The standard fast food restaurants are in Blue Ridge, but since you’re on a mountain vacation, treat yourself to some fine local grub.
Angelina’s Italian Gourmet Market & Delicatessen
3640 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-632-3354
Hours of Operation: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
If you love an Italian deli, then you need to visit Angelina’s for lunch, early dinner, or for take-out. Angelina’s offers some of the most delicious imported gourmet food and deli favorites including sandwiches and salads that will bring you back for more. All the sandwiches and salads are made fresh daily, so stop by for your mountain adventure picnic provisions. You can load up on the scrumptious Boar’s Head deli meats and cheeses, which are available by the pound to satisfy the big group appetites. Click the following link to learn more about the menu.
Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta Factory
11 Mountain Street, Ste C, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-632-6503
Blue Jean’s Pizza & Pasta Factory, offers some awesome traditional New York style pizza that is hard to beat. The pizza is thin as expected and there are several Italian dishes and salads worth trying.
Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q
3870 E. First Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-632-6996
The Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q offers great southern style hickory-smoked pork, yard bird (chicken for non-southerners), beef and of course, mouth watering ribs! All these delectable meats are smoked slowly to perfection and come with all the fixins like sweet and hot BBQ sauces, Brunswick stew, baked beans, fresh coleslaw, French fry potatoes with the skins on (hey the skins are good for you), fried okra, tasty onion rings, pork rinds with several spice options (Cajun is the best), salads, and a kicking smoked chicken salad that is a must for picnics (they offer free samples that will get you immediately hooked). The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining or you can simply go through the drive-in for fast take-out service. Blue Ridge Mountain BBQ is a great old fashioned southern BBQ experience, so come early and come often. Click the following link to learn more about the menu.
Blue Ridge Brewery
187 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-632-6611
Hours of Operation: Lunch Tues-Saturday 11- 3 p.m., Dinner Thurs-Saturday 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Great Lunches, Fine Dining with Great Beer.
Buck’s of Blue Ridge
5850 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-258-2775
Buck’s of Blue Ridge, (formerly Buck’s Specialty Meats @ Mercier’s Orchards) has relocated to downtown Blue Ridge just off Main Street, above Cycle South and behind The Golf & River Club Sales Office. Local residents and new owners Bonnie & Fred Fasting are committed to continuing the Buck’s exceptional quality of specialty meats, specialty cheeses, crackers, sauces & marinades. So, stop in for a cup of coffee, meet Bonnie and Fred to check out Buck’s of Blue Ridge convenient downtown location.
Bumble Bee Cafe
5850 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-946-2337
Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Serving Breakfast All day! Great lunches.
Cucina Rustica
76 Forge Mill Crossing, Blue Ridge, GA 30560 (706)-374-7474
Great dinner place that serves Italian country cuisine, wood fired oven, reservations welcome. You will not be disappointed if you love Italian food. Please call ahead to confirm hours of operation.
La Pizzeria at Cucina Rustica
76 Forge Mill Crossing, Blue Ridge, GA 30560 (706)-374-3700
La Pizzeria is adjacent to sister restaurant Cucina Rustica and is a great NEW place for a lighter fare lunch or dinner. Enjoy a plate of appetizers, salad, or their prize winning home-made pizza. Draft beer on tap or wine available.
Christy Lee’s Courtyard Grille
588 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706)-946-5100
Christy Lee’s is located in downtown Blue Ridge and features seafood, a raw bar, steaks, pasta and pizza. Christy’s offers casual dining in a relaxing atmosphere and also hosts live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Cohutta Grill
83 Dunbarton Farm Rd, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-946-7550
The Cohutta Grill is open seven days a week and is located by the Cohutta Country Store of 515 across from June Walker Chevrolet.
Danielle’s Great Eats Deli
611 E. Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-632-3094
Hours of Operation: 7 Days a week from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Danielle’s offers southern cooking with a French flair. Danielle was born in Paris, France but moved to the states over 20 years ago. She loves to cook and is becoming well known for her apple pies, peach pies, chocolate cake, and cheese cake. The deli opens early for breakfast, offers several daily lunch specials, and deli platters to enjoy at home if you’re in a rush. There is plenty of room for 94 folks including a large patio and pets are always welcome. So when you stroll through the charming town of Blue Ridge, make sure to stop by for some great food and bring the dog along for a treat and water to cool off. Plus, they have a wireless internet network. Click here to view their menu.
