Food was great, had the Flying Dutchman Burger, which has no bun. Fries were solid. Service was…read moregreat, were seated by the host, who was our waiter. Kevin was great, very attentive of our table, with refilling drinks without asking. Provided the table with condiments ahead of our meals being delivered. Vibes were good, went during lunch. It was chill afternoon.

The food is good but not many choices on the menu. Burger and wings are good. Soups I have had at…read morelunch have been amazing. Just hope for more creative choices.

If you've spent more than five minutes eating your way through Alpine Helen GA, you already know…read morethe truth: finding genuinely good, made-from-scratch food here feels like a competitive sport--and most places are losing. Campfire Restaurant isn't just winning... it's playing a completely different game. I've been here since day one, watching owner Matt and his crew build this place with intention and pride. This isn't a "let's open and see what happens" spot--this is passion, detail, and respect for doing food right. In a town where "authentic" can mean reheated and overpriced, Campfire stands out like a perfectly cooked ribeye in a sea of mediocrity. The vibe hits immediately--rustic North Georgia lodge meets modern comfort. Wood, textures, that Smoky Mountains ambiance. Indoor dining is cozy, outdoor dining under Edison lights is where the magic lives. It's date night, family dinner, or "I survived today" energy all in one place. Locals recommend this place for a reason--and locals don't hype things lightly. Now the food. Everything is made in-house--real Southern food, comfort food, and American food with flavor and consistency. The Southwest Gunpowder Nachos? Legendary. Handmade chips, massive portions--get steak and extra corn. It's two meals unless you're me. Best value in Helen. The smash burger is easily one of the best in Georgia--juicy, consistent, unforgettable. Fried chicken is solid, but locals will tell you: get the chicken tenders. Ribeye is tender, juicy, and always recommended. Mac and cheese? Creamy, different--but I'll admit I'm biased because mine is elite. Still worth trying. And the s'mores dessert--if you don't have room, make room. It's rich, indulgent, and perfect for date night or birthdays. Service has that "Cheers" feel--friendly, consistent, no judgment if you roll in looking like life just happened. They remember you, take care of you, and that matters. Parking is easy in the Alpine village shopping center. Seating is quick if you're smart about timing (don't be silly). Live music adds to the vibe without overpowering it. Prices are reasonable (rare for Helen), portions are big, and quality stays consistent--that trifecta is everything. This is a bucket list, must visit, locals favorite, top rated spot in Alpine Helen GA. Whether it's Oktoberfest, a Smoky Mountains trip, or just a Friday night--this is where you go when you want food that actually delivers. And honestly? In this town... that says everything. #facts REASONS TO VISIT: 1. Must visit, bucket list restaurant in Alpine Helen GA 2. Locals favorite, top rated, best in North Georgia 3. From-scratch Southern food, comfort food, American food 4. Southwest Gunpowder Nachos (huge portions, local favorite) 5. Smash burger (one of the best in Georgia) 6. Ribeye steak (tender, juicy, highly recommended) 7. Fried chicken + local-favorite chicken tenders 8. S'mores dessert (perfect for date night & celebrations) 9. Indoor dining + outdoor dining patio ambiance 10. Live music, Smoky Mountains vibe 11. Friendly service, "Cheers"-style experience 12. Reasonable pricing + generous portions 13. Quick seating (if you time it right) 14. Great for families, groups, date nights 15. Ample parking in Alpine village shopping center

We got there about 8:15 and were seated quickly. I knew I was going to order the ribeye, and my…read morewife ordered the chicken Alfredo. When a server set the steak on the table shortly after, I asked for 57 sauce, as I'm a sauce guy. When the server brought it back he told me to try a bite without sauce as their steaks are well seasoned. Boy was he right! The gunpowder seasoning along with the clarified butter really enhanced the flavor of the ribeye. My wife gave me a bite of her chicken Alfredo and it was well seasoned too. Nice balance of garlic. The sides are the reason for a the 4 star review, though if judged by the steak alone, it would easily be a 5 star review. I ordered the loaded mashed potatoes, and they were topped with cheese and bacon. The potatoes needed seasoning. Mostly salt, pepper, and butter. The same could be said of the Mac and cheese. Our server was amazing. He had a great personality, and made sure we had a good meal The restaurant was clean.

Great bbq in Helen!…read more After getting out the river we decided to stop by for lunch since they're located right across the street from Cool Rivers. We honestly had very low expectations with Helen being such a touristy town but we were def in for a treat! The staff and even locals were super sweet and friendly. My husband can make friends everywhere but one of the locals was just extra friendly this visit and made us feel very welcomed. I forget what the special was this day but we got a little of everything plus the special. They also have mini melts for the kiddos. Y'all when I say EVERYTHING was good, everything was VERY GOOD. Maybe because we had low expectations, or we were hungry, or we were influenced by the friendliness, but we were extremely surprised. Everything was seasoned well, bbq'd well, cooked well. I don't normally order chicken because of the high percentage it will be dry, but i did and the chicken was divineee. Crispy smoky skin and juicy tender meat. Very well done. Ribs, amazing. If I had to complain about anything it would be the brisket. We ordered our brisket sliced though it came sliced/shredded and could have used a little more smoke. Though still very tasty. Upon walking out the ladies up front asked how our meal was and my husband told them it was "actually good". Poor verbiage on his part, APOLOGIES!, but our expectations were so low and Flying Pig just blew us out of the park we had no words. Our whole experience was great and we would not hesitate to stop by, or recommend, the next time we are in town.

