Stopped into the restaurant tonight - first time in - I had the meat Calzone - my wife had a…read moreHawaiian Calzone - we both enjoyed the meal. Service was quick and easy - clean and a quiet setting- great place to eat- highly recommended.

Quaint Italian/Greek restaurant on the square in Lavonia! We decided to eat Greek, had the chicken…read moregyros and the Zorbas combo. The side salads were extremely fresh, yummy house dressing. The entrees were generous portions and very tasty. Prices were very reasonable and service was excellent. Next time we will have to try the Italian side of the menu. Note: they add a 3% fee for credit and debit cards.

This place is unbelievable. I got the lobster ravioli and my wife got the tortellini. Both of them…read morewere incredible and the tiramisu was great as well. The service was fast and friendly and the prices were extremely good. I will come back any time I am in the area.

Back in town on vacation. Always try to go here. Went with a group of 6. We were seated downstairs…read morein a private room. It was really nice Had chandeliers & comfy chairs. We all ordered something different & it didn't disappoint. I had Gemelli pasta with sun dried tomatoes & zucchini, olices & 2 good sized meatballs. It was in a garlic cream sauce & was very good & lots of it. Another in our party had the pork chop over mashed potatoes & veggie medley. Next hubby had filet mignon in marsala sauce, with mashed potatoes & broccolini. Very good but not enough marsala wine to give it that special flavor. Next had shrimp & scallops with a creamy garlic sauce with pasta. Yummy. One had filet mignon with mashed potatoes & veggie very good but steak was not cooked as ordered. It was well done. Service was good & our server was very friendly & checked on us, but didn't hover. Good experience overall will go back again.

Our group of 5 went in for a late lunch on Saturday afternoon. We were greeted right away and…read moreseated. When we arrived it was fairly empty but later several tables filled up. Open, lots of natural light and nice decor. Bryanna out server came right over and took drink orders while we decided on appetizers. We opted for the fried calamari and the spinach/artichoke dip. Calamari was perfectly cooked. The dip was not as thick as I normally see but both items very tasty. Entrees were also well made. These are lunch portions pictured which no one was able to finish. lol. Dishes were well seasoned, pasta al dente and delicious overall. Service was great. Bryanna checked on us often, was very efficient and offered dessert even though we were unable to partake. We all had leftovers to take home. Check out this local spot if you're in the area.

A new place for me , I came here to meet my daughter who lives in Gainesville and wanted something…read moreItalian so our first time here. Quaint, nice ambience service was fantastic. Menu was very Italian, some traditional dishes I'm sure to the owner as well as they were red sauce, which is standard on mini dishes. . This is sangria only so no beer or liquor, which was a little disappointing but does not affect the review. I survived and got a beer later.!! We all ordered with the mixture of pizza to my chicken pasta, tortellini, and shrimp fettuccine. All were well-made, the pizza really stood out with a great crust and flavor. My chicken presented well but was really lacking seasoning but nothing a little salt and pepper didn't correct. Shrimp fettuccine also seem to lack seasoning, but I tend to look for a little more aggressive seasoning before tasting.. Plates were nice portions, even had to get two to go boxes, including half the pizza which we enjoy later.. if you're looking for Italian, this was very good. Very family, friendly and service was impeccable.. Highly recommend!!

Just picked up take out from Mariolino's! We ordered the Meat pizza, oh wow! The sausage, bacon and…read moreham were all so good! The dough was so soft and tender! This is definitely our new go to pizza place!

Decent Italian restaurant in town. Pizza was ok, there are better options in the area if you want a…read moresolid pie. Calzone was cheesy and flavorful. Ambiance here is mixed as the lighting and staff dress looks upscale but it's really more casual. Come as you are is what I'm saying. Basically if you're craving Italian and don't want to drive far from Andrews this is your best option.

I ordered the Seafood linguine & frankly wasn't expecting too much as it was my 1st visit to Mama…read moreGs. They were very busy & that considered the service was still great. The decor is not something special or spectacular, it's kinda diner style & I think that's why I wasn't expecting much. To my surprise, the food was fantastic and that combined with the great service is why I gave this Restaurant a five star. Good food, number one, good service number two & frankly, the decor can be great or not, It doesn't matter after that.

Good food. Very expencive. 1 hamber 1 small pizza with tip =…read more$60! Waitress was very nice.

Wow!! This place was not what we expected! It is upscale but also relaxed. Great atmosphere with a…read morebeautiful porch, good wine and a really cool bar downstairs. All kid friendly and pet friendly as well. Worth a stop!!!

