We did not have reservations, but we're seated pretty much right away. We ordered an appetizer and drinks They came in very quickly And our entrées were absolutely fabulous! The manager came by to check on us and the service was outstanding read more

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This place was recommended many places to try in Ellijay, GA. Cat was a great server. Shared with us her favorites on all categories. The place is a brick rustic vibe. Not real big but we made a reservation a day ahead. I loved the Appetizers - shrimp and jalapeños - crispy with a sauce kinda like bang bang shrimp, but better. Brother had a half wedge salad and loved it. The fried Brussels were very tasty with Parmesan cheese and bacon with a Balsamic drizzle. No bread served with the meal, but it wasn't missed. I ordered Blackened salmon with couscous. It was good, cooked properly, but when I tasted my sisters trout, I wished I had ordered it. Panko crusted with collard greens. It was the best. Crispy on the outside, tender on inside and not a real fishy taste. All had a bit of a balsamic juices had seeped into all from the collard greens, which was good but prefer more savory flavors. But enjoyed it immensely. The Roasted chicken was just okay with mashed potatoes. But the best thing of the evening was the apple bread pudding with salted Carmel Ice Cream (Not pictured). A great meal in the North Georgia Mountain area. read more

As someone who's new to the area, I've been trying local restaurants one by one, hoping to find some new favorites. Unfortunately, this wasn't one of them. I ordered the meatloaf, but it was seasoned with spices that just didn't work for me. I could barely eat it. I asked for the gravy on the side, and it was so salty that it only made things worse. The asparagus also didn't taste fresh. The one bright spot was the mashed potatoes--they were excellent--but that's not enough to make me return. I took the leftover meatloaf home for my husband to try, and after one bite he said, "Why do restaurants always mess up meatloaf?" That pretty much summed up our experience. My grandson ordered the seafood pasta. It had plenty of seafood, but it was also so salty that it overwhelmed the entire dish. He said if he hadn't been so hungry, he wouldn't have eaten it. The manager stopped by our table just as our meals arrived and said she would come back to check on us, but she never did. That was disappointing because we would have appreciated the opportunity to let her know about our concerns. Overall, it seems the kitchen needs to take a closer look at the amount of salt being used. Between the overly seasoned food and the lack of follow-up, this restaurant simply wasn't a good experience for us. Sadly, it's a one-and-done for me. read more

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Hands down, the best fish and chips I've ever had. I'm not even a big fish-and-chips person--I'm not sure why I ordered it--but I'm glad I did. It completely exceeded my expectations, and I've honestly been thinking about going back just to have it again. The fish was incredibly fresh--tender, flaky, and practically melted in my mouth. The breading was on another level: perfectly crisp, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. It paired really well with the beer-battered fries, which were also excellent. The portion size was massive. At first, the price seemed a bit high, but once the plate came out, it felt like a great value for the amount of food you get. We went during lunch, and it was fairly busy, so service was a bit slow. That might've been more understandable, but there were a few moments where our server seemed idle while we were still waiting, which stretched the meal longer than we would've liked. That said, she was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, so it balanced out somewhat. Overall, it was a great experience. The food alone makes it well worth a visit, and I'd definitely come back. read more

Dinner night in Ellijay Ga. took us to the Butcher and Bottle in the down town area. We were seated promptly by our hostess and our waitress Rhiannon was awesome! We ordered a Mushroom Swiss burger for me with truffle fries, and Dawn settled on the fish and chips. We were served promptly, and the food didn't disappoint. Rhiannon made sure we were happy with our meal and despite how busy the place was she made several trips to our table (outstanding service). We were seated in the upstairs area, and it was clean and well lighted! A plus for me, because lighting sets the tone for the atmosphere in my humble opinion. The prices are a little elevated for everyday dining, but the food is well worth it. We would definitely return! Merry Christmas read more

The Butcher And Bottle - Seafood Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

Located in the quaint downtown Ellijay, Georgia. Beautifully decorated brick interior restaurant with the most welcoming staff. Rachel, the manager was so warm and welcoming. Our server was so amazing and gave great recommendations. So many amazing options, We decided on the vegetable frittata, which is the most delicious frittata I've ever had ! perfectly seasoned ,perfectly crispy edges, and the hollandaise sauce was delicious. My sister ordered the steak and eggs. steak was cooked to perfection With the most amazing seasoned potatoes I've ever had. My mango margarita with the spicy tajin was perfectly spiced. Great place to come in for brunch with the girls or after church everyone's place that came out. Looked delicious. Definitely will come back and visiting again. read more

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Came for apps and drinks. Good selection of wine, and great service. We had the Brussels Sprouts, Meatballs, and Lobster Hush Puppies. The Brussels Sprouts were a little slimy in my opinion. The Lobster Hush Puppies were perfectly flavored and dense. The star of the show was the meatballs by far. Perfectly located in downtown Ellijay. We will be back next time we are in town read more

