It was my wife's birthday and I needed somewhere close by, upscale but not extravagant. I checked…read moreout the website , looked nice, they took reservations so sure let's give it a try. Reservations at 8, right on time. Walked in seated right away by the hostess. The standard server will be with you shortly here are your menus. Our waitress Summer had the timing down. Just as we figured out what we wanted from the drink menu she arrived. An old fashioned is our go to so two Seasonal Old Fashioned to start. We also ordered the baked Feta for appetizer. The interior is warm and open. Tables and chairs have plenty of room We sat overlooking the bar area (the bar is at a lower level). Only thing I would change is sitting at a table vs a High top. Drinks and appetizer arrived promptly. The baked feta was so good warm and creamy, tomatoes and seasoning provided depth. Summer provided the specials of the day as well as her thoughts on various entree. My wife originally was looking at a pasta w shrimp. Summer brought to our attention the pork chop - she said I know you think of how good can a pork chop be but ours is really amazing. So my wife changed her mind and went with the pork chop. I elected for the Red Fish atop orzo. Entrees arrived and wow they looked perfect. That pork chop was thick, nice crisp sear topped with apples ( sautéed perfectly not soggy). My red fish was well seasoned and tasted great. What amazed me was the spinach and tomato orzo! So creamy and subtle it complimented the fish so well. You can't have a Birthday without desert. Again Summer provided great recommendations and insights. Salted Caramel cheesecake for the birthday girl and I had the crème brûlée cheesecake cake. Both were very good not too dense and not fluff. The flavors were not overpowering so you enjoy the flies well as the taste of cheesecake. Price was what I expected, it's not bar food , priced appropriately. Remember I said reservations were at 8 ? They close at 9 and not once did we feel rushed. The staff, especially Summer treated us like the first customer of the evening. My wife digs the whole singing happy birthday , the dessert had the happy birthday message and Summer discreetly asked if she would like the happy Birthday song. They did, and looked like they had fun doing it. Awesome place we will definitely go back!

The building is kinda cool, old solid construction, etc. Walking in to meet our party, 1st thing I…read morenoticed was a server bringing a guest a fly propeller for their table to keep the flies off their food. Yes, we had to ask for one when our food came, too. Our party of 12 had a variety of dishes, everyone seemed to enjoy their choice. The lasagna was nothing special, I make it better at home. Rolls? Sister Schubert. Not made in their kitchen. Had to ask twice for crushed red pepper & Parmesan. It's the little things that kill an established business. 5-star prices for 3-star food. Our bill for 4 people was almost $200. No alcohol. Maybe again, but not likely.

Best food at the lake no doubt! And the staff is the best! Get the strawberry shortcake!read more

Very popular...usually a line to enter. Noisy, casual, fun atmosphere, very friendly staff. Food…read moreis abundantly sized but not particularly special or delicious. Best for burgers, salads.

Good solid food, a little pricey. We haven't tried the buffet but it always seems to have customers…read morepicking out their meats and veggies. The Mahi Mahi is one of the best fish sandwiches in the lake area. Hand cut fries are always a nice treat. This time I tried the pecan crusted chicken salad dressing on side. Chicken was heavily crusted and good for deep fried chicken. They need to be so much MORE generous with the apple and other toppings at that price point. Tables are clean, you do your own pick up. No options to tip. Hours are limited and I do wish they were open on Sunday but, welcome to the South. A market is attached, items vary and have many local choices. Meat prices are high, like real high. Overall, a fun place to stop.

Some of my adoptive family (hubby and wife) and I came here for lunch and, a bit of shopping…read more For lunch, I had, Country Fried Steak, with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Black eyed Peas and Cornbread. While it was good, nothing was truly hot. Both the CFS and MPs were warm, with the gravy being barely as warm. Though, the BePs, were warmest. However, I found, the CFS to be on the dry side. While the Cornbread was firm, it was good. Unfortunately, they charged me for 3 sides, instead of just 2. So, because of this, I didn't give a voluntary tip. Fortunately, Chris had gotten some Kenyan Hot Sauce, which I tried on the CFS. And, it really helped with the taste. Sadly, they only 1, 10 oz bottle, which I let them have. And, I bought a 5 oz bottle. The HS has a unique texture, but isn't "hot" in the traditional sense.

Thank goodness friends recommended Town 22 Restaurant. Best food and service I've had in the lake…read morearea in a long time. Rod was a phenomenal server, and the food delivery and clean up of plates etc. was top notch. Really cool French southern cuisine but all around just delicious menu. Our table enjoyed escargots, ahi tuna, ribeye with chimichurri, lamb rack, and chicken parmigiana. Wine and cocktails were perfect as well. Save room for dessert - crème brûléé and flourless chocolate torte were wonderful. The restaurant has an upscale French bistro vibe and was very busy on a Saturday night. Reservations recommended! My one suggestion is to have gluten free bread and pasta available.

