I ordered a beef brisket taco. It was chuck roast with liquid smoke on it. Garnished with diced up scallions. Service was slow , server was friendly , almost rude. I will not go back there. read more

First glance is this place is interesting and upscale. Second look is the they stopped renovating when operational and didn't finish. There are so many exposed and unfinished projects inside. Now the food. I had a mushroom Swiss burger with fries. It was cooked right, seasoned well, and very tasty. The fries were great and cooked crisp with seasoning to please. Service at the bar was very good. Great bones in this building. Take care of the finishing touches and this is a big winner. read more

Universal Joint - Bar - Burgers Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

Found this place on Yelp. I love yelp for helping me find great local spots. This looks like a converted gas station with awesome outside seating and local brews. Try the Steinbeck burger- delicious! read more

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Outdoor seating, bring a pet, good ambiance, and great food. What more could you ask?

This is the happening place downtown with great community and wonderful food. We were excited to find a nice spread out outdoor pet-friendly eating place in downtown Clayton. The food ranges from Tex mex, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more. We waited awhile to be seated, but it was well worth it and we weren't in a rush. We loved the appetizers and they were out very quickly. The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly including bringing a bowl of water for our dog. The quesadillas were very tasty, the fries were amazing, and we loved the spicy egg rolls. This is a place we will definitely come back to when in the area. The food and atmosphere were perfect for a summer evening. They also offer a decent selection from the bar. Make sure to visit even if it looks crowded it is definitely worth the food! read more

Really neat spot! There is plenty of outdoor seating and the patio is pup-friendly. Our waitress had dog treats ready to go in her apron pocket which my little lads took delight in. The place was cram-packed and we still were sat well before the estimated wait time. Our waitress was on the ball. Our food came out very shortly after we ordered. I recommend a burger.. mine was delish. Tots were take or leave but the burger was primo. Clearly a well oiled establishment and we will return when we come back that way. read more

Universal Joint - U joint burger with tots - Burgers Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

Great food. Burgers were incredible. We go here a lot when in the Clayton area. Mushroom Swiss burger was great.

Service was good. Burger was undercooked, but the bacon, tomato and cheese on the burger was good. Fries were good. Tater tots were over cooked and hard as a rock. We couldn't even eat them. We ate outside on a lopsided table. Overall, it was ok, but not worthy of 5 stars. read more

Fun spot, great outdoor dining. We enjoyed some fish tacos and a pimento cheese burger. Service was quick and kind.

Best cheeseburger I've had in a very long time! The char grilled flavor was AMAZING, the overloaded salad toppings were fresh and delicious. I never finish a burger but I did this time! Service was great. Prompt, attentive and friendly! The tots were hard and greasy but I'm still giving this a 5 star cause of that burger. Definitely coming back next time we pass through! read more

Universal Joint - Best burger EVER! Dated: Aug 2019 - Burgers Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

Burger was AMAZING!! Service was fast even though they were slammed! I would eat there again! I was seated outside which I liked because it was a beautiful evening. read more

We visit the UJoint on every trip to Clayton. We love the live music and atmosphere of the place. This visit was disappointing. After being seated for 10 minutes, the server for the table, who was seated after us, visited their table for a drink order. We went to the host stand and asked for our server. Several minutes later she appeared, with no apology for having made us wait. We placed our order at the same time as our drink order, and she returned with our drinks. Another server brought out our food, and we asked for silverware. Our server then appeared to ask how everything was. We had not yet taken a bite. Our burger was tasteless...could only taste the bacon and jalapeños, was undercooked, and missing the lettuce and onion. Our fries were terribly undercooked, and we waited for our server to return. We ate our burger anyway. She finally appeared, once we told her about the fries, she brought us another order. (We didn't mention the burger because we ate it anyway) The salad was tasty, but the onions were finely diced. Had I known this, I would have left them off. The citrus vinaigrette was delicious. All in all, not a pleasant experience. We left wondering if we would return. read more

Folks were nice, and it was busy. The food was just ok, however. I had the burger and it was dry and unseasoned. My kid had the quesadilla and it was burned. I also noticed other folks eating quesadillas and those were burnt too. read more

Dude. Like seriously. - so, that's pretty much what we were saying when we found this place. Super charming, great service, cool ambiance, and perfect menu for a Saturday lunch after our death march up and down the treachery of those beautiful Tallulah Gorge Park Stairclimb challenge. Worth the effort, and totally worth earning the splurge of a brisket french dip here. Or a PBLAT (yes, that's a thing, look it up, it's good.) this place stands on its own and is totally worth a scenic drive an hour or so north for a fun getaway. read more

