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

cute place and nice staff but the food is mediocre. We got a hamburger and the country fried steak…read more the hamburger was fine but didn't have much flavor and the country fried steak needed salt and pepper. The food took a while to come out but the waitress did apologize for the wait and it was busy so I understand. the jalapeño hushpuppies were really good though! It was pretty busy so I guess the locals love it!

Dominique and Asia were great. Our Baconzillas and BBs were great. the fries were hot too.read more

It's Checkers. Food is delicious and a gastronomical disaster. Service at the drive through was…read moregreat. (Edited: I meant to give this a 5 star review due to great drivethru service!)

Couldn't stop in Covington without stopping at THE mystic grill. Stopped in during lunch time after…read moreour Vampire stalkers tour, no wait and quickly sat. Our waitress was lovely, I had heard about the souvenir glasses you could buy so I got a shot glass with the Damon pancake shot and the vampire Barbie drink. They had a few options for the big souvenir glass - I chose the "it's okay to love them both, I did" Katherine glass. For the meal we tried the fried chicken sandwich and the sweet tea fried chicken. Everything was so good, my favorite meal in Covington! I wish we had room for dessert because everything sounded good. We checked out upstairs and saw the hallway with all the signed menus- so cool!! Also be sure to keep your receipt to get 10% off of purchases down stairs at the alley gift shop.

We haven't been to the Mystic Grill in forever but oh it was so cozy for the holidays! We love…read morecoming here when in Covington Square as it holds so much nostalgia. We sat on the roof which was nice and quiet. The service was quick and the waitress was super nice. The first time the food came out it was cold, but she was super quick to get it warm for us. We got the blackened shrimp Alfredo and it was pretty flavorful, I would totally get again! The fries were also delicious. We did get two drinks and they were just alright. Would not recommend their cocktails. Overall Mystic Grill holds a special place in our hearts and we love visiting during the holidays!

Good food. Good atmosphere. Good staff. Hailey was very attentive to our staff setting five.read more

The food and service was terrible. The food we ordered was good and had a weird taste…read more GOD BLESS THE HOMELESS VETS.

This was a great restaurant. We were in Forsyth Hampton inn & took the recommendation from Steve at…read morethe desk. Everyone was friendly and it seemed like all the servers & the hostess worked together.regardless of table assignment. The ambiance was a restored textile location from years ago. We went there not very hungry but looking at the menu and what others were having, we ate more. The two soups were very well done. The fritters with the tomato soup were very good. My husband said the wedge salad could have been a little larger however, the dressing was very tasty. I had the shrimp pomadora. Again, a well done main dish. We would definitely recommend this location. Do make a reservation, or get the wait list as we went on a Thursday and it was very crowded.

Amazing food. Great ambiance. The special was delicious. Stopped by on our way to Florida.read more

We love this little diner! They have the best BLT and fries ever! And their sweet tea is my…read morefavorite. The price is lower than average. You can get burgers, chicken salad, egg salad, BLT, chicken tenders, & milk shakes just to name a few. I love to shop the boutique while I wait for my food.

Food is good, quick and hot. Service is always great. Leslie and the team make my weekly visits a…read morepleasure.

The crawfish po' boy was so good--crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. They're open late, have tons…read moreof menu options, and my to-go order was ready fast. Will definitely be back to try more!

I stopped here yesterday and the Shrimp Boiler was so delicious that I purposely drove back today…read moreto enjoy it one more time. The food is fresh and the prices are great if you want seafood.

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.