Went in not expecting much because the rating score wasn't what I was hoping for. We live in Ellijay and often dine in Ellijay and Blue Ridge. This was the best meal we have had in years in any of these towns. The cocktails were incredibly well made and you would have to go to Atlanta to get a steak as good as that which I ate last night. Great staff, great food. read more

It was Mother's Day. From the time we sat down, it took an hour and a half to get our food a party of five. My food was ice cold and came with a human hair. Server was very apologetic took some meals off. read more

Blue Bicycle is located in a side plaza behind the back end of the No GA Outlets. There was plenty of parking and a friendly staff to greet us. While we were waiting a couple shared this is their go-to spot. The restaurant was cozy and tables gave off a date night kind of vibe. Our waitress was friendly and gave us a minute to scan the QR code and figure out what we wanted for brunch. I ordered eggs Benedict, bacon, home fries and a quarter waffle. My friend ordered fruit and eggs. The sous-vie prep was not for us, the eggs were runny at best. The hollandise was all right, not best I've had but fine. The portions of food weren't great especially for the price. Vibe & Service get stars, food and value don't. I've heard they're great for drinks and snacks- I can see that being true. For us it was too early on Sunday. read more

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My spouse and I live in Dawsonville and have enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and the location of The Blue Bicycle for several years now. Recently, we have noticed the attention to detail declining. When we arrived a couple of weeks ago we were met by a young man at the door who did not make eye contact with us, greet us or the couple in front of us. He motioned for us to follow him to a table. On another return trip the same young man was wearing blue jean shorts and a white t-shirt. Personally, we feel like all valued customers should be greeted with the utmost professionalism. The restaurant is such a wonderful place and we feel like it's being neglected in this particular area. read more

The food and the service was great! Our server was fabulous. She did such a great job and was so attentive.

This restaurant has been around for a long, long time...through the 2008 crash and Covid. My mom and I often got Blue Bicycle "to go" during Covid and ate it in their parking lot. There is no store front at all...they are entirely word of mouth. That should tell you something about them. I will always be loyal to Blue Bicycle and grateful for their commitment to quality, made-from-scratch food. read more

$$-$$$ I am not sure if there is more than one "The Blue Bicycle" in Georgia, but this Blue Bicycle is located in Dawsonville. I think giving this establishment three stars is stretching it a bit. If I could break down the stars given for this particular visit, it would be as follows : Five stars for service... Julia was fabulous and we were grateful that she was on top of taking good care of us. The rest of the staff seemed very nice as well. The ambience inside was small, but very nice and comfortable. Now for the bad news! We were the second couple seated in the restaurant because we waited outside for them to open thinking that a brunch on Sunday would be pretty busy. Georgia law states that a restaurant establishment cannot serve alcohol before 12 noon, so opening your doors at 10:30 for a Sunday brunch that serves mimosas is probably not a good idea, or make a statement that mimosas will not be served until after 12. It took forever for our food to arrive after we ordered. And let me tell you, when they say that the servings are small, they are not lying! My friend, Rich, is tall and slender and, like me, likes to have a good meal. The eggs Benedict should be called "egg Benedict". It is served on one english muffin with one poached egg and a piece of meat of your choice. The egg that I received on top of my Benedict looks like it had not been cooked thoroughly... the whites of the egg look like snot (my apologies if that grossed out anybody, but I write it like I see it). The yolk of the egg was fine, but I actually took apart the Benedict leaving the whites of the egg in the bowl that it was served. The fruit medley was a small dish of fruit with some kind of berry vinaigrette, but was very yummy. The wonderful people that I went with on this initial visit to The Blue Bicycle here Dawsonville deemed this visit "one and done". For the amount of food that is served at the price that they ask is out of my budget for brunch. Places like this make me think that the bottom line is not the customer, but the profit. Remember, this is my experience... You can certainly go find out for yourself. Make memories and safe journeys to all! read more

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Food was good but the service was slow, especially since the restaurant itself was slow

This place was awful the prices are awful for the quality of the food but that's not the worst part it's FILTHY!!! 3 of our glasses of water had either hair ,smudges or stuff floating around in it also the bathrooms were gross it looks like mold we're in the vents and stains all over the walls and when the overpriced food finally came out an hour later we got bland slop I'm completely unsatisfied in all categories save your money you'd have a better time at McDonalds read more

