I had a great experience at Vandiver Restaurant. The food really stood out--everything was flavorful without being overly salted, which is surprisingly rare these days. You can tell there's real care put into the preparation and balance of each dish. The service was just as impressive. Friendly, attentive, and efficient without being overbearing--it made the whole meal even more enjoyable. If you go, the deviled eggs are an absolute must-try. They were easily one of the highlights of the meal. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

What's great atmosphere, nice vibe and great food. Service was little slow but we were not in a rush. The pork chop was amazing! Spinach dip app was very good as well. read more

The Vandiver - Menu - American Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

Pasta dish was inedible, ribeye steak was mediocre at best. It was our anniversary dinner and we left hungry after being in the river all day. Not worth the 180$ that we paid. Just being honest. read more

The food to my group and I wasn't the best considering the price. My friend couldn't even it her chicken picatta because of ut being drowned in butter. She had to send it back and explain how to cook it so it was edible. I got the scallops with quinoa and asparagus. Scallops were kind of bland just like the quinoa. I would say the bread and the asparagus were good. My other friend got the rice and she said it was great. The others got the burger which they said was good. Our waitress was awesome. read more

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We don't normally go out for Valentine's Day dinner, as in the past, we've had some experiences where it felt like amateur night at a prefix rate. Last night at the Vandiver was a wonderful exception! Three course meal was delicious. Starting with a light salad with a very tasty dressing and delicious warm rolls. We both had the hanger steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus entrée, and my medium rare was cooked perfectly as was his medium. Dessert was delicious chocolate mousse. When our fantastic server Kate brought our check she also presented us with a Valentine's Day goodie bag, that included a chilled split of Prosecco and a bag of chocolate dipped strawberries and pretzels. The whole experience felt elegant, serving sizes were perfect, meal timing was on point and our server was attentive, but not intrusive. We will definitely be back! read more

The Vandiver - The rose on the table was lovely! - American Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

What a neat place tucked in the Bridge Creek Inn. Very warm and cozy, great dining but not too over the top, and great menu selection. I had the trout with crawfish sauce & grilled asparagus and it was awesome. Our server was super attentive without being smothering. Looking forward to our second trip to Clayton! read more

The Vandiver - American Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

This restaurant is a great addition to our downtown Main St. The food is absolutely fabulous! Such a variety for everyone's palate. It's so nice to have another upscale place to go to. We have enough places you can go and grab a sandwich after hiking or going to the lake. I love the atmosphere when you walk in. If you are alone the bar is a gat place to eat....then you're not really eating alone! Ask for their original Aperol Sour! It's great! I've tried many different dishes. The trout is my absolute favorite with the Grilled Shrimp w/ succotash a close second! The in house made desserts are to die for! I get a to-go box for my food so I can save room for the desserts! Everyone that works there is so friendly and the service is outstanding. read more

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Only saving grace is really good service and a decent enough dessert. Wanting to charge big city prices with no flavor. I had the fish which honestly tasted like it was probably frozen. My partner had a pumpkin ravioli which was just sour. read more

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We were a group of 4 and visited opening weekend for dinner. It was their second night in business and we observed a well operated machine. Malia was our server and she was fabulous, truly a kind young lady. We started with the local bread service: 4 rolls baked fresh accompanied by a magnificent honey butter topped with sea salt. For appetizers, we enjoyed the calamari and jalapeño hush puppies which are paired with a sorghum butter. The calamari was very good; albeit, I would've liked to see some tentacles rather than only rings. As far as the hush puppies, these were good! The puppies were cushiony inside and perfectly crisp on the exterior. We did feel these would benefit from more of a kick. For entrées, two ordered the French dip with fries, one ordered the pasta bolognese, and I opted for the corn ravioli. Additionally, we enjoyed a side of the confit fingerling potatoes. We pasta eaters shared a side Caesar salad. Actually it was a split Caesar as the option to add a salad is non-existent. The food was served as ordered with the exception of anchovies gracing the salads. They offered new salads, but we simply removed and discarded the anchovies upon arrival. In lieu of croutons, a bread crumb topping is used on the salad which we both enjoyed and preferred over croutons. My friend's tagliatelle pasta was cooked to perfection. All pasta is made fresh and they have a pastry chef too. The corn ravioli was very good. I wasn't sure how filling it would be given there were only 6 raviolis, but it was topped with a 1/2 cup or more of corn mixture so I was content between this and the starters. The corn mixture had a little kick which was very satisfying. The bolognese along with the French dip sandwiches were generous portions. The presentation on all our dishes and desserts was on point. Finally, we opted to share the chocolate ganache cake and key lime tart. The crust on both of these desserts was dynamite! The arrival of the key lime tart comes with a performance (see pic). The desserts were very generous portions which warranted the prices. All in all, this was an excellent dinner and we were very pleased with the fluidity given the fact it was their grand opening weekend. Not to mention, it was a holiday weekend. The only suggestion I offer is educating the staff on the origin behind the name as this inquiry left a staff member a bit baffled. Terrific job for a grand opening and I'd definitely return on my next visit to Clayton and recommend to others. P.S. The cocktails and mocktails are also fantastic! read more

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Not a lot of options in downtown Clayton. Sat at the bar for 8 minutes and was greeted and told that a wedding party was coming in 45 minutes and they didn't want to serve me dinner or a drink since they didn't know how long it would take. Good luck. read more

