Great bbq in Helen!…read more After getting out the river we decided to stop by for lunch since they're located right across the street from Cool Rivers. We honestly had very low expectations with Helen being such a touristy town but we were def in for a treat! The staff and even locals were super sweet and friendly. My husband can make friends everywhere but one of the locals was just extra friendly this visit and made us feel very welcomed. I forget what the special was this day but we got a little of everything plus the special. They also have mini melts for the kiddos. Y'all when I say EVERYTHING was good, everything was VERY GOOD. Maybe because we had low expectations, or we were hungry, or we were influenced by the friendliness, but we were extremely surprised. Everything was seasoned well, bbq'd well, cooked well. I don't normally order chicken because of the high percentage it will be dry, but i did and the chicken was divineee. Crispy smoky skin and juicy tender meat. Very well done. Ribs, amazing. If I had to complain about anything it would be the brisket. We ordered our brisket sliced though it came sliced/shredded and could have used a little more smoke. Though still very tasty. Upon walking out the ladies up front asked how our meal was and my husband told them it was "actually good". Poor verbiage on his part, APOLOGIES!, but our expectations were so low and Flying Pig just blew us out of the park we had no words. Our whole experience was great and we would not hesitate to stop by, or recommend, the next time we are in town.

Good wings. Good sausages. Good fries. Good beans…read more We had the dog on a sunny Friday evening in early April: so we sat outside, but were not forgotten! Outdoor seating at both ends of the building: one end under a roof, one under the sun. Indoor seating, too, but we did not avail ourselves thereof. My first time here, but found out my kids have eaten here often with the youth group.

Delicious, fast service, young helpful servers. great location in downtown Helen right by the river!read more

Very good Philly Cheesesteak. My wife's burger was also good, with fried egg and all kinds of stuff…read moreon it. The waffle fries were good. This was close to our rooms and not normally what we seek out in Helen, but I'm glad we stopped. Spacious. Lots o' wood. Good selection of beers. Full, but didn't feel packed. Typical American fare with a tasty flair.

Absolutely would recommend -- and I already have!…read more The food was amazing, but the service? Phenomenal. Thank you, Lacy! You truly made our experience memorable. We will absolutely be back to see you. The atmosphere was sooooo inviting and welcoming -- the kind of place where you instantly feel comfortable and excited to sit down and enjoy a great meal. Now let's talk about the real reason we'll be back... the FOOD. WOW. My nephew and his fiancée were visiting, so we made the drive from Atlanta up to Helen. We were completely indecisive about where to eat, but after reading the menu, we decided to give this place a try. Best decision ever -- because now we officially have a go-to spot in Helen. The steak was the absolute star of my plate -- cooked perfectly and full of flavor. My nephew also ordered the steak, and here's how I knew it was a winner: he normally adds A1 sauce to every steak he eats... but this time? Not a single drop. That alone told me everything I needed to know. Laz said he had the best burger he's ever had, and my nephew's fiancée agreed -- which says a lot! Between the phenomenal service, welcoming atmosphere, and unforgettable food, this place is a must. We will definitely be back every time we visit Helen.

We came here last Saturday while visiting Helen with family members that came from Miami, FL. Our…read morewaitress was super attentive and friendly. There was a wait time of approximately 35 minutes or so but it was Valentine's Day too. We ordered our drinks which were really yummy except the Porch Pounder that I didn't like at all, it was sort of bitter to me. Our food came out really fast I must say and boy we were in for a treat. From the appetizer of the "Pork Belly" which was super yummy to the "Truffle Hawg" Burger I ordered with a side of "Gouda Mac N' Cheese". All of us were soo very pleased with the food selections we had chosen. Even the following day we were still talking about the food and how we wish we could've went back to this restaurant. Our family members can't wait to come back to visit so we can go back and eat there. But my partner and I will defy make a trip to it since we live in Atlanta. The place wasn't super crowded, the heater lamps were on since it was a bit chilly so it felt nice. There was no loud music so overall a very nice ambiance I must say. Please keep up the awesome job. Major kudos to the owners and the cooks in the kitchen

If you are looking for a place to grab a quick bite, and it has to be hot dogs, and you lost your…read morecar, cell phone, and sense of well being, maybe this is where you'll end up. There is a very interesting view to the parking lot of the "tubes" (or lazy river rides), and this alone may justify you stopping here. Or maybe you really need a drink, idk. But other than that, I would just keep on walking...

