Vineyard Restaurants in the North Georgia Mountains
✨ 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? Some of the best restaurants in North Georgia can be found nestled among rolling vines, offering unforgettable views, delicious cuisine, and perfectly paired wines.
Vineyard & mountain views at the on-site restaurant at Crane Creek Vineyards
Use this guide to find the perfect vineyard dining experience to make your next outing extra special!
Use the North Georgia restaurant guide below to easily find these unique restaurants in North Georgia.
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Map of North Ga Vineyard Restaurants
Use the interactive map to find a North Georgia vineyard where you can enjoy a great meal with a scenic view!
🍷 Vineyard Restaurants in North Georgia
Dining at a vineyard is a unique experience, with different options depending on your preference:
- Seated Table Service – Enjoy a full-service restaurant experience at a stunning winery location.
- Counter Service – Grab light bites from the tasting room and pick your own seating.
Whether you choose a Sunday brunch with friends or a romantic night out, these meals will provide memorable pairings of great food with the vineyard’s wine.
Important: Outside food 🚫 is not allowed at these vineyards. If you want to take your own food, check out our guide to picnic-friendly vineyards!
🍾 Vineyard Restaurants with Table Service
These vineyards offer full-service restaurants with gorgeous views for an upscale dining experience. Reservations are highly recommended (and essential during the peak Autumn season)!
Paris and Company — Young Harris
Take advantage of the Paris & Company Restaurant while visiting North Georgia’s Crane Creek Vineyards within the Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA. This charming European-inspired bistro is at the vineyard (right on the Georgia / North Carolina border) and overlooks rows of vines on rolling hills.
Although they share a location, the Paris & Company Restaurant operates independently from the Crane Creek Vineyards winery. Paris & Company Restaurant is open from Friday through Sunday.
- 📞 Restaurant Phone: +1 (706) 379-4174
- Reservations recommended for dinner
- 📍 Address: 916 Crane Creek Rd, Young Harris, GA
- 📧 Email: nina@pariscateringcompany.com
- 🌐 Website: parisandcompany.info
Dahlonega Resort & Vineyard — Dahlonega
Dahlonega Resort and Vineyard Restaurant Reservations
Visit Dahlonega Resort & Vineyard for their “fine wining experience” (a fusion of wine and fine dining) and enjoy fresh, farm-to-table cuisine with scenic views of vineyards and mountains.
The Dahlonega Resort & Vineyard restaurant is open Thursday – Sunday for breakfast (FRI · SAT), lunch (FRI · SAT), dinner (THU · FRI · SAT), and brunch (SUN). Reserve your table and receive loyalty rewards via OpenTable online.
- 📞 Phone: +1 (706) 865-7678
- 📍 Address: 400 Blueberry Hill, Dahlonega, GA
- 🌐 Website: dahlonegasresort.com/dining
- 📲 Reservations: opentable.com
Frogtown Cellars — Dahlonega
Dining on the Covered Deck at Frogtown Cellars
Frogtown Cellars is located in the Dahlonega AVA and has restaurant seating that overlooks the sweeping rows of grapevines and the North Georgia mountains. The Italian Bistro at Frogtown Cellars is open Friday – Sunday. Dine inside or outside on the covered outdoor deck (weather permitting).
Reservations are requested (reservations are required for parties of 6+) and can be made via TouchBistro reservations on the Frogtown website.
- 📞 Phone: +1 (706) 865-0687
- 📍 Address: 700 Ridge Point Dr, Dahlonega, GA
- 🌐 Website: frogtown.com
- 📲 Reservations: frogtown.com/italian-bistro/#reservation
Montaluce Winery and Restaurant — Dahlonega
Vineyard Views at Montaluce Restaurant
The Montaluce restaurant in Dahlonega, GA, has views of vineyards and rolling mountains and is open daily for lunch and dinner. Enjoy a meal in the main restaurant or choose the more casual Trattoria Di Montaluce. Brunch is served each Sunday, and Tesla charging stations are available.
