Food was great, service was good. I ordered a cocktail and no one knew how to make it but when they…read morefigured it out it was delicious. I can't stand kids in restaurants and will leave if mine act up so you can enjoy your meal. That said I had my 2 1/2 year old grandson and the staff really catered to him.

A good meat and 2/3 place and the only one in lake Oconee that I know of. The service is quick and…read morethe buttermilk pie is great!

Every time we visit my cousin in Social Circle, Georgia, one stop is practically guaranteed: Hot…read moreRod's Diner. We've eaten here enough times that it feels less like a restaurant visit and more like part of the tradition. Tonight I ordered the Blue Plate Special with hamburger steak smothered in grilled onions, collard greens, green beans, cornbread, and a big bowl of Brunswick stew. My unsweet tea stayed filled thanks to Rhonda, who was serving tables while also managing the restaurant. We learned that Hot Rod's started the evening with three servers scheduled. Business was slow, so one server was sent home. Naturally, that's when things picked up. Even so, Rhonda and the remaining server kept everything moving smoothly, and we never felt neglected during our visit. The Brunswick stew was excellent and gave us an unexpected opportunity for comparison. Earlier in the day we had Brunswick stew at Fresh Air Bar-B-Que. Hot Rod's version was chunkier, with larger pieces of meat, more noticeable vegetables, and a slight kick of spice. The Fresh Air version was smoother and more finely blended. Both were excellent, but they were definitely different styles. The hamburger steak was flavorful, the green beans and collard greens tasted like proper Southern vegetables, and when the Texas Pete hit the table there was only one thing to say: "My man, Texas Pete goes on the collards." Then came the surprise ending. We learned that peach cobbler was half price today. Unfortunately, they were out. Or so we thought. A fresh cobbler was still in the oven. For the next several minutes, the suspense reached maximum peach. Finally, the cobbler emerged from the kitchen and was served à la mode. The French gave it a classy name. The South perfected the application. Warm peaches, a buttery cobbler topping, and a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream that immediately melted with a purpose made for the perfect ending to the meal. It was absolutely worth the wait. Hot Rod's continues to be one of our favorite stops in Social Circle, and after another great meal, I have no doubt we'll be back again the next time we're in town. Hot Rod's Diner 294 N Cherokee Rd Social Circle, GA 30025

Excellent dining experience. The variety in food selection. The food....... Delicious. My brother…read moreand I just happened to notice this restaurant behind the blue willow restaurant now closed for years. Wow what a find. We will add this restaurant to our go to place for good food. Delicious!!!!!!

Best place for the infamous Southern "meat & three"! Sit down- fast meal-good nutritious food and…read moreall around winner! 5 Stars!

My husband and I have been eating here for years. When family came through on their way to Florida…read morewe met here for lunch. Our family had been up in the mountains for a couple days seeing the changing of the leaves and said they had mostly eaten fast food and were so sick of it and wanted something really good to eat for lunch. We knew just where to take them! They couldn't help themselves, they ordered and ate the fried chicken and the meatloaf and all the vegetables and peach cobbler !! and enjoyed every bite. Picture here is my plate which I also enjoyed every bite! I always do. They are the best and the sweetest ladies.

My family and I were visiting from California, and we are so blessed to have tried the food from R…read more+ B Cafe, it was truly an experience we will NEVER forget and can't wait to go back! The collard greens were impeccable; the salt and flavor content was pure perfection. The crisp on the fried chicken was so delicious. We also tried the banana cream pie and it was truly the best I have ever had. Their drinks are also super tasteful and had the perfect sweetness. Mr. Barry even gave us some GA peaches and just the entire interaction and hospitality from the moment you walk in makes you feel like family.

Very nice and friendly staff. The building reminded me of…read moregrandma's house. Located on the corner of the street. Easy to find without GPS. I had the fried pork-chops with black-eyed peas and mac and cheese. Decided to try the corn bread instead of the rolls. Washed it all down with some sweet tea. Pork chops were good and seasoned just right. Black eyed peas were a little salty to my taste. The corn bread wasn't tasty at all. The Mac and cheese lacked that home cooked flavor that I hoped for.

After Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, The Dining Room is the best meal I've eaten this year. Frankly,…read moreit's one of the best meals I've ever had in the state of Georgia. The Dining Room may be in a small town outside of Atlanta, but this place measures up to the heavyweights in the city. The service, decor, attention to detail, mixology, creativity of the dishes, and flavors were all top notch and very well thought out. They offer an a la carte menu or a 3 or 4 course tasting menu. Don't make the mistake I did and order a la carte. Go for the tasting menu. They say that the difference is that the a la carte portions are bigger, but I didn't really find that to be the case. The tasting menu is more of a prix-fixe menu as the portions are pretty close to full-sized if not actually full-sized. I mentioned the mixology earlier, and they really know their stuff in that area. Just asking for a classic cocktail, they asked the questions that most bartenders wouldn't think to ask. They really know their stuff, and I may have picked up a new favorite drink. Considering the full 4-course tasting menu is going for $99 as of this writing it's the most affordable fine dining experience you're going to find anywhere near the Atlanta area.

