Restaurants in Dawsonville
Best Restaurants
Mexican • $
Coffee Roasteries • $
“Because coffee is consistently the best coffee in the area. They have great permanent options/favorites and an amazing seasonal menu. On top of having great coffee their staff is always friendly, attentive, and professional! Worth giving a try if you haven’t already!”
Sports Bar • $
“My twin brother and I celebrated our birthday tonight with our wives at this location! Abbie is a rockstar server! She very sweet, attentive, and respectful. The food is great. We've eaten here multiple times and we've never had a bad experience. Highly recommend!”
Breakfast • $
“Teresa was my waitress I never eat those jumbo meals but the senior one she put together was perfect I cleaned my plate for the first time in a long while thank you for the little messages u put on the back of each check may you to be blessed and have a wonderful and safep 4th of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸”
Pizza • $
“I’m born and raised a Jersey native. Have been here over 25 years. My wish for the northerners that are all now in Georgia & especially migrating to North Georgia…IS THAT THE ONLY PLACE you will come close to the REAL NY/NJ style pizza & pastas is Brooklyn Joe’s I’m Dawsonville. Not only that, but Jacob who is the manager goes above and beyond to bring you the BEST dining experience for you & family. I had given up on Georgia for REAL Yankee pizza…until now. The comments on political $h&I! on TV…is just ? & obvious. Enjoy your meal here if your visiting or moved to the surrounding areas. Georgia has so much great food already. Happy that Brooklyn Joe’s can offer a taste of the North.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Mexican • $
“Julio and Claudio made sure we had a great 70th birthday experience. They put the sombrero on the birthday "boy" and brought the lit tray of 70 candles we snuck in beforehand out with dessert. Then they and their crew sang Happy Birthday in English and Spanish. The guests were thrilled! And on top of it, the food was absolutely wonderful! Love this place.”
Korean • $
“Love Love this place! The reviews are legit. Everything I've ordered has been delicious. You can tell they use quality ingredients and they know how to cook. Definitely recommend!”
Asian • $
“Food and service were absolutely the best. I highly recommend them.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Mexican • $
“Everyone in my family LOVES to come here! The food is great and the service is even better. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone for any occasion. I have been a longtime customer and will continue coming to what, in my opinion, is the best Mexican restaurant.”
Coffee Roasteries • $
“Because coffee is consistently the best coffee in the area. They have great permanent options/favorites and an amazing seasonal menu. On top of having great coffee their staff is always friendly, attentive, and professional! Worth giving a try if you haven’t already!”
Sports Bar • $
“My twin brother and I celebrated our birthday tonight with our wives at this location! Abbie is a rockstar server! She very sweet, attentive, and respectful. The food is great. We've eaten here multiple times and we've never had a bad experience. Highly recommend!”
Breakfast • $
“Teresa was my waitress I never eat those jumbo meals but the senior one she put together was perfect I cleaned my plate for the first time in a long while thank you for the little messages u put on the back of each check may you to be blessed and have a wonderful and safep 4th of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸”
Pizza • $
“I’m born and raised a Jersey native. Have been here over 25 years. My wish for the northerners that are all now in Georgia & especially migrating to North Georgia…IS THAT THE ONLY PLACE you will come close to the REAL NY/NJ style pizza & pastas is Brooklyn Joe’s I’m Dawsonville. Not only that, but Jacob who is the manager goes above and beyond to bring you the BEST dining experience for you & family. I had given up on Georgia for REAL Yankee pizza…until now. The comments on political $h&I! on TV…is just ? & obvious. Enjoy your meal here if your visiting or moved to the surrounding areas. Georgia has so much great food already. Happy that Brooklyn Joe’s can offer a taste of the North.”
Mexican • $
“Julio and Claudio made sure we had a great 70th birthday experience. They put the sombrero on the birthday "boy" and brought the lit tray of 70 candles we snuck in beforehand out with dessert. Then they and their crew sang Happy Birthday in English and Spanish. The guests were thrilled! And on top of it, the food was absolutely wonderful! Love this place.”
Steak House • $$
“Best food and atmosphere in Dawsonville at the outlet mall”
Thai • $$
“Amazing food. I am so glad to have a local Thai place. When walking into the restaurant, it smelled like heaven. The cookies for dessert were a great small treat.”
Japanese • $$
“very good food and service. our waiter daniel was great with chef Danny the star of the night really showed out for us. Will definitely be back and recommend this hibatchi place.”
Family • $
“Today we had Val as our waitress-she was phenomenal! Best server I’ve ever had! She works Thursday-Sunday! Their food is all good with a huge selection each day! We eat here several times a week! Highly recommend!”
