Five Stars -- This Place Saved the Trip…read more Let me set the scene. We were heading to Callaway Gardens to pick up some Venice jewelry (I'll talk about that later), when I discovered that the Oyster House -- the seafood spot I was counting on -- was permanently closed according to Yelp. I was devastated. Like... fully prepared to cancel Pine Mountain altogether. I was having a whole moment. Then I did a little digging and found out that Eddie Mae's Kountry Kitchen & Oyster Bar had the same owner. I found this out before we arrived, and I knew immediately -- we HAD to stop there. And let me tell you... January 3, 2026 -- this is all I needed in my life. This is GOOD seafood. Like, really good seafood. Freshly cooked. Hot. Flavorful. Done right. The service? AMAZING. The people? Warm, genuine, country hospitality at its finest. The vibe? Real, welcoming, and comfortable -- no nonsense, just good food and good people. Food. Service. Atmosphere. People. Clean restaurant. Clean restrooms. Five stars across the board. I'll be honest -- I will never come to Pine Mountain again unless I know Eddie Mae's is open. I need y'all to hang in there with me because otherwise I can't even travel outside of Atlanta for real. If you want legit seafood, incredible service, and that authentic country goodness -- this is the place.

The day after Thanksgiving, about twenty of us rolled into Eddie Mae's Seafood Kitchen in Pine…read moreMountain, Georgia, still stuffed with turkey but ready for something fried, buttery, and Southern. Wrangling twenty hungry folks is no small feat, but our waitress handled us like a maestro conducting a seafood symphony. Not one single mess up. Not one forgotten order. Just pure joy, laughter, and the kind of energy that makes you swear her heart runs on sweet tea and Sunday kindness. She didn't just serve us, she took care of us. Her laughter kept us laughing, her smile kept us smiling, and her love for what she does poured out like sweet tea on a hot day. The world needs more people like her, because she reminded us that service can be more than just food, it can be a refreshing, soul filling experience. And the food? Absolutely amazing. Not only did we have seafood, but some of us went for the buffet, the kiddos got their grilled cheese, and the burgers were downright delicious. Plates of goodness that made us forget all about yesterday's turkey coma. To top it off, they had my favorite wine (hallelujah!) and beers for everyone else, which meant the whole table was happy. Eddie Mae's gave us more than lunch, it gave us a memory. A funny, touching, belly filling memory that we'll be talking about for years. Five stars, no hesitation.

Inspired by previous reviews, today we tried out Dakota's Counter for lunch. Past reviews were…read morespot on: this place is a gem! The owners relocated to Pine Mountain from Cobb County in recent years, and the spot is named after their oldest son! They've been open for almost a year. The service at Dakota's Counter is exceptionally friendly and unfussy. You walk in, step up to 'the counter,' and place your order with ease and comfort, making the whole experience relaxing and enjoyable. You have a choice to eat inside, outside, or take out, catering to your preferences. We ordered the chicken caesar wrap with chips and a Cobb salad with chicken. Both were beautifully made, prepared to order, and incredibly tasty. The Arnold Palmers we ordered--with hand-squeezed lemonade and freshly brewed tea--hit the spot on this scorcher of a day. We ate in, and the dining room had a steady flow of customers coming and going, all with warm smiles. On the way out, we took note of their extensive order-a-meal option. Photo below.

We stopped by for lunch Wednesday. The staff were very busy but so nice. The tables were clean, the…read morewhole place clean and window decorations quaint with holiday charm. Comfortable seating. We ordered our soup and sandwiches. The owner brought our food out and apologized for a long wait. But we had only waited about 15 min from the time we entered. My tomato bisque was the perfect side for my grilled Bacon Tomato and cheese sandwich. My husband tried the 4 cheese grilled and loved it. You can never have too much cheese!! Location is convenient on Broad st in Pine Mountain. Plenty of street parking. Oh the Molasses Cookies are to die for!! A must try. Highly recommend.

I had lunch and it was ok for the price! The fried chicken, rutabaga, cornbread , fried okra and…read morefried tomatoes were great! I think they should add to the macaroni dress it up a little. The sister at the register and servers was nice and friendly! The decoration was simple just what you expect for country buffet.

