3499 US Highway 76, Hiawassee, GA (Hiawassee & Young Harris areas)
The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen – GaMountainsGuide
The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen is an upscale American restaurant with a Southern twist located at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge in the Hiawassee / Young Harris area. Enjoy fine dining with gorgeous lake and mountain views. Reserve early for this popular spot and be sure to request a seat by the window. The bar area has TV and occasional live music (check Facebook page). Enjoy a stroll along the lakefront with a specialty drink or glass of wine before / after your meal. Outdoor seating is available (weather permitting).
The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen – GaMountainsGuide
HOURS
MON: 7:00am – 11:00am
TUE: 7:00am – 11:00am
WED: 7:00am – 2:00pm and 5:00pm – 10:00pm
THU: 7:00am – 2:00pm and 5:00pm – 10:00pm
FRI: 7:00am – 2:00pm and 5:00pm – 10:00pm
SAT: 7:00am – 2:00pm and 5:00pm – 10:00pm
SUN: 7:00am – 2:00pm and 5:00pm – 10:00pm
COST
Starters $5+
Burgers $9+ and Steaks $21+ (partnered with Brasstown Beefto provide locally sourced beef)
Entrees $18+
Wine list
Specialty cocktail list
FOOD
The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen – GaMountainsGuide
Menus are posted at the front door and available online:
Poole’s Bar-B-Q – Walk up order window and menu of sandwiches, sides, & desserts
Col. Poole’s Bar-B-Q is a southern roadside barbecue joint that you can’t help but notice as you drive by. It’s bright yellow and red building is prominently located along GA-515 and shares space with their unique “Pig Hill of Fame” – a hill covered with hundreds of painted wooden pigs. In addition to the Pig Hill of Fame, there are many pig puns scattered throughout the property (pig-a-boo, pig-moby-il, taj-ma-hog, etc).
The tasty “bar-b-q” (with choice of 6 sauces) and sides are served on styrofoam plates with disposable utensils. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Brace yourself for very heavy republican politics – the owner is a very active member of the republican party and the walls and tables are literally covered with GOP memoribilia.
Poole’s Bar-B-Q – Entrance to the “Taj-Ma-Hog”
HOURS
MON: CLOSED
TUE: CLOSED
WED: CLOSED
THU: 11:00am – 7:00pm
FRI: 11:00am – 8:00pm
SAT: 11:00am – 8:00pm
SUN: 11:00am – 7:00pm
COST
Bar-B-Q sandwiches start at $4.79 and come with great sauces
Chipotle
Carolina tangy
Kickin’ Korea
Smoky
Col. Poole’s Orignal Recipe BBQ
Col. Poole’s Sweet BBQ
Side items start at $2.49
No beer or other alcohol is available
Col. Poole’s Orignal and Sweet BBQ Sauces can be purchased to take home
1 Quart Jar $6.49
1 Pint Jar $3.49
Poole’s Bar-B-Q – Walk up order window and menu of sandwiches, sides, & desserts
Located near Ellijay on one of the most beautiful, park-like riverfront sites is Ellijay River Vineyards. There is currently no permanent building or tasting room, but there is a “wine tasting tent” set up on the property’s border with the Ellijay River.
Bring a picnic and enjoy some wine in this natural setting — complete with the relaxing sound of rushing water. Riverfront picnic tables, chairs, swings, and benches are available, as well as a couple of lawn games to enjoy with your family. Leashed dogs are welcome to visit.
Wine is available for sale by the bottle or glass. Bathrooms are available in the Red Barn (on site), but require a 5 minute walk / quick drive from the tasting area. There is plenty of outdoor space to enjoy, but be aware that there are no indoor public areas at this vineyard.
Note that as of April 2018, they have sold out of red wine, and more is not expected until August 2018. Although they do not grow grapes for sweet wines, they do have a Georgia-grown peach wine available from Sweet Acre Farms Winery.
Ellijay River Vineyards – Seyval Blanc
HOURS
MON: CLOSED
TUE: CLOSED
WED: CLOSED
THU: CLOSED
FRI: CLOSED
SAT: 1:00pm – 8:00pm
SUN: 1:00pm – 8:00pm
COST
Wine tastings priced at $6 (when available)
4 x 1oz tastes
Red wine is currently sold out (expected to be available August 2018)
Bring your own picnic or snacks to enjoy by the Ellijay River
Ellijay River Vineyards – View of Riverfront from underneath the Wine Tasting TentEllijay River Vineyards – Tables, Chairs, Firepit and Swings on the Riverfront
An incredibly large selection of award winning wines makes Frogtown Cellars a GaMountainsGuide.com favorite! Frogtown has 44 acres of vineyards on their 57 acre North Georgia property, with 25 different varieties of wine grapes. Over 20,000 grape vines in these Dahlonega Plateau vineyards can produce up to 180 tons of premium wine grapes per year (over 10,000 cases of estate grown wine)! It’s easy to find a favorite with so many choices of award-winning red and white wines to delight the palette.