- 📞 Phone: +1 (706) 867-4060
- 📍 Address: 501 Hightower Church Rd, Dahlonega, GA
- 🌐 Website: montaluce.com
- 📲 Reservations: exploretock.com/montaluce
Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery — Dahlonega
The dining room at Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery has one of the best views in the area, overlooking hillside vines and miles of Blue Ridge mountains! The Vineyard Café is located upstairs at Wolf Mountain Vineyards and serves lunch on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and brunch on Sundays. Note that dinner is only available on selected nights for “gourmet winemaker dinners,” these events usually sell out weeks in advance. Visit their website and sign up for their newsletter to be notified of these special events.
Views of the vineyard and mountains at Wolf Mountain Vineyards
In addition to the restaurant, a tasting room menu is available downstairs in a more casual setting. Limited outdoor patio seating is available in the tasting room on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations are available).
Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery is only open on Saturdays and Sundays during January and February. Reserve your table and receive loyalty rewards via OpenTable online.
- 📞 Phone: +1 (706) 867-9862
- 📍 Address: 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, GA
- 🌐 Website: wolfmountainvineyards.com
- 📲 Reservations (required for brunch or cafe dining): opentable.com
Tiger Mountain Vineyards — Tiger
Dine at the Red Barn Cafe at Tiger Mountain Vineyards [photo Explore Georgia]
- 📞 Phone: +1 (706) 782-4777
- 📍 Address: 2592 Old Highway 441 South, Tiger, GA
- 🌐 Website: tigerwine.com
🍷 Vineyard Restaurants with Counter Service
Prefer a casual meal? These vineyards offer light bites, tapas, and cheese plates that pair nicely with their wines. Order your selections from the tasting room and choose your own seating in the tasting room or outside on the patio. These vineyard restaurants may not offer full table service, but they have a solid menu of light bites and tapas items available for purchase.
Seating is limited at these Georgia vineyards and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cairn View Winery — Jasper
Cairn View Winery is open six days a week (closed on Tuesdays) and offers wine tastings and appetizer plates crafted to be shared by two guests. Look for special event dinners throughout the year and regular monthly events like Food Truck Fridays. Reservations are recommended for guaranteed seating.
- 📞 Phone: +1 (770) 893-1111
- 📍 Address: 299 Happy Trails Way, Jasper, GA
- 📅 Winery reservations: exploretock.com
- 📧 Email: brent@cairnviewwinery.com
- 🌐 Website: cairnviewwinery.com
Creekstone Winery — Helen
This winery is open daily, but the kitchen serves a fresh, hot menu of small bites on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Visit from 6 pm – 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays for Live Music Performances during the sunset series “Creekstone After Hours.”
- 📞 Phone: +1 (706) 878-0004
- 📍 Address: 295 Hardman Farm Rd, Sautee Nacoochee, GA
- 📧 Email: info@creekstonewinery.com
- 🌐 Website: creekstonewinery.com
Kaya Vineyard & Winery — Dahlonega
Kaya’s light lunch menu is available Tuesday through Sunday, and Food Trucks are on-site on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Place your food order at the tasting bar (and/or food truck) and choose a seat on the covered patio that overlooks the vines (seating is first-come, first-served, and may be busy on weekends).
Sample of Kaya Winery Tasting Room Menu
- 📞 Phone: +1 (706) 219-3514
- 📍 Address: 5400 Town Creek Road, Dahlonega, GA
- 🌐 Website: kayavineyards.com/dining
Paradise Hills Winery — Blairsville
Enjoy rotating tapas and locally sourced artisan cheeses from the tasting room. The patio and deck have limited seating (available on a first-come, first-served basis) and overlook the Paradise Hills Winery vines and mountains in the distance.
Sample of Paradise Hills Winery Tasting Room Cheese & Tapas Menu
The tasting room is open daily from April – December and features live music on Saturdays (April – November). Dogs are permitted outside (on the patio and pavilion) but not inside the tasting room.