I found The Dining Room on Yelp (obviously, as every Elite starts before writing a stunning…read morereview). With only a smattering of positive reviews, I was skeptical if this place was the real deal for fine dining in a small town one hour from Atlanta and three hours from Savannah. After clicking around on their website and seeing the work Mad Hospitality Group is doing to revitalize the town, I am a firm believer in all of their ventures, and there is no doubt in my mind that I will return once again! I made a 7:30 pm Saturday dinner reservation at The Dining Room, one night before coming. We arrived shortly after 7:30 to a 3/4 full dining room. One of two waiters, who catered to the entire dining room, greeted us promptly, wished my husband a happy birthday, and asked us which table we preferred. After being seated at a cozy corner table all to ourselves, we both ordered a cocktail and settled in. My Negroni was so smooth, and my husband loved his Tom Collins. After a suggestion to try an "Old Pal" as a spin on a negroni, which I declined, my husband ordered it later on as his second cocktail of the evening. It was a hit, and we're now on the search for a proper bourbon to add to our collection to make at home! The amuse bouche, a take on a Reuben sandwich, served in a hand was the perfect starter to a wonderful meal! I ordered the 4 course meal without wine pairings, while my husband ordered three courses a la carte. I started with the Hamachi crudo with wasabi hummus, chili oil and Fukuoka seasoning was spicy, sweet and rich with flavor! My second course was the smaller version of my husband's first course. It was the almond-crusted fluke with a tomato basil sauce, my husband had lobster chunks in it, and some vegetables on top. The vegetables were perfectly salted and seasoned, the fluke crispy and warm, and the sauce deep with flavor! My third course was veal with a bacon-wrapped Georgia trout, stuffed with collard greens, some side vegetables, and a delicious sauce. I cannot speak enough about the crispy bacon that encased this delicate trout and crisp collards. The vegetables and accompanying sauce were outstanding! The portion size is very large as well! Dessert for both of us was a chocolate and pistachio mille-feuille with pistachio cream and an apricot gelato as a palate cleanser between rich bites of the dessert. My husband came with two birthday candles on his! We had one more small treat to finish the evening, not photographed but delicious nonetheless! Finally, how much did this fine dining event cost us? Well surprisingly, extremely reasonable! Cocktails cost $12, my 4-course meal with 2 small complimentary items to bookend the meal was $99 and my husband's a la carte offerings were $88. For $285 with tip we felt this was the best value fine dining we experienced in years, better than some Michelin meals we've eaten in Italy and Atlanta, and the service being personable, receptive, warm, and unpretentious! The chef personally came out towards the end of the evening and sat with several patrons, and handed my husband his main course. We can't speak highly enough of The Dining Room and how lucky we felt to have only great experiences in Madison! We will come back and try their other businesses and help support Mad Hospitality Group and their efforts to revitalize Madison!

We stopped here on our way back to Louisiana from Washington DC. From the outside, it did not look…read morelike much and I was a little leery. HOWEVER, don't be fooled! The food is absolutely pleasing to the taste buds and the grilled onion bulb was such addictive special touch. I had the grilled steak fajita salad and my husband had the torta with chorizo and egg. What a refreshing and filling meal during our long journey home! If you are ever near Madison Ga, you gotta check this hole in the wall deliciousness out!!!

Everything is great. Service is excellent. Very accommodating I'd come back here.read more

Excellent service and food. Husband had the ribeye and I had pasta bolognese. Soup and salad were…read moregreat. Dessert (cake) was big as well as very good-we took it home to finish. Enjoyed a nice glass of Malbec and fried green tomatoes as well. We had a lovely table by the fire on a chilly night.

Incredibly disappointed. Organized a special engagement with a large group and the server was…read moredisrespectful, and often rude throughout dinner service. The food was mediocre. Worst part was the event coordinated that once she finally returned calls, gave false information that borderline ruined the entire event. We've been for dinner once, and food was good. However, this was such a bad experience, we will not return.

Cute little spot for a casual meal in Watkinsville. We stopped here on a whim after doing some…read moreshopping in town and were pleasantly surprised. Everything on the menu and coming from the kitchen looked good. The thick burgers are huge. I prefer a medium rare burger and mine was cooked nicely; however, my partner who ordered their burger as medium rare at the same time had theirs come out medium well to well done, so seems it can be a bit inconsistent. The staff are very friendly and the restaurant very cute inside as well. Overall it was a pleasant visit and we would try it again so would recommend for a lowkey lunch.

I was disappointed by the service I received at The Traveling Hobo Cafe. I ordered a hamburger with…read moreno cheese, but when I checked my receipt it didn't reflect that request. I told the young woman taking orders, and she assured me "it's no cheese" even though it didn't show. When my burger arrived, it had cheese. I asked if they could remake it without cheese (because I can't have any at all). A more senior staff member said she would "just take the cheese off," which wasn't acceptable. When I asked again for a new burger or a refund, she refused both--with an attitude. I ended up leaving still hungry and feeling ignored. I hope the cafe reads feedback like this and improves; their menu might have potential, but I can't recommend them based on my experience.