Food was amazing!! We were served quickly. The place was nice and clean. The service was excellent.read more

We settled on Clyde's Tavern for a late lunch midweek after picking up…read moreammo from Cleveland Liquidation on Helen Highway. Found parking right in front on the square & there is also a little bit of parking in the back. Even at 2 pm this old timey establishment on the square in Cleveland had many tables occupied. We were pleased with our selections, particularly the Smokey Burger with its generous slice of bbq brisket that we requested 'on the side'. Brisket was tender & properly smoked & the lean burger meat was fresh not a frozen patty. Clyde's has a small & welcoming bar area facing the front dining room. They have several beers on tap & serve hard spirits as well. My friend, who ordered the fried chicken tenders enjoyed her meal. Clyde's has a front & back dining area & they schedule live music on weekends. You can't go wrong for a casual unhurried lunch at Clyde's.

I am stoked by this restaurant. Nick's kitchen produces exquisite plates in a beautiful…read moreenvironment. Our hostess and server was Emily who could not have been more attentive or helpful. Shrimp and Grits? Three times, even better than some coastal restaurants. Grilled Salmon? A big 10 for the table. Deserts good, Bread Pudding (in GA?) large and spot on. I could go on. Oh, good wine list and bar. This location has been several things over the past 40 years and I have experienced most of them. We stopped considering it due to the instability/inconsistencies. This time, everything is grade A and has been consistently excellent on six different occasions over two years. Food quality and prep is now superb. Dinners are special and I am not sure it is the same kitchen of crew for lunches. The restaurant is housed in The Ridges which has a hotel that requires 3 meals per day. We travel the Southeast regularly and get to try Hotels and Restaurants along the way. Coming from the New Orleans and Tampa areas, we usually have high expectations for a restaurant.

Great food, service, and atmosphere for the Mother's Day brunch. Highly recommend. We will be back…read morenext time we're in town.

Come here fro decent flat breads and cocktails come here. I tried the boss cocktail that's close to…read morean old fashioned; and had the bruschetta which was average; big kahuna flatbread without the bacon, and with their awesome Hiawassee hot sauce (garlic). The veggie bomb flatbread was great Black bean hummus was average; overall good experience overall.

You have to stop, good and service amazing Ambiance many…read moregames both board and arcade games

This was my first chew at the brew! And I was pleasantly…read moresurprised. Love the wide open layout. I could envision the place hopping at night, full of fun folks with good taste in food and music. My friends, who are regulars, brought me here for lunch. On Friday the 13th. Turned out there was NOTHING superstitious going on. Whew! I gotta give a huge shoutout to our Brew Crew girl, Presley! I ain't crying...about her service, or her style, or her sense of humor. Wink Wink! She made our chew time at the brew a lot of fun. We felt welcome and appreciated. Hey! I got their Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich. The one with the little onion crispies and that CRAZY good house made pimento sauce. And the fries are fantastic. It WAS love at first bite. Finger licking good. If food ain't messy, it ain't for me! I'm adding Hiawassee Brew to my 'When in town gotta do!' list.

Everything is off at this place. Horrible service, food was over rated and $74 for three beers and…read moretwo burgers. The menu is joke. I've given it three tries and never again!

Definitely worth checking out! It's a great view, and it's super convenient that you can drive to…read moreit. We had a rental minivan that made it alright (although we stopped in the parking lot right before the really big danger sign and hiked the last little bit). If you had an SUV you could be completely confident driving all the way. The roadway seemed to be well maintained and the signage was clear!

Bell Mountain has some incredible views, but unfortunately this has to be one of the most…read moredisturbing examples of society today. The amount of graffiti and trash is absolutely disgusting and shows a complete lack of respect for the land, the scenery, and the people around you. Nearly every inch of rock is covered in graffiti, including the platforms that taxpayers paid to build so visitors could enjoy the view. The entire place feels reminiscent of movies that depict the breakdown of society and the end of the world--where chaos takes over and respect, responsibility, and common decency no longer exist. This is not artistic expression; it's vandalism and selfishness. Instead of appreciating the beauty of nature, visitors are forced to look at layer after layer of damage left behind by people who clearly have no regard for preserving anything for others to enjoy. It's honestly sad to see such a beautiful place ruined this way.

We had an excellent patio lunch in February after our CapyFriends Cafe visit. Our server Hannah was…read morefriendly and efficient. Our pizza was delicious, probably the best we've had south of PA. Five stars, would definitely go back and recommend as well. Adding a few pictures. Crew was hungry so we only have partial pictures of the pies!

Our server was Hannah was great. Attentive but not over bearing. The meatball appetizer "The Mess"…read morewas fantastic. Very good flavor with the charred Roma tomato sauce. The meatballs were divine. We got the Spicy Piglet pizza. It was great. The crust was perfect and just the right amount of heat with the jalapeños and hot capocolla ham. My wife loves tiramisu and this was one of the best we have had.

