Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in North Georgia

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

Home Restaurant

5.0

5 (1910)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

Marble Hill

About the restaurant

RESERVATION ONLY
Delicious dining experience with the freshest and highest quality ingredients, most being locally sourced.

Top review

ScottVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Bailey , Matt., and Alex are just great! Felt like Home!

Glen-Ella Springs Hotel & Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (948)

$31 to $50

Continental

Clarkesville

About the restaurant

Glen-Ella Springs Inn Restaurant is open to the public and inn guests beginning at 5:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday April through December, and Wednesday through Saturday January through March. Calling ahead is recommended as some additional nights are closed in the winter. Offering one of the finest dining experiences in the North Georgia mountains, the restaurant prepares American Continental cuisine with a Southern flare. The setting is rustic, yet elegant and features fireside and outdoor dining depending on the season. Outdoor seating is limited; please call to request an outdoor table.

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Camilla and Bill

Dined 6 days ago

Everything was delicious and Maredith did a wonderful job serving us!

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Wolf Mountain Vineyards

4.9

4.9 (1910)

$30 and under

Winery

Dahlonega

About the restaurant

The European-style Georgia Winery at Wolf Mountain is fashioned after a raised Craftsman-Style cottage and sits atop the Cellar, which is encased in fieldstone. The Winery is 10,000 square feet encompassing wine production, the restaurant and tasting room.

Overlooking the foothills of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, the Winery and Vineyard provides the perfect setting for the enjoyment of our award-winning handcrafted wines, Sunday Brunch, Cafe Lunch and Gourmet Dinners.

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evie

Dined 5 days ago

Leslie was a warm hearted server and helped us make my sister and her birthday feel celebrated!

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Popular dish

Gambino

Experience

Wolf Mountain Vineyards Monthly Themed Brunch

Cotton Calf Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (2728)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Braselton

About the restaurant

Cotton Calf Kitchen is a classic steakhouse.

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Jill

Dined 2 days ago

Always a special experience. We celebrated our anniversary. Although I asked for a quiet table, there really isn’t such a thing at this restaurant but we were against a wall so it was nice. The service was excellent and the food was delicious and plentiful as it should be due to the cost. I was a bit disappointed in my side of charred asparagus but otherwise loved the meal of bacon wrapped scallops and mushroom risotto. Husband had lamb chops that he said were the best ever.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

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Bourbon Glazed Pork Chop

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CCK Chopped Salad

The Vandiver

4.9

4.9 (128)

$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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Robert

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent service, great drinks, outstanding server

Antebellum

4.9

4.9 (2888)

$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.

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Anthony

Dined on May 7, 2025

Or server was great and very attentive. The food and drinks were excellent!

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Cake

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Triple Cream Baked Brie

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Auld Alliance

4.8

4.8 (115)

$50 and over

French

Dade County

About the restaurant

Discover the enchanting world of Auld Alliance, where Scottish heritage meets French sophistication atop Lookout Mountain. Nestled amidst breathtaking vistas, the Auld Alliance beckons you to embark on a culinary journey like no other. The Auld Alliance was a historic and vital pact made between the kingdoms of Scotland & France in 1295, and here, Chef Christopher Cofiño celebrates the harmonious fusion of Scottish and French highland fare, curated to provide an unforgettable culinary experience. Imagine savoring cherished Scottish classics infused with French elegance, all against the backdrop of rugged beauty and timeless charm.

Whether you're sipping on a dram of fine Scotch whisky, sharing the perfect bottle of wine from our extensive wine list, or relishing the delicate flavors of perfectly executed dishes using all locally farmed and foraged produce, every moment at Auld Alliance is infused with warmth and sophistication.

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Kristy

Dined 5 days ago

We loved every piece of our experience. We visited with friends for our anniversary and the scallops, appetizers and especially the textures of Chocolate for desert was amazing! My husband loved his duck, as well! Thank you and we hope to be back, soon!

Table 20

4.8

4.8 (602)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Cartersville

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Cartersville, Table 20 offers a unique dining experience; a laid back modern atmosphere, delicious & surprising craft cocktails, a carefully curated wine list, and an ever changing/ hyper seasonal menu. We pride ourselves on making new, but also making right. We strive to acknowledge the history of the food we serve while simultaneously looking at the present and moving towards the future. We approach local ingredients with global influences, and we are proud to be defining Cartersville’s cuisine.

Here at Table 20, we have one goal in mind:
make the world a more delicious place for all!

Whether you're looking for a pretty clucking good chicken sandwich and a sweet tea, or an order of surf & turf with a limoncello basil martini - all you need is a mood for good food and we’ve got you covered!

20 South Wall Street. www.table-20.com

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Miranda

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic food and service. I would definitely return.

Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard

4.7

4.7 (501)

$31 to $50

American

Dahlonega

About the restaurant

Welcome to Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard!

Nestled in the foothills of Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard is a quick drive from Atlanta, but a world apart from the noise and sprawl. Here you relax, unwind, and bask in our mountain views while enjoying a wonderful meal!

Nourish yourself at our restaurant with gourmet fare, a seasonally rotating menu and weekly specials curated by Executive Chef Madeline Medon and Restaurant Chef Justin Blackstock. Experience the joy of from scratch handcrafted dishes that include our house made focaccia bread, delicious steaks and our Crispy Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts.

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Amy

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Beautiful location. Breathtaking view. Great service and yummy food. We will be back!

Rabun Social

4.8

4.8 (105)

$30 and under

Asian

Clayton

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rabun Social, a dynamic kitchen, cocktail, and sushi bar in downtown Clayton, GA. Delight in our rich Asian flavors with dishes like Ramen, Pad Thai, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and Mongolian Beef Short Ribs. Our sushi is crafted following authentic Japanese traditions, offering some of the finest tastes available.

We’re also proud of our handcrafted cocktails, each a masterpiece made with in-house syrups and fresh-squeezed fruits. At Rabun Social, every visit is a promise of an extraordinary culinary adventure.

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Dr. Stephen

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

Excellent place for Asian fusion food combining superb service and a trendy but friendly vibe for ambience. Outside dining and bar seating on a nice day in beautiful Rabun County. Worth a drive if you live away. You will want to return.

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