Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in North Georgia

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

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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Shamon

Dined 7 days ago

We come to this place every time we are in town. We literally build trips around coming here.

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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.

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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RitaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent service, outstanding food with warm and inviting atmosphere.

Table 20

4.7

4.7 (581)

$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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Melissa

Dined 7 days ago

Enjoy our dinner dates at Table 20 the food drinks and service is always great!

Rabun Social

4.7

4.7 (80)

$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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Matthew

Dined 7 days ago

Great place to have sushi! Love the vibe inside with the art and design. Our waitress was ok, did not seem to be on it. Everything else was great.

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.

Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern - GA

4.2

4.2 (245)

$31 to $50

Southern

Gainesville

About the restaurant

Great barbecue and chef pride go hand-in-hand. And we have both. Our southern-inspired menu has the classic recipes that you crave, and the perfect twist on traditional dishes that are sure to satisfy. Taste our Bourbon Glazed Salmon and Bacon Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf. Or check out our signature Louisiana dishes including Jambalaya or Shrimp and Grits. Our meats are smoked in our Ole Hickory Pit Smoker and everything in between is made in our scratch kitchen. Our rubs and sauces are all our own recipe. Incredible smoked meats and great bourbons are what we're made of.

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Dined 7 days ago

Enjoy with friends - good food, drinks, and great service. Looking forward to the next experience Carrot cake to-go was outstanding

Twisted Tomato Blue Ridge

3.8

3.8 (22)

$50 and over

Italian

Blue Ridge

About the restaurant

Twisted Tomato treats you to real wood-fired pizza!

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