Ellijay Tapz

Super neat and comfortable place. Staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. A must go.read more

Very cool place. shh it's a secret. It's like you were…read moreinstantly ported back to the 1920's right in the middle of prohibition. A very charming unassuming little boutique store front with some tee shirts and souvenirs when you first walk in. Then you whisper the magic password and the gentleman escorts you through a narrow little doorway, a vestibule and door then opens to a perfectly recreated 1920's prohibition speakeasy. The motif is perfect from vintage art work on the wall to the hanging chandeliers and the big leather couches and chairs all in a very dark lighting. There is one way glass so you can see whoever comes into the store ( police or significant other) but they can't see you! Lol. And you can't leave through the front where you came in. You are guided to the back of the establishment to the back door which lets out into a narrow gangway then to the alley. I think Al Capone himself was going to jump out at me. lol. The bartenders/ mixologists further raise your experience by providing enjoyable banter and well made cocktails. Espresso Martini's and a Donut Raspberry Cheesecake were the drinks and dessert of choice and both were amazing. If you wind up going I suggest for you gals, a flapper dress with the beads and sequins with a cocoon coat and some tee strap heels. Guys your fanciest fedora and some two tone lace up oxfords. Either way you're gonna have a Roaring 20's great time. Let me know if you're interested and I'll tell the password or yiu you have dinner upstairs at The Roof, tell them you want the password for The Door.

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Cartecay River Brewing

4.5

(58 reviews)

1.0 mi

We love it here! Live music (this time karaoke with the talented Big Daddy K and Tabitha, both…read moregreat singers), great beers, they'll invite you to taste to choose yours, now also food all day (try the smash burger), full bar and wine. Sit inside or out, beautiful views of the river, expanded covered deck.

First visit, nice outdoor space along the river. Patrons place their order at the small bar; when I…read morewas here on a Saturday at Noon there was only one person who was taking orders, serving drinks & tastings at the bar, and running the cash register (along with a trainee who was observing). Needless to say, this created a long wait time. I ordered a flight of beer of four 4 oz pours. Nothing real exciting from the variety I ordered and they charged a ridiculous $15 per flight (seriously?!), something I didn't know until I got the bill. For lunch, I had the pastrami on rye & fries. Didn't care for the sandwich as the bread was super greasy and they evidently put the pastrami on the flattop as it was a bit hard and crispy. Fries were steak fries and had good seasoning.

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The Roof Ellijay

The food was great as well as the view; however, our server, Abriana, was even better! My wife and…read moreI had a great experienc! This Was our first time visiting Elijay and Abriana not only provided excellent service, she went above and beyond by taking the time to providing a list of things to do and attractions to see. We are very glad that this was our first stop in Elijay! We highly recommend the Roof and would definitely request Abriana as a serve! - Guy and Colleen

Food is excellent !! Try the trout and meatloaf, both were…read moregreat! The views are pretty and the staff is friendly especially Allie!

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Hard apple cider

River Street Tavern

Another local favorite located in downtown Elljay! This Bar…read more& Grill is perfect to grab a burger or your favorite chicken wings. Waitress was friendly and made it very clear not to touch her. She explained that she has an allergy to Mango Habanero sauce. Mango Habanero is one of the chicken wing sauces. We ended up having a conversation about allergies with the waitress. Their chicken wings are juicy and you get many sauces to choose from but my favorite meal was the Mahi Reuben Sandwich which was fantastic. Sweet, tangy and creamy so much better than corned beef. It did not taste fishy at all and the rye bread had the best buttery crisp edges. River Street Tavern is cozy, casual and it has a compact lay out. You get to relax and can have a conversation over a few beers and good food. Place gets busy but is not loud. Whether you're one of the locals or just passing by, leave your mark by pinning a dollar bill to the ceiling.

One of the few dining spots in downtown Ellijay but a must try. Your typical tavern with plenty of…read moredrink options and plenty on tap! Small cozy tavern nestled in the corner of downtown town Ellijay is easy to miss but you don't wanna miss out. Love the dollar bill theme stapled on the ceiling and around every nook and cranny of the tavern. Love the support of local artists where masterpieces are displayed for sale. Our waitress was friendly but service was a little slow. Apparently she was allergic to the mango habanero wing flavors we ordered so only really saw her in the beginning and at the end of service. Food was good and the mahi Reuben is a must try as the unique combination actually works very well. Chicken and waffle was also good as the chicken was super crispy and tender and the bacon maple syrup hit the spot! Wings were crispy even when heavily sauced. Definitely will return for the Mahi Reuben!

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Reece's Cider

The Pub

Not black friendly Stood there at the bar 5 mins while two…read morebartenders both alternated between serving while I looked at both of them, They served 5 people after I was standing there. When I asked what was going on the guy had the nerve to say be patient.

Great food and service. Typical sports bar atmosphere with lots of TVs and menu options.read more

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Freedom Tavern

3.6

(5 reviews)

1.2 mi

The best roast beef sandwich by far. Free peanuts and tv's showing every possible game. A great…read moreplace to go on a rainy day.

