Service 10/10, food 11/10!!!!!! So good, place was comfy but small. Very yummy place and would…read morerecommend to anyone stopping by helen.

On a cold late afternoon , we wanted to look for something comforting and warm to be inside . As…read moresoon as we walked in we got seated immediately and it was such a comfy restaurant. We placed our order and everything was fresh and warm when it go served to us. The Mac and cheese was delicious and it has so much cheese , and big portions definitely can be shared . I also tried the pasta a la vodka and it was so good . If you're in Helen you just try this cute little spot .

Pie was delicious! And service was good! Perfect outdoor options after white water rafting nearby.read more

Every time I end up in the area I always go here. Absolute five stars. Super kind people with a…read morereal family feel. You know they trust and love the customer when you're ordering beers and they never even take your card. The pizza is delicious and he's truly homemade. Wish I gotten a picture of it. They also have excellent sandwiches and good vegetarian options. They keep everything simple but that's how you know they're really good at it. Love the crust and all of the toppings. The specialty pizzas are already so well crafted. I always just use those. The spot is really endearing with some strong off the lights and a garden. There is a really nice outdoor gear shop next-door that has coffee and pastries. Nice picnic tables for the entire family to enjoy.

This place was off the beaten path. Mainly because Helen has a lot of restaurants next to each…read moreother and this one is about .6 miles away from the shops starting. Parking: plenty and bathrooms inside. Sign out front said to sit anywhere and we were helped immediately. Fast, efficient, and easy service. So kind and so helpful and quick to offer any help making items gluten free. I heard them walking several people through their orders as well. As someone who has to eat gluten free this was an especially good pizza. It was a crunchy, thin crust but wow. Amazing ingredients and this pizza was amazing. Ceasar salad dressing made in house and perfect amount of peppercorn! They were so nice and the whole trip was lovely. I would highly recommend.

Food was pretty good, we had GF pizza with the house bread. The pizza wasn't bad but the bread was…read moresubpar. The service was really slow but our waitress was friendly. It's a loud place with a nice outdoor seating area. Only one bathroom.

Good food.. granddaughter loved her pizza.. my steak was perfect.. kind staff. Carried my food to…read morecar because I was worried about my grand dog.

Ate at Bella's for the first time this afternoon and it did not disappoint. The staff were…read moreattentive, service was fast and the food hit the spot. Had a Caesar salad and calamari!