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The Butcher and Bottle has a nice vibe, with a good outdoor seating area. We came here for a family dinner on a Saturday evening for a early dinner, when there was seating available, but by the time we left it was full. Service was fine and the food was delicious, the fried brussel sprouts in particular I enjoyed. The only thing that was a bit disappointing was the size of the Cauliflower Romesco. It was tasty, and with the chicken was an ok size but would have been small without it. read more

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Catherine was an amazing waitress . She handled our table of 8 like a pro. She was extremely busy working 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. read more

The Butcher And Bottle - Meat loaf with mashed potatoes and asparagus. - Seafood Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

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Elijah didn't miss with the restaurant! Not only was the staff friendly, the food was amazing! For our starters we had the Diablo shrimp which had a lot of flavor and a little kick. The oyster Rockefeller which is always a fav of mine. For my meal i asked my server ( Haley) to just pick something. She was definitely shocked but she picked something that has me craving the next day! The redfish with broccolini had a lot of flavor! I definitely recommend! My friend had the braised ribs and they were so tender! Everything about this restaurant will have me coming back any time I'm in Elijay. read more

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Great experience in downtown Ellijay. Came on a Saturday for dinner and were lucky to sit right down. There was a wait that formed right after us! The roof top offers spectacular views of Ellijay and the Blue Ridge mountains. The food isn't bad either! Got the pork chop chef special and it was delicious. The white cheesy grits it's served with are good and are Like mash potatoes. Service was friendly and prompt. Would definitely try it again. read more

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Delicious lunch! Great service, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Second time here and we will definitely be back! Highly recommend the cauliflower romesco and red wine braised short ribs read more

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Perfect laid back steak dinner! This spot is rustic and quiet, with plenty of seating to spread out inside. Our server was great, constantly making sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. The Caesar salad was delicious with fresh lettuce and just the right amount of dressing, the truffle fries were hot, crispy, and loaded with truffle flavor, and the steak was cooked to medium rare perfection, juicy and tender. If I'm back in town I'd definitely stop back by here for a delicious steak dinner! read more

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Our bachelorette group came here last minute on a saturday night and they were super accommodating for such a big group! We had one of the coolest waitresses ever- Katie. She was so patient and kind and down to earth and made the experience 2x better. I have to say, this place had one of the BEST espresso martinis I've had to date, and most of my group who got one as well were in agreeance. It was more of a creamy martini and it was fabulous. All of us also really liked the food. I got the salmon and it had several different versions of fried and grilled and mashed carrots, which seemed overboard reading the description but tasting it you couldn't even tell there were carrots in the dish. It was like sorcery and was absolutely delicious. My friend (the bride) got one of the espresso martinis, not realizing it had a lot of dairy which she is very dairy allergic- so Katie brought her a different drink with no qualms. Seriously, she was awesome. The restaurant seemed to kind of have a Mardi Gras theme going. Not sure if it was due to the time of the year or it's always like that. It's pretty big, with a downstairs and upstairs and a bar on both levels. For last minute panicking to find a place to eat, this was about as good of an experience as we could've hoped for. read more

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Had a 50th anniversary celebration here thrown by daughter food was excellent. it was Sunday brunch menu so everyone had a veriety to eat. None had a bad experience. Servers were great. Pricing was moderately as expected.decor was homey. Will be going back for sure. read more

Okay so the service was okay. My fiance ran out of tea and the server never checked on us really. My kids didn't like their food at all and my fiance food was terrible. This was our first time there and our last time. My food was alright. Everyone was polite and greeting us as we walked in tho read more

Our experience at the butcher and the bottle was pretty good. We showed up with a family of 10 on a Sunday for an anniversary dinner for in-laws. We got into the restaurant and it was pretty empty except for the bar so we were hoping that the reviews were valid. We were greeted by our waitress who took our drink order. We ordered a few beers and some wine and espresso martinis. She brought out the wrong martini for my sister in law and didn't really know a lot about the wine selection when my mother in law asked so I could tell they were frustrated. She quickly fixed it so all was well. We placed an order for the kids consisting of a few orders of Mac and cheese. & an order for bread. We didn't really realize that you were charged per order of bread, so we were kind of caught offguard by that. My brother in law ordered the oysters rockefeller, which ended up tasting pretty good & I was the lucky straw to get a second! My husband and I ended up splitting the 14 oz ribeye with brussel sprouts and a salad. The steak was really good. I had a few fatty pieces. The brussel sprouts were okay, but I'm super picky. They had these like fly fans which kind of freaked us out a little, but we get it. Overall, the vibe was good and it was a cute mountain-town anniversary dinner experience. read more