I've been coming here at least once or twice a month for the past few years. It appears there has been some change in front of house staffing and management so the service level has gone down a bit. The food is still fantastic but the service is not what I'd expect. The staff aren't dressed in any kind of uniform any more so it can be difficult to determine who works there and who is a guest. There were 4-5 people socializing at the hostess stand most of the night, but most of them were just leaving the seating to the teenager. She seemed to be struggling to get her work done, like having to hold multiple water glasses against her shirt to bring them to the table rather than having a tray to use. She also forgot a dirty dishrag on a table set for service at one point, then came back in a rush to get it but did not clean the table. One of the other people at the stand apparently had child care issues and brought her young daughter to work. The daughter was just hanging around the cramped front of the restaurant which doesn't seem to be a professional thing to do, she should have been given a place to sit out of the way of customers rather than having to stand around getting in the way. At the end of my meal while I was sitting at three table finishing my water and waiting for my companion to return from the restroom, one of the other hostesses came by and took my water glass away. I have never had that happen before but it felt like she was antsy to turn the table. The food is still excellent but due to the overall experience no longer being what I expect for the price point, I think I will take this restaurant out of my rotation while they get the kinks worked out on the service side. read more

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We were so glad we took a chance on this place! We went on the early side on a Friday night and it was not very crowded yet so we got a nice table and had a lovely dinner. The food was great, and the service was friendly and professional. The chips with blue cheese were decadent and wonderful, I had the trout which was stellar, and my dinner companion had the warm goat cheese salad. I had an excellent glass of French Sauvignon Blanc.. This is in a small strip mall right next to the Outlet stores. Very nondescript building - the bistro food and wine were top notch. read more

We used to love to eat here, but since new ownership, it has gone waaaaay down in quality and value! The atmosphere is definitely not the same either! The waitress was very nice but a little slow. The Smokey old fashioned was more like a smokey cherry with some bourbon- much lacking in taste and "smoke". The appetizer of crab cakes left much to be desired! It wasn't "cakes" but just a cake of bread crumbs and corn! The Caesar salad was a wilted mess. For $8 you would expect crisp Romain with nice shaved Parmesan but was not! The main course of filets were lacking in freshness and over abundance of salt! The asparagus was like a few strings of pine straw with twice over-cooked potatoes. The filet was not evenly cooked, but taste was so, so. An American bistro gone! we will NOT go back! read more

We had an amazing experience at this place!! Every meal was delicious! Our server, Giselle, went above and beyond with recommendations based on our allergies and dietary restrictions. We will be back! read more

Love the staff! I always sit at the bar and it is so relaxing. Try the Gibson and the Mushroom gnocchi! Delicious! read more

The Blue Bicycle - The Gibson. - French Near Me - Dawsonville, Georgia

This place is a hidden gem!! Giselle made us feel at home & helped us navigate the menu. They were accommodating with gluten allergy. The food was amazing!!! The trout dish was outstanding. Would definitely come back!!!!! read more

Excellent food and great service. Was super surprised once we got inside to see how quaint yet spacious it is.

I had heard only good things about this place, and they were correct. I'm not that surprised by the bad ratings though. It's a little pricey for the area. I was ok with that, considering the ambiance and quality of food. They were a little short staffed when we were there, which extended wait times a little. But our server was very polite and did a good job of handling about 6 four-tops. read more

This was our last time here! We usually get their steak with peppercorn sauce-- only serving the brunch menu So I had eggs Benedict and my husband had crabmeat Benedict-- The grossest meal ever!! The whites of the eggs were nothing but SNOT!! The bacon was undercooked-- gross and I left feeling very sick to my stomach! The hostess had ONE customer in the place and when she went to seat us she had to then back pedal and say "oh dear I need to clean off a table for you "-- come on-- sit there on your phone and you have dirty tables?? The place looks very run down and having a wet table with plastic table cloth isn't the best feel! read more

Finally back to BB for dinner & with the original owners, Katie & Guy gone, expect a few welcome changes in the menu & perhaps a more casual atmosphere that was noticeable on arrival. Haven't done brunch yet so this review is specific to dinner service. We were relieved to have some familiar faces serving in the dining room & behind the bar. We shared the Caesar & the newish Vegetarian plate - very good. Goat cheese & herb Quiche was great, with a flaky proper crust. Great to see they have returned Escargot to the menu. Our favorite, the side of french fries, is still available & delicious, served nice & crispy & hot. I do hope the new management continues to show case local produce/proteins in season & bring back the soft-shell crabs in late spring. read more

Very Disappointed. My Fettucine Bolognese was barely palatable. I should have sent it back. The fettuccine was green (perhaps spinach) and the gravy tasted like a can of tomato paste was dumped on the pasta. It was cold and stiff. The only reason I gave it 2 points was the waitress was pleasant. read more

Great place to visit. A must stop when in the area. Food & drinks are delicious and service is great. Everything is top notch. I always look forward to eating here and this time did not disappoint. read more