Italian • $
“We ordered the soup, salad, and breadsticks for lunch, and I highly recommend this option. For the price, you can choose from 4–5 different soups, along with their well-known salad and breadsticks. It’s a great value and perfect for a satisfying lunch!”
Steak House • $$
“Best food and atmosphere in Dawsonville at the outlet mall”
Thai • $$
“Amazing food. I am so glad to have a local Thai place. When walking into the restaurant, it smelled like heaven. The cookies for dessert were a great small treat.”
Japanese • $$
“very good food and service. our waiter daniel was great with chef Danny the star of the night really showed out for us. Will definitely be back and recommend this hibatchi place.”
Online Reservation Available
Japanese • $$
“Overall positive experience, the food is always good and the staff is typically friendly. I will say I wish they would remodel the bathrooms and do something about the floor being so slick.
With that being said, if you’re looking for a good Japanese style restaurant, you shouldn’t be disappointed.”
Asian • $
“We got the mushroom chicken and the Pad Thai. The portions were generous and the food was tasty. They even bring you a little coffee cake as a free dessert! We will be back!”
Chinese • $
“I live in Jamestown, Ny and this is the only Chinese place I will eat at. Every other Chinese restaurant from NY to PA is terrible.”
Family • $
“Today we had Val as our waitress-she was phenomenal! Best server I’ve ever had! She works Thursday-Sunday! Their food is all good with a huge selection each day! We eat here several times a week! Highly recommend!”
Breakfast • $
“We are from Indiana and my sister brought us here for breakfast . The biscuits are the best I’ve ever had, would love the recipe.”
24 Hour Restaurants
Italian • $
“We ordered the soup, salad, and breadsticks for lunch, and I highly recommend this option. For the price, you can choose from 4–5 different soups, along with their well-known salad and breadsticks. It’s a great value and perfect for a satisfying lunch!”
Juice • $
“This place is amazing always clean and always a good experience. The whole Hulk 44 ounce, Chocolate, add blueberries and that’s a wrap. The whole meal ready to go!”
Takeout Restaurants
Asian • $
“Food and service were absolutely the best. I highly recommend them.”
American • $
“The Bully burger is one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life. I got the double and was amazing. The frys are delicious as well. Highly recommend. On a side note: our waitress Liz..... My god... she is literally been the worst waitress in my 38 years of life. From throwing the straws down on the table(seriously) to saying "great" in the most condescending tone after each of us(5) placed our order. Never once checked on us to get our teas refilled. She's is very miserable. How hard is your job to walk 8 feet each way? She seriously needs to be fired by Mr. Gordon. She was terrible and so unfriendly. What's sad is I've been eating here for 20 years and never delt with this sort of terrible service.”
Family • $
“A great place to eat. I have made new Friends. I highly recommend, stop in & see for yourself!!!”
Hamburger • $
“Get the teriyaki Philly cheese steak and add pineapple 😍…it’s sooo good!”
American • $
“My family just had the best meal and outstanding service tonight! Our server, Ashley, was top tier. The all you can eat was so tasty and we had all three options. Also, my seven year old loved her $1.99 kids meal so much that she ordered a second. We all left full and super pleased. I highly recommend this restaurant 👌 But bring a sweater because it was chilly.”
Guatemalan • $
“We have eaten here twice and LOVE the food. The staff are very polite and helpful. Do give this new place a try!! I highly recommend the A La Brasa salad. It is whole healthy food and is absolutely delicious. It tastes too good to be healthy. It’s nicely grilled chicken, avocado slices, tomatoe wedges, carrot sticks, and onion on a bed of lettuce. I requested salsa for my dressing.”
Fast Food • $
“What a fun time this was! We had never been here before, but we’re hungry and wanted something fast and had a good atmosphere our kids would enjoy. This place had it all. They even accommodated a special request to get burger patties and with no buns since are watching our calories. The staff was super friendly and helpful and made it fun. So glad we visited and can’t wait to go back. The hats for the kids were a big hit!”