This was a delicious dinner. The Brussels for the app were perfectly crispy and so good. We got the cauliflower romesco with chicken and the fish and chips both were good. The cauliflower was unique. It wasn't a massive portion. The fish and chips was standard good and a larger portion with well seasoned fried. We thought the slaw was unique too. You have to pay for bread service but it was fresh and the Olive oil dipping was nicely seasoned and cheesy. The price was definitely worth it and reasonable for the food quality. The outdoor area is nice if you have dogs but would recommend going inside otherwise. They did have fans to eliminate flies but eating outside is always an experience in Georgia summer, no fault of the restaurant and it's great they offer a spot too. The waiter apologized for the weather too and of course this isn't their fault at all! read more

Reservations are highly recommended for This spot in Ellijay. Ambiance is family friendly. Great spot to hear some local artists play some Music while you eat your food. Bar is well shooed with selection of liquors. read more

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The food was excellent, we had the meatloaf, mashed potatoes,& green beans. The waitress was very informative, helpful with our decisions. The restaurant was very inviting. We was very happy with our visit. read more

Butcher and bottle was a great time for a birthday dinner. We enjoyed the food and the service. For drinks, we split a bottle of wine between 2 of us. Super good bottle and prices were fair. We split few apps and I got the Caesar salad! It was good and the chicken was cooked well. They had a surprise dessert for the birthday boy! Super nice! Overall I suggest coming here for a nice dinner. Live music too! read more

We were visiting Ellijay for the weekend and The Butcher and Bottle looked like the perfect dinner spot - great space on River Street, cool atmosphere, the kind of place you want to be the hidden gem of a mountain town getaway. Sadly, the kitchen didn't deliver. Five of us ordered across the menu - B&B Meatballs, Lobster Hush Puppies, Orchard Salad with chicken, Caesar Salad, a dozen Little Wick oysters, the 14oz NY Strip, and Seafood Pasta. For a place billing itself as Steak, Seafood and Spirits, the execution was rough. The NY Strip came out overcooked, so I sent it back. The replacement was better but still not right. When I mentioned it to our server, he pulled out a flashlight to inspect the cook at the table, which was awkward enough that I just accepted it and moved on rather than make more of a scene. The Lobster Hush Puppies sounded great on paper but were a letdown in practice. Nothing across the table was bad enough to cause a fuss, but nothing wowed anyone either. To their credit, the staff proactively offered a discount on the steak without us having to ask - that's a classy move and shows some self-awareness. The room is genuinely nice and the vibe is right. But at almost $200 before the discount for a Friday night in Ellijay, the food needs to match the ambition of the concept. A $42 steak that comes out overcooked twice shouldn't require a flashlight inspection - it should just be cooked right. Hoping they tighten things up, because this place could be really good. read more

Everything about this place was amazing from start to finish. We came in for cocktails and pie and both were absolutely delicious. Everyone who worked there was so friendly, kind, and genuinely happy to be there, which made the whole experience even better. Some of my family went for dinner the night before and could not stop talking about how incredible it was. They raved about the lamb, the steak, and the fish, saying everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. It's rare to find a spot that gets everything right, but this one really does. I'd go back in a heartbeat and will be recommending it to everyone I know. read more

We've loved The Butcher & Bottle (formerly Emily's) for a few years. We typically visit on Sundays for their delicious brunch. The Southern Comfy (an open faced biscuit topped with a fried chicken breast, and smothered with jalapeño gravy) is perfect. And their Bloody Marys pair beautifully with any brunch entree (but not until after 12:30 on Sunday; it's a Georgia thing ). read more

We were so excited to go for our son's birthday and my anniversary. The service was good but the food was NOT! My son and his wife had the New York strips and they were not cooked as requested and they were tough with not a great flavor. My son mentioned Texas Roadhouse steaks had better steaks! They were so excited that the kids meal was an actual steak and not the usual kids fare. My 8 year old grandson would not eat the dried up over peppered hockey puck they brought out. We ordered two of the bread service appetizers. On menu it says warm ciabatta bread with herbed Parmesan oil. Bread was cold and the herbs caused some kind of coughing reaction when it hit the back of our throats. It was bizarre. So between the 4 adults and 2 kids we paid quite a bit of money for our last night of vacation and celebration dinner! read more

Perfect steak, elevated atmosphere, and fantastic service. Go! Ordered the ribeye with parmesan smashed potatoes and grilled broccolini. Steak had the perfect char and cooked medium rare. It was well seasoned and tender. The smashed potatoes were surprisingly good. Fingerling potatoes smashed, fried crispy, and tossed with tons of Parmesan -- they may have been my favorite part of the meal. Atmosphere was elevated and the bar was very well stocked with a nice selection of spirits. Good selection of beer and wine to make most anyone happy. Service was excellent. read more

