Dining
Dining in the Mountains
Dining in the mountains has never been better. Although our mountain vacation rental homes have fully equipped kitchens, eating out is always a special part of any great vacation. From "home cookin" to gourmet, there is an abundance of outstanding restaurants. Here are some of our favorites:
In the Hiawassee area:
Asiano
1382 Hwy. 76 West
Hiawassee, GA
Phone: 706-896-0508
Description: Asiano offers a multitude of Asian cuisine. Whether you're looking for Thai, Chinese, or Japanese, or want to experience fine sushi in the mountains, their Mongolian Grill, or even the art of Japanese Teppanyaki, Asiano has it. They also offer some children's selections, daily lunch specials, and other specials.
Bear Meadows Grill, Inc.
715 N. Main St. #C
Hiawassee, GA30546
Contact: Christine S. Jones
Phone: 706-896-0520
Fax: 706-896-0519
Email: bearmeadowsgrill@windstream.net
Description: Located in downtown Hiawassee, Bear Meadows offers great food at affordable prices in a friendly atmosphere. Dishes are prepared fresh daily, and guests can dine indoors or out on their wraparound porch.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Phone: 706-896-1970
Description: Big Al's offers "the best New York Style pizza in the North Georgia Mountains." Customers may dine in, carry out, or even get pizza delivered. With a variety of featured specialty Pizzas, Pizza Buffet, and more, pizza lovers are sure to find something they enjoy. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 11:30am - 8:00pm, Friday & Saturday 11:30am - 9:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm -7:00pm. Buffet Hours are Monday- Saturday 11:30-2:00pm and 5:00-7:30pm.
Cafe Portofino
3295 Dogwood Lane
Hiawassee, GA30546
Phone: 706-435-0502
Description: With a Tuscan-style setting, with fresco and salon dining, an eclectic selection of fine wines and beers and an attentive staff that indulges visitors like old friend, Cafe Portofino offers the perfect setting for an intimate lunch, intermezzo, or dinner. Separate dining spaces are available for larger parties and celebrations. Occasionally, Cafe Portofino's own guitarist and vocalist will perform and enhance your dining experience. Reservations recommended. Lunch - Mon-Sat 11AM-3PM, Intermezzo-Mon.-Thurs. 5-9PM, Dinner, Mon-Thurs. 5-9PM, Fri.-Sat. 5-10PM
China Grill
217 S Main Street
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Phone: 706-896-8088
Description: Chinese Buffet, always fresh, always ready!
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Phone: 706-896-3200
Description: The Chophouse of Hiawassee, overlooking beautiful Lake Chatuge, features fine gourmet cuisine with outdoor dining available to take advantage of the stunning views, season permitting. World renowned Chef and Owner, James Reaux, provides a fine dining approach and a comfortable atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and offers a Sunday brunch.
Daniel's Steak House
273 Big Sky Drive
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Phone: 706-896-8008
Description: Country Buffet & menu
Dairy Queen
231 South Main Street
Hiawassee, GA
Phone: 706-896-8153
Deer Lodge Restaurant
7900 Hwy 75 South
Hiawassee, GA30546
Phone: 706-89-2726
Description: The Deer Lodge, open seasonally, is well-known in this area as the place to get a huge steak at a very affordable price! But they offer other menu items as well, and locals enjoy dining here in what has become a legendary establishment. Open Thursday through Sunday only.
Hiawassee Huddle House
532 Bell Creek Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Contact: W. J. Harrell
Phone: 706-896-1713
Description: Fast food and dining
K & K Grill
101 S. Main St.
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Contact: Peggy and Shawn Mulkey
Phone: 706-896-0943
Description: This full service cafe offers a variety of menu choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. From burgers to soups and seafood, there is something for everyone. The owners also offer discounts for public service personnel and pastors. Hours are Monday and Tuesday, 6:00 am-4:00 pm, and Wednesday to Saturday, 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Madison Anne's Kitchen
75 Main Street
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Contact: Edward DeLong
Phone: 706-896-4171
Description: Madison Anne's, located right in the heart of downtown Hiawassee, offers soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts.
