Very good Philly Cheesesteak. My wife's burger was also good, with fried egg and all kinds of stuff…read moreon it. The waffle fries were good. This was close to our rooms and not normally what we seek out in Helen, but I'm glad we stopped. Spacious. Lots o' wood. Good selection of beers. Full, but didn't feel packed. Typical American fare with a tasty flair.

We had the opportunity to visit Bigg Daddy's recently and quite enjoyed the time we spent there. We…read morehad checked into the hotel next door, and looking around at various places decided that was going to be the place to go for dinner... everything else had long lines and we were not in the mood for that sort of thing, and having the hotel right next door meant we could eat and just walk back to the hotel. It was a Tuesday night, which turned out to be wing night with wings that were a reasonable price. I also went for the fish and chips, which were fair. The wings were quite tasty, and they have a decent variety of sauce flavors to choose from which is a good thing. I also went for the street corn, which was excellent. We were sitting out on the porch, and the weather was good. Noise was kept to a minimum so we were able to talk without having to shout, which I consider to always be a good thing. The food was good, our wait staff were decent, and we were very happy with our experience. If we are in the area again, we would certainly return.

"Oh, I try to stay as far away from karaoke as humanly possible!"…read moreJeremy Jordan Me and you both. I will admit it's mostly because I can't sing, but also because I'm not the only one. But when you're in Helen and bar hopping, you can't help but go in to check it out, and that's exactly what we did. I can't speak for the food, as we were only there for the beer and music, but overall it's a great spot to hang out in this little tourist town. Bartenders were great and the beer was cold. One of the bartenders also took a turn at karaoke, it's great to see people enjoy their jobs, and it made for a fun evening. Will definitely pop back in on our next trip. Karaoke Bartenders

My wife's fries came out lukewarm room. Temperature clearly has been frozen or chicken tenders were…read moreessentially chicken figments of imagination lightly breaded, and fried at some industrial facility then brought here frozen and subsequently microwaved my sister-in-law and her fiancé's meal of boneless chicken wings were also clearly from the freezer. Still waiting on my food as the kitchen can't keep up with our group size (15) ... not sure how they would handle a rush during Oktoberfests or the summer. Update: my food finally came and was bland, also lukewarm, and the only flavor came from the packet of spicy mustard that thankfully was provided. 0/10. They have potential with great location and a good floor plan, but they are failing to do the basics.

When it comes to spots on the main drag in Helen, I like this one slightly more than the rest…read more What really made it stand out was it's set up inside with plenty of TVs, all of which had various college sports on. We ended up seeking it out b/c we wanted to watch college football. They have solid indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is right by the river. On the indoor side you have a very small bar but plenty of TVs around the establishment. The food is fine but nothing terribly special. But they do have a fair amount of beer on tap. The overall experience is solid. We were able to watch football, eat and drink beer. I suspect I will end up back here the next time I visit Helen. I'd suggest swinging by if you get the chance.

Don't go here. Food…read moreis nearly inedible. Spent $80 for a burger and a sandwich for 2 adults. Total tourist trap. I'm not a man of high standards. The burger was so dry it could have been made of dust. I ate about half of it, because I'm a man, and that's what we do...maybe it's dry on the outside, maybe the next bite is acceptable...nope not this time. My girlfriend had the Ruben. Tasted like nothing. You'd think you can't mess up a Reuben. Well, I was wrong. Meat tastes like newspaper. Also got some jalapenos poppers. Also gross. I've had frozen ones that are better. Only edible things were the pickle and ranch dressing. It's a shame because the ambience is SICK. The staff seemed to know it was bad. Don't go here

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.

Food is very tasty; Best place to get wings!! , great atmosphere; amazing staff! Support Local…read morebusinesses!

Great service, friendly staff & the food is delicious. The bar area reminds me of Cheers! The…read moredining area is family & child friendly. Definitely food that will satisfy everyone in the family!