Great food , I'm never disappointed. You have to try their walking dead nachos. It's amazing!read more

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The Ellijay Cigar Lounge

4.9

(9 reviews)

0.1 mi

Well Well Well…read moreI have been to cigar bars/lounges all over this country. Miami, LA, Chicago and Boston and this little hidden gem ranks with the absolute best. A great atmosphere, spacious, cozy and clean. The staff was amazing with a great humidor packed with what you need. Davis and his staff will immediately reach out and welcome you. As soon as you climb the stairs from the street you get a feeling this place is something special. Their best kept secret??? Enjoy a dynamite French press coffee while you kick back in comfy furniture smoking your favorite tobacco. Great job! I will be back!!!

Stayed at a cabin in Ellijay and hubby needed some cigars; found this place while downtown. It was…read moregreat!! Davis was SUPER helpful and friendly; very personable and knowledgeable without being overbearing or pushy.

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The Butcher And Bottle

4.3

(139 reviews)

Catherine was an amazing waitress . She handled our table of 8 like a pro. She was extremely busy…read moreworking her butt off but always came back to make sure we were all taken care of . It was our annual office / District manager outing for dinner and she made it great. The food was amazing as well. Good wine and great atmosphere.

Great steaks and seafood. Avery was a very attentive waiter. Amazing desserts. I definitely would…read morego again.

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Cartecay Wine & Craft-Ellijay

4.8

(26 reviews)

I happened upon this location after walking the circle Saturday afternoon. I popped in to pick up…read moresome wine but after being greeted by Melissa I decided to stay for a tasting. She was an absolute doll. She carried on conversation seamlessly all while serving other patrons. I will come back just to see her sweet smile! Ps my personal favorites are bull dog red and Georgia on my mind!!

We just popped in to have a quick drink. The bartender was so friendly and helpful in choosing a…read morewine. She let me taste a few before I ordered. They have games to play while you hang out and a cool bar that looks out on the square.

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Big Bear Bar & Grill

(58 reviews)

2.6 mi

Big Bear recently went through an ownership change and we are happy with the new menu items and…read moreatmosphere.

Feb 26 - We were brought here by friends who had eaten here before. I'm rarely a fan of Bar Food,…read moreprimarily because most are Bars first...Restaurants second unless it's a Specialty Appetizer. We were here for lunch. I noticed the wide array of TVs and a Karaoke stage when were arrived to I asked for the quietest table available. The Host hesitated at first since he'd likely not gotten that request before (it is unusual for a Bar), but he found a table in the back as far away from the sound as possible. Kudos Our Waitress (Haley) was super friendly and helpful with recommendations and took our 6 orders (there were 3 other tables with Patrons). My Big Bear Chicken was one of the last out but probably the first prepared - the Chicken and Onion Rings were too cold to eat. :-( She replaced them with a fresh order and off we went. I wouldn't order the same again as nothing about my meal stood out (even with a freshly prepared order), but I was very happy with the Service and Atmosphere.

Pork shoulder and mashed potatoes

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The Butcher And Bottle

4.3

(139 reviews)

Catherine was an amazing waitress . She handled our table of 8 like a pro. She was extremely busy…read moreworking her butt off but always came back to make sure we were all taken care of . It was our annual office / District manager outing for dinner and she made it great. The food was amazing as well. Good wine and great atmosphere.

Great steaks and seafood. Avery was a very attentive waiter. Amazing desserts. I definitely would…read morego again.

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Angie C.

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2 years ago

We arrived in Ellijay late Sunday afternoon, so we didn't get out that evening. We went in to town Monday only to find most restaurants are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so went to Tapz and we're so happy we did.... the service and food were great....even though they've only been open for a few weeks you would never know it.... we had the peel and eat shrimp cooked in Ole Bay and 2 pizza's, we had enough food to take back to our cabin for a late night snack. We ended up going back on Tuesday for more shrimp and drinks LOL.... the chef and team treat you like family and they remembered us... a real delight for an out of towner.... We will be back when we return to Ellijay......can't a wait read more

Sherry H.

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2 years ago

The food was awesome and our server Charlene was the best!! Had the special cocktail for today which was also amazing. The wonderful woman in the kitchen even paused to ask if everyone's food was ok. Will definitely return! read more

Blaze B.

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2 years ago

I would give 10 stars if I could!!! The food was amazing and not traditional. Customer service was on point! Highly suggest and will come back everytime we travel here. read more

Jamie M.

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2 years ago

The service and atmosphere is top notch. The food is fantastic and the drink selection is great! Highly recommend it. We will be back

Kade B.

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2 years ago

I would give 15 stars if i could food and costumer service was amazing it was priced good for how good It was i highly recommend.

Maria Z.

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1 year ago

I love this place! Always GREAT food, drinks, & service! I highly recommend their pizza & specialty drinks - YUM!

Zoe P.

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2 years ago

best flatbreads i've ever tasted. the service was amazing and everyone was so sweet.

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