Mamasu’s Brick Oven Pizza
1620 US Highway 76 West
Hiawassee, GA30546
Contact: Tony Gulino
Phone: 706-896-7492
Email: mamasuspizza@windstream.net
Description: With dine-in, take out, and delivery options, Mamasu's is a full service pizza restaurant with large screen TV's and arcade games. They are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.
McDonald’s of Hiawassee
520 N. Main Street
Hiawassee, GA30546
Contact: Susan Nichols
Phone: 706-896-5104
Fax: 706-896-5104
Michaelee’s Chocolate Caffe
142 N. Main Street
Hiawassee, GA30546
Contact: Michael and Lisa Collins
Phone: 706-896-2752
email: michaeleescaffe@aol.com
Fax: 706-896-5370
Description: Join Michael and Lisa for a unique dining experience. The mission of Michaelee's is to provide the freshest, highest quality food and beverages and to ensure prompt, professional and courteous service. The caffe specializes in desserts and espresso-based coffee drinks, but they also offer an extensive lunch and dinner menu and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays at 9 am.
Monte Alban Restaurante Mexicano
581 N. Main Street
Hiawassee, GA30546
Contact: Jesus Llamas
Phone: 706-896-6698
Description: Monte Alban offers a wide variety of Mexican dishes; they serve lunch and dinner and have a kids' menu as well.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Contact: Mary Lawrence
Phone: 706-897-9385
Email: miskbug@yahoo.com
Description: Mountain Perk, Hiawassee's gourmet coffee house, has high quality gourmet foods and coffee from around the world. With certified and trained baristas ready to serve you your favorite coffee or tea drinks, you can relax and enjoy yourself while you nibble on a homemade sweet, sandwich or soup. The shop also features local artists, authors, and musicians and offers free Wi-Fi to paying customers. Check out their website for local events. Hours are from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6:30am-9:00 pm, and Sunday from 8:00 am-8:00pm.
Papa's Pizza-to-Go
3064 Hwy 76 West
Hiawassee, GA30546
Contact: Jackie & Rich Gagnon
Phone: 706-896-7272
Fax: 706-896-3359
Email: rich@hayesville.net
Description: Papa's Pizza, overlooking Lake Chatuge, offers a pizza buffet and kids' menu along with a variety of pizza choices on the menu.
Smoke Rings BBQ
Big Sky Drive
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Phone: 706-896-6467
Description: Smoke Rings is a family style restaurant featuring excellent barbeque dishes. Customers can dine in their spacious dining room or outside on the porch overlooking Hiawassee and Lake Chatuge with a view of Brasstown Bald.
Subway
197 S. Main Street
Hiawassee, GA30546
Contact: Ed Singleton, Jr.
Phone: 706-896-2521
195 N. Main Street, Suite A
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Contact: Cassy Cagle
Phone: 706-896-0075
Description: Owner and Cake Artist Cassy Cagle creates beautiful and delicious cupcakes and special cakes. Enjoy her delightful creations while sipping her special house blend coffee, espresso, lattes, sodas, teas, or hot chocolate.
Sweet Tooth Bakery and More
2683 Hwy 76
Hiawassee, GA 30546-1525
706-896-4597
This bakery, overlooking beautiful Lake Chatuge, offers a variety of homemade goodies featuring cakes, pies, pastries, and cookies, and even breakfast items. Lunch is served daily as well, and diners can enjoy a variety of hot and cold beverages. Soft music in the dining room enhances your experience, and you can even get gift items from jams and jellies to soaps and candles.
3399 Hwy 76 West
Hiawassee, GA30546
Contact: Rob Mawyer
Phone: 706-896-1919 or 888-834-4309
Description: A fun, casual dining spot right next to Lake Chatuge at the Ridges' Marina. Guests can come by car or boat and visit the Tiki bar. Open 7 days a week with live music on the patio during summer months.
Zaxby's
385 S. Main St.
Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-0556
In the Young Harris Area:
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Dining Room
6321 Highway 76
Young Harris, GA30582
Phone: 706-379-9900
Fax: 706-379-9999
Email: info@brasstownvalley.com
Description: Brasstown Valley Resort features fine dining with a regional flair. Their Paris trained Chef, Sid Kurrimbukus, uses the best quality and freshest ingredients to prepare his "New Mountain Cuisine." On Fridays, they offer a seafood buffet, while on Saturdays, a prime rib buffet is available. Reservations are recommended. For a more casual dining experience, the resort also has Brassies Grille, featuring "Great Food and Good Times."
