The Flying Trout Restaurant

171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville
(706) 745-8000

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Meatloaf \u0026 Mashed Potatoes
Flash Fried Calamari
Chicken & Waffles
The Flying Trout
Gouda Grits

Menu

Hand Helds
Fish Sandwich
Fresh NC trout, salmon, or catfish, chipotle caper aioli, Brussel slaw, lettuce, tomato, onion, challah bread grilled, and blackened or fried.
Smokehouse Stack
Slow-smoked brisket, pork belly, pepper jack, bourbon BBQ, tobacco onions, and stout beer bun.
The All American Burger
Half-pound ground short rib and brisket burger, cheddar, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and stout beer bun.
Trout Burger
Fresh NC mountain trout blended with house herbs and spices, Arugula, tomato, chipotle caper aioli, and stout beer bun.
Pork Belly Fgt
Seared pork belly, house-made pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, sun-dried tomato aioli, arugula, and on challah bread.

Small Plates
Finger Lickin Cornbread and Chicken
Secret house recipe skillet cornbread, sage fried chicken, applewood bacon, and maple bourbon bacon syrup.
Southern Foie Gras
Pan-fried Taylor farms chicken livers, cheddar bacon potato cake, and blueberry port syrup.
Southern Fried Catfish
Southern-style NC catfish, gouda grits, Brussel slaw, hushpuppies, and chipotle caper aioli.

Main Plates
Sage Fried Chicken
Boneless chicken, garlic chive mashed potatoes, bacon braised green beans, and herb sausage gravy. Served with a side simple salad.
Sweet Georgia Shrimp and Grits
Stone-ground gouda grits, andouille sausage, lobster creole cream sauce, roasted peppers, seared jumbo shrimp, and scallions. Served with a side simple salad.
Chicken and Waffles
Belgium waffles, sage fried chicken, andouille sausage link, maple bourbon bacon syrup, and sweet potato tots. Not served with a side simple.

Shareable
Southern Cassoulet
Baked cheesy southern collards, bacon, and artichoke spread. Served with warm naan.
Flash Fried Calamari
Apricot chile glaze, chipotle aioli, and chilies.
Smoked Trout Dip
Fresh NC mountain trout, house blend herbs, and spices. Everything crackers.
Not Your Mama's Cornbread
Secret house recipe skillet cornbread, maple honey butter.
Meat and Cheese Board
Chef's daily selection of cured meats, specialty cheese, and accouterments. Everything crackers.
Bourbon Marinated Wings
Jumbo chicken wings marinated for 48 hours, celery, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese.

Roots and Stems
Shrimp Salad
Fresh mixed field greens, tomato, cucumber, and cornbread croutons.
Harvest Salad
Arcadian mixed greens, jicama apples, candied pecans, craisins, and tossed in house-made strawberry poppyseed vinaigrette.

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Recent Reviews

Nice place! But the purple haired bull ring girl server completely messed everything up for me. My wife loved her food, me lol it started with a margarita asked for no salt on the rim and it was smothered ok no biggie asked for a cheeseburger plain just cheese please, yeah it was smothered in everything and medium well was a shoe.. OK no biggie..hey would you like fries with your burger? Yes please, ok sweet potatoe fries came out and man I don't like them just wanted regular...
September 2025
We recently visited this charming restaurant offering local cuisine, and it truly exceeded our expectations. The highlight of the meal was the river trout — incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and delicately seasoned. You can tell they really know how to prepare fish here.
The service was excellent — the staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. They were always available when needed, without being intrusive.

The...
August 2025
What a gem in Blairsville! The Flying Trout has such a great atmosphere tucked into a cozy cabin community. I loved the Mercier cider on draft and the Fly8 Trout dinner was absolutely delicious. My daughter had the BBQ Pile sandwich and it was just as fabulous. One of the highlights for me was seeing a Veteran POW table set up in honor of our vets — such a meaningful touch that shows the heart of this place.
We will definitely be back and I highly recommend The Flying...
August 2025

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The Flying Trout Restaurant

171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA 30512
(706) 745-8000