We had the best experience at Stekoa Creek for a Galentine's dinner. Everything was top notch, from the ambience, waitress, cocktails, and our delicious appetizers, entrees, and complimentary birthday desserts. Our groups of six sampled a few of the amazing cocktails with the Stekoa Sour being a huge hit. I think 3-4 came out for us. The complimentary muffins were outstanding; so much so we asked for some to go. We ordered the mountain queso, bone marrow steak tartare and brussel sprouts for the table. All mouthwatering, but the sprouts stole the show. I could drink that sauce! Our entrees included a Caesar salad with chicken, house salad with chicken, bolognese, Tuscan chicken pasta, meatloaf, and short ribs. Everything hit! So stuffed, but wait there's more! They provided complimentary desserts of our choice since three of us were celebrating a birthday. Do not skip the carrot cake OR the apple crumb cake with dulce de leche ice cream. Nearly licked the plates. On top of how amazing everything was, it was also so fairly priced. Such a wonderful treat. I'm so sad I live seven hours away and only visit annually. Local folks, keep them in business! read more

Stekoa Creek - All the entrees! - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

Celebrated our anniversary with dinner at Stekoa Creek, what a wonderful experience. Atmosphere was classy, wonderful decor, especially the wildlife artwork. Service was great, our server was friendly and attentive, and the manager checked on us during our meal. Highly recommend Mountain Queso appetizer. 10oz Bistro Steak was well over 10oz and perfectly cooked. Pimento Mac is off the hook. And the carrot cake is absolutely unreal. Best cake I've had in my life. We'll be back! read more

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Great restaurant, with really good food and drinks. Had the beef short rib dinner, which was phenomenal. The desert was the carrot cake which was also very good. Highly recommend you give them a try. read more

The best thing about this place was Chris Gulley playing the piano! He plays on Fridays and Saturdays! He is so gifted! He really sets the ambiance of the restaurant. Will was our server and he was great. I enjoyed the shrimp appetizer and pear salad. The smoked old fashioned was tasty. Lots of reviews are complaining about prices because this is a small town - I don't have a problem paying for good food and good service. read more

Stekoa Creek - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

This is probably one of the best places i've been in quite some time. The ambience was low key high class, and the piano player in the corner was top tier. Our server, Jenny, was incredibly warm and helpful. She really created such a great environment. We ordered swiftly and food came out hot and delicious. First cornbread which was heavenly. Appetizers lobster bisque and a wedge salad. Both were amazing. My partner had the yardbird and it was so crispy and tender. I had the salmon which was delicate and delicious. Carrot cake to end the night the cherry on top, so moist and decadent. Additionally, there were 3 managers/owners and each of them came to our table at a minimum of two times to ask how things were going/ask if we needed anything else. I would recommend this place 100x over - amazing! read more

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The food was outstanding! The brussels, the Hawaiian Sirloin Skewers and salad! Let's not forget the corn muffins! My husband ordered crown and coke; it wasn't watered down like most restaurants do. Kudos to our server Jess and Chef Brad! It was a Monday early afternoon dinner so the restaurant was nice, quiet and comfortable. read more

What a great spot in Clayton to celebrate. We had a drink from the bar and it was great. Dinner was tasty. We had the pear salad and it was yummy. Also the shrimp appetizer. Meatloaf was wonderful. The service was super friendly. I would suggest reservations as it was busy. read more

Absolutely incredible experience! Between 6 of us we all ordered different entrees, all of which were superb. We also had the Brussels sprouts, queso dip, steak tartar which were amazing. The cocktails were perfection, and the carrot cake and apple desert were divine! Our server was amazing and so very friendly. Could not have had a better experience! read more

Stekoa Creek - Raspberry cocktail - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

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Everything was wonderful from the moment we walked in the door-leaving. The service, Nancy was great! Food, steak so tender and delish, She crab soup, wonderful! The little muffins with the butter and pepper-jelly, Sooo very yummy and dessert! Oh my! We had the carrot cake. Highly recommend for special occasion, or just a nice dinner. read more

Stekoa Creek - Decor - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

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Finally I hav been able to visit this beautiful addition to our fabulous downtown! My wonderful friend Carlton invited me to join him in an impromptu dinner. Wow! Just wow! The dining room goes on forever with couch seating by the fire, soft chair seating arrangements and traditional table seating. Bar seating is also available. I had the Pear salad with Shrimp and Carlton had the Chopped Salad with Steak..both were phenomenal. Then we finished with the decadent Carrot Cake! The service was exceptional! Cannot wait to come back and try other items on the menu! read more

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So good! Food, service, atmosphere, other guests, music. Our server, Jessica, was delightful. She gets a12. She completely flipped our minds on our order. She was so right. Mountain Queso, meatloaf and black bass... oh and the carrot cake!!! We don't drink but our neighbors got a fun smoked barrel drink that looked so good. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Stekoa Creek - Mountain Queso (should've got it before it flamed out!) - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