Staff were nice food we fresh most of the food was good. My drink had something floating in the…read morecup. But other then that I enjoyed my visit

Omg it is worth the drive but there is nothing but some serious heat coming from the kitchen make…read moresure you bring something home

Chad had it all. We went to Pine Mountain to ride motorcycles and looked up places to go. I went…read moreinside and was greeted by the sweetest woman at the register. I saw hamburger steak and gravy on the menu and knew it was a hit. I went with that and the food was amazing. I'll never go get dinner from anyone else. Chad is my guy for life.

Had a work meeting at Calloway Gardens and our group of about 20 came for lunch. For starters, the…read moremenu was very limited in my opinion. The menu had more drink options than actual food options. It was very chicken, burger, and salad heavy so not too much variation. Literally your choices were either a burger or a sandwich. I opted for the chicken ranch rap with a side of tater tots which was actually really good. I recommend getting ranch on the side as well too because the wrap was a little dry but not unbearable. The tater tots were delicious though. Lovely view of the greenery and decent service as well

Great staff, good food and convenient for golfers! This is…read morelocated in the heart of Callaway Gardens. It is in the building with the golf shop right next to the place where you start your golfing adventure. It is just to the west of Mr Cason's Garden. You have to pay to get into the park and you need a key card to get into the parking lot unless you walk. We were visiting the gardens and decided to rent a golfcart for a day. This location is where you pick them up and return them so we decided to get a bite to eat. That is how we found Champion's Grille. It was a little space next to the pro shop. There are a few tables inside and some outside. The one person manning the counter was very nice. The menu is pretty basic but they have the essentials of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, wings, wraps, burgers, fries and drinks. We ordered and got our burger and french fries very quickly. The burger was good although I was not a fan of the fries. The sandwiches and burgers were $15-$20 so it is a little more expensive than local but it was good. Overall, it is a nice place to get a bite in the middle of the gardens or before or after your golf game. Enjoy.

This is place where salads are amazing Great taste and…read moreflavor to them The customer service is great The overall ambiance is not bad as it has a good amount of seating and home town feel to it

I visited Midland Commons with my sister and our two young boys (ages 2 and 5) yesterday so they…read morecould safely play in the grass area. We grabbed food from Tommy G's and intentionally chose a table in the center area, under the tent, so we could actively watch them as they ran back and forth to eat. Almost an hour after sitting down, a manager from BMerrells (Sylvia) approached us and told us the table "belonged" to their restaurant and that we needed to move. That would have been easier to respect if there were any signage or indication of reserved seating, but there wasn't. Not only that, we were not near their entrance. We were in the middle of a space literally called "Commons." As parents of small children, moving further away from the grass area wasn't just inconvenient. It was an unrealistic risk to our children's safety. When my sister asked for a menu, Sylvia said yes, but instead of returning herself, she went inside and sent a server out. That alone set the tone. We went ahead and ordered the drink of the month and chicken tenders. The wait was long enough that I considered canceling the order entirely, and when the food finally arrived, it did not justify the delay. The tenders looked and tasted like something straight out of the frozen aisle. What's most disappointing is that this entire situation could have been handled differently. A simple, respectful explanation or even visible signage would have gone a long way. Instead, the approach felt dismissive and unnecessarily territorial over a shared public space. If tables are exclusive to BMerrells, that needs to be clearly communicated. Otherwise, don't create tension in a family-friendly environment where people are simply trying to enjoy the space, especially when children are involved. This was my first experience with BMerrells, and it will absolutely be my last. I'll also be following up with property management, because there's a way to handle situations like this and this wasn't it.

Came here after a soccer tournament and it was great! Laid back and relaxing atmosphere. We got…read morewings, fingers and a burger. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Their sauce was YUMMY! Best finish was the lemon pie! Highly recommend if you're looking for a local chicken place to grab a bite.

I used to love Jim Bobs, however at 86 years old I have had fish the last two Fridays and couldn't…read moreeat them. They were so hard and over cooked I had to give the fish to my dog! I sent my son over again to get fish for me, hoping that another cook was on duty, however I got the same thing! You could actually hear the fish hit my kitchen floor as I fed it to my dog! My daughter in law couldn't bite them either, it was too hard. I hope they get a cook that can once again cook fish the way they used to.

Absolutely the best! Nothing like 'em nowhere. Super friendly and quick. Mouth watering food!read more

Chicken is consistently good and crispy. The staff is always friendly and although the place isn't…read morefancy it's got the hometown atmosphere. I love their okra and their tea is spot on.