Indoor and outdoor seating for you to relax and enjoy your wines, while taking in the gorgeous mountain and vineyard scenery.
No pets allowed (for both indoor and outdoor areas), due to restaurant / food service on site.
Frogtown Cellars – Tasting Room Bar
HOURS
MON: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
TUE: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
WED: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
THU: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
FRI: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
SAT: 11:00am – 6:00pm (an hour later than others in the area)
SUN: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Panini Bar lunch Friday – Sunday until 3:30pm
Italian Bistro dinner Friday – Sunday from 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Brunch on Sundays
COST
$14 – $24 Wine tastings
6 different wine flights available (subject to change)
Includes 4-5 wines
Flights may include suggested add-on for $3
$19 and up bottles of wine (can be purchased online for shipment to select states)
Dine on the covered deck or inside the tasting room
Frogtown Cellars – Koi Pond at Entrance to Tasting Room
WEDDINGS
Frogtown Cellars has a number of options to make your dream wedding come true. Choose from the lakeside pavillion, vineyard hillsides, or tasting room deck for an amazing ceremony with beautiful vineyard and mountain views.
Most awarded winery in America that is not located in California
Craig Kritzer, Frogtown’s wine grower and maker, has been named one of the top 100 most influential United States Winemakers by Michael Cervin of intowine.com
Wine Business Monthly recognized Frogtown as one of the top 10 hot Brands in the United States
Frogtown Cellars – GaMountainsGuide
CONTACT & VISIT: Frogtown Cellars
MAIN: +1 (706) 865-0687
ADDRESS: 700 Ridge Point Dr, Dahlonega, GA
Frogtown Cellars also has a South Georgia locationwith tasting room & vineyard in Hahira (see website for details)
Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery – Touriga Vines and Mountain Views
A must-see in the Georgia Mountains is Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery, just north of the Dahlonega square. This is a GaMountainsGuide favorite for the wines, the food, and the spectacular Blue Ridge views! Enjoy sparkling white wines made in the French-style Méthode Champenoise (a rare find in the Georgia Mountains). The Blanc de Blancs Brut is a personal favorite and worth a try when it’s available. Tastings may include a selection of 6-10 wines including white, rose, red, sparking, and dessert. The vineyard and winery sits on top of Wolf Mountain at 1,800 feet above sea level, and has stunning long-range mountain views.
Beautiful, but steep property requires an alert driver and most parking areas require climbing up or down some stairs.
No dogs allowed, and no outside food / picnics. Outdoor seating is available, but it fills up quickly on the weekends.
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HOURS (Seasonal)
MON: CLOSED
TUE: CLOSED
WED: CLOSED
THU: 11:00am – 5:00pm
FRI: 11:00am – 5:00pm
SAT: 11:00am – 5:00pm
SUN: 12:30pm – 5:00pm
Fall hours (Sep, Oct, & Nov)
also open Tues & Wed 11:00am – 5:00pm
Winter hours (Dec, Jan, & Feb)
only open Sat & Sun
COST
$10 – $12 Glasses of wine
$24 – $58 Bottles of wine
$10 Sparkling Wine Cocktails
$20 Estate wine tasting flight (includes tasting of estate still wines / approx 1 glass of wine)
1st Georgia winery EVER to win Best-in-Class and double Gold Medals at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles International Wine competitions
Won over 200 medals in major U.S. wine tasting competitions
Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery – GaMountainsGuide
A beautiful gem with a Tuscan feel in the Georgia Mountains is Montaluce Winery and Restaurant, a short drive north of the Dahlonega square. This is a GaMountainsGuide favorite for it’s classic elegance and ability to transport you to an old world feeling of Tuscany. The gourmet restaurant has panoramic vineyard views and is a great place to enjoy the sunset. On-site lodging is available in Tuscan-style villas. Tesla charging stations available for patrons.
Indoor and outdoor spaces available to enjoy your wines.
Montaluce – Glass of Red Wine
HOURS
MON: 11:00am – 9:00pm
TUE: 11:00am – 9:00pm
WED: 11:00am – 9:00pm
THU: 11:00am – 9:00pm
FRI: 11:00am – 9:00pm
SAT: 11:00am – 9:00pm
SUN: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Free tours daily (20 minutes)
Weekdays at 2:00pm
Weekends at 12:00pm / noon
No reservations required
PRO TIP: Montaluce closes later than other area vineyards – make dinner reservations and enjoy the sunset views with your wine and meal
COST
$6 – $16 Glasses of wine
$20 – $99 Bottles of wine
$18 – $23 Wine Tastings (red, white, or mixed flights)
$10 to add a chocolate pairing to Wine Tasting
Private deluxe tastings also available
Wild Meadow Sparkling Mead made with local, North Georgia honey
$9 / glass
$28 / bottle
Craft beer & soft drinks available
Tasting room menu available (small plates)
$45 Wine Hikes are available on the weekend by reservation(includes wine tasting)