After you shoot the hooch, what you really need is to go to the doghouse. Nothing slaps like one of…read moretheir amazing hot dogs. Don't forget the fries. They are perfectly done. Why does their Coke taste better than anywhere else? You can walk over right after getting off the tube! Best service ever too, really nice people.

Oh my! Top choice of locals for good reason. Come so hungry and then plan to leave so full. We got…read morethe sampler and made the mistake of trying to eat it all. It's enough for 4 people but the two of us went to town. I most recommend the garlic wurst and the gypsy pork for flavor but if you've never had rouladen then Bodensee's is great and authentic. As usual for me, the German sides steal the show. The purple cabbage, spatzele, and potato salad were perfect. The Erdinger Dunkle and francshicanner (sp?) were excellent drink pairings. I took a picture of the huge tray that came out to the neighboring table as well as our sampler on our table. Service was quick, thorough, and helpful for any questions. Definitely going here for German again!

We first visited Bodensee about eight years ago, and at the time we thought it was probably the…read morebest restaurant in town. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was a bit of a disappointment. What was once a quaint spot with outstanding service and mouthwatering food now feels like just another restaurant. The atmosphere was fine and the service was still good, but the food didn't live up to our previous experience. We both ordered schnitzel--mine with Jäger gravy and my wife's with Gypsy gravy. Mine was decent, but hers was noticeably different from what she remembered. She had really been looking forward to it and ended up quite disappointed. It wasn't a bad meal, but it definitely didn't recapture what made our first visit so memorable.

Honestly the best food in Helen. Alex is a great bartender and waiter. Very clean restaurant…read more Highly recommended.

Last night in Helen and could t decide where to eat. Thanks to Yelp this place looked like a good…read moreplace to stop for dinner. We started off with the crab Rangoons which were great! Warm and creamy center with that sweet dipping sauce. I also ordered the Philadelphia roll which tasted great! For the main course, I had a Pad Thai which wasn't bad. A little on the sweeter side for my taste and the noodles were a little overcooked and stuck together but the flavor was good. Service was friendly and it is a decent size space serving a lot of customers. All in all I had a great experience here and exceeded my expectations having a good Thai place in Helen.

Fantastic service and so dog friendly. We tried at least 10 different sauces and came home with…read morefour, including Purgatory which has excellent heat. Can't wait to try them on burritos. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

This was such a fun shopping experience! We got to sample several of their hot sauces and…read morecondiments, and ended up buying several! The woman working was helpful and friendly as well. I'd love to come back the next time I'm in town.

Just went for drinks. 3 house margaritas with a grand marnier float $85 plus tip. Nothing else…read moreordered, just the drinks. Tourist trap, avoid at all costs.

Avoid this tourist trap at all costs. Less for more is what you get. There are better places if you…read morewant a good steak. The waiters were nice enough, but it was disorganized and rushed. We got someone else's food *twice*, and our steaks didn't come out like we asked. Mine was barely edible with how chewy it was, and my girlfriends was overcooked, maybe alright if we were paying for something cheaper. For the price its awful, youre paying a tourist tax for the view and they might not even sit you where you get the view. It would be alright if it were maybe a quarter of the price. Id expect this quality out of a poorly run longhorn. Sides were good though. Nearly ruined my anniversary, would give negative stars if I could.

When it comes to spots on the main drag in Helen, I like this one slightly more than the rest…read more What really made it stand out was it's set up inside with plenty of TVs, all of which had various college sports on. We ended up seeking it out b/c we wanted to watch college football. They have solid indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is right by the river. On the indoor side you have a very small bar but plenty of TVs around the establishment. The food is fine but nothing terribly special. But they do have a fair amount of beer on tap. The overall experience is solid. We were able to watch football, eat and drink beer. I suspect I will end up back here the next time I visit Helen. I'd suggest swinging by if you get the chance.

Don't go here. Food…read moreis nearly inedible. Spent $80 for a burger and a sandwich for 2 adults. Total tourist trap. I'm not a man of high standards. The burger was so dry it could have been made of dust. I ate about half of it, because I'm a man, and that's what we do...maybe it's dry on the outside, maybe the next bite is acceptable...nope not this time. My girlfriend had the Ruben. Tasted like nothing. You'd think you can't mess up a Reuben. Well, I was wrong. Meat tastes like newspaper. Also got some jalapenos poppers. Also gross. I've had frozen ones that are better. Only edible things were the pickle and ranch dressing. It's a shame because the ambience is SICK. The staff seemed to know it was bad. Don't go here