We hadn't ordered take-out from the Campton Restaurant in a few years. We are really glad we did…read morelast night! Every dish we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and packaged well. Everything tasted really good. We definitely won't wait too long to order again!

Our first visit here and not very impressed. When we arrived…read morethe parking lot was packed so I was very excited that I was going to get a great meal. My first impression was not great as we waited 10 minutes just to put our name on the list for a table. The staff member who had "the list" was also taking phone orders, getting to-go meals from the back, and taking people's payments. My husband was not happy that the phone orders took priority over the people in the restaurant. We watched people leave and watched the tables get cleared. We and another couple wondered why we were not being seated as there were tables available. The lady seating customers was busy checking out several parties and looking for to-go orders. Finally, after waiting 30 minutes (apparently we got there at the busiest time) we were seated. We ordered and our food came out pretty quickly. We both got the Wednesday special of fried chicken. I looked at mine and thought it looked overcooked, then I looked at my husband's and his was BURNT. I am very surprised they plated and sent out a piece of chicken that looked like his did. Unfortunately, I did not take a picture of his. My corn muffin was hard but I was able to eat part of it. We waited for our ticket to go to the register to pay, but it never came. Finally, we just went to the register to pay. The waitress never came back to check if we needed refills (this is important to my husband as he always needs refills on his water). Definitely could have gotten a better fried chicken meal for a lesser price elsewhere. Will not go back.

Great Food Great Service very welcoming Dinner A great…read morefamily place. A lot of great menu choices. A great desert experience. A nice family atmosphere

1/2 hour to get 2 burgers on a Monday night - and the place was empty. It's not the staff - it's…read morethe management. And the burgers were not worth the wait. Flavorless, unseasoned ground beef. There is no ketchup or salt at the table. $15 per burger for indifferent slabs o meat. It's a cold, fake, unpleasant place to eat. 5 teevees all on to different sports channels BUT NO ONE IS WATCHING. And not all people like sports 24/7. It's in an "upscale" mall which is dying, many closed stores. Is Jeffrey Epstein's associate's store in this mall, or the equally ugly mirror mall across Webb Gin? Nothing there or in any of the stores for us, anyway. This was this diner's second chance with us. They have beef liver on the menu - it comes out like shoe leather. We will not go back.

Every time we visit my cousin in Social Circle, Georgia, one stop is practically guaranteed: Hot…read moreRod's Diner. We've eaten here enough times that it feels less like a restaurant visit and more like part of the tradition. Tonight I ordered the Blue Plate Special with hamburger steak smothered in grilled onions, collard greens, green beans, cornbread, and a big bowl of Brunswick stew. My unsweet tea stayed filled thanks to Rhonda, who was serving tables while also managing the restaurant. We learned that Hot Rod's started the evening with three servers scheduled. Business was slow, so one server was sent home. Naturally, that's when things picked up. Even so, Rhonda and the remaining server kept everything moving smoothly, and we never felt neglected during our visit. The Brunswick stew was excellent and gave us an unexpected opportunity for comparison. Earlier in the day we had Brunswick stew at Fresh Air Bar-B-Que. Hot Rod's version was chunkier, with larger pieces of meat, more noticeable vegetables, and a slight kick of spice. The Fresh Air version was smoother and more finely blended. Both were excellent, but they were definitely different styles. The hamburger steak was flavorful, the green beans and collard greens tasted like proper Southern vegetables, and when the Texas Pete hit the table there was only one thing to say: "My man, Texas Pete goes on the collards." Then came the surprise ending. We learned that peach cobbler was half price today. Unfortunately, they were out. Or so we thought. A fresh cobbler was still in the oven. For the next several minutes, the suspense reached maximum peach. Finally, the cobbler emerged from the kitchen and was served à la mode. The French gave it a classy name. The South perfected the application. Warm peaches, a buttery cobbler topping, and a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream that immediately melted with a purpose made for the perfect ending to the meal. It was absolutely worth the wait. Hot Rod's continues to be one of our favorite stops in Social Circle, and after another great meal, I have no doubt we'll be back again the next time we're in town. Hot Rod's Diner 294 N Cherokee Rd Social Circle, GA 30025

cute place and nice staff but the food is mediocre. We got a hamburger and the country fried steak…read more the hamburger was fine but didn't have much flavor and the country fried steak needed salt and pepper. The food took a while to come out but the waitress did apologize for the wait and it was busy so I understand. the jalapeño hushpuppies were really good though! It was pretty busy so I guess the locals love it!