I have used this resort facility for over 20 years, mostly in the month of January, and mostly in…read moreCabin #4. Alas, the resort is no longer available for cabin rentals, but it was great while it lasted. Great place!

my wife and I have stayed here twice now. Once in the late winter and once in the early spring…read more Both of our visits were absolutely amazing. Fantastic rustic cabins, but with all the amenities of a hotel, enjoyable places to go they've got outdoor activities and plenty of places to stroll and watch nature recommend it enough! Nothing like sitting on one of the benches or swings and watching this crystal clear river flow by and a trout jumps clean out of the water right in front of you.

I love the atmosphere! It has the true cabin feel hasn't changed in 50 years, HUGE tasty steaks and…read morethe best onion rings I've EVER had! Remember cash only at this establishment

PICTURES ARE worth a thousand words…read more... And the pics I submit here, for your approval, speak volumes. Heck. The outside character of this li'l red shack shouts "Get ready to eat some meat!" C'mon inside. Join me, and 3 of my whacky friends as we get down and get steak-y. Ian appeared, past the red kitchen partition. With the look of a young rocker or budding rocket scientist. Our Deer Lodge Leader, steak wrangler, master of caremonies. I'm a bit shy, so I....(YEAH, right!) So I inquired of Ian, which cut caught his fancy? He rebounded with a well done response. T-Bone. T-Bones it was! For three of us. That fourth one, no names, Butch, bucked the trend and went for a ribeye. It wasn't long, Ian reemerged from behind red partition, hefting plates of meat and potato magnificence. As a fine tuned Foodie, this charming niche carved into the side of a chunk of Georgia rock fulfilled a tantalizing fantasy for me. A venture into a rarely found world of Med Rare and more. Sizzles on a flat top turned into scent-sational fantasy fare. These huge hunks of meat were T-Bone perfection. The long side, the strip. The smaller side, a much anticipated tenderloin. A cut oh so tender. Fork tender. The explosion of flavors did NOT disappoint! Thoughts of joy ran through my head, 'damn glad I'm not a vegan'. Hey, we tried. As we happily munched on greens & things. Ranch on mine. But bring on THE meat! The draw at this Lodge is clear. Perfectly clear. Meet 'n Greet the meat. An introduction that I believe the beginning of a beautiful, loving relationship. Well done! Cash, or checks only accepted. No cards. Kinda rare nowadays, but I get it. Before we left, we got the answer to an observation we had at the onset. We found out in no uncertain terms, why EVERYONE exiting was swinging or cradling a white doggie bag. HUGE portions. Unbelievable prices. I got the thrilling chance to step into sear central. The Med Rare command center. I got the thrill of meeting the vivacious owner, Sabrina. With a wink and a 1,000 watt smile she welcomed me into her kitchen. Look around. Take all the pics you want!, she said. THAT is confidence in a spotless kitchen and nothing to hide. I felt honored to stand nearby as Sabrina in person, grabbed a spatula. I witnessed a master at work. At her craft. She was 14 the first time she walked through those doors. And now, she transforms a loin of beef into picture perfect choice cuts. Anything that touches flame, cleaved by her knifemanship. (Just made that word up!) A sparkling & bubbly personality to boot. Bravo, Sabrina! I definitely have a thing for The Deer Lodge. I bet you will, too!

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. .

I tried the fried pickles at Lakeview Tavern in Hiawassee, and honestly, they're exactly what you…read morewant when you're craving good bar food done right. They come out hot and perfectly crispy, with a light, crunchy breading that doesn't overpower the pickle itself. Each bite has that satisfying crunch followed by the tangy dill flavor that fried pickles should have. They aren't greasy, which I really appreciated, and the portion size is generous enough to share (though you might not want to). Paired with the ranch, they hit that perfect salty, savory balance that keeps you reaching for "just one more." Sitting there with the lake nearby and a cold drink in hand made them even better. If you're at Lakeview Tavern and debating on an appetizer, the fried pickles are a no-brainer -- classic, flavorful, and done right.

Let's end the night with cocktails, good food and amazing new friends. We found seats at the bar…read moreand thats where we were planted for the rest of the night. When visiting new establishment it's best to go with whatever your friend orders since this is their territory. She ordered the ribs and I was able to try one and it was by far one of the best I've had in a long time. I was trying to be good since overloading on food and alcohol. The last few days and opted for the grilled chicken dinner with broccoli. I was very much happy with my meal. I preferred to drink my calories so I did order myself a nice old-fashioned. Ambience was definitely fun and we were all enjoying ourselves and it's just a great atmosphere when you can also interact with the bartenders. I would go back again.