Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in North Georgia

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in North Georgia? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Antebellum

4.9

4.9 (2815)

$30 and under

Southern

Flowery Branch

About the restaurant

Nicholas and Alison St.Clair would like to welcome you to Antebellum. We opened our doors in early 2012. Antebellum is located in the Historic District of Flowery Branch. Our menu consists of locally grown vegetables and humanely raised animals. We hope our guests experience hospitality and southern ingredients at their finest. Antebellum is a celebration of southern cuisine.

Top review

Mandy

Dined today

I love this restaurant!! I would eat here every night if I could! Chef Nick just keeps amazing me with the menu and execution of the menu! Beautiful and delicious! The scallops were cooked to perfection and the tenderloin was beyond delicious!! So tender and perfectly cooked! I always look forward to my dining experience at Antebellum and can’t wait to return!

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Sticky Toffee Cake

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Triple Cream Baked Brie

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Cotton Calf Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (2673)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Braselton

About the restaurant

Cotton Calf Kitchen is a classic steakhouse.

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RussellVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Tried a new steak tonight and it was fantastic - just like all the others. Exceptional service and some of the best food I've tasted.

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Filet Mignon

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Bourbon Glazed Pork Chop

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CCK Chopped Salad

Scott's Downtown

4.8

4.8 (1152)

$50 and over

Continental

Gainesville

About the restaurant

The Dining Room is Open!

Please join us for lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am - 2:00pm and Dinner Tuesday-Saturday starting at 5pm at Scott's Downtown. We offer great food prepared with attention to detail, an unparalleled wine list and the best wait staff North of Atlanta. We are located in downtown Gainesville 1 block off the historic Gainesville Square. Our menu offers a wide range of choices from USDA Prime, hand cut steaks, the freshest seafood and local produce with seasonally inspired weekly specials. Free parking is available at the North Parking Deck next door to the restaurant.

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Rick

Dined 1 day ago

Food and service was great. The violinist playing Xmas music was the icing on the cake - she played beautifully!

Fortify Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (3496)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Clayton

About the restaurant

We have a 15 minute grace period for reservations. Please call us if you are running behind, reservations are given up 15 minutes after reservation time. Everyone must be present in order to be seated. Thank you.

At Fortify Kitchen & Bar, expect great food, delicious cocktails and impeccable service in a comfortable environment. We will always support sustainability in our area by using produce sourced from local small farms and growers, all natural, hormone-antibiotic free meats and proteins, and sustainable seafood sources and give back to the great community we call home!

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Daniel M

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Excellent food and service. Staff friendly and gracious. Clearly a gathering place for locals as well. We are out of towners on anniversary weekend. Highly recommend.

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4.8

4.8 (842)

$31 to $50

Steak

Cornelia

About the restaurant

A Prime Steakhouse of the highest caliber that transports you into another world, where time stands still, and memories are made.

Community is more than a restaurant, it’s a destination you seek out for the ultimate dining experience. From the Maître D’ that greets you at the door, to the smoked cocktails at the bar, and the world class steaks you enjoy with a bottle of your favorite wine, everything is done with style and impeccable service, in a relaxing prohibition atmosphere.

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Cyndi

Dined 2 days ago

My husband and I chose to celebrate our 37th anniversary with community brew and tap and we are so happy we did. From the staff to the food, everything was excellent. Give it a try you won’t be disappointed.

Mac's Kitchen & Bar

4.8

4.8 (103)

$31 to $50

Southern

Rossville

About the restaurant

Mac’s idea is that every moment matters from the seed to the plate. We believe that it’s important to know where your food comes from and to build a relationship with your soil, its bounty, and the village that cares for it. All the while questioning what southern food means.

Mac's features a locally sourced menu of shareable plates, a curated wine list for each menu, along with a seasonal cocktail menu. Located inside Flora De Mel.

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Jennifer

Dined 7 days ago

Such a great place. Every dish is top tier! Save room for dessert.

Stekoa Creek

4.8

4.8 (69)

$31 to $50

American

Clayton

About the restaurant

Stekoa Creek is a Mountain Inspired Eatery focused on Chef Driven Steaks, Seafood, Pastas, Cocktails and Wines. From the moment you enter Stekoa Creek, you feel as if you’ve escaped to the mountains, the food is built with passion, and the Cocktails are unique and delicious. The star of our show is our people who aim to please from the beginning to end of your experience. Our culinary team executes large parties, weddings, and catering flawlessly, and we look forward to being your choice whether it be an incredible dinner or brunch or a very special event, our culture is to exceed expectations for our incredible guests every time!

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Marilyn

Dined 4 days ago

Great service, great food. We enjoyed the evening and will be back.

Largos

4.7

4.7 (435)

$31 to $50

American

Cartersville

About the restaurant

Largos brings all the fresh tastes of wine country cuisine into a unique culinary experience for the Cartersville community to enjoy. The desire to share our favorite finds with friends and family led us to open Largos, where thought and care go into every item we serve.

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Lauri

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Excellent food. Excellent drinks. Excellent service. Our favorite go-to place.

The Vandiver

4.7

4.7 (70)

$30 and under

American

Clayton

About the restaurant

Just as Vandiver's legacy is woven into the fabric of the local area's history, so too is our commitment to crafting an experience rooted in regional flavor and adventure. Amidst the rustic charm of the North Georgia mountains, we invite you to embark on a culinary journey where every dish from tells a story. Every dish at The Vandiver evokes the spirit and flavor of the North Georgia region with ingredients sourced from local friends and neighbors. Our menus combine the familiarity and comfort of American classics with contemporary twists that take create an unforgettable culinary experience.

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Annette

Dined 4 days ago

Great new fine dining experience in Clayton! Pork chop, trout & burger at the table were all delicious! Lovely fresh Caesar salad, best I’ve had in a while. Also try the blackberry cocktail…very yummy! Servers were so friendly & attentive! Definitely will return.

Burra Burra Riverside Dining

4.4

4.4 (339)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

McCaysville

About the restaurant

Burra Burra on the River celebrates the #CopperBasin with classic American food, beer, & wine. Enjoy our riverside deck at historic Riverwalk Shops!

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Jessica

Dined on Nov 13, 2024

We had a wonderful experience for dinner. Hannah, our server was by far the best server we've had anywhere. In fact, all the staff at Burra were super energetic and helpful.

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