Max's Lakeside | Lake Rabun, GA…read more Some restaurants serve food. Some serve memories. Max's serves a little of both. Pulling in, you'll find a few parking spaces out front and a modest lot behind the building. Nothing fancy, but enough to get the job done. The restaurant has that classic Lake Rabun lodge feel with warm wood, a covered porch, string lights, and the kind of atmosphere that immediately encourages you to slow your pace. Around here, nobody seems to be in a hurry... and that's exactly the point. One of my favorite discoveries happened before we were even seated. I asked about the unique hostess stand and learned it isn't made to look like an old boat... It actually is one. The desk was built from the founder's real boat, the Whip-R-Will III. The original photograph sits beside it like an old family album. It's little touches like this that give a restaurant personality instead of just an address. Our server, Emily, was outstanding. Friendly, funny, confident, and genuinely engaging. We joked from the moment we sat down. When she told me the trout was locally sourced but couldn't remember the name of the supplier, I asked, "Was it called...a river?" She laughed, rolled her eyes just enough, and informed me I was being silly. Fair enough. Emily knew the menu well, her recommendations were thoughtful, and she made the experience feel relaxed instead of rehearsed. During our conversation she casually mentioned she had just graduated nursing school. Congratulations, Emily! As a fellow nurse, welcome to one of the greatest professions you'll ever love... and occasionally question around 3:00 a.m. While chatting with Jessica, the manager, I mentioned something I'd noticed throughout Rabun County. So many local businesses seem to hire young people. Jessica smiled and explained that's simply part of the community's culture. Businesses here believe in giving local kids an opportunity to work and earn money. Emily herself came highly recommended by a longtime local customer after working at another nearby restaurant. I love hearing stories like that. You can't manufacture community. Either you have it or you don't. Now... The food. Being an avid angler from Florida, there was absolutely no way I was leaving the North Georgia mountains without ordering the locally sourced trout. If you're surrounded by mountain streams and still order frozen fish from somewhere else, you deserve to have your fishing license temporarily suspended. I wanted this dish to be spectacular. Unfortunately, it never quite found second gear. Presentation was beautiful, but both my wife and I agreed the trout landed around a 5/10. The fish was moist, so it wasn't overcooked, but the skin lacked that crispy finish I was hoping for. The seasoning was too restrained, and there was a slight gamey flavor that surprised both of us. Considering how proudly the trout is recommended, I expected cleaner, brighter flavors. The rest of the table had a better experience... mostly. My wife, daughter, and granddaughter all ordered the Shrimp Scampi. The presentation was excellent. The shrimp were cooked properly and the garlic butter sauce was light instead of swimming in grease. Unfortunately, everyone agreed it needed more seasoning. My daughter's complete review consisted of exactly four words: "Olive Garden is better." Sometimes the shortest Yelp reviews hit the hardest. My brother ordered the Meatball Hoagie, and that thing disappeared faster than free samples at Sam's Club on a Saturday afternoon. He described the meatballs as tender, flavorful, and generously sauced without turning the roll into edible papier-mâché. The fries were crisp, hot, and exactly what you'd hope for. If I come back, I have a feeling I'll be following my brother's lead instead of chasing trout. My grandson ordered the cheese pizza and left behind little evidence that it had ever existed. Kids don't care about locally sourced ingredients, chef philosophies, or handcrafted sauces. They ask one simple question: "Is it good?" Judging by the empty plate, the answer was yes. Walking out, I realized something. The best part of Max's wasn't necessarily the trout or the pasta. It was the people. The history behind the building. The old boat greeting guests at the front door. The conversations. The fact that a manager takes pride in hiring local young people. The fact that a newly graduated nurse is serving tables with a smile while beginning the next chapter of her life. Restaurants can copy recipes. They can renovate dining rooms. They can redesign menus. What they can't fake is character. Max's has plenty of it. Billy's Final Cast Food: 6.5/10 People: 10/10 Atmosphere: 9.5/10 Value: 8.5/10 Photo Worthy: Worth the Cast? Absolutely. Not because I found the best trout I've ever eaten... ...but because I found another great story. And sometimes that's the best catch of the day.

Great meal and great service!!!…read more The staff could not be more friendly!! After a couple of "nice" meals around the Brevard and Sapphire area we kind of lowered our expectations of the local fare. However we were definitely pleased with our dining experience. While we didn't have a huge meal, the meal we had was delicious. The bread was warm with pesto olive oil for dipping. I had the Eggplant Rollatini and the Gorgonzola Salad. My dining partner had the perfectly dressed Caesar Salad and Linguine Alle Vongole. To finish it off ,they had homemade apple strudel with vanilla ice cream. Highly recommend Osteria del Monte!!!

We booked our reservation on line, which was a breeze. Great ambiance with attentive &…read moreknowledgeable wait staff. We ate off the specials menu of the night. I had the grouper, my husband had the lobster ravioli and an excellent garden salad. We both had the chocolate lava cake for dessert. An absolutely delicious and wonderful meal. This restaurant is highly recommended. Reservations are essential!