I saw this place as we were in our way to our worksite. The name caught my eye and it was all I…read morecould think about. We went here for lunch. It's a small place sort of looked like it could have been a fast food restaurant. There was plenty of seating. You could order from the menu or from the hot table (not sure what else to call it). There were two ladies working up front and it took a long time to order. I had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes, green beans, a cornbread muffin and a tea (half sweet/half unsweetened). My colleague had meatloaf, Mac and cheese, green beans, and a biscuit. We each ordered peach cobbler. They serve a lot of food! My colleague said she was going to take some for dinner. Well. . . she ate everything. It must have been really good. I haven't had good fried chicken in a long time and it was delicious. I ate all the green beans and the cornbread. I took the chicken to eat later. The mashed potatoes started out tasting good but then I started to notice an after taste that I didn't like. I didn't eat them. My colleague could not eat the cobbler. I'm not sure what was wrong with it but she tasted it and said she couldn't eat it. I unfortunately never got to eat mine. It sat in the fridge in the hotel and I ended up tossing it before I left. I was a little disappointed. I really was expecting some grits and maybe some greens (not green beans).

My bestie and I stopped here on our way to a service, and we are SO glad that we did. I got grits,…read morecheese eggs and a fried pork chop, bestie got grits, eggs and sausage patties. We didn't need to add anything to our food and it was perfect. Those were some of the best grits I've ever had in my LIFE. I will make a special trip out of the way for good food, and this is a spot that I'd come to every week if I lived closer. The cooks' hands are blessed, because the way I INHALED that food should be a crime in itself. The decor was cute and festive for the occasion, but all I could concentrate on was that FOOD.

Best kept secret down this stretch of the South might just be Peggy's fried chicken…read more Now, a great many places have the confidence to fry a bird. That is not the same as knowing what they're doing. Plenty can make chicken hot. Fewer can make it memorable. Peggy's managed the rarer thing. This was the kind of fried chicken that makes a man quiet for a minute and reconsider whether he has properly valued his past blessings. They had other meats on the menu, and I do not doubt they were prepared by decent people with honest intentions, but ordering anything besides the fried chicken would have felt like showing up at a revival and asking for directions to a yoga class. And the sides, Lord help me, the sides were no afterthought. If I had not attended the funerals myself, I might have suspected my great grandma, grandma, and momma were back there in the kitchen, keeping an eye on the pots. Forgive me, Mammaw G, Mammaw, and Mom, but Peggy's had the better day with that chicken. I say that with love, respect, and a willingness to dodge a lightning bolt if one has been set aside for me. Fried okra, green beans, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese, which any Southerner with good sense knows is a vegetable when it needs to be, spread across our plates like a family reunion of the righteous. The only medical advisory I'd offer is this: if your doctor has warned you against coating your insides with salt, you may want to admire from a respectful distance. And the sweet tea was right. Not tea-flavored water with ambition. Sweet tea. Properly made. The sort that lets you know nobody in the building is interested in modern nonsense. Next time I'm rolling down I-20, I may well make the turn toward Wrens again just to see whether Peggy's can do it twice. But judging by the regulars, the handshakes, the easy way the staff knew folks by name, and the fact they made us feel halfway local ourselves, I'd say this was no one-off. This felt less like a lucky meal and more like the kind of place that still believes doing something well is reason enough to keep doing it.

Absolutely terrific home cooked southern food with the best atmosphere and friendly folksread more

This past August (2026) we enjoyed a family luncheon to celebrate my sister's birthday. The staff…read moremade us feel comfortable and appreciated. The food, the service, and looking out over the beautiful lake made it perfect, and my sister had a great time, too. It will be a memorable occasion!

My family tried going here before dinner at another restaurant at the Ritz and tried ordering…read moredrinks in the bar. The bartenders wouldn't serve our family water and there was no one even at the bar on this August day. We were told to have a server bring us water. No one brought us water or even checked on us after about 10 minutes. We finally left disappointed and upset on my husband's birthday. Very disappointed as our previous experience here years ago was much better when it was even more crowded. Terrible service.

We had the most fun at Soldier of the Sea than we've had at any other distillery and we've been to…read moremany! The building was an 1893 cotton warehouse still with the original roof so it may throw you off a bit. However, when you enter "The Hive", it's gorgeous and welcoming! We were there on a Friday night and were joined by the friendliest locals we've ever met! The bar was packed and we all had the opportunity to share stories and laughter until closing! The owners Mark & Jennifer are so open and inviting you can't help but settle in and feel comfortable! Cheyanne was our bartender and boy can she mix some fun and creative cocktails! From the New Fashioned to the Screaming Cicada, she has definitely mastered her craft! The whiskey and bourbon Mark is crafting is unique and delicious. With his wife's passion for everything bee's, the added honey influence is very pleasing to the palate! Whether passing through or a ways up the road, I highly recommend a visit to Soldier of the Sea, you won't be disappointed!