- 📞 Phone: +1 (706) 745-7483
- 📍 Address: 366 Paradise Rd, Blairsville, GA
- 🌐 Website: paradisehillsga.com
Tips for Dining at Vineyard Restaurants
The restaurants located at the Georgia mountain vineyards are upscale establishments with serious chefs. Expect to be wowed with creations made from locally sourced ingredients designed to pair perfectly with their wines. Follow these tips to have a memorable meal in a beautiful vineyard setting!
Make a reservation
Where possible, make sure to get a reservation in advance to dine at these great Georgia mountain vineyard restaurants. Please note that seasonality may affect operating hours, so having a reservation will confirm that your destination will be open when you arrive.
Ask for wine pairing suggestions
Make the most of your visit to the restaurant by trying the recommended wine pairings with each course. These menus have been specially designed to bring out the flavors of both the food and the wine and are a culinary treat!
Know the law
Ask the restaurant to seal your unfinished bottles of wine for you to take home. Note that this isn’t a true “sealing” of the bottle, but rather a legally defined way to package the bottle so that you can legally transport the “open container” home in Georgia.
Designate a driver
Regardless of your choice, designate a driver to safely navigate the mountain roads on your way home (unless you also stay at the vineyard).
If you have any legal questions during or regarding your visit to the state of Georgia, call Corales Law at +1 (678) 961-3999.
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The Georgia mountains are a beautiful place to spend time in every season of the year. Some of the best restaurants in North Georgia are also at some of the most scenic places around — the local Georgia mountain vineyards and wineries! Give yourself a reason to spend extra time in these gorgeous locations by dining at a vineyard in the North Georgia mountains!
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What do you think of these unique restaurants in North Georgia? Which wines, vineyards, and restaurants are your favorites? Cheers!
Hello there, thanks a lot for sharing these beautiful places and informational maps of vineyard restaurants here with us. I must say i really did enjoy going through your review as it contains the most valuable information one needs to be aware of when choosing where to dine. I would love to visit these places when i visit north georgia next month!
I’m glad to hear that you have found a few places that look interesting enough to check out! I know you’ll have a wonderful meal.
I lived in the USA when I was 20 years for one year. It was a fantastic year and I was blessed with the opportunity to travel all over the US while staying there. Northern Georgia is definitively one of my favourite areas in the World. What I didn´t know was that it has a Wine Industry worth visiting.
The tips you have written down for a wine tasting expedition in the Georgian mountains is very good and should cover most of the needs that can arise during the trip. I think the most important part is a newly updated roadmap and an updated GPS and your wallet. Some sunscreen and enough water are also important.
It is perfect that you have provided the link to the different Wineries, which will make it easier to plan such a trip. Do you have any special recommendations on some of the Wineries compared to the others in the list?
Roy
Hi Roy, the North Georgia wine industry is a relatively new one, so it might not have been here if you lived here a long time ago.
I do have some favorite vineyards and restaurants, depending on what you are looking for the most. My favorite vineyard restaurant views are at Wolf Mountain and Crane Creek, my favorite red wines are at Frogtown Cellars, and my favorite sparkling wines are at Wolf Mountain. The brunch at Wolf Mountain is a real treat. That said, they are all great choices and worth the trip!
This site really does an excellent job highlighting the delights of the Georgia Mountains. This page now has me licking my lips in anticipation of some great meals when I visit the area after this horrible virus is controlled and people can travel normally again. There is something very special about enjoying a meal and a good wine at a vineyard. If the views are great, it makes them even more appealing! What is the highest vineyard in this region? Did you know there are small boutique vinyards in the Atacama region of Chile which also hosts the highest vineyard in the world? The vinyards are focused on a village called Tocanao, and includes one of the oldest vines in the world, “Pais”, that was introduced to Chile by Spanish priests to create communion wine! They now have a wide range of other vines including Carmenere and Malbec. I mention this as it might be interesting for the vinyards of Georgia to develop links with this area.
