We had the best experience at Stekoa Creek for a Galentine's dinner. Everything was top notch, from…read morethe ambience, waitress, cocktails, and our delicious appetizers, entrees, and complimentary birthday desserts. Our groups of six sampled a few of the amazing cocktails with the Stekoa Sour being a huge hit. I think 3-4 came out for us. The complimentary muffins were outstanding; so much so we asked for some to go. We ordered the mountain queso, bone marrow steak tartare and brussel sprouts for the table. All mouthwatering, but the sprouts stole the show. I could drink that sauce! Our entrees included a Caesar salad with chicken, house salad with chicken, bolognese, Tuscan chicken pasta, meatloaf, and short ribs. Everything hit! So stuffed, but wait there's more! They provided complimentary desserts of our choice since three of us were celebrating a birthday. Do not skip the carrot cake OR the apple crumb cake with dulce de leche ice cream. Nearly licked the plates. On top of how amazing everything was, it was also so fairly priced. Such a wonderful treat. I'm so sad I live seven hours away and only visit annually. Local folks, keep them in business!

Celebrated our anniversary with dinner at Stekoa Creek, what a wonderful experience. Atmosphere was…read moreclassy, wonderful decor, especially the wildlife artwork. Service was great, our server was friendly and attentive, and the manager checked on us during our meal. Highly recommend Mountain Queso appetizer. 10oz Bistro Steak was well over 10oz and perfectly cooked. Pimento Mac is off the hook. And the carrot cake is absolutely unreal. Best cake I've had in my life. We'll be back!

Not many places get me excited, not many places make me want to go back, and not many places are as…read morefun as Oldknow. I am not local to the area and I do wish I could revisit this establishment. My bar fly days have been long gone, yet I guess "closing the bar" is part of my genetic structure, and these things don't go away. It's not something that I intend on doing, but the conversation flows with me and around me, and people just don't want me to go home! So, we ended up hanging out with one of the owners, and this gave me an insight to the whole idea behind this concept. If you are interested in local, unique products, and search for new flavors, this is the place to find excellent quality drinks. There's in-house gin and bitters, and that is all I will say. Well, one more thing I will say: don't be surprised if this bar becomes a national destination. The bar itself is classy and inviting, the music is great, the crowd is cool, but the hospitality is above tops. This place has it all and deserves a visit. Closing statement: very few places deserve 6 stars, this is one of them.

Old Know is situated in downtown Clayton and brings an eclectic vintage approach to grabbing a…read moredrink. They offer around 3 mocktails, but several different cocktail options. Their cocktails are on tap, which is an interesting approach. The drinks are packed with flavor and the staff are super accommodating in helping you pick out a drink. They had a fun selection of cards and board games too!

Breakfast is absolutely amazing. Big pancakes and great service. They have added pool tables and…read moregames now as well. The atmosphere is cozy. They have done great remodeling.

Not great. Always hoping Kingwood will get it together and make the bar and restaurant into a local…read morefavorite. Alas, the meal we had was pretty bad. I'm wondering if the kitchen staff even knows how to cook. We tried the brisket taco appetizer. It came as 3 street sized tortillas just laid out flat and greasy without any other garnish or topping on the plate. The brisket was over salted and not appealing at all. Side salad had a few fresh veggies like cucumber and cherry tomatoes but the bagged lettuce was old. Cocktails were ho-hum. So we won't be going back..

Wow! We had Girl's Night at Clayton Chophouse and it was fabulous!! We started out with the…read moreBrussels Sprouts...YUMMM! We had the Flank Steak and a Strip Steak. All the steaks were cooked to PERFECTION! The chimichurri was sooo delicious! Cocktails hit the spot! We ended with two Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote. It was sooo good! Hannah was the best server! There is table top seating only. During the warmer months the outdoor seating will be perfect! Thank you Jack for a great meal! Can't wait to come back next week with the mens!

To start with the sweet waitress was cheerful, friendly and efficient…read more Next, the steaks were cooked to perfection, the green beans seasoning was a pleasure to the tastebuds and they had a little crisp snap as you bit into them. The backed potatoes were fluffy and had plenty of chives, cheese, sour cream , the salad was crisp topped with incredible balsamic vinaigrette dressing! My glass of water was never left empty. When I am back in Clayton Ga this will be my go to place to eat!

The food here is better than 2 other fine dining restaurants I ate at on Main Street. I will…read morerefrain from mentioning the other's name, but you can probably guess them. This place is a fine dining restaurant masquerading as a tavern. The tavern part ... lol... was above and beyond my expectations as well. The drinks were perfect and the service was excellent! Trust me just go here, you can thank me later.