From the owner: Soldier of the Sea Distillery is a locally, veteran-owned business just outside of Athens, in the…read morecounty of Madison. The owners, Mark and Jennifer have made it their mission from the beginning to only buy from local and regional farmers. All other materials, such as bottles, etc. are 100% American-made. To date, they have named and dedicated two whiskies to the men and women who have served this country by sea and by land, Sea Duty and Sword and Saber. The third, for those who have served by air, will be released early next year. It has also been their goal to provide a space for folks to gather, meet their neighbors, and enjoy life. The Hive Pub, which is part of the distillery offers seasonal cocktails, mocktails, and an assortment of other beverages. The pub hosts a number of events from a monthly supper club that highlights the talents of local chefs, to music festivals and parties. Finally, their other passion lies in helping to provide habitat and food to those that help feed us, pollinators. Several of the whiskies use honey in the fermentation process which adds a floral essence to their whiskies. The pub is dog and family-friendly, and everyone is welcome.

Food is excellent. Like eating at Grandma's house. Staff is friendly, dining room is cute and…read morequant, and the food is as comforting as southern food gets.

Never disappointed with our food here. Their Patty Melt is probably the best I've ever had!…read moreBiscuits are good as well. ALL of the wait staff are amazing and knowledgeable. Love the decor-it reminds me of my grandma's house. Try them, you will be glad you did.

The bacon pimento burger was delicious, as was the food my friends got: country fried chicken +…read moregreen beans, pork chops + squash casserole. The service was very kind, nothing over the top but that certainly isn't a negative. The spot itself is so cute. Parking is pretty easy. I HAVE TO ADD! It is so incredibly affordable. Coming from the Bay Area, it was so refreshing to see a menu like that - great choices and palatable pricing.

Got off the interstate at the Greensboro exit, passed by the fast food places, and headed a little…read morefurther down the road and found The Yesterday Cafe on Main Street across from the courthouse. They are open until 2pm for lunch and reopen at 5pm for dinner. Our server was Marley and she was personable and attentive. I had the chop steak covered in gravy and I chose the Mac and cheese and squash casserole for my sides.The chop steak was so tender and seasoned perfectly. It was delicious and the sides were homemade. My husband, who orders burgers everywhere we go, says this just might be the best burger he's ever eaten. Another in our party had the country fried steak and she loved it as well.

Cute little restaurant in Washington, Georgia. Feels like an old garage or workshop that was…read moreconverted to a restaurant. Definitely a family-owned place, small town type of restaurant, seat yourself anywhere. Sign that says they close when they are out of food. Service was very good, very kind and friendly waitstaff, gave good recommendations. Food was good, especially for the price to portion ratio. We got the fried pickles, southwestern egg rolls, the smash burger, Philly cheesesteak, and the patty melt. Burger was a little greasy and the Philly cheesesteak could be difficult to eat, however it wasn't that big of deal. They had a fountain soda machine and the Diet Coke was very good. They had a cheap price for beer and wine as well. Overall, a very enjoyable experience! Would go back if I was in the area again.

Awesome service from Teresa. Had the Smashburger and it was really really awesome. The fries are…read moreexactly the way I like them, probably some of the best fries I've ever had. It has a very cool feel too.

I got the wings and the steak sandwich. Both were cooked perfectly and tasted amazing! The cashier…read moreand cook (owner?) were both fantastic and helped me figure out what I should do the next day to check out the town. The outdoor seating area looked great, but it was raining so I didn't get to sit down and enjoy it. Womp womp.

Great customer service. Cool outside, food truck atmosphere. Delicious food with a different…read morespecial most weeks.

Love love love this hometown pizza and pasta place. What a treasure! Love Fernada and the whole…read morefamily!

We happened upon Fernanda's as we were traveling and we had a tremendous experience. The service…read morewas awesome and the food delicious. The menu has a variety to choose from and the prices and portions were great.

Belle was amazing she was communicative and Very…read morepersonalized and pleasant attention. They are very friendly. The squid, polenta fries, and the pizza were delicious. The desserts was fantastic. The Afogatto and the pistachios gelato. Very pleasant atmosphere.

Walked in last Thursday night and the hostess quickly sat us in a booth in the bar area. So glad we…read morestopped in as the vibe reminded me of Sunday family gatherings at my grandparents place on the Lower East Side of Manhattan NY. Great food, high energy and warm family memories. Our server Fritz W was very knowledgeable and made our dining experience even better. We began with two glasses of wine and shared an app of mozzarella caprese. Entrees selected were bolognese rigatoni and chicken francese with a side penne with arrabbiata sauce. All were large portions and wonderful. As we were finishing our dinner, Gus the owner came over and we got a chance to compliment the staff, the food and what they have done in renovating the current space. Well done Gus and team for all you have done to make Santoro's a MUST visit when out in Lake Oconee. See you again soon