Nicely redone old gas/service station made into a full restaurant and bar with indoor seating and a huge patio with outdoor seating (some covered). The sauces all seemed homemade, we tried the salad and burger, buffalo shrimp and wings all were good. The burger with the million island dressing was awesome as was the sauce they used on the shrimp. Full liquor bar with several beer's including local ones on tap. Easy 1 minute drive from tbe main thoroughfare 441 to "old 441" in Clayton in their small but well appointed downtown which makes going to this restaurant even more worthwhile. (Be advised 441 is a major speed trap in Clayton BTW so be careful) read more

I highly recommend going somewhere else if it's on the weekend in the summer. We were told the wait was 20-30 minutes and it ended up being about an hour and a half. Food is okay but the wait was triple what they said. read more

Just ok. Maybe a step above in typical bar food in what they offer on the menu. Our real complaint was my kids wouldn't eat much because it was too spicy, & for once, they were right about that. Tater tots & chicken fingers had so much pepper some of them were practically black. read more

Universal Joint - Tater tots - Burgers Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

We have dined here several times and will keep coming back. The cheddar bacon burger with tater tots and a beer is awesome. The staff is friendly and efficient. read more

Nope. Sadly this place was not able to live up to the hype. I understand that they were busy and had to go to the store to supplement the items they ran out of a busy weekend. Thanks to the server, we learned that tidbit of information and steered away from several menu items. Service was great, the atmosphere was fun. The food however was subpar. I realize we're coming off a pandemic and people are not planning to handle the crowds that they are receiving. Sadly, that is reflected in this review. I might give them another try next time I'm up there, For now this is what it is. Before I go again, I'd make sure that their Kitchen didn't have to go to the nearest Piggly Wiggly to pick up food to supplement their menu. read more

I have no idea why I'm even in Georgia, nor do I really know where Clayton is on the map...but the Universal Joint is amazing! I'm so glad I went to dinner here. Their burger was easily top 5 best burgers I've ever had, I'm a connoisseur ! The whole place had great vibes. Great food and drinks, excellent service on a Friday night, and live music. read more

Universal Joint - Burgers Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

Yummy food! Good service. Lovely sitting area outside. We really enjoyed the brisket nachos!

Great food, service and patio. Get the buffalo shrimp! Pet friendly. Good wine at great prices.

Went on a trip to neighboring Hiawassee and was given really strong recommendations to visit Clayton. We wandered around the adorable shops in the area until we became a little hungry. Universal Joint was buzzing with a fun atmosphere due to the college football games playing that afternoon so we decided to check it out. Service was spot-on. Space was the slightest bit cramped, but not surprising considering it was a game day. What I will say and what is currently making my mouth water.. Get ANYTHING on the menu with pimento cheese. Seriously. It's been about two months since I had the pleasure of eating here and I've been desperately looking for a place near me (sorry Tallahassee) with pimento cheese that is even close to comparable. No luck so far, but the search continues. Looking forward to any excuse I can find to visit this part of north Georgia so I can munch on that pimento sandwich yet again. read more

Universal Joint - Pimento cheese sandwich with fries and a pickle. Yum! - Burgers Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

Wont be going back - sad - because its simple problem. Their customer service is terrible. This is the 3rd time I have gone to UJ and been sat down to only watch the hostess staff chat it up at the hostess station, and multiple waitresses walk right by me, look at me, and just keep on going and ignore. To make it worse - they ignore and go and sit down and make roll ups of silverware and do prep work. HELLO!!! Guest here, Im spending money and Ive watched multple staff just walk on by in their own world. Best part is - I am there when its NOT BUSY AT ALL. There was maybe 5 patrons, and at least 3 waiters and waitresss. Am I missing something here? When I got up, the hostesses - all THREE of them in a group - went - OH, did nobody talk to you?? Since this is the third time this has happened - I have no intention of returning (and SADLY, I own a AirBnb just down the road, where guests ask all the time... where should we go... Well - Dont Go to UJ, there are plenty of spots where they acutally acknowledge guests. Over it. read more

The food here is excellent. I have been here a few times and never have been disappointed.. service is great too.