Always a 10, from wait staff to pub food we really enjoy popping in for music on Wednesday nights…read moreor weekend lunch

The rude awakening burger is hands down, the best burger I have EVER had the Mac & cheese bites…read moreare small for price, but definitely worth trying. The location is smaller so make sure to place a reservation

We had the grilled cheese today. It was not so good and overpowered by the poor seed oil they used…read moreto cook with. I asked for some Tabasco sauce to help make the sandwich more palatable to eat, instead of being brought a bottle like most restaurants would give you they gave me a condiment cup full of Tabasco sauce, too much for anyone to use. When the bill came for an extra 50 Cent charge for it, I didn't fight it because it was 50 Cent and I just wanted to leave, but it was frustrating. I've never been charged for condiments / hot sauce at a restaurant I'm giving two stars because the server was nice and patient while we figured out what my little one needed to order she had to come back to the table a couple times, but they should have mentioned the surcharge for the hot sauce at the time that I requested it. Would I come back here again for a meal, no. Would I consider coming back to try a cocktail, maybe, only because overheard the bartender speaking to some patrons quite passionately about the flavors which they put together so I would give this part. Another chance even though the kitchen has lost my confidence,

Such a cute restaurant! I was so looking forward to dining…read moreat this restaurant. The presentation of each dish was amazing and appetizing! They use lots of colorful vegetables and sauces! But everything was very salty. I mean....very very salty killing the natural flavors of ingredients. I ordered a grilled fish but it came cold. I paid $36 for it.....very disappointed. However, my daughter's and husband's dishes were hot. We tried to get attention from our waitress but it was so hard. We called her several times but she kept walking away. The dessert was so pretty! Since we were full, we shared one dessert. I wish I could eat more different desserts... It was a little pricey for us. But for a special occasion, it's a good idea to visit this restaurant. But please mention not to use too much salt in meals.

Harvest Habersham is the best restaurant in the area. You need reservations. My review is a summary…read moreof the half a dozen times we have been there. We go here for birthdays, anniversaries, and we have been to a couple of wine dinners. I would like to stay this is five stars because sometimes you get the best thing you have ever eaten. Like the cheddar cornbread in the photos. It was so good. Also there was the time they had the pork chop. OMG. But my review is an average of several meals. Looking through photos here, last time I had a steak that was really good on one end on ok on the other. It's not exactly a crudités but the appetizer we had was good and honestly too big. The pickled vegetables were too sour for me to eat all that. The menu is different every day and you do not know in advance what it will be so good luck! There will usually be a couple things on the menu to satisfy most everyone. The restaurant itself is in what appears to be a remodeled old house. It is cozy but not tight or cramped. If you want to try the wine dinner see if you can get on the mailing list. It is wines paired with multiple courses. I have always enjoyed the food but again it is huge. I was so bloated after the last one because yes I could have stopped eating but the food was too good to not eat it.

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.

We live in Charleston so we are very familiar with the Oak Steakhouse that's located here but the…read moreone at the Skyline Lodge, really delivered!! Everything about the restaurant was so special, amazing location for a sunset dinner, perched high above the Blue Ridge Mountains - amazing views. The best thing is if you stay at the Skyline Lodge, it's just steps away from your room and that comes in super handy when it's brunch time! We were fortunate enough to enjoy these two meals; dinner & brunch with our kids (who are foodies too) and they are now huge fans of Oak Steakhouse. They said it was the best steak they ever had, you can't go wrong with the Filet! The menu is not huge but really has all of the dishes you would want for an amazing dinner. Plenty of options, even if you don't eat steak. Amazing sides to accompany each dish and you must start with the bread, which is made in-house. I went with a dish I have not tried before and it did not disappoint, Venison Wellington while my wife tried the trout. I will let the photos do the talking. They also pour an amazing espresso martini by the way and to finish you have to try the chocolate cake, trust me! We also want to give a shot out to all of the staff and servers; their attention to detail and overall service was outstanding! Seems to be the case at all Indigo Road establishments, they really know hospitality. We cannot recommend Oak Steakhouse enough, even if you're not staying there but in the Highlands of NC make sure you give them a visit.

My wife and I had an excellent meal in our first visit to Oak this holiday season. It's a modern…read morerestaurant with a subtle mid-century vibe that nods to the Skyline Lodge that it is incorporated into. Our server was very friendly and (unprompted) comped our bread service after a lengthy delay. Once received, the bread was amazing and went nicely with my lettuce wedge salad. The entrees were excellent as well, with my wife loving her risotto and my steak frites being top notch with fork-tender beef and amazing truffle fries. The portions are generous so to-go bags are a common sight. Oak is not inexpensive, but clearly the value is there if you are looking for a proper steakhouse experience near Highlands.

Stopped at The Open Door at Alley's in Lakemont and tried their Harvest sandwich and quiche. What a…read morecute, quaint little spot! The service was friendly with a warm, homey feel -- perfect quick stop in this historic old store. Charming atmosphere and solid food. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

IG opendooratalleysolstore…read more What a gem! Found this place on Yelp when looking for a lunch spot after hiking a few miles at Talullah. It was an easy 10-15min drive north to arrive. We ordered at the counter with the sweetest lady, she helped us each customize our sandwiches for each personal preference. We found an indoor table to sit while we waited on our lunch. Lunch was DELICIOUS, sandwiches were pressed and served with chips and a pickle slice. Our younger kids ordered ice cream and the girl serving filled the cone well and covered it in sprinkles to my daughter's delight! My teen and I went upstairs to walk around India Piper Society while our lunch was getting prepared. Such a cute shop! IG @indiapipersociety There is a nice creek-front pavilion across the street if you'd prefer to eat al fresco.