I saw this place as we were in our way to our worksite. The name caught my eye and it was all I…read morecould think about. We went here for lunch. It's a small place sort of looked like it could have been a fast food restaurant. There was plenty of seating. You could order from the menu or from the hot table (not sure what else to call it). There were two ladies working up front and it took a long time to order. I had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes, green beans, a cornbread muffin and a tea (half sweet/half unsweetened). My colleague had meatloaf, Mac and cheese, green beans, and a biscuit. We each ordered peach cobbler. They serve a lot of food! My colleague said she was going to take some for dinner. Well. . . she ate everything. It must have been really good. I haven't had good fried chicken in a long time and it was delicious. I ate all the green beans and the cornbread. I took the chicken to eat later. The mashed potatoes started out tasting good but then I started to notice an after taste that I didn't like. I didn't eat them. My colleague could not eat the cobbler. I'm not sure what was wrong with it but she tasted it and said she couldn't eat it. I unfortunately never got to eat mine. It sat in the fridge in the hotel and I ended up tossing it before I left. I was a little disappointed. I really was expecting some grits and maybe some greens (not green beans).

My bestie and I stopped here on our way to a service, and we are SO glad that we did. I got grits,…read morecheese eggs and a fried pork chop, bestie got grits, eggs and sausage patties. We didn't need to add anything to our food and it was perfect. Those were some of the best grits I've ever had in my LIFE. I will make a special trip out of the way for good food, and this is a spot that I'd come to every week if I lived closer. The cooks' hands are blessed, because the way I INHALED that food should be a crime in itself. The decor was cute and festive for the occasion, but all I could concentrate on was that FOOD.

I love this chain and miss having one located in Savannah, GA. We had one when I was a child and…read moreteenager and the burgers were always hot and juicy. The seasoned fries go perfectly with the burgers. This was the closet one still opened in Georgia so on my way to Lake Lanier in North GA, I had to make a detour to taste these delicious burgers once more. Please bring one back to Savannah or Pooler Georgia!!!!

I loved this place, it they had weird hours and were hard to stay open . It's good was like some…read morereally good fast food

Amazing Southern Home Cooking. I eat there as often as I am in the area. Local diner with local…read moreatmosphere. It's a great place to experience true Southern Hospitality. The Porkchops and Fried Chicken are done right. Missing a chance to eat at Peggy's is your loss.

Absolutely terrific home cooked southern food with the best atmosphere and friendly folksread more

We have wanted to try Gabys by the lake every visit to Lake Oconee but this was the first we…read moreactually had time. Located in the Ritz Carlton on the beach, Gabys offers something for everyone. The prices are higher than the rest of the Oconee area and it's super loud. Felt like a party vibe which we were not looking for at lunch time. Overall though good views, food was good and drinks kept coming. We prob won't be back but it's worth at least one try!

This past August (2026) we enjoyed a family luncheon to celebrate my sister's birthday. The staff…read moremade us feel comfortable and appreciated. The food, the service, and looking out over the beautiful lake made it perfect, and my sister had a great time, too. It will be a memorable occasion!

Food was great, service was good. I ordered a cocktail and no one knew how to make it but when they…read morefigured it out it was delicious. I can't stand kids in restaurants and will leave if mine act up so you can enjoy your meal. That said I had my 2 1/2 year old grandson and the staff really catered to him.

A good meat and 2/3 place and the only one in lake Oconee that I know of. The service is quick and…read morethe buttermilk pie is great!

I got the wings and the steak sandwich. Both were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing! The cashier…read moreand cook (owner?) were both fantastic and helped me figure out what I should do the next day to check out the town. The outdoor seating area looked great, but it was raining so I didn't get to sit down and enjoy it. Womp womp.

Great customer service. Cool outside, food truck atmosphere. Delicious food with a different…read morespecial most weeks.

