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    Monte Alban

    3.4 (48 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dhaval V.

    Food was average, service was quick and efficient. The 2 stars is for how they addressed a mistake on a dish they served. My wife is a vegetarian and cannot handle any meat in her food. She ordered a vegetarian fajita. The skillet of grilled veggies had a few pieces of chicken on it. Not good but not the end of the world. She pointed the issue out to the waiter who brought out the manager because he spoke little English. Manager, who was sitting in a booth watching TV the whole time, comes over to look at her plate and says "oh yeah, a few pieces of chicken. Why you don't like protein in your food? Some chicken is good for you". No apology, no offer to replace the plate nor any sort of sensitivity to why someone might not be eating meat. Poor customer service! Now, we get there are limited choices for Mexican food in this town and so people will still eat here. But let this be a warning for how much they value a guest's dietary concerns. I also wonder what really goes on in their kitchen.

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    Christie K.

    Great service, great team, and delicious food. Salsa was one of my favorites and I am so excited that the vegetarian fajitas were more than peppers and onions.

    My flautas ,fajitas and salsa
    Sheila R.

    Great food hidden gem staff fast and friendly the salsa was hand down viva la raza, I loved the good very good

    Dinner Chicken fajitas, cheese dip, and Toni's special

    I have never had a bad experience at Monte Alban. There service is always quick and excellent. Their proportions are the best out of all the Mexican restaurants in Blue Ridge. The environment is always lively as well.

    Big Man's Meal
    Bahamom A.

    Great Mexican Food thanks to Monte!! It had no real reviews so we thought we would do it!! It was really good! We shared a Big Mans Combo! I am glad we shared too! Lots of wonderful food! Ground beef taco, chalupa, chile relleno, ground beef enchilada & ground beef burrito with rice and beans. All for $10.99! Salsa was really good! Staff was great too!!

    Great Mexican food and friendly service. The enchiladas, quesadillas and tamales are awesome!

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    Alexandra D.

    Consistently good food, friendly service. Everytime I've been here it's almost as of they only have one waiter, as I see the same guy running around doing the work of 3 people. They should hire more waitstaff, spreading people so thin leaves something to be desired for service.

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    6 months ago

    Very clean. Excellent food! Generous portions. Large menu with so many options. Staff is very friendly- we will definitely go back.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent service, fast and delicious food! Fajitas were amaaazing- would eat here every day if I were a local

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    5 years ago

    Hamburger was rotten. Server was stoned. Place was dirty. Laughed at us when we complained.

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    8 years ago

    Food was good and quick. We had been traveling and were so glad to find them open on Sunday evening!

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    6 years ago

    Food was good. Average service. The house specials are good. I would say your average Mexican restaurant.

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    12 years ago

    After a full day on the Toccoa River, we decided to stop in. The good was fresh and quite tasty. Salsa was delicious!!

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    11 years ago

    Good food at great prices. Only down side - no alcohol:(

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    This place was just meh. Bad service, mediocre food, congealed cheese dip, awful margaritas. Waste of money.

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    Whiskey & Water - Pork belly delicious

    Whiskey & Water

    3.9(258 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    Well I apologize for the very long delay on submitting this review. Yanno life gets in the way…read more.. Anyhoo, this place.... Wow... Really really enjoy this establishment. Not only it was on my birthday in which we celebrated. But our excursion to the mountains for the long weekend was a fantastic time. As you can see through the pictures we really went all the way my dish was as abundance of seafood that you could have with an amazing cioppino sauce that was also soppable with crusty garlic bread. The beverages were on point, they have a great menu of bourbons. Will not disappoint. As a surprise they gave me a flourless chocolate Bundt cake to take home with a candle. Being with the family is always a warm unforgettable experience. There is something to be said about being surrounded by people who care and love so much. I'm in bliss. Until next time ...

    We recently visited Whiskey and Water Seafood and Bourbon Bar and had an overall enjoyable…read moreexperience with a few standout items. For drinks, the Sweater Weather was the clear winner--well-balanced and thoughtfully crafted. The combination of Bulleit rye, La Pommiere Calvados, and sorghum created a smooth, seasonal cocktail with nice depth. The Properly Poached was decent but didn't quite impress in the same way; the Brugal Añejo, pear liqueur, dark wildflower honey, and pink salt made for an interesting profile, though it leaned a bit flat compared to the first cocktail. We started with the broiled sweet crab dip served fondue-style with pita chips, which was a great opener. It was warm, creamy, and rich, with good crab flavor that made it easy to keep going back for more. For entrées, the blackened mahi fish tacos were fresh and flavorful. The mango pico added a nice brightness, and the cilantro crema tied everything together nicely on the corn tortillas. The smash burger was another solid choice--juicy double patties with melted American cheese, crispy onion rings, house sauce, and house-made pickles that added a great tangy crunch. Service was ok waitress took a bit to bring the drinks and then the food took about 30+ minutes luckily we were entertained by talking to locals that we really weren't concerned. Overall, the restaurant delivers a pleasant upscale-casual dining experience with well-executed comfort favorites and creative cocktails. Definitely worth a visit, especially for the crab dip and the Sweater Weather cocktail and the fish tacos those were my overall favorites. Prices are mid range. Note that the restaurant as most restaurants in the Blue Ridge close early.

