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.

The food was great. Had chicken wings, fried pickles and for my 2 fur babies they had the 3 piece…read morechicken tenders Wings were real good, the chicken strips and chips were good. These were the best fried pickles I have had. They also brought my fur babies water for the table. And might I say sitting by the river watching the people tube down the river was entertaining. Love the place. Highly recommend

What a disappointing pick for my last night in town. Looking for a spot that was open during a…read moreweekday and allowed pets, I picked Alpine Brew Deck as there weren't many options available on a Tuesday. I am glad they allow pets, and was thankful for a spot for my pup and I to eat. That was about all that was good about Alpine. I had to ask the server for a dog water bowl. They did have one available but unlike other restaurants nearby I had to ask. I ordered the cod and chips. The food came out hot at least, but was barely edible. I took one bite of the coleslaw and it tasted off. The fries were a weird doughy consistency inside and yet crunchy and brown on the outside. The fish was the only thing I ate and that is because I was hungry. It looked like it was pulled frozen out of a box and heated up. So sad this was the last meal in town after such a good trip otherwise.

When it comes to spots on the main drag in Helen, I like this one slightly more than the rest…read more What really made it stand out was it's set up inside with plenty of TVs, all of which had various college sports on. We ended up seeking it out b/c we wanted to watch college football. They have solid indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is right by the river. On the indoor side you have a very small bar but plenty of TVs around the establishment. The food is fine but nothing terribly special. But they do have a fair amount of beer on tap. The overall experience is solid. We were able to watch football, eat and drink beer. I suspect I will end up back here the next time I visit Helen. I'd suggest swinging by if you get the chance.

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

We had an excellent patio lunch in February after our CapyFriends Cafe visit. Our server Hannah was…read morefriendly and efficient. Our pizza was delicious, probably the best we've had south of PA. Five stars, would definitely go back and recommend as well. Adding a few pictures. Crew was hungry so we only have partial pictures of the pies!

Food was AMAAAAAAAAAZINGGGG the Mona lisa pizza was so amazing!!! Customer service was top notch…read moreand atmosphere was great.

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!

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.

So we were on our way home from our North Georgia wine trip and wanted to grab a bite before we got…read moretoo far down the road. A couple of yelp searches and we discovered the Dugout. Seems to be off the beaten path but it was still busy. Seems to be a crossroad stop for a few towns. Typical pub fair, burgers, dogs, pizza and beer. I had a couple of hotdogs that had awesome flavor. Not much on them so you were free to dress to your liking. Deb had some hot wings and onion rings. Both were pretty tasty. A solid spot for good grub but nothing that really wow'd us.

Arrived almost 90min before closing only to be told by the nice waitress that the kitchen had…read moreclosed...so disappointed as per the reviews we were happy to have a restaurant so close to our Airbnb...we came on a Sun night to watch the NFL game...but nope, back into Helen we drove. Maybe next time..maybe not.

Went on a Saturday afternoon. Great place for playing pool…read moreand hanging out with friends. Pro military & owner Shawn is very welcoming. Food not available.

I went here cause it was the closest bar in the area and rated 5 stars which baffles me. I'm here…read morefrom Boston for work and this place just isn't it. If you are not a local from this area I wouldn't bother, especially if you're young. Went in on a Friday night and the average age was atleast 72 everyone knew eachother and not a welcoming place to newcomers. The bartender was friendly, quick and drinks were cheap I'll give them that. But 5$ cover charge just to get in for the band?? With the name of the place atleast offer a little more if your charging a cover charge. Just overall not a welcoming place unless you're 70 years old and lived in town your whole life

TACO TUESDAY! Tacos and burrito bowls are half off, Dos Equis 3.50. Great local casual eatery with…read morea bar and tv's everywhere. Live music on Thursday. Each weeknight has a special deal--google for details. I ordered steak tacos and hub ordered blackened fish tacos. You get 3 soft tacos with cilantro slaw and a bit spicy sauce. It was a challenge to eat all 3. We also ordered the gouda mac n cheese --I thought it came in a small ramekin but I got a huge bowl so that came home for lunch tomorrow...after a few bites of course! Our server was friendly and attentive. Parking on street in front or lot in back. Our bill was around $30 with tip. I had water and hub had Sprite.

Salads are always on point. Add some Salmon for a little protein and omega 3's and your lunch is…read morecomplete. The fried green tomatoes are too yummy to pass up.

When it COLD and you wanna get a nice warm tasty biscuit big as a cats head. HOOCHEES IS THE SPOT…read more^o.o^ OKAY! it's super warm and inviting in here guys. i wanna try more of the food but next time!

Went for breakfast around 730, only handful of tables..does open at 6…read more Portion sizes large.. Biscuits fell apart under gravy, but gravy good. Stuffed french toast large layers, so need few syrups.. Have extra condiments, serve in paper baskets, but have stainless serve-ware. Believe Summer crowd oriented with plenty of picnic table seating along water, and small deck above outside restaurant door. They will be relocating in New Year. Currently next to a cheese shop, and a good morning charge up before heading to Unocoi to walk to their falls.