What a lovely surprise. Nice atmosphere, very good service and the food was outstanding. Absolutely the best meatloaf I ever had. Trout dip was smokey and delicious. Raspberry Rush cocktail was yum. Can't wait to return to Clayton and have another wonderful dinner. read more

Service was excellent. Had to send one entree back. 2 Pasta dishes were ok. At this price point, I cannot recommend Stekoa Creek. read more

Everything we ordered was top-notch presentation and flavor. The drinks were well crafted and priced fairly, too. The waitress, Bailey, was so sweet and the host was attentive and checked in with our table. Our steak was served at the perfect temp and had a wood smoke flavor we cannot get at home, it was wonderful. Tip: get the cheddar grits- they were coarse cut, but somehow light and fluffy at the same time - yum! We loved the overall esthetic and vibe with excellent animal local art on the walls. read more

Stekoa Creek - Stunning sitting area for 4 - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

We had dinner with friends here on Saturday and had the best experience. Our party of ten was seated in a semi-private room in the back. Our server, Ada, was patient, attentive and accommodating. My husband ordered the meatloaf, I had the eggplant parm, and our son had a steak. Everything was delicious. Best meal we've had in a long time. Highly recommend. read more

Really like the seating and ambiance. The food is very good, also lots of variety to choose from in the menu. Portion size is good too. We've been back several times. read more

Stekoa Creek is a must for dinner in Clayton! Had dinner for two Tuna tartare for an appetizer which was off the chart Ribeye cooked to perfection My wife had the pork chops with the fruit, glaze Enjoyed the cocktails No room for the sweets Great service, which went one star beyond great Definitely found a new spot to enjoy on our future excursions to Clayton GA read more

Worse Oysters I ever had. Beef stroganoff was terrible no sauce no mushrooms . They serve beer in a brandy glass. Will not be back!

We are accustomed to fine dining and consider ourselves "foodies". Stekoa's food is exceptional! We have gradually been trying different main courses and found each one to be excellent. The carrot cake is the best we have ever had! The service is top notch! Our servers Ada and Jenny were so attentive, considerate, sweet and knowledgeable. The ambiance is really lovely. The food and service warrant the price which in our opinion is reasonable for this level of service and quality of food read more

Over an hour wait for dinner. Pasta dish with beef ribs was not edible... the tiny rib portion was tough and dried out. The french fries, with the hamburger, were cold and stale tasting. Couldn't eat them. Our young waitress was not attentive. We were so disappointed because this restaurant has always been enjoyable when we've been there in the past. read more

We arrived at a great time- wasn't busy at all. Do not take kids with you; pretty sure that's why we were seated all the way in the back by ourselves- we had our 3 teen boys with us. In the back corner where we were sat, was tons of gnats. Quite odd. Ordered our food- AN HOUR later it came. Not even kidding, a whole hour and the place was not even close to being busy. Tomahawk steak was $165 - ordered it medium, it was extremely well done. No pink at all. Evidently that's what took an hour- to cook the tomahawk completely and fully. They took $60 off bill. My order was so cold and salty I didn't even try to eat it- they offered to get me something else but no way I could wait another hour to eat. I just grabbed something from somewhere else when we left. My youngest ordered the filet mignon and loved it. Sides were good. Besides the gnats- loved the atmosphere. Our server was great the first hour, but once food came she never asked how anything was. We had to wait for her to eventually come over and then we told her. We were super nice about it- at the end of the day it's just a meal. But she really couldn't care less lol. Don't take kids, don't get seated in the back and order easier to cook items and I'm sure you'll have a great experience. read more

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The food was delicious, service was excellent, ambiance was cozy. I can't wait to go back. read more

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My daughter and a group of friends ate at Stekoa Creek before prom. They raved about the service and how their waitress was so nice and kind to them. Every need was met and their food was excellent. Not one thing was lacking from their meal. At the end of their dinner the waitress told them their meal had been paid for by the owner. This sweet group of kids night was over the top because of the generosity that was shown to them. Thank you for giving so big to the local community. read more

Food was good, service was fabulous. Martini outstanding. The food was good, but nothing to knock your socks off. Shrimp appetizer was excellent. Crab cakes were good, not the best ever had though. Salad was fresh and delicious. Corn muffins good if you like sweet, which I did. Risotto was dry and lacking flavor. Key lime pie delish. The chocolate raspberry cake delish, but need a steak knife to cut it. All in all it was a fun birthday celebration for a friend. Would go back if asked to, but don't have to. read more

Fantastic. One of the best steaks I've ever had. The smoked old fashioned was incredible. Will definitely be back.

Mostly pompous. Truly bad food. We waited for over an hour for cold steak that wasn't medium rare. In general poor quality overpriced food.

