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!

The stars are misleading. This restaurant is delicious. Server was awesome…read more If I lived in the area I would be here daily.

Ample parking in the strip mall parking lot. Nice outside area for waiting as well as seating for…read moredining. Drink specials were on a dry erase board outside which were a dogtini (cute name!). We ordered a large queso, large guacamole, kids cheeseburger (which was fresh made and not greasy) with fries, steak fajitas, shrimp tacos and taco salad. All was served fresh, hot and quickly. Our waitress was very friendly, attentive and helpful. We had plenty of leftovers as well. Highly recommend and will be back!

Hospitality was top notch. Food was awesome. I got the 2 piece fish meal, my wife and family got…read morechicken tenders and wings. Everything was amazing.

The Wings and fries where amazing a definite place to come back to. Had a choice of several…read moredifferent flavors for the wings. We selected mild and garlic. Very large wings as well.

This was our first time to this location and trying to figure out where our new spots will be once…read morewe move to the area. I was pleasantly surprised how the decor was with a nice bar area and looked to be an upstairs seating area. We had the Berria pizza, which seemed to be new to the menu, and it was really good. We shared a Margarona as well which was tasty. Great atmosphere in the dining area. We were very pleased with this outing.

This is the best Mexican food in the area in my opinion. I love it here, the service is good and…read morethe restaurant is beautiful. I've eaten there dozens of times over the past few years. Went in today though to new menus and new prices. Every dish went up $2+ dollars. Meals were almost $20 each and a small cheese dip went up to $10. One of my favorite meals was $10.95 before and jumped to $16.95. I understand the rising costs of everything, but there are much cheaper options. Will be trying some of those out with my future business.

Saw this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try due to it being off the beaten path, by the…read morelake and has a dog friendly patio. When you walk in, you have to go to the front of the restaurant and place your order. From there it's seat yourselves. We opted for the patio due to our dog. The hostess wasn't very friendly. She offered no help when we told her it was our first time here. She just stared out looking as though we were interrupting her. I ordered a BLT. Nope, out of bacon. I went for the chicken quesadilla with a Shirley Temple and he went for the fish plate with coleslaw and a Cadillac margarita. $73 later, we grabbed our table number and walked outside. After 30 minutes of waiting he went back inside to grab a beer from the bar. Mind you, I'm still waiting on anything to drink. After another 30 minutes (by this point it had been an hour), our food arrived. No drinks. No silverware. He went inside to grab silverware and drinks, bringing the check with him to prove we already paid for the drinks that never came. No one ever came to check on us either. He went inside a second time to ask if they forgot us. No one came to check on us except for once when we were already finishing up. We grabbed ketchup and hot sauce from the other tables. The salsa was definitely store bought. The fries were from frozen but had decent seasoning. None of this was "fresh." At least they gave him a lemon for his fish. Won't be back.

We go a lot when we're at the lake. I want to commend them for their service and food considering…read moreit was July 3 and it was packed. They moved the food out in a timely manner and ours was great. Quesadillas are always a go-to if you're not sure what to order. Good food, service, clean, and good vibe!!

The food is just okay. Nothing special at all. Decent burgers & fries, pretty good chicken wings…read more Not surprised it's closing for good soon.

Never going back. I had the Reuben sandwich, I am sorry to write such a bad review, however, public…read moreneeds to know. 1. it was so dry, 2 items on a reuben was beyond scarce. it felt like i was just eating 2 pc of bread. I would have sent it back but my friend was so upset with her lunch she returned hers so I just couldnt do it. she ordered the wings. they were on the burnt side. No one came over to say sorry for her wings. I saw the waiter telling a lady she had the expression of "i could care less" so anyway. good luck to all of you who are going back.

Went for lunch today with my girlfriend. Please spare yourself the nausea and money. From the…read morestart, service is friendly and accommodating. Ordered two waters and a Long Island iced tea. So far so good. I ordered the speedy Gonzalez, which is rice, beans, an enchilada, and a taco. My girlfriend ordered the lunch #8, which was supposed to be burritos and received two tacos with rice and beans instead. We receive our food, and from the start it's not good. It's slopped onto a metal tray as if we were in a third world prison. No care, no thought of presentation in the least. I ate the taco first and could immediately tell the shell came out of a box, and wasn't cooked. The lettuce was slightly brown and room temperature. Beef was okay, seasoned well with decent texture. I finish that and move on to the "Mexican rice". To call this Mexican rice would be insulting to an entire culture. The rice was absolutely from a frozen bag, and came with corn (understandable), Lima beans and green beans, which the latter of are far from what they called "gourmet" Mexican. It was horrendous. I spared myself the cold, crusted over beans and decided to try the enchilada. Again, frozen. The beef was far from relatable to that of the taco, the tortilla was mush, and the sauce was offensive to anything close to a taste bud. Please, do yourself a favor and eat else where.

We love this place! Any time we come through Social Circle we eat here! It's sad the time we come…read morethough to late and they are already closed! Tonight I had the three amigos which is three hardshell tacos. Your choice, beef for chicken. I of course, went for the beef and added tomatoes and sour cream to totally Americanized. My tacos! All three were delicious! Hubby had the birria quesadilla. That's his favorite dish here! We also of course had an order of refried beans because you can't eat in a Mexican restaurant without having refried beans! Cute little restaurant very well decorated lots of TVs with many choices to keep your attention if you don't want to pay attention to who you're eating with lol

Stopped in for dinner happened to be a Tuesday. Lucked up it was taco Tuesday authentic tacos corn…read moretortillas great flavor, the chimichanga was great and will have enough for lunch tomorrow. Tuesday is corn hole good entertainment they have something every night it seems. Great porch seating lots of room and fans. The inside is nostalgic with a lot of "soda counterish" memorabilia. Great wait staff we will be back. Worth the drive

they only got 2 stars because the servers were very friendly and apologetic for my sons meal…read more Only facts here. ordered chickens tenders and wings I asked extra crispy, i had my coke replace with water because no carbonation. Tenders came out before wings but only because she had the cook fry another order because they were not crispy , but still not crispy. Tenders were so bland and tasteless my son said he would just eat the fries, which he couldn't eat as well, took a bite of both, the fries tasted like old grease and the chicken tasted like fish. when she asked me how it was, I politely told her it was not good and told her so she could tell the kitchen staff so they are aware of it. never asked to take anything off the check, nor did she offer. while Getting in the car the manager came out and asked was there a problem with my food? So, I again told her the same thing.... Immediately she became defensive and proceeded to tell me how she changes the oil and the batter is separate from the fish and I was wrong...and I was the first one to complain about their food. Well, maybe I was the first one to speak up? Usually when people have a bad meal, they just don't come back, that would be me, but I really wanted this place to work because it is so close to us and wanted to give them constructive criticism. If the manager wasn't so defiant and unapologetic to my disabled son, I probably wouldn't even be writing this. shame on her, all she could of said was sorry you your son did not like his meal. if your reading this , I hope you learn from it ., that's all.