Very good Philly Cheesesteak. My wife's burger was also good, with fried egg and all kinds of stuff…read moreon it. The waffle fries were good. This was close to our rooms and not normally what we seek out in Helen, but I'm glad we stopped. Spacious. Lots o' wood. Good selection of beers. Full, but didn't feel packed. Typical American fare with a tasty flair.

We had the opportunity to visit Bigg Daddy's recently and quite enjoyed the time we spent there. We…read morehad checked into the hotel next door, and looking around at various places decided that was going to be the place to go for dinner... everything else had long lines and we were not in the mood for that sort of thing, and having the hotel right next door meant we could eat and just walk back to the hotel. It was a Tuesday night, which turned out to be wing night with wings that were a reasonable price. I also went for the fish and chips, which were fair. The wings were quite tasty, and they have a decent variety of sauce flavors to choose from which is a good thing. I also went for the street corn, which was excellent. We were sitting out on the porch, and the weather was good. Noise was kept to a minimum so we were able to talk without having to shout, which I consider to always be a good thing. The food was good, our wait staff were decent, and we were very happy with our experience. If we are in the area again, we would certainly return.

Food is very tasty; Best place to get wings!! , great atmosphere; amazing staff! Support Local…read morebusinesses!

Great service, friendly staff & the food is delicious. The bar area reminds me of Cheers! The…read moredining area is family & child friendly. Definitely food that will satisfy everyone in the family!

First time stopping in, the place is decent and the staff was friendly, most of the food was…read moretypical pre-made food from the distributor, so the food is the same as most places like this. The only con for me is the drinks were weak, left after my second drink because of this. They also have game room with some pool tables and video games. Come to watch the game and hangout, but if it's good food and drink you're looking considered somewhere else.

Its changed! Wings are dry, service is horrible. Much more of a dive bar than a restaurant.read more

This evening's distinguished culinary special. This exquisite dish features a perfectly pan-seared…read morerainbow trout, expertly complemented by succulent grilled shrimp. It is elegantly served atop a fragrant bed of rice, accompanied by a vibrant medley of tender sautéed bell peppers and sweet onions. A delicate garnish of fresh cilantro completes this harmonious composition, promising a truly delightful and memorable dining experience. I would highly recommendation for this exceptional offering. Richard Biancardi

OK option if you don't want to drive into Helen. Keep your expectations fairly meh and you'll be…read morefine. Ate dinner there twice and breakfast once. Best meal was fried catfish special on Tuesday night and worst was the breakfast where every element was dry. Wednesday special was country fried steak. Steak itself was breaded Bubba Burgers (see the telltale shape in the pic) but it was crispy and tasted okay although the gravy needed lots more seasoning. Service was good, friendly.

Don't go here. Food…read moreis nearly inedible. Spent $80 for a burger and a sandwich for 2 adults. Total tourist trap. I'm not a man of high standards. The burger was so dry it could have been made of dust. I ate about half of it, because I'm a man, and that's what we do...maybe it's dry on the outside, maybe the next bite is acceptable...nope not this time. My girlfriend had the Ruben. Tasted like nothing. You'd think you can't mess up a Reuben. Well, I was wrong. Meat tastes like newspaper. Also got some jalapenos poppers. Also gross. I've had frozen ones that are better. Only edible things were the pickle and ranch dressing. It's a shame because the ambience is SICK. The staff seemed to know it was bad. Don't go here

Fantastic location, it's bar food so if that's what you're in the mood for, it's wonderful. They…read morehave great house cocktails, very tasty and of course good beer. Be sure to sit outside on the river if the weather is nice. Best spot in town for a casual change of pace from classic German food.

Worst part of my week in Helen…read more I should preface this by stating that I was with my family and that's what we were looking for. If you're looking for beer:30 and bikers, ignore the rest of this review. The food was horrible. Bacon burger was clearly pre-cooked, bacon was thin and right out of a Sysco box. Reuben was DISGUSTING. My young twins shared a chicken fingers meal and the bite I had was really good. Sodas were in cans and were $2 each! For that little slice o' heaven meal I had the privilege of thumping down nearly $40. Smokers are everywhere. Nice view of the river, however. After sitting down and getting to the business of choking down the food, two locals in the early 30s sat next to us, beers in hand, smoking cigarettes, and sporting crappy homemade jailhouse ink then proceeded to drop every F-bomb variation you can think of at the passing tubers. I'm no shrinking violet having been in the Navy, but my kids were clearly right next to me and it was obnoxious. I went to ask them to knock it off but the cook (who was on a smoke break himself) beat me to it. These gents were clearly known quantities. Overall, if you want a lil' mini-Sturgis, this might be the spot for you. If you are looking for a meal, take a pass. If you have kids or appreciate a non-smoking section, take a pass.

Great place to sit down and watch a football game, have some beer, and eat some bar-food. I was…read morehoping for something with a more "Helen" and "old-world-german' feel, but the fact that you could sit outside and enjoy the weather made it a great experience. Those idiots that worked the door kinda sucked, although I'm sure they were just 'doing their job'. we were at the bar all day (giving them PLENTY of money) and decided we wanted a funnel-cake. We went out, grabbed one, and they wouldn't let us bring them inside. So we started eating them outside and they whined that we were too close to the building. Seriously? 4 stars if they made it a little less like a standard bar, didn't charge a cover to get in and were 'cooler' to their patrons.