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    Full bar area

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    Grace Prime Steakhouse

    Grace Prime Steakhouse

    4.5(165 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Dinner at Grace Prime Steakhouse completely exceeded our expectations. We were celebrating my…read morebirthday and the restaurant made it feel really special -- they printed a custom menu that said "Happy Birthday," and at the end of the night they even gave me a wax-sealed birthday card from the restaurant. Such a cool touch. Our server Ben was outstanding. It was our first visit and he spent time walking us through the menu and helping us decide. He was funny, attentive, and every recommendation he gave us was spot on. The carpaccio appetizer was amazing -- presented traditionally and then mixed tableside into perfectly balanced bite-sized pieces. It was both beautiful and delicious. Both of our filets were cooked perfectly, and dessert was a highlight. The warm peanut jelly & butter cake is a must-order. Truly one of the best meals and service experiences we've had. Highly recommend.

    We celebrated our 47th anniversary at Grace. Our menu was printed for us with Happy Anniversary at…read morethe top. Emily was our server. She was very knowledgeable of the food and gave us great recommendations. She was very attentive to us. We had the filet and sea bass which were excellent. The filet was the best we ever had. Our sides were the hash browns and creamed spinach. Both were excellent. The chef compliments added to our meal were a nice surprise. The best was the chocolate mousse with Happy Anniversary on the plate. Such a lovely experience. Thank you!

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    Grace Prime Steakhouse - French onion soup

    French onion soup

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    Ferraro's Kitchen - Tortellini alla Bolognese

    Ferraro's Kitchen

    4.4(207 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    We had an incredible experience at Ferraro's Kitchen last night while celebrating our sweet friends…read morebachelorette in the VIP room. Our party of six couldn't have asked for a better evening. I have a very restricted diet due to allergens and almost never eat out because of it but our servers, Tony and Josiah, completely changed that for me. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was safe, thoughtful, and still absolutely delicious. That level of care and attention meant more than I can put into words. The steak was, without a doubt, the best I've ever had. And the olive oil... I genuinely wanted to buy a bottle and take it home it was THAT good. Tony and Josiah didn't just provide great service they made the entire night feel easy, special, and memorable for everyone at the table. We felt genuinely taken care of from start to finish. Thank you for making a celebration like this possible for someone who usually has to sit those experiences out. We'll absolutely be back!! This place was one for the books !! :,)

    I went to Ferraro's Kitchen and had a wonderful time. We were in Blue Ridge, GA for the weekend and…read morecame here to celebrate a joint birthday dinner. The service was great as they constantly checked on us, the staff was helpful with providing recommendations from the menu, and were quite humorous and entertaining. I recommend the tuna carpaccio and cacio e Pepe. As someone who loves truffle and a good pasta you can't go wrong with those. Considering how much food we ordered the total price was fair. I highly recommend!!

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    Ferraro's Kitchen - Bronzino baked and delicious sea salt

    Bronzino baked and delicious sea salt

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    ROE Blue Ridge - Baked oysters

    ROE Blue Ridge

    3.3(84 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    I'm new to Blue Ridge and tried out many restaurants/bars. And by FAR, this is the best place I've…read morebeen. (Actually anywhere and I've been a lot of places around the country as well as Europe). I usually eat at the bar because the bartenders, Matt, Anthony & Kyle are awesome! They make all kinds of cocktails I've never heard of or tasted (and if you don't like it? They'll fix another to your liking) Food? Awesome! I'm a beef eater and had the filet Pittsburg style. Warm pink center, charcoaled outside. Not many restaurants have the heat to pull this off, but they do. The chef is from New York and knows his sea food! The manager Tosha and owner Patrick are awesome! Atmosphere, camaraderie are extraordinary. I could go on but I think you get the idea. .

    I want to start off with a major compliment to our server, Eden. She was sweet, attentive and was…read moreeverything you want in a high- end restaurant server. Kudos, Eden. Beyond her, sadly, ROE. Is just an extremely over priced restaurant. Our oysters were delicious, but at $3.25 each they should have included a couple of pearls. I ordered the Shellfish- Roll. It was Lobster tonight. It was over cooked, dry and way over seasoned. Good Lobster only needs butter guys! Keith ordered the whole Pompano. We knew it was a whole fish but didn't count on some of the internal organ juices being included. The top side of the fish was delicious- plate side was soaking in jerk and fish gut juices. Great location, great vibe- just way too expensive for what you get.