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Cute restaurant in a cute area. Made reservations and got seated right on time. There is an upstairs area too so the restaurant is bigger than it looks. Overall I felt the food was good, albeit on the higher end of the price range. Our table got mostly steaks, salads, seafood pasta. The seafood pasta was really good!! But overall the service was SO SLOW and they were not apologetic about it at all. Most places would check in, provide some bread, or just ask if there's anything they can do about the long wait. Kind of felt like we were ignored at one point and when we asked about the food they said "oh it will be here in 10 minutes " but then it was much longer before we got our food. I would have been fine if the server had said "hey, just wanted to let everyone know, kitchens running slow and it might take longer than usual to get your food so...xyz" but no warning whatsoever. read more

Reservation at 6:15... I guess that's only important to the customer. Dinner was fine but felt subhuman

Excellent service and food. Meatloaf was moist and the gravy excellent. Fish and chips were nice and crunchy. Definitely will go back read more

We felt like locals at the Butcher and Bottle. The trout was some of the best I've ever had. The cocktails were well balanced, and sitting at the bar gave us a front row seat to the service and commitment to being cozy and laid back while offering excellent, locally sourced food. read more

We had a hard time finding a restaurant open, but I'm so glad we found The Butcher and Bottle. We both had burgers, and loved them. Everyone there was so nice and friendly. read more

I wasn't very impressed w/ my selection ( seared Salmon & corn risotto) the food was a little bland but presentation was good, our appetizer was yummy( huge meatballs drowned in marinara on a bed of grits- it worked) our server was a very personable young man named Brian he gets a ten for his service. read more

The Butcher And Bottle - Seared Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Ellijay, Georgia

Great staff, management and chef! Had dinner- best "fall gnocchi". Meatballs on cheese grits were so good. Wedge salad was good. Gracious manager, Rachel and Abby, our waitress. So sweet to treat us to Apple bread pudding with salted caramel ice cream for my birthday. Will def be back next time in town. Goodbye Elijay, we'll be back! read more

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

Kaylee was fantastic! We only stopped in for a drink, so that's what all we can base it off but truly such a good stop. So grateful for such an amazing service! read more

K. Leigh is an exceptional bartender and beverage manager who consistently delivers creative, perfectly balanced cocktails. Her attention to detail and deep knowledge truly sets her apart. And finding someone outside of New Orleans who can make a truly outstanding Vieux Carré is extremely rare -- but she absolutely nails it. Every drink is refined, and memorable. read more

I have several friends who absolutely love Butcher and Bottle. I have been several times and have never been overly impressed. The food has always been average to good, (except for tonight) but the service has been lacking in the past. I went tonight for a friend's birthday. Both our bartender Lizzy and our waitress, Brieland, were very good. The menu was another story. First, they were out of the 'bread service'. How does any restaurant run out of bread and olive oil? Next, my wife wanted an order of the Parmesan Fries. Those were on the 'out of' list as well. Apparently French Fries don't store well? Last, but not least, the Short Ribs. I have ordered them before and they were very good. Tonight they were on the 'out of' list as well. But rather than just tell me that, I was brought three well trimmed (no bone or fat), over done country style ribs. That not only insulted my intelligence, but it was verging on criminal. Were they serving round steak in place of the rib eye as well? I'm done, BnB fail d their last chance. read more

In summary, we were left with a measure of disappointment. We went on a relatively slow Tuesday night, with reservations, and seated right by the front door. The host, waitress and manager were all very friendly and attentive. The service was fine, however, when we were assured the Oysters Rockefeller did not contain any bacon/pork, we assumed that inquiry would inform the other menu items. We assumed incorrectly, as we ordered the "Seared snapper with roasted corn medley, asparagus and garlic herb butter" the waitress would alert us if any bacon or pork was included. Once the dish arrived, we instantly spotted the bacon all through the corn. The waitress was quick to replace the dish without bacon, so I tip my hat to their service. The flavor/taste of the snapper was mediocre. I ordered the classic Wine Braised Short ribs over mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. It's one of my favorite dishes that I often order when dining a restaurants known for their steaks. Unfortunately, The Butcher and Bottle's version of this dish was also underwhelming. Typically the braised short ribs are fork tender and oozing with deep beef flavor. My dish there was neither, and gave the impression it was made else where and reheated I don't want to go so far as to say it was pre-packaged, as I know the time it takes to properly braise the beef. Nevertheless, we left the majority of the meat on the plate as it was bland and chewy. It may have been an off night, no doubt, and judging by the vibe and atmosphere and service why they receive so many positive reviews. If we return, we will order something different. read more

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We took our twins for their 20th birthday. Food was great and service was good and we had a great time.

Service was great and the fig old fashioned was maybe on the best ones I've ever had. That should be a staple item! The grits and spinach I had with the trout was very good however the trout could have been better seasoned. Spicy shrimp app and hushpuppies were also very good. Nice place and would recommend read more