A big local favorite for fresh rainbow trout, hardwood smoked trout, good old fashion natural beef (no hormones or steroids), chicken, pork and seafood. They take pride in the gourmet meats they provide and will go the extra mile to hand cut steaks any way you like. So make sure to stop by and get some tasty picnic provisions or some thick cut steaks for an incredible cook-out during your stay in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Good Fellas’ Restaurant
2098 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706)-964-4663
Serving the usual suspects like steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, salads and several different types of cheesecakes. Several folks like their Montey sauce, so give it a try. They are located on highway 5 on your way to McCaysville from Blue Ridge. Please call ahead for hours of operation.
Indigo Hills Market & Catering Company
657 E. Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-258-4949
Indigo Hills Market is a great gourmet shop to purchase some of your mountain vacation provisions. There are several gourmet grocery items, fresh daily take-out specials, and some unique wines that pair well with your food choices. Click the following link to learn more.
Kristi Lee’s @ The Courtyard
The Courtyard East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 706-946-5100
Steaks & Seafood - Live Music on weekends with weather permitting.
L&L Beanery
260 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706)-632-3242
Stop by for your gourmet coffee, smoothies, bagels, and pastries in the morning or enjoy a light lunch. The L&L Beanery is located in vintage bank building from the late 1920’s and has plenty of room to relax inside and outside. The fireplace is a great place to meet friends as you pick out your favorite whole coffee beans from the original Fannin County Bank vault. Now serving dinners along with beer and wine starting at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Please call ahead for dinner reservations and find out what live entertainment is scheduled for that evening.
Meyer’s Breads and Bagels
3558 East 1st Street # 403, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706)-632-0220
Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Great German bakery that makes daily homemade breads, bagels, pretzels, pastries, gourmet cakes, sandwiches, spreads and much more. Also, they have a wide selection of German products, cheeses, salad and other deli items. You can dine in for breakfast and lunch (Wed – Sat) and they offer take out to enjoy back at your cabin or on a local picnic. There are weekly breakfast and lunch specials, so make sure to stop by during your visit to Blue Ridge, GA.
Monte Alban Mexican Restaurant
5004 Appalachian Highway, Suite B1, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706)-632-3998
Great Mexican lunches and dinners with familiar favorites like sizzling fajitas and the service is friendly and fast. Open Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carry-out is also available so call in your order.
Pete’s Place
83 Dunbarton Farm Rd Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-946-0222
Offering Specials for Lunch & Dinner - Great Home Cooking- Give them a try!
Serenity Garden Cafe
657 E. Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-258-4949
Serenity is a peaceful café tucked away outside garden dining atmosphere in the town of Blue Ridge that serves some great breakfast dishes and solid lunch and dinner fare. So make sure to stop by after spending a few hours visiting the local shops and scenic railroad station.
Southern Highlands Seafood
2414 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-632-3615
Fresh Seafood Market – featuring a wide selection of seafood to cook in the comfort of your own cabin. A limited menu is available for takeout or dining on the screen porch. Open Thursday – Saturday - 10:00 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sue’s Burgers
3855 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 (706)-258-2275
Looking for a just a good burger and fries? Then try Sue’s for BEST BURGER IN TOWN!
The Trailer
2691 E. 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706)-964-3444
The shiny silver 50’s style diner equipped with red neon signs is home of the quickie country breakfast. The biscuits are enormous, moist and tasty. You can add some awesome country ham or dice it up with a tomato, egg and cheese biscuit special. The diner is across the street from the Swan Drive-In Theater and offers walk-up orders, drive-thru, and some limited outdoor seating. Make sure to come early because the biscuits typically sell out by noon and they’re closed on Sundays so get your fix early in the week.