Thanks Trevor, that is really interesting information. I have had some nice Chilean wines but didn’t realize all that history!
Off the top of my head, I would guess that either 12 Spies or Crane Creek has the highest elevation, but that would be a good one to research to find a definite answer. The 2 highest peaks in Georgia are Brasstown Bald (4,784′) and Rabun Bald (4,695), but I’d imagine most of the vineyards are in the 2,000′ – 2,500′ range for elevation.
Thank you for this unique insight into North Georgia. I love to travel and see the word around. Culture and languages are unique. They are the differentiating factor amidst us. But the only way you can appreciate it is traveling. When I read ‘ask the restaurant to seal your finished bottles to take home’, I was wondering what the implication would be. I hope I will be able to make reservations for my self and my wife against December to see one or two of this restaurants via your link
Hi Parameter, The restaurants are able to seal unfinished bottles of wine (not finished bottles). This is mentioned because it is a fairly new law for Georgia and not everyone is aware of it.
The bottom line is that no one should feel compelled to finish a bottle of wine at the restaurant. It is legal for the restaurant to pack it up so that it can be taken home as a kind of “leftover” from the meal.
I hope you enjoy your trip to the vineyards!
Your article makes me wish I had the time and resources to visit these places right now. What a beautiful array of vineyard restaurants! It actually has me considering a vacation that would allow us to visit several during that time.
Living in central Florida, we are close enough to make this happen, though it’s not possible right now. Are there some that also host Bed and Breakfast sites either on-site or nearby? That might make it the perfect getaway!
Hi Diane, A few of these vineyards do offer overnight lodging in addition to the restaurant on site! And you are right… an escape to the vineyards does usually feel like the perfect getaway!!
My husband’s family is in Georgia so we do go yearly to visit and we like to explore new places every time we go. Dahlonega Resort & Vineyard(Dahlonega) has an amazing view and I love the fact that we can just stay there and enjoy the experience without having to drive. Tiger Mountain Vineyard is also on my list. Thanks for sharing all these amazing places!
Hi Nuttanee, I’m so glad to hear that you’ve been able to visit Dahlonega Resort & Vineyard and enjoyed your time there. Staying on site at the resort definitely adds even more to the vineyard experience!
As a lover of vacation and sight seeing, this was a really good article for me to come across. This article just seemed like it was just for me because I have been looking for a place to go for a vacation with my fiancee, the local Georgia mountain vineyards is really a place to be and I’m definitely visiting there soon
Hi Collins, These mountain vineyard restaurants are a great place for a romantic meal. If you want to extend your time at the vineyard even longer, a few of these vineyards offer overnight lodging so that you can stay at the vineyard as long as you like!
I am currently planning my first trip to the Georgia mountains, and this is exactly the type of activity that I’m most looking forward to trying! What a great way to combine a meal (something we all need) with sightseeing and sampling local craftsmanship.
Thank you for pointing out that these areas are busiest in the Fall when the leaves are at their peak color. I did not expect Fall to be the peak travel season. I definitely want to see this so I’m checking on reservations right now!!!
Hi Jackie, How fantastic! I hope you are able to find great table at the vineyard(s) of your choice and enjoy a memorable meal!!
Cheers!
Travelling and finding the best place to sit, eat good food, and sip drinks with loved ones have been the joy of all travelers for years. I was already impressed with all the great ways to enjoy the Georgia mountains, but this idea of having a meal at the vineyard is fantastic!! How delicious it must be to enjoy meals that were specifically created to pair with the local wines made on site at the vineyard!
Thanks so much for sharing this list of vineyard restaurants and some solid tips for making the most of the experience!
Hi ReeceMichael, These local vineyard restaurants are definitely some of the most memorable ways to have a meal in the mountains! Bon appétit!