Bread of Life Family Resturant
871 Main Street
Young Harris, GA 30582
Contact: Michael or Elizabeth Eller
Phone: 706-379-2136
6223 US Hwy 76
Young Harris, GA
Phone: 706-379-1272
Description: Brothers at Willow Ranch offers great food and excellent service in an atmosphere that can accommodate any family, social, or business dining. The menu features something for everyone, and Brothers at Willow Ranch is a community supportive establishment with deep roots in this and surrounding areas. They also offer senior citizens' discounts and special priced meals for kids.
Eatzies at Fun World
US Hwy 76 - 1159 Jack Dayton Circle
Young Harris, GA 30582
Phone: 706-896-7777
Description: Eatzie's is located in Fun World, a family entertainment center, and offers many treats that are easy to eat while the family is taking a break from playing. From pizza to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and even ice cream, the whole family is sure to find a treat to enjoy.
El Cancun Mexican
3360 Hwy 76W
Young Harris, GA
Phone: 706-896-7677
687 Main Street #5
Young Harris, GA 30582
706-=379-1950
Description: Enrico's is a casual dining Italian Restaurant which prides itself on offering top-notch dining cooked to order. With daily house specials and a kids' menu too, everyone is welcome. They also handle special parties and events. Call ahead for reservations.
Heavenly Bake Shop
Description: Located in the Tower Place Plaza on Hwy. 17/69 in Hiawassee, GA, Heavenly Bake Shop features fresh baked breads, pies, cakes, donuts, croissants, muffins, cookies and brownies. All their items are baked fresh daily using "Grandfather's old German Bakery Recipes." Open Mon - Sat 7AM - 5 PM
Mary's Southern Grill
1617 Hwy. 17 North
Young Harris, GA30582
Contact: Mary Weaver
Phone: 706-896-1048
Email: maryweaver1@verizon.net
Description: Home cooked food at its finest. Mary's specializes in fresh Mountain Trout, hamburgers, real mashed potatoes and homemade soup. They are open 7 days a week till 2:00 PM and also open for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They also serve a wonderful country breakfast.
Moschetto Continental Café
1115 Main Street
Young Harris, GA 30582
Phone: 706-379-1420
Description: Moschetto's specializes in home-style Italian cuisine and also offers a salad bar.
3493 Highway 76W
Young Harris, GA30582
Contact: Linnae Sullivan
Phone: 706-896-4141
Description: The Oaks at the Ridges offers a fine dining experience with a seasonally influenced dinner menu, including fine steaks lamb chops, and fresh seafood selections. Enjoy casual elegance in a stately paneled dining room or cocktails on the lakefront terrace amidst beautiful surroundings. The Oaks also features a renowned Sunday champagne and brunch buffet. The restaurant offers daily happy hour and early bird specials. Reservations are recommended.
In the Hayesville, NC Area:
Angelo's Downtown Pizza
45 Main Street
Hayesville, NC 28904
Phone: 828-389-2500
Chevelle's
983 Hwy 69
Hayesville, NC
828-389-6069
955 N. 69
Hayesville, NC 28904
Phone: 828-389-8473
The Cottage Deli has breakfast and lunch daily and gourmet dinner specials nightly. The Breakfast Bar is open daily from 6 am to 11:00 am; a salad bar is available for lunch and dinner. They also offer Boar's Head brand deli meats and cheeses for sale, and they bake their bread daily. It is truly "not your ordinary deli"!
Hayesville Family Restaurant
495 Hwy 64
Hayesville, NC 28904
Phone: 828-389-4888
Mika's Pizza
165 Highway 64 W
Hayesville, NC28904
Phone: 828-389-6366
Pacis Pizza, Inc.
18 Creekside Circle
Hayesville, NC 28904
Phone: 828-389-3888
Description: Casual family dining, offering country-American food.
580 N. 69
Hayesville, NC 28904
Phone: 828-389-9597