We came here for dinner and had made a reservation for 2 people a few weeks prior. It was wide open…read moreat the time, but was pretty full as the time got closer. We decided last minute to join some friends who already had a reservation so they canceled ours and added us to our friends with no issue. It was hard to understand why the reservation system showed little availability as the restaurant was half empty. May be they were short staffed. We were seated in their fully enclosed patio at a low table (there were high tops as well). Our server was very knowledgable about the menu and offered up the specials from memory. We started with the focaccia, which I highly recommend! Everyone at our table thought it was the best they've had. It came with a whipped ricotta and olive tapenade, both of which were excellent! For my entree, I had the carnivora pizza which was perfectly cooked. Thin and slightly crunchy, there were not a ton of toppings that overwhelmed the crust, which was good in this case. The calabrian chiles gave it a nice kick and made the meal for me! My only issue was that they got my leftovers mixed up so when I opened them the next morning, it was not my food!

This restaurant is located in the Ritz-Carlton at Lake Oconee. My colleague and I decided to have…read moredinner inside due to the weather, and we were so glad we chose this place. We started our meal with a few appetizers--meatballs--and initially opted for the focaccia bread. Then we changed our minds and decided to try the pizza since everyone raved about how good it was. Best decision ever. Swapping the focaccia for the pizza was absolutely worth it. pizza crust was perfectly crisp yet light, and we ordered a meat-lovers-style pizza that was absolutely delicious. We ate two slices each and had to send the rest back because we left it on the table--otherwise, we would've eaten the whole thing.At that point we were full, and we could've asked for the check, but where's the fun in that? Instead, we decided to split a pasta dish, which turned out to be the perfect portion. The pasta was delicious, the sauce was amazing, and by then we were officially too full to eat anything else. We finally asked for the check, completely satisfied. Overall, it was an amazing experience. The food was excellent, our server was wonderful, and everything was a solid 10 out of 10.

It's small but packs a huge punch. The food is delicious and their wings are probably the star of…read morethe show when done to perfection (happens all the time) All the employees are amazing and although it's been a minute since I have been there I still have the taste of the bang bang shrimp in my mouth.

The service was great but the food could have been a little better…read more They have a bunch of daily specials which is really cool. My wings were dry and my wife's steak was really bland. The burger also could have used some more seasoning as well. Overall the steak and burger was cooked well, just didn't have flavor. The atmosphere is really cool and it does feel like you are part of the town. The food just could be better.

Every time we visit my cousin in Social Circle, Georgia, one stop is practically guaranteed: Hot…read moreRod's Diner. We've eaten here enough times that it feels less like a restaurant visit and more like part of the tradition. Tonight I ordered the Blue Plate Special with hamburger steak smothered in grilled onions, collard greens, green beans, cornbread, and a big bowl of Brunswick stew. My unsweet tea stayed filled thanks to Rhonda, who was serving tables while also managing the restaurant. We learned that Hot Rod's started the evening with three servers scheduled. Business was slow, so one server was sent home. Naturally, that's when things picked up. Even so, Rhonda and the remaining server kept everything moving smoothly, and we never felt neglected during our visit. The Brunswick stew was excellent and gave us an unexpected opportunity for comparison. Earlier in the day we had Brunswick stew at Fresh Air Bar-B-Que. Hot Rod's version was chunkier, with larger pieces of meat, more noticeable vegetables, and a slight kick of spice. The Fresh Air version was smoother and more finely blended. Both were excellent, but they were definitely different styles. The hamburger steak was flavorful, the green beans and collard greens tasted like proper Southern vegetables, and when the Texas Pete hit the table there was only one thing to say: "My man, Texas Pete goes on the collards." Then came the surprise ending. We learned that peach cobbler was half price today. Unfortunately, they were out. Or so we thought. A fresh cobbler was still in the oven. For the next several minutes, the suspense reached maximum peach. Finally, the cobbler emerged from the kitchen and was served à la mode. The French gave it a classy name. The South perfected the application. Warm peaches, a buttery cobbler topping, and a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream that immediately melted with a purpose made for the perfect ending to the meal. It was absolutely worth the wait. Hot Rod's continues to be one of our favorite stops in Social Circle, and after another great meal, I have no doubt we'll be back again the next time we're in town. Hot Rod's Diner 294 N Cherokee Rd Social Circle, GA 30025

The onion rings are very good. The serving sizes were big!! All the food was delicious!! Our…read morewaitress Taylor took good care of us. We will be back!!