Would rate this three stars for the food with an extra star added for the good service we received. Server #36 you know who you are. My wife had the Southwest Quesadilla. She was disappointed that they used canned corn. Not much flavor. Although salsa was good. I had the Brisket Dip. It was good, but not great. Very nice patio to eat on and music from the rooftop across the street was great. Overall a nice lunch. read more

Universal Joint - Southwest Quesidilla - Burgers Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

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Not quite up to their usually high standard on our latest lunch visit. The egg roll appetizer wasn't as good as before; the chicken was ground instead of chunky. Still good mind you; just not as good. The cheeseburger was excellent; cooked precisely and nicely. Ordering I asked if I could get pickle sliced so I could put it on the hamburger sandwich. Surprised to get a resounding no. Tried to slice the spear with the knife in my napkin but not much luck. Maybe I'll bring my own hamburger dills if we visit again. read more

Not our first visit there, and it never fails service, waiters everything is great specially the food, today was no exception other than we had a server that was simply out of this world, never seen him before but was really a people friendly individual without being over powering, and his recommendation on food and beverages were spot on. Thank You Mario for the memorable experience and great service. Happy New Year U-Joint (Clayton, GA) have a successful 2019 I couldn't keep it in the garage read more

Universal Joint - Burgers Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

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The location is perfect; decor is very modern. Enjoyed the games on our table. Our waiter was nice, and tried his best. We started off with an order of smoked queso and salsa. The queso was really good but the salsa was my favorite. I had a carnival punch which was great. It wasn't too sweet, and I could not taste any alcohol. It was one of those dangerous drinks that creep up on you. We ordered our main course to go. I ordered "the old" burger with fries, however i was given tots. My sister ordered a salad with olive oil on the side, which they had forgotten although the waiter insisted he put it in the bag. When we arrived to our hotel we realized there was no utensils, which they had also insisted were in the bad. The food tastes mediocre. read more

Universal Joint - Carnival punch & chips with queso - Burgers Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

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In a snippet, this place is great! We were passing through on our way through Clayton. Starving!! Yelp called this place out. Food was pretty spectacular. We had gyros and Greek salads. Glad we did. To it to go and ate a block away at the city corner park. Nice peaceful week night picnic. Liked it so much, we went back the next night. I mean why not? Same thoughts...grab and go because the place was pretty packed. Night 2 -Arugula salad and brisket street tacos. Grabbed the food and went to the same park. They forgot to pack us plastic wear for the salad and no dressing or sauce for tacos. However, we managed. Food was good again. 4-stars because of the no dressings and no plastic. We'd still return again without hesitation. read more

Great place. The wait for the food was very long but it tasted great. The place is nice and has an outdoor seating area and indoor. People do bring their dogs to the outdoor are so be aware of that. Service was not great but it was ok enough. read more

Good food and service in a very casual setting. A younger crowd than most of Clayton!

Used to be a big fan. Issue is service. I've been 3 times since May and have not left any reviews. Everyone has an off day and it's not fair to leave a review based on one person's bad day or lack hospitality. That being said the food is not good enough to look past inadequate service. Food is above average but certainly will not be back anytime soon. To many comparable or better experiences in the area. Part of going out is expecting to feel welcomed and feeling value in the money spent. Drinks not filled, asking for napkin's several times, asking for a side of hot sauce 3 times and never receiving it and genuinely unpleasant attitudes. The last time I went was a Thursday night and it was slow at 8pm, witnessed the I should be cut why did you seat them at my table look and it certainly carried over to our meal. read more

Nice location and enjoyed the outdoor seating. Servers provided prompt and courteous service. The burger, however was cold and wet, served open faced like a bit of trash. And the tater tots were damp with oil. I woke up today wondering why I ate it. read more

Tiny bit of a wait for a busy Saturday but we'll worth it. Really good food. Had the Brisket dip with Au Jus and tots. You can't go wrong with tots. The shredded brisket was moist and great flavor, Au Jus only made it better. Crusty bread held it all together. Yum! Completely satisfied. read more

The food was good the service was good but the restaurant seems to cater more to canines than people a great place to go if you don't mind eating with the animals read more

Great burger. Loved the fire pit we waited by. Such a good wait staff. They made the best suggestions.

We popped in since we were just driving through. Would definitely come back. Burgers were delicious and service was great.

This is such a cute spot and I've always wanted to dine here. Due to Covid, I decided takeout would be safer, even though tables were pretty spaced out away from one another in the patio. We ordered a few different things on the menu -- egg rolls were recommended by the guy who took my order and they were amazing! We also had the black bean quesadillas, buffalo wings, and cheddar bacon burger. Everything we ordered was really good! Next time we're in town, we'll definitely stop by again. read more

We are here on a Sunday evening. We were seated in a timely manner. Restaurant was very busy. The server did a great job getting to our table. The burgers were fantastic. I had the brisket tacos and they were just ok. Not bad, just a lot of meat on a tortilla. Beer was fresh and cold. Will definitely return. read more