Max's Lakeside | Lake Rabun, GA…read more Some restaurants serve food. Some serve memories. Max's serves a little of both. Pulling in, you'll find a few parking spaces out front and a modest lot behind the building. Nothing fancy, but enough to get the job done. The restaurant has that classic Lake Rabun lodge feel with warm wood, a covered porch, string lights, and the kind of atmosphere that immediately encourages you to slow your pace. Around here, nobody seems to be in a hurry... and that's exactly the point. One of my favorite discoveries happened before we were even seated. I asked about the unique hostess stand and learned it isn't made to look like an old boat... It actually is one. The desk was built from the founder's real boat, the Whip-R-Will III. The original photograph sits beside it like an old family album. It's little touches like this that give a restaurant personality instead of just an address. Our server, Emily, was outstanding. Friendly, funny, confident, and genuinely engaging. We joked from the moment we sat down. When she told me the trout was locally sourced but couldn't remember the name of the supplier, I asked, "Was it called...a river?" She laughed, rolled her eyes just enough, and informed me I was being silly. Fair enough. Emily knew the menu well, her recommendations were thoughtful, and she made the experience feel relaxed instead of rehearsed. During our conversation she casually mentioned she had just graduated nursing school. Congratulations, Emily! As a fellow nurse, welcome to one of the greatest professions you'll ever love... and occasionally question around 3:00 a.m. While chatting with Jessica, the manager, I mentioned something I'd noticed throughout Rabun County. So many local businesses seem to hire young people. Jessica smiled and explained that's simply part of the community's culture. Businesses here believe in giving local kids an opportunity to work and earn money. Emily herself came highly recommended by a longtime local customer after working at another nearby restaurant. I love hearing stories like that. You can't manufacture community. Either you have it or you don't. Now... The food. Being an avid angler from Florida, there was absolutely no way I was leaving the North Georgia mountains without ordering the locally sourced trout. If you're surrounded by mountain streams and still order frozen fish from somewhere else, you deserve to have your fishing license temporarily suspended. I wanted this dish to be spectacular. Unfortunately, it never quite found second gear. Presentation was beautiful, but both my wife and I agreed the trout landed around a 5/10. The fish was moist, so it wasn't overcooked, but the skin lacked that crispy finish I was hoping for. The seasoning was too restrained, and there was a slight gamey flavor that surprised both of us. Considering how proudly the trout is recommended, I expected cleaner, brighter flavors. The rest of the table had a better experience... mostly. My wife, daughter, and granddaughter all ordered the Shrimp Scampi. The presentation was excellent. The shrimp were cooked properly and the garlic butter sauce was light instead of swimming in grease. Unfortunately, everyone agreed it needed more seasoning. My daughter's complete review consisted of exactly four words: "Olive Garden is better." Sometimes the shortest Yelp reviews hit the hardest. My brother ordered the Meatball Hoagie, and that thing disappeared faster than free samples at Sam's Club on a Saturday afternoon. He described the meatballs as tender, flavorful, and generously sauced without turning the roll into edible papier-mâché. The fries were crisp, hot, and exactly what you'd hope for. If I come back, I have a feeling I'll be following my brother's lead instead of chasing trout. My grandson ordered the cheese pizza and left behind little evidence that it had ever existed. Kids don't care about locally sourced ingredients, chef philosophies, or handcrafted sauces. They ask one simple question: "Is it good?" Judging by the empty plate, the answer was yes. Walking out, I realized something. The best part of Max's wasn't necessarily the trout or the pasta. It was the people. The history behind the building. The old boat greeting guests at the front door. The conversations. The fact that a manager takes pride in hiring local young people. The fact that a newly graduated nurse is serving tables with a smile while beginning the next chapter of her life. Restaurants can copy recipes. They can renovate dining rooms. They can redesign menus. What they can't fake is character. Max's has plenty of it. Billy's Final Cast Food: 6.5/10 People: 10/10 Atmosphere: 9.5/10 Value: 8.5/10 Photo Worthy: Worth the Cast? Absolutely. Not because I found the best trout I've ever eaten... ...but because I found another great story. And sometimes that's the best catch of the day.

The food is delicious! We had the burrata with blistered tomatoes and pesto. We shared the…read morespaghetti and three large meatballs. The meatballs were cooked perfectly and tender. We highly recommend the food, but it is not on the lake. We were disappointed that we overlooked the parking lot. Also, we felt rushed even though the restaurant was empty at 5:30. I think we would opt for the Swing Bar next time where you can order from the menu. There was live music, which was inviting. Overall a solid 4 stars! Update--when we paid our bill IN CASH, our server returned and said, "I'm sorry, but we don't accept cash!" What?! Seriously? We put down a card and changed our review. 3 stars for the hovering service. 2 stars for the "no cash" policy" 2 stars for the view 4 stars for the food.

Love the Ceasar Salad with blackened chicken. The best chicken wings! Service is always fantastic…read more Repeat customer!

We visited with a group recently. This iteration of the former Fortify Pi is definitely different…read more Members of our party ordered a variety of menu items, and seemed to be satisfied. As a huge fan of the former Pi, I did not find the Fig Jam & Prosciutto Pizza to be as good as the original, but it was decent. I will definitely try their burger next visit. Service for our group was good.

Good food. Very expencive. 1 hamber 1 small pizza with tip =…read more$60! Waitress was very nice.

I ordered the Seafood linguine & frankly wasn't expecting too much as it was my 1st visit to Mama…read moreGs. They were very busy & that considered the service was still great. The decor is not something special or spectacular, it's kinda diner style & I think that's why I wasn't expecting much. To my surprise, the food was fantastic and that combined with the great service is why I gave this Restaurant a five star. Good food, number one, good service number two & frankly, the decor can be great or not, It doesn't matter after that.

Nona Italian Restaurant is a great new addition to Clayton! We had dinner with friends and…read moreeverything was delicious. The Chicken Piccata was excellent, the Margherita Pizza was the best my friend has ever had, the Grandma's Meatballs were full of flavor, and the Chicken Parmesan was outstanding. The staff was warm, friendly, and welcoming. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommend!

I got the Chicken Milanese Panini…read more Crispy Milanese-style breaded chicken, creamy burrata, arugula, basil pesto, tomato and lemon aioli on toasted focaccia. It was fabulous hadn't had Italian this good in a long time