Worst part of my week in Helen…read more I should preface this by stating that I was with my family and that's what we were looking for. If you're looking for beer:30 and bikers, ignore the rest of this review. The food was horrible. Bacon burger was clearly pre-cooked, bacon was thin and right out of a Sysco box. Reuben was DISGUSTING. My young twins shared a chicken fingers meal and the bite I had was really good. Sodas were in cans and were $2 each! For that little slice o' heaven meal I had the privilege of thumping down nearly $40. Smokers are everywhere. Nice view of the river, however. After sitting down and getting to the business of choking down the food, two locals in the early 30s sat next to us, beers in hand, smoking cigarettes, and sporting crappy homemade jailhouse ink then proceeded to drop every F-bomb variation you can think of at the passing tubers. I'm no shrinking violet having been in the Navy, but my kids were clearly right next to me and it was obnoxious. I went to ask them to knock it off but the cook (who was on a smoke break himself) beat me to it. These gents were clearly known quantities. Overall, if you want a lil' mini-Sturgis, this might be the spot for you. If you are looking for a meal, take a pass. If you have kids or appreciate a non-smoking section, take a pass.

It is in an excellent location as it oversees the river but everything else was ok…read more First...They are completely understaffed. We came at 1:30pm on a Thursday, and it took us 30 minutes to get through the line to order. They had one person taking the food order, and the same person taking the drink orders in the separate window. The owner Needs to put some of his profits into hiring someone else during peak hours. Second...it is silly you can't get a cup of water for your kid(s), but you have to buy bottled water instead. Also, I think a$ 3 up-charge for fries is too much in my opinion. Food is what it is - burgers-fries-dogs. I come here yearly, but will not be coming back next time.

Arrived almost 90min before closing only to be told by the nice waitress that the kitchen had…read moreclosed...so disappointed as per the reviews we were happy to have a restaurant so close to our Airbnb...we came on a Sun night to watch the NFL game...but nope, back into Helen we drove. Maybe next time..maybe not.

We are doing a several week road trip through small towns in GA,SC and NC. We were looking for a…read moretraditional Thanksgiving dinner to carry-out while traveling to a new location from Sautee Nacoochee. I saw on FB that The Dugout was doing dinner. I called the day before and they couldn't have been nicer. We stopped by there about 11:45 on Thanksgiving. The young man who took our order couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful. We waited maybe 15 mins. Let me say, when we landed at our next destination, the turkey dinner, all the fixings, sides and dessert was delicious! Homemade and such a generous portion. If we were locals we would be regulars! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Went on a Saturday afternoon. Great place for playing pool…read moreand hanging out with friends. Pro military & owner Shawn is very welcoming. Food not available.

I went here cause it was the closest bar in the area and rated 5 stars which baffles me. I'm here…read morefrom Boston for work and this place just isn't it. If you are not a local from this area I wouldn't bother, especially if you're young. Went in on a Friday night and the average age was atleast 72 everyone knew eachother and not a welcoming place to newcomers. The bartender was friendly, quick and drinks were cheap I'll give them that. But 5$ cover charge just to get in for the band?? With the name of the place atleast offer a little more if your charging a cover charge. Just overall not a welcoming place unless you're 70 years old and lived in town your whole life

TACO TUESDAY! Tacos and burrito bowls are half off, Dos Equis 3.50. Great local casual eatery with…read morea bar and tv's everywhere. Live music on Thursday. Each weeknight has a special deal--google for details. I ordered steak tacos and hub ordered blackened fish tacos. You get 3 soft tacos with cilantro slaw and a bit spicy sauce. It was a challenge to eat all 3. We also ordered the gouda mac n cheese --I thought it came in a small ramekin but I got a huge bowl so that came home for lunch tomorrow...after a few bites of course! Our server was friendly and attentive. Parking on street in front or lot in back. Our bill was around $30 with tip. I had water and hub had Sprite.

Salads are always on point. Add some Salmon for a little protein and omega 3's and your lunch is…read morecomplete. The fried green tomatoes are too yummy to pass up.

Went for breakfast around 730, only handful of tables..does open at 6…read more Portion sizes large.. Biscuits fell apart under gravy, but gravy good. Stuffed french toast large layers, so need few syrups.. Have extra condiments, serve in paper baskets, but have stainless serve-ware. Believe Summer crowd oriented with plenty of picnic table seating along water, and small deck above outside restaurant door. They will be relocating in New Year. Currently next to a cheese shop, and a good morning charge up before heading to Unocoi to walk to their falls.

When it COLD and you wanna get a nice warm tasty biscuit big as a cats head. HOOCHEES IS THE SPOT…read more^o.o^ OKAY! it's super warm and inviting in here guys. i wanna try more of the food but next time!