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    Diver sea scallops

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    Black Sheep Restaurant - Peach Cobbler

    Black Sheep Restaurant

    3.7(698 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    This was such a wonderful evening! We made a reservation on Resy. It worked out great. We were…read moreseated right away. Our server was named Alyssa. She was super sweet and took great care of us. We were celebrating something special and she made sure our night was memorable. They started us off with the bread, which was absolutely delicious. Get the bread!!!! We ordered the pork belly for an appetizer. It was absolutely delicious. I ordered the shareable mac & cheese, and a salad that I customized. Alyssa went out out of her way to make sure that my salad was just how I wanted it. They were so nice about it. My dining partner ordered the black and blue fillet. It was cooked perfectly and was delicious. We both really loved the macaroni and cheese. They celebrated us with a bread, pudding, dessert and a really sweet card! When they presented the bill, they brought over housemaid chocolates that were absolutely delicious. We loved this restaurant so much and we cannot wait to return!

    My friends and I came here for brunch during a visit to Blue Ridge. The ambiance and service were…read morereally wonderful and we were excited for our meal since it was a bit of a splurge for us. The food is the reason for the reduction in stars. We started with the shrimp and scallop fondue, which sounded so much better than it tasted, and the toasted bread it's served with was heavily salted and not enjoyable. My friends had the ribeye and said it was mediocre. I had the shrimp biscuit and only ate a few bites. The BBQ sauce was heavily salted and not pleasant, and the cheddar cheese just seemed like it didn't belong. As a cheese lover, this is the first time in over 60 decades that I've actually removed the cheese from a dish. I took the leftovers with me since I hate wasting food and ate the biscuit with some butter and the shrimp by themselves the next day. It still wasn't very good, but at least I didn't waste it. On the plus side, the cinnamon rolls were absolute delicious and were a bargain at $8 for six! They were the highlight of our meal. We also enjoyed the creme brûlée very much. Since the restaurant is pricey and so many of the dishes were a disappointment, we all agreed that we probably won't return to give it another try. We don't want to risk spending that much money again on a not-so-great meal.

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    Poke' Jon's - Veggie bowl

    Poke' Jon's

    4.6(77 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    I never write reviews but i just had to after my experience here amazing food and service…read more everything was so fresh and the owner is the sweetest!!! this place is so underrated.

    Tried Poke Jon's for the first time--and my first time ever having poke--and we definitely picked…read morethe right spot! The staff was absolutely amazing... so kind and patient with us while we figured everything out. First impressions matter, and they made ours a great one. They also have plenty of seating, both inside and outside. We chose to sit outside--even though it was a little windy, it was still really nice. What stood out even more was that the staff still checked on us while we were outside and even went back in to grab napkins we forgot. That level of service doesn't go unnoticed! I built my own bowl with half jasmine rice and half quinoa, spicy chicken and spicy shrimp, cilantro, sweet chili sauce, and topped it with green onions, red cabbage, red onions, and carrots. I added kimchi--and let me just say, that was the BEST kimchi I've ever had. Even with everything in the bowl, it wasn't overly spicy--just perfectly balanced and soooo good. All the flavors blended together so well. I left completely full (with leftovers because I couldn't finish it all!). My significant other couldn't decide between two bowls... so he got both (no regrets ). He had the Tuna Boy--which he loved so much he finished the entire bowl--and added seaweed salad on top. He also ordered the Ramen Bowl, and it was just as impressive--beautiful presentation and full of flavor. The broth alone was delicious. If you're ever in Blue Ridge, do yourself a favor and check them out--you won't be disappointed!

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    Poke' Jon's - Build your own bowl w/spicy chicken and spicy shrimp

    Build your own bowl w/spicy chicken and spicy shrimp

    Poke' Jon's - My cosmo in front always delicious! Kyle makes the best drinks!

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    My cosmo in front always delicious! Kyle makes the best drinks!

    Cucina Rustica - Cannelloni stuffed with spinach, chicken, ricotta, mushroom, topped with homemade Alfredo sauce

    Cucina Rustica

    4.0(183 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    My wife and I have been coming here for a few years. This was our first time since the new owner…read moretook over. Unfortunately, the recent reviews were spot on about the issues. My wife's mushroom ravioli was good. However, they committed the cardinal sin on my eggplant by undercooking it. This made it chewy and lacking flavor. This is an amateur move. As to service, I can confirm what others have said about it being very slow. The waitress absent for extended periods of time. I suspect that much of the delay had to do with the lack of food coming out of the kitchen. The restaurant was less than half full on a Thursday night so I don't understand why the kitchen was having so many problems. We might give it was more try in a few months to see if the get things figured out but I'm not very optimistic.

    I couldn't find the Cucina Rustica pizzeria but this is the same sister restaurant right next door…read more The ambiance is very mute, nothing special about this place. The food is very bland. We all had different things but it was a miss. They don't do substitutions on toppings so beware of charges! We didn't want any olives so we were charged $3.50 for tomatoes. It also made one of my friends a little sick. The ONLY reason why they get a better rating is because of Shannon. She was WONDERFUL. We absolutely loved her. She went above and beyond and was so so kind. I'd actually go back and eat the pizza bc of her. If you have NO other option please go see her. Not the pizza, it's not worth it in my humble option.

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