Our server was Hannah was great. Attentive but not over bearing. The meatball appetizer "The Mess"…read morewas fantastic. Very good flavor with the charred Roma tomato sauce. The meatballs were divine. We got the Spicy Piglet pizza. It was great. The crust was perfect and just the right amount of heat with the jalapeños and hot capocolla ham. My wife loves tiramisu and this was one of the best we have had.

Back again in June of 2026! Excellent service and the food lived up to the memories of June. Open…read morepatio at sunset was iconic with the traffic on the curve. All around a great time. Will return.

The Ugly Dog served as our pit stop the whole time we were visiting highlands. Whether it was for…read morea meal, snack, or just a cocktail to relax a bit. We stopped by our first day for lunch and I ordered the classic Reuben and fries. Both were delicious I loved the fries so much. My husband ordered the bacon and pimento smash burger which was just as delicious! Day two I had a chicken sandwich and he ordered the Cuban. Day three we had the soft pretzels and cheese dip. Those were bomb! My favorite cocktail was the Italian Spritz. It was so light and just a nice refreshing drink for the afternoon. Service was average. Nothing terrible or great. You can tell they get pretty busy each day. What I really loved was all of the photos of dogs framed on the walls! It was fun to see all the different pups that had been added over the years

Ugly Dog is one of our favorite places in Highlands…read more Hubby and I enjoy their Burger with the loaded Tater Tots. I appreciate that the Tater Tots are gluten-free, and I heartily recommend them! The bar can occasionally get loud and rowdy, but the crowd always seems happy. Servers are friendly, and knowledgeable of food sensitivities. You may have a little bit of a wait, but these people are on it, so they'll get to you asap. Be sure to visit Ugly Dog while you're in Highlands. I think you'll like it.

Shenanigans food is things dreams are made of. The Potato Poppers were fresh and had just a bit of…read moreheat... not unbearable on the tongue at all. The Steak & Spuds fell in to my husband's mouth at a rapid pace that the song of Florence & The Machine's Dog Days Are Over rang out like an anthem. Their brown gravy is just. Like. my. Irish. Mother's. Impeccable and rich. My Shepherds Pie was delicious and although the cheese was a little intimidating, perfectly balanced. My Smithwick's Irish Ale was the perfect accompaniment with the food. Our server was in training. We sat outside and he and his trainer quickly approached us to take our drink order and make recommendations. They were attentive and pleasant. We wouldn't have known he was in training! The bonus is they have their own parking lot so it's easy to roll on out to your car from app the good eats!

I've come here a few times but to be honest, it's usually been after drinking around town and at…read morelocal wineries so food quality wasn't a big deal. This time we came after hiking all day and sat outside with our dogs. Ambiance-touristy Irish pub. It's a big place that still tries to be Irish-ish. They fail but it's a worthwhile effort and people seem to like it. One issue with the design-it's a huge place but they have 2-single person bathrooms-one next to the bar and one on the second floor. I don't even understand how you get a building permit with that occupancy and so few bathrooms. My wife and I each got a burger, sub veggie patty. They are getting 2 stars for the fact they don't upcharge for the vegan patty. Everyone upcharges for a veggie burger, so this is an impressive give-a-way to customers. However, I added mushrooms and roasted red peppers, which added $2 each, and gluten free sandwich bread, which was a $5 upcharge. First, those veggies should not be a $2 upcharge each. That's obnoxious. Your menu burgers have toppings and are cheaper than a plain burger with 2 veggies. But, I am not taking stars away for the upcharge. I saw them, I accepted them. My problem is that with those changes, this was a $25 burger at an Irish pub in north GA and it tasted like a $5 burger from an Irish pub in north GA. It was dry, unseasoned, and very bland. You charged me $5 for 2 slices of bread from a loaf that costs $7.99 retail. A red pepper is $0.75 cents, maybe, retail, and for a couple teaspoons you charged me $2. Who knows what mushrooms cost, but the point is, for two toppings and sub 2 slices of sandwich bread, you charged me for a high-end steakhouse burger and served me a terrible backyard grill burger. On top of that, I ordered a whiskey (knob creek) on the rocks. On my check was a $2 rocks charge. So...you charged me $2 for ice? It makes no sense. It's the same amount of liquor. When I asked the server about it, she said because they pour an extra 2 ounces in. Obviously she lied because she had no clue what she was talking about. First, why would adding ice equal and extra 2 ounces? Maybe if I asked for an up martini or something, but I am adding volume, so why would you also add liquor? Second, my whiskey was $13 and a restaurant shot is 1, maybe 1.5 ounces. Do you really mean to tell me you gave me an extra 2 shots, maybe an extra 1.33 shots of a $13 liquor for $2 only because I asked for ice? I'm not an idiot. So, poor food, lying service, and unreasonable upcharges. I'm not coming back