Had an amazing time this past Friday night! We started off with some great cocktails at the bar, followed by all three courses in the main dining area. Our server, Vanessa was incredibly kind and attentive. The food was delicious across the board. The atmosphere was perfect for a nice evening out. I would absolutely recommend Stekoa Creek to anyone in the area. read more

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Atmosphere and appetizers were a 5+, but the entrees fell short. The salmon with grits and collard greens was heavy and seasonings didn't balance well for an overall presentation. The lobster bisque was not... a couple of pieces of lobster were dropped on top of Tomatoe soup. The seafood flavor should have been infused throughout the dish. Seems like a tough review, but it is an upscale restaurant and the food fell short. Service was excellent. read more

Dinner and service were absolutely amazing. I can't write it high enough. This was Fortify and it has split off into this restaurant and fortify pi for pizza. read more

Something is a miss in the kitchen. Would not recommend the creamed spinach or the chicken and angel hair pasta. Way too much sauce which overpowered the dish. The kitchen was backed up and our lovely waitress ensured we were ok with the wait. Really appreciate her attention to us. We weren't in a hurry and did not care about the wait at all. It was when the food arrived that we were disappointed. read more

I have had dinner at Stekoa Creek 2 times and both times have been very disappointing. The atmosphere and service was nice but both times the steaks have been well done when I asked for medium rare. The server suggested the drink of the day and it was so sweet I sent it back after tasting it. I did make the server aware of the over cooked steak but no solution was offered and no compensation was offered off the bill. I will never go back. I do not recommend Stekoa Creek. read more

Unfortunately this place is not what it was when it opened...we loved stekoa creek at first. Now service is ehh, food is slow and oysters Rockefeller were incredibly salty. The atmosphere is generally good and the pianist on weekends does make it a bit better, but the price vs quality of food is not good. We ate here 8-10 times right when this restaurant opened around a year ago and it was great, but it is a totally different place now. We haven't been in 6 months or so and decided to give it another shot, but the food is still mediocre at a fine dining price. Would not recommend. read more

Party of 3. I asked for well done salmon but it came a bit undercooked for me. Husband ordered scallops, which he said were average. Friend ordered meatloaf which was very good, except for the raw green beans. Broccolini could not been eaten either (raw). Don't get me wrong, we prefer crunchy veggies, but not raw. The mountain queso appetizer was fantastic. Nice atmosphere and background piano music. read more

Enjoyed my excellent tasty dinner , drink, atmosphere, friendly attentive staff, and amazing world class piano music from multi talented Chris Gulley ! I had a great time- would recommend. read more

While on vacation, we had reservations for May. We had an amazing experience with Wil Rion at the Clayton location. He presented the best dish and he was exceptional! He was very knowledgeable with everything and was very attentive to our requests. It was a very pleasurable dining experience all due to Wil with his seasoned service and the amazing food and very relaxing ambiance. Well done! read more

This was our first visit to Stekoa Creek. The facility, the atmosphere, and the waitstaff were top notch. Our waitress was especially attentive and personable. The beverage selection was limited, but adequate. The appetizer we shared was very good - and the wedge salad was one of the best I've had recently. That, however, was as good as it got. We were in a party of four and everyone ordered a different entree and shared bites. Out of four different entrees, not one person in our party found any of them exceptionable. The general consensus was that they seemed to lack adequate seasoning - tasting bland at best. The follow up desert we shared was, however, fairly tasty. So - Stekoa Creek is nearly there - but, in this case, a miss is as good as a mile. For this price point, we had expected to be wowed.... but we weren't. If you are looking for appetizers and dessert only, this might fit your needs.... but unless they up their game in the entree arena, I cannot recommend it in good faith. read more

What a pleasure! Great addition to one of our favorite towns. Atmosphere, food and service all absolutely fantastic.

Ambiance 5/5, food 4/5, service 2/5. Very nice server but has no idea about fine dining etiquette

We were celebrating my husband's birthday! Our kids and grandkids joined us. We experienced amazing service, thank you Nancy! The food was so delicious and the atmosphere was top notch! We will be back! read more

Food was amazing, Services was fantastic, and drinks are tasty. For those that frequented at Fortify and are sad its no longer open, Stekoa is its replacement and will NOT disappoint. Every year for the past 15 years, my husband and I visit Clayton, our hidden gem mountain city, and Fortify was a must. The owner himself, Jack, made a huge impact on us, years ago without knowing, and when I saw it was closed as I was planning a trip to drop my son off at Athens Y camp, I found Stekoa. The menu had a familiar feeling so I made reservations. Low and behold, its Jack, along with a few other staff members from Fortify and I felt right at home. Tuna tartar was amazing, pear and blue cheese salad (added medium rare steak) was perfection, and ended the meal with the raspberry chocolate (flourless) torte which was the cherry on top. Highly recommended you go here!!! Nice open space and wonderful ambiance. read more