Waffle House

Tried the Porknado for something unique and it was filling and delicious!…read moreWife got wings and loved the crisp on them. We will be back to try the wide selection of drinks!

Casual gastropub with good food & quick service. Food:…read more4/5 We enjoyed a late lunch here. Liked the Bacon fried Brussel sprouts appetizer-nice size for two. The daily taco special was very good, according to friends, but I prefer foods without the hot spices, so I ordered a different sandwich. I especially like their French dip sandwich -it comes with two servings on buttered-grilled bread. The broth is bland, but the sandwich is very tasty with or without dipping . Their potato salad is the perfect side. Service 5/5 Romain was an excellent server -very helpful and pleasant Facility 3/5 Not new but well maintained -pub style casual with cloth napkins Location 5/5 Convenient location just off major road Epps bridge/316 At the corner end of a small strip mall next to a framing/art shop. Lots of parking.

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The Flying Biscuit Cafe

4.3(49 reviews)

0.3 mi

Visited 7/11/26 Epps Bridge & 7/14/26 Normalton (Prince Ave) locations were both really good to eat…read moreat. We had a family breakfast and this morning ate at the Normaltown Prince Ave location across from the Piedmont Hospital. We shared the waffle breakfast. With an extra two eggs over medium (my favorite) and the potatoes. The grits are really good, but better with syrup. Booth locations have really great staff people and really colorful walls and atmospheres. Shoutout to 809-Gabriel who helped us in 7/11/26 was excellent, very friendly and easy to talk with like Gabriel. We'll both be back again. Good food and fair prices.

Pleasant casual place to have breakfast or brunch with friends -outdoor during the lovely spring…read moreweather. Food : large menu to meet most favorite morning appetites. We like the eggs Benedict, the tacos, the fruit side, and the omelettes. The grits are good, too. Bacon is done nicely crisp but not overdone. Coffee and tea are served promptly and cups kept filled Service: pleasant and efficient servers Facility ; Clean, cheerful, has coveted outdoor tables as well as indoor tables. The outdoor area is next to a busy parking area but it isn't annoying. Tables indoors are spaced nicely-and can be moved to accommodate groups of 12 or so. Location :conveniently located in a strip mall area close to a main road ; plenty of parking

Epps Bridge (in Trader Joe's parking lot)

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Maepole Epps Bridge

4.3(22 reviews)

0.3 mi

Pretty good farm to table concept counter service restaurant. Their flavor is southern style. On my…read morefirst stop in I got a greens and sweet potato base with roasted potatoes and Mac n cheese for sides. Chicken was the protein and I tried the lemon herb vinaigrette. It was all pretty tasty. There is limited seating inside, but all very clean. Would definitely go again.

I visited the Athens area for work recently and loved Maepole so much that I ate here twice. How I…read morewish they had locations in Colorado! They do a wonderful job of making Southern food that is not only tasty, but healthy and nutritious. I wholeheartedly recommend the Sriracha honey sauce as well as the mac and cheese and green beans.

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Brett's Restaurant

4.3(172 reviews)

2.0 mi

Don't go here if you're looking to be disappointed by the food, the atmosphere, the staff or the…read moreservice BECAUSE everything and everyone here is as good as it gets! It's relaxed and welcoming. There are no bad items on their menu and their prices are fair. prices are very reasonable

Fast service Good food…read moreGood variety Easy parking Reasonable prices Plenty of parking

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Texas Roadhouse

2.9(147 reviews)

0.5 mi

There was a large contingent of people waiting for seating outside the building and another large…read moregroup waiting inside. I asked if there was seating at the bar and was led to a solitary empty seat. The atmosphere was raucous. I placed my order after being approached by a waitress behind the bar. After taking my order she presented a basket of four large bun-sized rolls with cinnamon butter which were warm and soft and quite a tasty. I ordered a 20 ounce ribeye steak with a tossed salad and a loaded baked potato. My entree arrive after a wait of 15-20 minutes. The steak was cooked as I had requested medium-rare and it he sides were good. My steak, however was tough and lacked any flavor to speak of. The prices are reasonable but the steak was disappointing, but no more so than most steakhouse chain restaurants.

Since we moved back to Athens we have become a fan of this place. We mostly do pickup but…read moreoccasionally eat in the restaurant. We prefer now to sit at the bar. Place is still loud but the bar area provides an area away from the music and loud tables. Some of our favorites are the critter salad and steaks. We have had the rib eye, strip, and filet with each very delicious. My wife likes hers Pittsburgh style and they do a good job. Staff at the bar is always great and provides excellent service.

Grilled Salmon*

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Groove Burgers

4.1(190 reviews)

0.4 mi

Casual, friendly place for a variety of burgers and chicken sandwiches…read more Food : Food is good. We tried the traditional groove burger and a lamb burger. Both were very good with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The fried okra is whole -not sliced like most recipes, and it was done in a tasty batter that was not too heavy . There is a bar but we didn't try the drinks, so I can't comment on them. Service : Service is excellent. Our waitress, Sawyer, was very helpful, pleasant, and attentive. The manager checks on customers and makes sure everything is working well. Location : Very convenient location among other restaurants and a variety of stores in the busiest shopping area in Athens-near the exits from highways and the perimeter loops. Facility: Clean, cheerful, and tables are not crowded together. Multiple TVs for a variety of interests. There is lots of free parking in this strip mall. There are outdoor tables for good weather days. There was not loud music like we have endured in several other burger locations. We could have a conversation easily on this restaurant. We will be happy to return in the future. .

