While visiting the scenic Georgia mountains, visit the best restaurants in North Georgia with scenic water and mountain views. Whether you want a fine dining experience, a casual meal, or a place you can boat into, you can find exactly what you like at these North GA waterfront restaurants.… Learn more
Did you know that the longest-running Oktoberfest in the United States is held each year in Helen, in the North Georgia Mountains? 🥨🍻 This complete guide to the 2026 Helen, GA Oktoberfest covers the official dates, daily hours, admission, parade, keg tapping, bands, food, parking, lodging, and practical tips for planning your visit.… Learn more
Whether you’re craving mimosas with mountain views 🍹 or biscuits that rival grandma’s, North Georgia is packed with brunch gems worth planning a weekend around. From trendy scenic vineyard wineries to cozy small-town classics, this list highlights some of the most iconic North GA brunch spots.… Learn more
Stay inside a waterfall state park, step out onto a private balcony, or book a room with a wood-burning fireplace and a three-course breakfast waiting in the morning. These lodges in the Georgia mountains offer several ways to build a getaway around the place you stay.… Learn more
On special occasions, you want to make sure that everything goes smoothly, including the timing of a great meal. These local establishments are among the 🏆 best restaurants in North Georgia, renowned for their top-notch service and the convenience of making dining reservations in advance.… Learn more
For a memorable stay that is as unique as the area, consider staying in a smaller space, such as a bed and breakfast. 🛌🥐 These unique mountain locations include a freshly prepared hot breakfast (usually in a shared space with the owner and other guests), and often the service will be much more personalized than a visit to a chain hotel.… Learn more
🍷 There’s a certain kind of afternoon that just feels right: a blanket spread across green grass, a glass of local wine in hand, and nothing on the agenda but being outside. In North Georgia, that afternoon has a home at the vineyards tucked into the mountains, where picnicking isn’t an afterthought.… Learn more
Tiger Mountain Vineyards is located next to the picturesque Tiger Mountain (elevation 2,856′) and includes multiple spaces on their 88-acre property to sample wines. Savor your wine from newly remodeled indoor tasting areas, or for the most scenic vineyard and mountain views, wander around the sprawling grounds and the old red barn.… Learn more
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant in Blue Ridge, Georgia, offers lunch and dinner and boasts one of the most scenic riverside locations in North Georgia. Stop by for a drink, dessert, or meal, and enjoy the calming natural beauty of this wooded riverfront location.… Learn more
✨ Dine Among the Vines: North Georgia’s Vineyard Restaurants ✨
The Georgia mountains are a stunning destination in every season! What better way to soak in the scenery than by enjoying a meal at one of North Georgia’s scenic vineyards?… Learn more
Soak up rural waterfront dining in the Georgia Mountains, where the pace slows and the river does the talking. This is North Georgia at its most laid-back with towering trees, cool air off the Chestatee River, and a front-row seat to the scenery.… Learn more
The North Georgia town of Blue Ridge has a bustling downtown with a variety of dining options for everyone. Whether you choose fine dining or something a little more casual, these are some of the best restaurants in Blue Ridge, Georgia!… Learn more
The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen is an upscale American restaurant with a Southern twist located at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge in the Hiawassee and Young Harris areas. Visit this North Georgia gem for fine dining with gorgeous lake and mountain views.… Learn more
Set your sights on Hiawassee and Young Harris, twin towns with easy access to Lake Chatuge and a surprisingly wide food scene. Think lakeside decks, mountain-view patios, fresh trout, smoky BBQ, farm-to-table plates, bakeries, and coffee stops for your next adventure day.… Learn more
Col. Poole’s Bar-B-Q is a southern roadside barbecue joint that you can’t help but notice as you drive by. This Ellijay restaurant features a bright yellow and red building and is prominently located along GA-515.
The restaurant also includes a unique “Pig Hill of Fame” – a hill behind the restaurant that is covered with hundreds of painted wooden pigs!… Learn more
Alyce and Marco perform at Kaya Vineyard in Dahlonega on SATURDAY!