The service is outstanding here. The manager, a middle aged black man, is THE BEST person this…read morerestaurant could place at its front doors. He is southern and fits the spot to the T. The food is your every day lunch southern buffet fair, I tried numerous options and each were good. The price is suitable for the food. The house itself if decorated nicely and up to date with holiday decor, Easter was so cute! I'll go back later in June to see the July decor!

Beautiful old home with lots of charm and character. The staff and service were excellent--very…read morefriendly and attentive. It was a little warm inside when we visited, but still an enjoyable experience overall. For the buffet, the food was decent with a good variety. There were many southern-style dishes, a nice salad bar, and lots of desserts to choose from. The fried chicken was great, and it was a nice surprise to see low boil seafood available as well. One thing worth noting is that you're required to put on a disposable glove every time you get a plate at the buffet, which felt like a good step for cleanliness. Overall, a pleasant experience with great service, good comfort food, and a charming atmosphere.

Super awesome chicken sandwich and fried okra!!!!! Excellent…read moreservice!!!! What PLACE am I at? Ohhhh The PLACE is the excellent!

I harshed this place based on a bad outing a couple of years ago on Valentine's Day…read more I ate there twice this trip. I had Shrimp and grits for lunch one time, and it did not disappoint. I think it's the best dish they serve, and I order it every time when I'm in town in Athens once a year. Order this with a fried egg on top and thank me later. Being solo and from out of town, I grabbed an early dinner at the bar upstairs, which is, frankly, a lot nicer than the downstairs dining room. The bone-in pork chop i ordered was very good but not mind blowing, but I enjoyed it along with its accompaniments, those being mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. It appeared they staffed up for Valentine's Day this year. There were three bartenders working the food and drink orders at the bar upstairs. I washed both meals down with sweet tea as one does. The service was great. Cheers!

Clocked is great! Love coming here when I'm in Athens. I love the option to turn the burger into a…read moresalad, too!

Great burgers but the fries!!!!! The fries are awesome!! The fries came to the table perfectly…read morecooked and fresh. The outside was crisp and the inside was soft. We had the ones with Cajun seasoning which were really good but the garlic fries are seriously over the top. When we return (yes, of course we will return) I think I just want garlic fries. Forget the burger I just want to eat those amazing fries. It's a good burger. Juicy, well cooked. Not overdone. The bread was not my favorite. Why does everyone insist on brioche buns? They don't really work for a cheeseburger. It is still a damned good burger. The only real problem is that it will occupy too much room in my stomach that could otherwise be filled with garlic fries. The dining room is a bit small. Let's call it intimate. The staff are wonderful. Go. Eat fries. Life is good.

We ate here tonight for the first time. It was awesome!!! The food and service were amazing. Anna…read moreG was OUTSTANDING!!!! We could not ask for better attention and service!!! Top notch! My wife had the Smash Burger while I enjoyed the Fender Melt. We both upgraded our side to onion rings. Both which I recommend. Our only concern was the EXTRA 50 cents for the extra pickle my wife ordered. This was very surprising. As far as ambiance, Fender's is a Retro 50's Diner. Nice bar and grill scene. Check it out if you get the chance.

The service was good, the food was questionable (potatoes tasted like industrial soap), the…read moreambiance was confusing. I got the tender bender, the chicken was okay but as previously stated, the mashed potatoes tasted like industrial soap with gelatinous cold gravy. The ambiance, ah, that is the question. You walk into a dark bar and turn left and you are in a 1950's style diner but with stylized pictures of 1970's entertainers with some unknown music playing (not music indicative of the 50's). It breaks my heart because this use to be a wonderful diner.

If you're looking for a GOOD brunch spot, come find out. My family and i looooooove it here…read more Perla's service is always a 10, very attentive & fast. This time i got the peachtree Benedict and OMGGGGG, the flavor was sooooo yummy. The home potatoes are always so freaking good & very fresh. To drink, a cappuccino with almond milk, yummmmmmmmm. The other pictured items i didn't try but my family did say they were yummy as well. I'll have to try them myself next, specially that panini, it looked BOMB!!!

Talk about reverse racism. I'm asian, my friend is white. Was there for 35 mins waiting to order…read more Got my coffee and was totally ignored for the next 30 minutes. A black couple was sat and they even got to order by our waiter. Then another black couple was sat right behind us and again our waiter took their order. While we sat right there watching. Wish I had change, because he didn't deserve it. I left $10 for my coffee and honey which $6. And walked out. This is not the first time this has happened. We've gone there several times. It's was one of our go to spot. We will never go there again.