Small, clean place in the shopping area off Epps Bridge. In town for an appointment and looking for…read moresomething local. We ordered the jalapeno fries, a steak sandwich with fries and a Groove burger. The jalapeno fries were good. A different take on a"popper" but tasty. The steak sandwich was very flavorful and full or sirloin. Hogie roll was as perfect. The groove burger was good. The bacon and cheddar had the most flavor profile so everything else took a backseat to it. I expected more from the name sake burger. Overall, it was a good stop. We'd order the steak sandwich again for sure but try others things for the remainder.

Strawberry Margarita

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The Chop House

4.3(75 reviews)

0.1 mi

The Chop House has been in Athens for 4 years and this was, surprisingly, our first visit. This is…read morea steakhouse with a robust menu feature a variety of steak, chicken, pork, and seafood dishes. Additionally, salad and sandwich offerings truly provide something by for everybody. The list of sides is also extensive, allowing you to cobble together the right mix of starches and veggies. There was a daily specials list that had unique offerings. Favs at the table were the filet (including the special with a Boursin sauce), the deviled eggs with bacon, blue cheese butter, all the salads, the sweet potato, and all deserts - Key Lime and the Strawberry Butter Cake - wowed). Prices land between Texas Roadhouse and a premium steakhouse (ours was roughly $60 pp with appetizers, entrees, and shared deserts). The dining room could suite your attire and mood, with patrons ranging for dressed up to casual. Service was exceptional! Shoutout to Aiva, who was an expert in the menu and a delight to talk to - a winning combo! We will be back as soon as possible! Reservations (Open Table) are helpful for busier times.

Great place for lunch. Table service with tables and…read morebooths. Prices are reasonable for a nice restaurant and portions are good. We like to have lunch with friends here because it's quiet enough to hear conversations and the menu has enough choices to make everyone happy. Their sides are done well. We like the salmon plate and the sandwiches at lunch Conveniently located but no left turn into parking lot -(so you have to do a u-turn at the light or go left at the light and take the first left to go in the back way. Facility is clean . No outdoor tables. Large parking lot Similar menu at dinner with portions and prices a little larger than at lunch. Lunch is served until 4.

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The Table Bistro

4.7(210 reviews)

3.5 mi

Service was well done, and the food selections were tasty. I had the BLT, and my wife had the…read moreburger. Both were very well prepared, and the fries were outstanding.

Super cute space‼ Great ambiance and romantic spot with soft…read moremusic The service was great. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable The food was wonderful The tomatoe bisque was great. We ordered the crab cake which was delicious. My husband loved his Seafood Pasta. I had the special, Grouper with Shrimp with Beurre Blanc sauce which was excellent

The Table Bistro

Grouper & shrimp risotto special $29

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

2.7(284 reviews)

0.1 mi

Third visit to this location, over a span of 8 years (we don't live close, but two kids went to…read moreUGA. Friendly service, but generally slow. This time 4 of us were there for about 90 minutes. Food was good. I loved my chicken pot pie. My wife's salmon was very good. My daughter's boyfriend liked his buffalo chicken wraps. My daughter's steak was "good, and done right, but nothing to write home about." So, in general good, but nothing spectacular. Cool and dark. We like to come here after moving a kid in (or out) of college lodgings because it's cool and dark...and honestly because it takes a minute. A good place to cool off.

If I could give a lower rating I would! The food is touted…read moreas "made fresh in house" but everything I had was bland and tasteless. I ordered the spinach did as an appetizer. It was barely warm and the chips that came with it were like thinly sliced styrofoam. I ordered the bourbon salmon and rice with sides of carrots and broccoli rice casserole. The salmon was drier than desert sand, the casserole was gummy and the carrots (well, even Buggs Bunny wouldn't eat them)! The service was merely adequate. The environment was typical chain restaurant quality. Neither the service nor the ambiance were anything but pedestrian. Please avoid this place!

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

The Royal Peasant

4.3(306 reviews)

3.9 mi

This is a great place; the service, atmosphere, and food are top-notch, so don't miss out on…read moregoing--you'll be delighted.

Nice little place with friendly bartenders to grab a pint and nice selection of seasonal cocktails…read more Plenty of outdoor seating but the Georgia summers can make that a little dicey.

Saturday special, corned beef Philly cheese. With provolone cheese, pickled cabbage and a horseradish sauce.

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Kenny S.

4 years ago

Bruh this shit is ass go to the next one over. Waitress at the other one is crazy tho

Nancy L.

19 years ago

If you like greasy food and grits of all flavors, this is the place for you!

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3.8

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Normaltown & Epps Bridge locations were both really good to eat at. We had a family breakfast and…read morethis morning ate at the Normaltown Prince Ave location across from the Piedmont Hospital. We shared the waffle breakfast. With an extra two eggs over medium (my favorite) and the potatoes. The grits are really good, but better with syrup. Booth locations have really great staff people and really colorful walls and atmospheres. Shoutout to 809-Gabriel who helped us in 7/11/26 was excellent. 1037-Natalia was nice but a bit of an attitude and not as friendly and easy to talk with like Gabriel. We'll both be back again. Gods food and fair prices.

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