The VH & Blue Orleans Bistro
224 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706)-258-2275
Blue Ridge’s newest dining experience! Whether you desire a quiet fine dining atmosphere or a slightly more happening place to meet and chat with your friends, you’ll find it here. The restaurant features prime rib, hand-cut filet mingon, salmon with classic dill sauce, and even fried gator with remoulade. You can also grab a shrimp, oyster or crawfish PoBoy.
The Whistle Stop Grille & Pub
Track Side @ the end of the street by the Hucks Gem Mining, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513 706-946-2466
This is Blue Ridge’s newest restaurant providing a theme for every night.
Monday - buy one adult meal ad a child’s meal free
Tuesday - Karaoke
Wednesday - Wild Wing Wednesday
Thursday – Triva
Friday & Saturday - Local Entertainment
Menu Features: Fried Onion Rings, Green Tomatoes, mushrooms; fresh hamburgers, chicken tenders, 7 different types of wings.
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
8055 Aska Road, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706)-632-7891
Hours of Operation: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Closed Monday and Tuesday
The Toccoa Riverside Restaurant offers great casual dining along the scenic Toccoa River in the Aska Adventure Area just a few minutes from the town of Blue Ridge. Enjoy several trout grill options, fine steaks, ribs, seafood, wonderful salad bar, and even a nice veggie plate as you overlook the Toccoa River. The staff is friendly, the service is great, so it’s no wonder they’re packed on the weekend. Come early to get a parking space and enjoy a wonderful meal after a hard day of play in the mountains. The menu changes regularly so click here to learn more.
Blairsville, Georgia
There are some good eats in Blairsville, Georgia and Union County. You can dine on traditional good ol’ Southern cooking served family-style, to exquisitely-presented plates served on white tablecloths and candlelight. Blairsville and Union County has a large variety and quantity of places that can satisfy anyone’s palate. From locally-owned establishments that each have their own unique ambiance, to several national chain restaurants you’ll never go hungry! Give some of the following a try during your North Georgia mountain vacation.
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
www.brasstownvalley.com
6321 US Hwy 76, Young Harris, GA 30582 (706)-379-9900
Enjoy exquisite cuisine, topnotch conference services, championship golf, equestrian activities, Full Service Spa. On site wedding coordinator/catering, Anniversary& Birthday Parties, Class Reunions
The Sawmill Place
845 Pat Haralson Memorial Dr., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-745-1250
The Sawmill Place is Blairsville’s landmark restaurant for truly homemade Southern cooking. Open for Breakfast & Lunch. The Sawmill Place, A Destination for Travellers; a Gathering Place for Locals.
Antonietta’s Grill & Bakery
www.antoniettasgrill.com
91 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-745-5305
The Aviator Cafe
www.theaviatorcafe.com
342 Blue Ridge Street, Suite H, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-781-1043
Griddle Cafe and Deli ,Inc.
190 Young Harris Street, Suite 9 Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-781-1330
Fatz Cafe
www.fatzcafe.com
42 Hwy 515, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-781-1643
Monte Alban
122 Murphy Highway #104, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-745-5998
Comfort Cafe
28 Town Square, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-745-8825
Mike’s Seafood Market & Grill
121A Murphy Highway Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-745-9519
Olde Buckboard Restaurant & Bakery
65 Murphy Hwy #10, Union Station, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-781-1662
Grinds-n-Glazes
233 Hwy 515, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-745-0748
Plantation House Restaurant
110 School Street, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-835-2554
Moschetto’s Continental Cafe’ - (T.A. Catering Inc.)
1155 Main Street, Young Harris, GA 30582 (706)-379-1421
Brother’s Restaurant & Country Store
www.brothersrestaurantinmurphy.com
5722 US Highway 64 West, Murphy, NC 28906 (828)-835-9100
Downtown Pizza Company
342 Blue Ridge Street, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-835-1211
Rib Country
373 Kousins Drive, Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-781-3530
Muffy’s Mountain Burgers & Such
364 Blue Ridge St., Blairsville, GA 30512 (706)-835-2992
The Boiler Room Steakhouse (in Fun Factory)
1024 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734 (828)-349-8888