Chinese • $
“Me and my granny went there on an afternoon for lunch. I never been there before eating at Chinese restaurants or had miss never been here before. I told her that we need to go there one day for lunch and we happen to go there a week ago, clean restaurant friendly service quick service food were served hot fresh for lunch. It was very affordable. We walked out for both of us. It was $25. They served us ice water, hot tea. I got the chicken lo mein comes with rice and an egg roll. fresh for lunch. It was very affordable. We walked out for both of us. It was $25. they served us ice water, hot tea. I got the chicken lo mein comes with rice and a eggroll. I will come definitely come back there. Oh, it also comes with the soup. I got egg drop of course if you’re looking for a really good Chinese restaurant restaurant come by little Peking”
Mexican • $
“My grandson says this is the best cheese dip and cheese quesadilla he has ever had and he likes. He gives El Campesino a 5 star rating. He will come again and get this good stuff”
American • $
“I stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad I did! You wouldn’t expect a wings and burger joint to serve amazing bulgogi bowls, but all their Korean dishes are delicious. The dumplings are fantastic, and the marinated cucumbers are a must-try. I live in Cleveland and make the drive to Dawsonville just to eat here. The father-son duo running the place is incredibly nice and welcoming. You should definitely check them out!”
Chicken Wings • $
“Friendly customer service clean positive atmosphere great quality food⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Steak House • $$
“Of steak restaurants rated and reviewed TLH is tops. Good quality steaks, generous portions. Best loaded potato. Also has Lunch specials in 1/2 pound cheeseburger, salads, soups.”
American • $
“Exceptional burgers had the ridiculous two big burgers stiffed between two grilled cheese and all the fixins and peppery bronco sauce and a fried egg My husband had the giddy-up also a massive burger with deep fried jalapeños on it Highly Recommend this place if you haven’t tried it”
American • $
“The Bully burger is one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life. I got the double and was amazing. The frys are delicious as well. Highly recommend. On a side note: our waitress Liz..... My god... she is literally been the worst waitress in my 38 years of life. From throwing the straws down on the table(seriously) to saying "great" in the most condescending tone after each of us(5) placed our order. Never once checked on us to get our teas refilled. She's is very miserable. How hard is your job to walk 8 feet each way? She seriously needs to be fired by Mr. Gordon. She was terrible and so unfriendly. What's sad is I've been eating here for 20 years and never delt with this sort of terrible service.”
Family • $
“A great place to eat. I have made new Friends. I highly recommend, stop in & see for yourself!!!”
Japanese • $$
“Overall positive experience, the food is always good and the staff is typically friendly. I will say I wish they would remodel the bathrooms and do something about the floor being so slick.
With that being said, if you’re looking for a good Japanese style restaurant, you shouldn’t be disappointed.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Coffee Shops • $
“BEST coffee I’ve ever had. Starbucks has nothing on you guys!”
American • $$$
“Great course and awesome Staff! We had a lot of fun playing there”
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“I just wanted to give a huge shout out to great American cookies and whoever made my cake last Saturday for my daughters 4H BB gun team party. They went over and above and it looked amazing.!!!!!Well done ✅”
Pizza • $
“I love this place. Ive been coming forever, the pizza is so close to the NY style. Really amazing pizza.”
Mexican • $
“I love this local restaurant!! They have always had amazing food at good prices!! The family atmosphere and quick friendly service keep me coming back year after year!!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Amazing subs for sure !!! Definetly worth the scenic trip to Dawsonville !!!!!!!”
“What a great experience we had here with a large group to celebrate a birthday! We sat at the hibachi table with nine people. Our server was prompt & courteous. We had a sushi appetizers & it was fantastic. We had almost every type of seafood, beef & chicken hibachi & it was all absolutely delicious. When the lobster & steak was cooked perfectly. The portions are huge & we all brought half of our meals home. Great service & delicious!”
Seafood • $
“I have not eaten at Captain D's in a while. Since they got rid of the Chocolate Cake. We came back to have the family eat some seafood. I saw an advertisement on the register for the Choclate Cake is back. I would say the food was rather disappointing. The hush puppies were burnt, the chicken breading has changed, and the cake frosting is not as good as the original. 7/10 would come back, but somethings would need to be a little different.”
Mexican • $
“Food was delicious (as always). Service was quick. Staff handled the busy Sunday lunch rush seamlessly. They were kind and efficient. Store was clean. Was a great experience. We’ll be back.”
Mexican • $
“Had an amazing dinner and shared excellent conversation with the friendly staff who care a great deal about providing outstanding service and a terrific experience. Best margarita I've ever had, and prices were very reasonable. This is one place I am making a regular stop when I am at Lake Lanier.”
Pizza • $
“We came in today for lunch and we were immediately greeted by Lisa which was a nice change because most places do not greet you when you walk in. She smiled and made eye contact and was so incredibly friendly from start to finish. She was cautious/helpful for me with my dietary restrictions and offered my daughter crayons and a coloring sheet at checkout. We drove from Lawrenceville to eat here and she will definitely make us want to come back again and again!”
