll be back!

Wonderful cabin and ease of accesss. The food on site is lovely and the coffee is leaps and bounds…read moreabove most local spots. Very dog friendly campus.

Celebrated my 50th birthday here, First off I would like to say the place is beautiful. But,…read moreunfortunately that is where it it stops. Our server was not interested in us at all never once asked if needed anything else or how our food was, In fact another server came and chatted with us and I haven't seen ours in so long that I thought he was ours. The food for the price was subpar to establish yourself with a white tablecloth I would expect to be astounded or at least enjoy it. I had the pork chop it was tough and chewy and lacked flavor. It was a disappointing birthday dinner.

This is one of my favorite Rabun County wineries. Everyone is sooo nice and knowledgeable. We went…read moreon Valentine's Day and had the special of 4 tastings and charcuterie board. It was delicious! I love sitting outside overlooking the vines and mountains. So romantic and perfect for our first Valentine's Day! (I live in Rabun and come here A LOT!)

We enjoyed our visit - had one of the lighter white ones (not the biggest fan of North GA wine -…read morejust too sweet for me). The Pinot Gris blend was great however! Nice view and very close to Clayton, only about 5 mins. Well worth a visit when in the area. Only beef here - I would say $25 for the charcuterie plate was a little egregious as others have said it was $12 in the past. Small portion with Costco crackers.

I came here on a very hot summer day with the plans to see some waterfalls. We got here around…read more8:30am which I believe is when the park opens. We took the South Rim (At least I think it was the South Rim) and went to all 5 viewing points which is a flat walk and a round trip of about 1.5 miles. Then we went down into the Gorge which includes 1,099 steps (actual staircase) to the bottom and of course that many steps back up. You can't go all the way to the Gorge floor without a permit but that just means you can only walk down 1,089 steps to a platform. There are plenty of places to stop including a very cool suspension bridge that overlooks Hurricane Falls. This was pretty tough for a 50-year-old fat boy like me but it's doable if you can simply climb stairs. The views are amazing and worth the quads burning for the next 3 days. The visitor's center is really nice. There is of course a gift shop. a huge display of taxidermy of all the local wildlife and a very nice museum that goes through the history of the region. The most important part is they have air conditioning. Suck it up, take the stairs and buy the t-shirt saying you did it when you are done.

The visitor center is phenomenal! Movie was down for some reason. The gift shop has loads to choose…read morefrom and the rest rooms were clean and there were many stalls available. There is almost a museum quality to the taxidermy animal scene they have in the middle of the room and along the walls. Truly a special visit! The hike to see the inspirational point and the swinging bridge wasn't too strenuous for my 4 or 5 year old for people's reference when considering it. We are an active family who hikes etc. There were a lot of warnings but we found it wasn't as bad as it seemed.

Always look forward to an evening out here, have eaten almost everything on the menu over the years…read moreand never have been disappointed.

