Sautee Trail Cafe is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The sandwiches are delicious and friends have reported that breakfast is terrific too. Located just across the street from the Cool Springs Shell station at : 3933 Highway 17, Clarkesville, GA 30523. Phone 706-754-8040.
Paul's Restaurant & Lounge open for dinner only, offers seafood, steaks and a great view of the Chattahoochee River. Located in downtown Helen at : 8537 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545. Phone 706-878-2468.
Batesville General Store has good old-fashioned southern cooking. Located in Batesville near the junction of HWY 197 and HWY 356 at : 11801 HWY 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523. Phone 706-947-3434.
Sharkeys Sports Bar n' Grill They have the best sandwiches and quesedillas. While you wait for your food you can nibble on peanuts. Located in the square in Clarkesville at : 1406 Washington St., Clarkesville, GA 30523. Phone 706-754-9202.
Clarkesville Country Cafe is a well frequented local buffet with country foods. Located on Clarksville at : 345 Historic Old Highway 441, Clarkesville, GA 30523. Phone 706-754-5550.
The Lodge at Unicoi This is a first-rate buffet style restaurant with spectacular mountain views. Located in Unicoi State Park at : Hwy 356, Helen, GA 30545. Phone 706-878-2201. Lodge website
Cupboard Cafe come and enjoy a daily special or your favorite selection with breakfast served all day. There is also a cute gift shop on the premises Located in Dillard, GA on Hwy 441 next to the Ace Hardware store. Phone 706-746-5700.
Mickey Pigg's is our favorite Bar-B-Que for lunch or dinner. The portions are ample but save room for their homemade deserts. Located in Anderson Village at Highway 365 at MM #40, Alto, Georgia 30510. Phone 706-776-2267.
Oinkers was recommended to us by a park ranger. It is open for Lunch and Dinner Thursday - Saturday only.
Located on HWY 441 South of Clayton near the sign for Tiger, GA. Phone 706-782-7010.
NorthGeorgiaBBQhas real good food. You sit outside underneath picnic table with umbrellas. They are located in Helen on the Corner of the four way strip just down from the Welcome center. Phone # 706 878-5753.
La Cabana is authentic Mexican dining by the Valadez family. Open 11 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week. We have always gone to the one in Helen but there are several in the area. Located in Helen at : 8160 S Main St., Helen GA 30545. Phone 706-878-3456 or 128 Duvall St., Clayton, GA. Phone 706-212-2834
El Jinete Mexican Restaurant is another good place for mexican food. Located at : 184 Clarksville Station., Clarkesville, GA 30523. Phone 706-839-1907.
Pueblos is a great dining experience in downtown clarkesville close to the theather. They have good food and is a neat resturant.
Zanzo's is a popular Italian restaurant.
Located in the Old Clarkesville Mill in Clarkesville, GA 30523. Phone 706- 754-8922.
Hansel & Gretel has a wide selection of fudge and confections. Located in Helen at : 8651 Main Street, Helen, Georgia 30545 Phone 1-800-524-3008. candy website
Hofer's Bakery & Cafe is a nice bakery with a German flavor. The cafe has good German food too. Located in Helen close to the northern end of town at : Main St., Helen GA 30545. Phone 706-878-8200.
Funnel Cakes can be found at several eateries in downtown Helen.
Located on : Main Street, Helen, GA 30545.