This is the easiest review I have ever written. Tucked away a few turns off Industrial Park road in Dawsonville, GA is an obscure building that houses an amazing restaurant: The Blue Bicycle. Going down the menu from top to bottom emphasizes the pride and care that the owner and staff have in the place whether it is the cocktails, the appetizers, the...well, everything. The server, Julia, was easy with recommendations and spot on with every one of them. We had the mushroom and gnocchi appetizer with bread, split the chicken in mustard sauce with collard greens and potatoes. And finished with Mexican chocolate bread pudding and their TBB homemade limoncello. Every part of the meal was amazing. The service was delightful and Julia even passed on to us the recipe for the limoncello. We have eaten in many places in different states and different countries, if you are looking for a place that puts it all together, The Blue Bicycle is an absolute gem! read more

Julia was great. The service was great. We ordered crab cakes and shrimp and grits. The food came out in a reasonable time and the quality was good. read more

3.5? must have been because the previous owners. Five stars. Great drink menu. Ppl were chill. Gave my dog water and whip cream in a nice plate. Better German food than Helen, and I live in Helen. Yummy! So nice! read more

Great food and prices. Heirloom tomatoes and pimento cheese bread for appetizers were good and nice size portions. Our table ordered the spinach risotto and chicken curry salad, both excellent. The burger and Cesar salad were normal nothing special. Service was a bit off as our waiter got sick but someone else came in and we reordered everything. Just took awhile read more

All of their food is excellent. I drive 45 miles each way once a month to eat there. I love the ambiance and the menu.

I've been dining here for several years but this was the first time in a while. I won't be back. First, they sat us in the most remote, unappealing corner of the restaurant and gave us a laminated QR code for a menu. I don't have a problem with using the code though I don't think it's very classy, but it was sticky. The service was slow and inattentive. I had to get up and find someone to refill our drinks. It took half an hour to get our food - chicken salad and a greasy hamburger. The fries looked like they came from McDonalds. There was about a tablespoon of chicken salad on a huge ciabatta roll. The green beans were good but that's about the best I can say. This was such a disappointment as I was treating my granddaughter to a special lunch. There are few nice restaurants in Dawsonville. This was once the nicest, but no longer. read more

OMG! Anna rocks, the blue cheese chips start the evening off on the right note. Portions are perfectly designed for 1 person. Jamison coffee & creme Brule for dessert. Quiet atmosphere, great for dinner conversation. This is truly a hidden gem in Dawsonville. read more

This is for a more demure night out. The selection is tailored to the season or chef's choice sometimes. Their crab cakes are good and it doesn't matter what cocktail you order, it's delicious. The vibes are very intimate and well worth a special night out! read more

Maybe a 4.5. This is a favorite place for special occasions with friends. We've had great experiences there. I've read a few bad reviews and have no idea what they are talking about. My friends and I have always been impressed with the food, the service and by the attention from management. We brought our own very good wine and paid a reasonable corkage fee. We all ordered different dishes and we all were happy with our entrees and our desserts. Our waitress was efficient and friendly and the best part was she had a "tell." When you asked her opinion of various menu items, her face definitely clued you as to which choice she thought would make you happier. She steered us well. You just don't really expect a place this good to be located in a largely hidden industrial strip tucked in behind the outlet mall in Dawsonville but there it is. Glad they are there. My friends and I have been coming for years, glad to see they are still going strong. We'll all be back. read more

This was unquestionably the worst meal I have ever eaten in my life - in a restaurant. I was taking three guests at the suggestion of one of them, so of course I could not make an issue of the fact that our food was a disgrace. My lamb was four scrawny little chops no seasoning very old not cooked at all so they wouldn't shrink, I'm sure. Asparagus on my plate was as small as spaghetti, but still hard as a rock and old. I don't know what is wrong here, but it is surely terminal. One of my guests ordered the Bolognese, which was a small bowl sized mound maybe 12 ounces on a big plate with no accompaniment enough as an appetizer perhaps, but certainly not an entrée. It was 25.00 for taco meat and and a little pasta ? no salad no side...no flavor 0ver $160.00 for 4 terrible meals 1 cocktail no salads no appetizers no nonalcoholic beverages or coffees or desserts. Barely believable. I was SO embarrassed. read more

I've eaten here many times, and the food and service have always been top tier. With the new ownership it's great to hear Josh will be returning as the GM of the restaurant. I'm sure he will bring fresh new ideas and warm hearts both out front and in the kitchen. I know I'll be coming back to eat! Update: I came in for brunch to try out the new menu, and I was NOT disappointed. I ordered the "Clean as a Whistle Pig" cocktail and it was phenomenal. One of the best whiskey cocktails I've ever had. For food I got the crabcakes benedict. The rich savory flavor of the crabcakes was enhanced by the sous vide egg and complimented well by the tangy hollandaise sauce. Overall a delicious and well balanced dish that I thoroughly enjoyed! read more