Max's Lakeside | Lake Rabun, GA…read more Some restaurants serve food. Some serve memories. Max's serves a little of both. Pulling in, you'll find a few parking spaces out front and a modest lot behind the building. Nothing fancy, but enough to get the job done. The restaurant has that classic Lake Rabun lodge feel with warm wood, a covered porch, string lights, and the kind of atmosphere that immediately encourages you to slow your pace. Around here, nobody seems to be in a hurry... and that's exactly the point. One of my favorite discoveries happened before we were even seated. I asked about the unique hostess stand and learned it isn't made to look like an old boat... It actually is one. The desk was built from the founder's real boat, the Whip-R-Will III. The original photograph sits beside it like an old family album. It's little touches like this that give a restaurant personality instead of just an address. Our server, Emily, was outstanding. Friendly, funny, confident, and genuinely engaging. We joked from the moment we sat down. When she told me the trout was locally sourced but couldn't remember the name of the supplier, I asked, "Was it called...a river?" She laughed, rolled her eyes just enough, and informed me I was being silly. Fair enough. Emily knew the menu well, her recommendations were thoughtful, and she made the experience feel relaxed instead of rehearsed. During our conversation she casually mentioned she had just graduated nursing school. Congratulations, Emily! As a fellow nurse, welcome to one of the greatest professions you'll ever love... and occasionally question around 3:00 a.m. While chatting with Jessica, the manager, I mentioned something I'd noticed throughout Rabun County. So many local businesses seem to hire young people. Jessica smiled and explained that's simply part of the community's culture. Businesses here believe in giving local kids an opportunity to work and earn money. Emily herself came highly recommended by a longtime local customer after working at another nearby restaurant. I love hearing stories like that. You can't manufacture community. Either you have it or you don't. Now... The food. Being an avid angler from Florida, there was absolutely no way I was leaving the North Georgia mountains without ordering the locally sourced trout. If you're surrounded by mountain streams and still order frozen fish from somewhere else, you deserve to have your fishing license temporarily suspended. I wanted this dish to be spectacular. Unfortunately, it never quite found second gear. Presentation was beautiful, but both my wife and I agreed the trout landed around a 5/10. The fish was moist, so it wasn't overcooked, but the skin lacked that crispy finish I was hoping for. The seasoning was too restrained, and there was a slight gamey flavor that surprised both of us. Considering how proudly the trout is recommended, I expected cleaner, brighter flavors. The rest of the table had a better experience... mostly. My wife, daughter, and granddaughter all ordered the Shrimp Scampi. The presentation was excellent. The shrimp were cooked properly and the garlic butter sauce was light instead of swimming in grease. Unfortunately, everyone agreed it needed more seasoning. My daughter's complete review consisted of exactly four words: "Olive Garden is better." Sometimes the shortest Yelp reviews hit the hardest. My brother ordered the Meatball Hoagie, and that thing disappeared faster than free samples at Sam's Club on a Saturday afternoon. He described the meatballs as tender, flavorful, and generously sauced without turning the roll into edible papier-mâché. The fries were crisp, hot, and exactly what you'd hope for. If I come back, I have a feeling I'll be following my brother's lead instead of chasing trout. My grandson ordered the cheese pizza and left behind little evidence that it had ever existed. Kids don't care about locally sourced ingredients, chef philosophies, or handcrafted sauces. They ask one simple question: "Is it good?" Judging by the empty plate, the answer was yes. Walking out, I realized something. The best part of Max's wasn't necessarily the trout or the pasta. It was the people. The history behind the building. The old boat greeting guests at the front door. The conversations. The fact that a manager takes pride in hiring local young people. The fact that a newly graduated nurse is serving tables with a smile while beginning the next chapter of her life. Restaurants can copy recipes. They can renovate dining rooms. They can redesign menus. What they can't fake is character. Max's has plenty of it. Billy's Final Cast Food: 6.5/10 People: 10/10 Atmosphere: 9.5/10 Value: 8.5/10 Photo Worthy: Worth the Cast? Absolutely. Not because I found the best trout I've ever eaten... ...but because I found another great story. And sometimes that's the best catch of the day.

Eli and Marlon are very welcoming, friendly and fun to be around. Breakfast was delightful and we…read morewhole heartedly recommend staying here.

This is our second time staying at the Beechwood Inn. Eli and Marlon, the owners of the Beechwood…read moreInn since December 2021, are great hosts. We stayed for an anniversary weekend in July and booked this current stay before we left, we enjoyed it so much! They foster a very warm and inviting atmosphere. Attending their "Wine-Thirty" at 5:30 each evening is a great opportunity to have wine and wonderful hors d'oeuvres and enjoy the company of the hosts and other guests. Each morning they serve a very satisfying breakfast which usually tends towards the lightly sweet and wonderfully savory side, with compliments of fresh fruit and fresh items from Marlon's herb and vegetable garden. The Inn and it's rooms are comfortably appointed with nice mattresses, wonderful linens and towels, and soft toilet tissue! The whole inn is exquisitely clean and comfortable, and also offer great views. This is a new favorite place for us to come and enjoy!