Excellent service and food. Husband had the ribeye and I had pasta bolognese. Soup and salad were…read moregreat. Dessert (cake) was big as well as very good-we took it home to finish. Enjoyed a nice glass of Malbec and fried green tomatoes as well. We had a lovely table by the fire on a chilly night.

As always, Lake Oconee Bistro did not disappoint! Marlus is a great and attentive waiter who made…read moreexcellent gluten free option suggestions not marked on the menu. The Lavender Blueberrty Moscow Mule is phenomenal! And so was the Spinach Goat Cheese pizza on cauliflower crust. We also wholeheartedly enjoyed the awesome Steakhouse burger and Truffle Fries. The atmosphere here is very chill and relaxed with people from all walks of life - after pickleball, signing contracts, or enjoying sports and the bar.

Good food, nice people Like the screened area, with tvs…read more Freshly made menu items Great brunch

I am a non-chain kind of guy…read more We found this place recently. We came back. Great seafood. Great friendly service. Daily specials. Food came out hot. Offers catering quantities. Fair prices. What more could I ask for. Used to be Kim's

Yum, yum, yum! Don't be in a hurry 'cause the food is Rollin' out fresh! ...Worth the wait though!…read moreGood service, clean bathroom (hot water in the sink :-) Prices are as expected for a seafood boil. No alcoholic beverages & add 4% for CCards. Restaurant is tucked off the main road across from Tokyo's.

Been coming here for years since we have a house in the area and the food is horrible. I don't…read moreunderstand the menu either. None of it makes sense. For a ritz Carlton I'd expect much better quality wise and menu wise. Very few healthy options. A lot of fried food (it is the south) and poor quality of chicken in healthy options like the chicken salad. I tried the seared tuna bowl one day and the tuna was low quality , definitely not Ritz level. Overall they need a new menu and new chefs

Best burger and sweet potato fries! Great service and beautiful view. I highly recommendread more

My family and I came here for dinner tonight. We were in the mood for seafood. The restaurant…read moreitself is quite interesting. We assumed it was a regular seafood boil restaurant but there's more to it. The menu included Vietnamese dishes. I'm a sucker for both so I ordered a cluster of crab legs in the Cajun butter sauce and a bowl of phó. The pho was fantastic! It was piping hot with plenty of meat on top. The broth was rich in color and taste. The noodles were just perfect, but to overcooked and mushy. The crab was drenched in the garlic butter sauce. It has the right amount of kick to it! The crab was cleaned and cooked perfectly. The meat just came out of the shell with ease. I really would have liked my potatoes to have been cooked more throughly, they were still hard in the middle. Overall it was a great meal to have during my visit in this great state of Georgia.

Hands down the best Vietnamese spot in Athens. The Pho broth is so on point and quality is beyond…read moreexcellent. We love how they pay attention to smaller things like pickled cabbage on the rice plate or little fat chunks on Chicken Pho. Totally love it and would 1000% recommend.

The food at this place is nothing short of amazing and why would anyone give any less than 5 stars…read moreis beyond me! I am an avid traveler and have had my fair share of seafood from Miami to Boston and across all the way to Oregon and California. This food is amazing! The staff was amazing... Kat! You are an amazing ing waitress and overall the ambiance was spot on. Reminded me of eating on my way to Key West. Try them, you won't regret it.

This is my go to restaurant shrimp boil fire omg excellent. The regulars know.my wife has the Cajun…read morehot crawfish boil. She loves.

Went to The Chop House on UGA graduation day, so it was extremely busy, but overall the service was…read morestill great. Our food came out quickly, which honestly impressed me considering how packed everything in Athens was that day. My steak did come out at the wrong temperature initially, but the staff handled it really well. They immediately made me a brand new steak and even sent me home with a full to-go meal, which I really appreciated. Mistakes happen, but good customer service is what matters, and they definitely made it right. The food overall was really good. The deviled eggs always hit, the creamed spinach was delicious, and the loaded potato was solid. The corn had a smoky flavor to it that caught me off guard at first, but it was still sweet and flavorful. Overall, great service, good food, and they handled an issue professionally, especially during such a busy graduation weekend.

This place always provides consistent. Excellent service. They train their staff well and the food…read moreis always great! It's nice to know. You can expect the same. Great meal every time! They know how to truly do a rare steak too. I always order rare because every place overdo it, but this place is perfect. I might actually have to start ordering medium rare. Prices are really great as well!