Ambiance was nice. Service was exceptional and the food was delicious! Started with two specialty drinks. The kale salad was so good, the server split it for us as it was huge salad. I had the chicken piccata and my husband had the filet. read more

The Vandiver - Pear cocktail and old fashion - American Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

We have eaten here several times and each experience was great! Our first visit was Thanksgiving lunch and it was over the top. From the Thanksgiving dinner to the delicious French onion soup and the great service we got we had a wonderful experience. I also ate there for brunch with my girlfriends recently and let me just say the breakfast sammy was enough for two people! Everything was fresh and delicious. read more

Second visit. Awesome food. Don't tell everyone about it!! Brunch was great. Recommend Cajun eggs Benedict

Wow!!! you need to stop by this restaurant if you are near Lake Burton, and Lake Rabun . This is a fabulous little restaurant and Bar! Fried Green Tomatoes and a wonderful Kale Caesar salad. The wine list is top notch. The desserts- OMG! Key lime pie with pretzel crust and chocolate mouse pie. YUM! Service was awesome! read more

In town for Valentine's Day and had the special menu. Amazing! The chefs are talented and everything was spectacular. Our sever, Francisco was amazing and attentive. Definitely will be visiting again when we are in the area. The ambiance was perfect for an awesome date night. read more

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Highly recommend! Stopped by on a weekend trip, the service and ambience were amazing. Everything we ordered was FRESH & DELICIOUS. More on the upscale casual side. Servings were perfect. read more

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Great service, food, and atmosphere! Tanner at the bar does a great job and knows his stuff. Managing staff touches tables and does a great job at getting staff to buy in. On their way to being the place to be in Clayton read more

The Vandiver - Bolognese Pasta - American Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

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Finally had dinner at The Vandiver this week with my wife. Wow! What a great addition to the already wonderful line up in Clayton. We started off with the jalapeño hush puppies w/ sorghum butter. They were traditional in flavor and the sorghum butter added a nice dimension. My wife had the Sunburst Trout and I had the Venison Wellington. We added the Brussel sprouts, mac n cheese and the bone marrow bread pudding for side dishes. All of the dishes were over the top in flavor and aroma, so much that upon arrival, the couple dining next to us commented how excited they were based upon the presentation at our table. For desert, we had the key lime torte w/ Swiss meringue and the chocolate ganache pie. Both were phenomenal! Every dish was so rich with flavor that you had to pause between bites, just to savor the moment. This is definitely not a place to eat if you want to rush through your meal. In addition to the food, the wait service was spot on. Super friendly and hospitable. They made you feel welcome from the moment you walked through the front door until your departure. We will definitely be returning soon to try something new from the menu. read more

The Vandiver - American Near Me - Clayton, Georgia

Very impressed with the quality of the food, cocktails and service. This place makes you fill in another era. You don't drink the typical cocktails or eat the typical food. Their prices are high compared to other restaurants and bars in the area but you get what you pay for. Quiet and cozy place to spend the time. read more

We had the trout dip appetizer, trout entree, and bolognese entree with no drinks. While the food and service were good, but it wasn't, "$94 for two people" good. read more

Nice comfortable seating and excellent service. Located in a nice boutique hotel. My go to for brunch is shrimp and grits. It is hard to beat low country shrimp and grits but these equaled that dish. Also the apple cheesecake was superior. read more

Great brunch!!! This was an amazing brunch place. I enjoyed a great beet salad with avocado toast. Both were wonderful. I can't wait to try dinner. read more

Prime Rib was Delicious! Service was excellent! Very nice atmosphere with hospitality staff !! Drinks were very enjoyable and of quality

Kailey was absolutely amazing! Food was exceptional and service top notch. I recommend the vandiver old fashion, crab cakes and filet.

Food was decent, but service was sub par. I'm also confused by them asking us what the special occasion was and then never acknowledging it. I probably won't be back. read more

Stopped by this restaurant at 5 o'clock yesterday for drinks and dinner. Decided on 1 drink after seeing the menu was missing items that were published online, including the seafood dip. They were also out of wings. Bartender was in a "not happy" mood and was miffed when we noted we would not be having dinner. As the "new kid in town" you may want to take this under advisement as you have a lot of competition. We left and went to Fortify for a beautiful dinner. read more

Visiting the area for a funeral and our hotel was literally 100 feet from the church. Very accommodating and food is good but drinks even better. read more

Another wonderful dinner experience, delicious chicken pot pie and great customer service from the hostess, bartender and waitress. You all made for a memorable birthday celebration. Thank you and I love the custom made card and socks. See you again soon read more

We met friends for diner and had a wonderful evening. The food and drinks were delicious!! our server Alex was fantastic and made our evening so much fun. Such an inviting comfortable vibe. read more

The design and ambiance of this ground floor hotel restaurant was very warm, modern and welcoming. Attentive service from the bartender and hostess while waiting for a table was extra special. As we looked over the menu I realized that the problem with this restaurant was that I wanted to order 1 of everything. It was a tough decision because all the food looked so good. We decided on French onion soup, truffle fries, Brussels sprouts, and the pork chop schnitzel. Everything was executed wonderfully by the kitchen staff and we left full and happy. Would definitely recommend. read more