My husband Ron and I were looking for a new place to have a really culinary good experience, insidd an awesome and memorable ambience, with an excellent service. We were told about this upscale restaurant, located behind the North Georgia Outlets, The Blue Bicycle, we went there and as soon you enter you feel the magic happening. Katie and Guy Owens go beyong duty to give you a wonderful food, in a family and cool atmosphere with an excellent service ( our server , Coleman it is just awesome) . We are coming back for sure read more

Great food and I can't believe I waited so long to try. I am definitely coming back to try out some more of their amazing menu. read more

The Blue Bicycle - TBB burger - French Near Me - Dawsonville, Georgia

This is a follow-up to an earlier 2 star review I posted in January in which I stated that the hostess/owner was less than welcoming and always had an annoyed attitude. I'm happy to say that the business has a new management team and they could not be more welcoming and attentive. The food, which has always been excellent, is still outstanding. We've been several times since the change of ownership and have had a delightful dining experience each time. If it wasn't for the slightly tired and outdated decor, I'd have given 5 stars. read more

Maybe back in the old days things were different here BUT NOW it is flawless! Great food, drinks, service! A+ read more

***FOOD: very very good. The delish smell of the mushrooms I can still recall. The trout was excellent, the crab soup was superb. The scallops were perfectly cooked. Everything was just excellent. We loved it so much a couple of weeks after we went back. Their menu changes to reflect on what's fresh and seasonal. ***COST (OUT OF 4$) $$$ not bad for the excellent food you're getting. The quality of the dishes is comparable to big city Atlanta restaurants. Yes it's that good. ***DÉCOR: I'm not sure how you would describe it -contemporary? At first I thought it was a french restaurant but then you go inside and it's not. Then of course when you first see the place it's in an industrial park and you think THIS is a restaurant. With the reflective mirror windows you wouldn't think a fine dining restaurant was there. It was deceptive. But the FOOD is what it's all about. ***SERVICE: attentive polite but clearly during lunch the couple of servers were overwhelmed. We weren't in a hurry. ***RECOMMEND: HIGHLY RECOMMEND and have and would go back. Every that's so good. ***MEAL: scallops -excellent perfectly cooked, trout- beautifully prepared and tasted so good, crab soup - we couldn't get enough, mushrooms - oh absolutely Star of our meal. Dessert creme brûlée was so good as well read more

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My husband and I stopped for lunch on our way to Amicolola Falls and couldn't have been more disappointed. We waited in the lobby long enough for me to use the restroom before our presence was even acknowledged. Once seated it took an additional 5 to 10 minutes before we were asked for our drinks order, then another wait for us to place our god order. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich and my husband ordered a burger. Twenty minutes later we hadn't seen any staff. I went to find someone and was told that our order would come out "when it was ready" at which point I said we'll pay for our drinks and go. Guess how long it took to get the bill? 2 minutes. Wish we could have experienced the "remarkable food" as advertised in the comments on their webpage read more

I wish i could give higher. Started great. Their apps were amazing. The crab cake, pate were the best ever. Light and very flavorful. Our meal took over 40 mins to come out after the apps. I think out waitress forgot our food as a couple who came in after us got their main course way before us. And instead of coming clean the waitress just said it was coming when clearly it was not happening.my husband ordered the rib tips with pasta. The sauce was ok but the pasta overcooked. I ordered the escargot for dinner and they had a really weird taste. I could finish as well As the sauce had dried on the plate which tells me it was sitting under the light. I will try again cuz their apps were so good. read more

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This restaurant is fantastic! My boyfriend and I have been here three times and make it a point to visit anytime we're in Georgia. Don't let the outside trick you, it's in a strip mall area near an industrial area, but it's fresh, inventive food made with love. The food has always been delicious no matter what we tried, the service is great, they have drinks that are classic French and others that are seasonal and made with locally sourced ingredients. Another cool thing is that they offer a salt and pepper shaker swap. If you bring in a unique/decorative pair of salt and pepper shakers you can trade them for any set that they have on the tables! It's a fun thing that made the experience that much more fun! We started with the blue cheese house fried chips. They are covered in blue cheese sauce with blue cheese crumbles, scallions, and bacon. They give you a large serving and they're one of my favorite appetizers. For an entree we shared the chicken with couscous, artichoke, and olives. It was AMAZING! The chicken was perfectly cooked, tender, juicy and flavorful. I loved everything about this dish and would definitely eat it again! For dessert we got the hazelnut chocolate mousse and a seasonal apple and oat dessert with cinnamon ice cream. They were both delicious. The mousse is smooth, rich and flavorful. The cinnamon ice cream and apple was a nice fall sweet treat. If you get the chance I highly recommend eating here. We always have a great experience. read more

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