After leaving Cool River tubing, we needed some food to hold us over on the trip back to Atlanta…read more This place had ample free parking. Customer service was very friendly, helpful, and professional. The menu had lots of variety and many sides to choose from. We ordered and split the rib plate with two sides: collard greens and potato salad. While the collard greens had good texture and flavor, I added the Tangy bbq sauce which was heavily based in vinegar. The potato salad was okay. The lady who helped us with our order was very excited about everything on the menu: however, we didn't like blackberry cobbler. The brownies were more like dried muffins but came out the microwave perfect. The ribs were falling off the bone and the sweet BBQ complemented them perfectly. The blackberry daiquiris were tasty and strong. The outside bar area was covered and comfortable. It wasn't too loud. There were several TVs and country music was playing.

Food was great, friendly staff, chef did personally come for a chat and wanted to make sure the…read morefood was done right. Great place for a quick bite after getting off the tubing. We will be back.

If you are looking for a place to grab a quick bite, and it has to be hot dogs, and you lost your…read morecar, cell phone, and sense of well being, maybe this is where you'll end up. There is a very interesting view to the parking lot of the "tubes" (or lazy river rides), and this alone may justify you stopping here. Or maybe you really need a drink, idk. But other than that, I would just keep on walking...

The activities guy at Unicoi recommended. Supposed to have burgers. Their Buddha burger with red…read morepepper jelly won an award--made it on best 33 Georgia diner list. So we had to have the Buddha burgers-- all 3 said it was awesome, came with great potatoes. I had the veggie sub--hoochie mama--delicious bread, delicious melty cheese, so yummy. And the potato salad and cucumber salad were great. We shared the homemade tres leches-- it was fantastic!! We are coming back for breakfast! Place is neat as a pin, awesome service and food came out quickly. We opted to eat outside. Did breakfast and it was fab. Found out during breakfast there are professionally trained chefs in the kitchen. Hubby said that was the best burrito he ever had.

Comfort food at its finest!…read more Biscuits & gravy, cold brew French toast & a breakfast burrito had my husband and I full all day! Cool little spot on the creek. Not impressed with service - not the friendliest, but 4 stars for the creekside location & the food.

"That was the best burger I've ever had" said my wife about Broncos American classic smash burger,…read moreseveral bites before I finished my burger. I'm sure if you looked up 'smash burger' in the dictionary Broncos would be pictured. I hesitate to give a good review for fear of the place getting overcrowded, but their burgers are amazing. Fresh ingredients, fast service and a price barely more than McDonalds, if you like burgers you have to give them a try. Combined with Broncos onion rings it was an experience bordering on Nirvana. Broncos is the source for the best burger in Hiawassee, a town with some pretty good burgers overall.

What a fantastic burger joint we stumbled upon while traveling through the mountains! Smash burgers…read morethat are cooked to perfection! So much flavor in every bite! I got the black and blue burger with bbq sauce, cheese and sautéed onions. Amazing! Casual atmosphere like a typical diner a service was fast. Walk up to the counter, order, and get your food within 10 minutes! You could tell that a lot of locals frequent this establishment for their casual lunch meetings. Highly recommend!

We almost didn't come here because of the rating, but a friend recommended it and we trusted her…read more I'm glad we did. The service was excellent. Staff were friendly and eager to please. Seating was roomy and comfortable. Bathroom clean. Our group got a variety of things from the menu and off menu. The pulled pork sandwich was right on. Couldn't eat all of so we saved it and ate it with some eggs at breakfast. Yum! The fried okra was hot and crunchy, and quite the serving. The little dish was heaped high with deliciousness. I got the Brunswick Stew, which was not on the menu, but on the specials board at the entrance. I never miss a chance to eat Brunswick Stew. It was just right. Not too spicy. Not too vinegary. I got a bowl and shared it. I also got the baked sweet potato. That was a real treat. The potato was hot and cooked to silky smooth. It's served with this brown sugar butter that made it a dessert. One our group got the fried apple pie with ice cream. I'm not a fan of fruit pies, but I did have a nibble of the crust. It was light and crispy. Not heavy, tough and crumbly as I've seen done by others in the mountains. I would almost eat a serving of fried crust dough. Serve with that butter for the sweet potato, and some ice cream-THAT would be awesome. On your way out don't forget to pick up some grits or pancake mix from Logan Mill. It's the only grits I serve at my house.

Large dining area with very friendly staff. If you're looking for brisket, pulled pork, chicken…read moretenders, or a rack of ribs, this is the place for you. Traditional sides like fries, cole slaw, baked beans. Nice fried appetizers like pickles, okra and fried green tomatoes. Classic country desserts like cobblers and brownies with ice cream. It's always a nice casual experience at Rib Country. .

This philosophy has never let me down. New place, ask for them to place an order for what they…read morewould eat from their own establishment. Second time I'll pick out my plate. This has not let me down in the slightest. The greens were amazing, every time I come back to Georgia I find another amazing place to enjoy BBQ. I'll be honest they were already out of brisket, so I didn't get to try that. I did come in a bit later. But the ribs, omg so good. Helen is around the corner, so that town gets a lot of traffic... just go around the corner and you will find this spot. IMO much better food and worth the few min drive. Don't get me wrong Helen is great to visit but this bbq spot is more of a Georgia staple, not an attraction. You come here for good food. Love the Carolina style sauce too!!

All bbq here is really good. I really love their wings!…read more Plenty of parking for bigger trucks or campers.