Tex-Mex • $
“I'd like to give a big shout out to michael, who waited on us in the bar area and found my purse that I had left behind and saved it for me! you were a blessing!”
Sports Bar • $
“There are so many awesome bartenders at Taco Mac (Will, Josey ,
Sophia, and Kelly especially). I must especially note that I love coming here on Sundays and seeing Kelly’s omnipresent smile!”
American • $
“I stumbled upon this place and I'm so glad I did! You wouldn’t expect a wings and burger joint to serve amazing bulgogi bowls, but all their Korean dishes are delicious. The dumplings are fantastic, and the marinated cucumbers are a must-try. I live in Cleveland and make the drive to Dawsonville just to eat here. The father-son duo running the place is incredibly nice and welcoming. You should definitely check them out!”
Asian • $
“We got the mushroom chicken and the Pad Thai. The portions were generous and the food was tasty. They even bring you a little coffee cake as a free dessert! We will be back!”
Cheap Eats
Breakfast • $
“We are from Indiana and my sister brought us here for breakfast . The biscuits are the best I’ve ever had, would love the recipe.”
Fast Food • $
“I eat chicfila breakfast almost every morning on my way to work. It's my main meal as my days are super busy and hectic. The Dawsonville location is my favorite, Nick always recognizes my vehicle, knows I mobile order, and gets me through quickly while still being friendly & helpful.”
Breakfast • $
“I came to the ihop in dawsonville this Saturday I got sat immediately and got the best service from my server Savannah she was so sweet and attentive food came out quick and it was delicious I also met the manager Michael and he was such a blast they made me feel like part of the ihop family fr! Overall amazing experience!”
Fast Food • $
“First time here Burger is light and delicious Love the fries Onions rings is great Fast service Next time you’re m trying the Custard Till then go and enjoy it”
Deli • $
“My company places 2 large orders every year for the holidays and we just switched to this location due to issues with the previous location. Sometimes dealing with us can be a pain, but Nick and Hailey were wonderful! They were very helpful throughout the entire process and everything was correct and on time! They are both responsive and Nick has gone the extra mile for us and we are so appreciative. They made this year effortless and smooth. We will be sticking with this location moving forward b/c of Nick and Hailey. Thank you both so very much!!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Delicious catering last night from our new Jersey Mike’s in Dawsonville for our East Forsyth Cheerleaders!”
Pizza • $
“Always tasty and great service. It's a pleasure to dine here!”
Chicken • $
“Disappointed in the consistency. Every time I come with my daughter and get her a kids scoop, it is a different size, sometimes half a scoop and sometimes a whole scoop. I wish I knew more what to expect when I ordered the kids meal because otherwise I would just get her a regular combo to ensure a full sized scoop. Otherwise, we love this place.”
Pretzels • $
“Large soft pretzels that actually taste good are not easy to find. Auntie Anne’s is always my go to! Delicious and so much better than every other pretzel I’ve ever tried! Download their app to get deals and even referral perks. In Dawsonville, they’re in the aisle all the way to the right from the front of the outlet.”
Hamburger • $
“Get the teriyaki Philly cheese steak and add pineapple 😍…it’s sooo good!”
Pizza • $
“Amazing food and even better Service! KayAnn is a professional and fun server! She was very kind to my son, who has special needs. And our food was absolutely amazing! I will be coming here again!”
American • $
“My family just had the best meal and outstanding service tonight! Our server, Ashley, was top tier. The all you can eat was so tasty and we had all three options. Also, my seven year old loved her $1.99 kids meal so much that she ordered a second. We all left full and super pleased. I highly recommend this restaurant 👌 But bring a sweater because it was chilly.”
Guatemalan • $
“We have eaten here twice and LOVE the food. The staff are very polite and helpful. Do give this new place a try!! I highly recommend the A La Brasa salad. It is whole healthy food and is absolutely delicious. It tastes too good to be healthy. It’s nicely grilled chicken, avocado slices, tomatoe wedges, carrot sticks, and onion on a bed of lettuce. I requested salsa for my dressing.”
Fast Food • $
“What a fun time this was! We had never been here before, but we’re hungry and wanted something fast and had a good atmosphere our kids would enjoy. This place had it all. They even accommodated a special request to get burger patties and with no buns since are watching our calories. The staff was super friendly and helpful and made it fun. So glad we visited and can’t wait to go back. The hats for the kids were a big hit!”
Chinese • $
“Me and my granny went there on an afternoon for lunch. I never been there before eating at Chinese restaurants or had miss never been here before. I told her that we need to go there one day for lunch and we happen to go there a week ago, clean restaurant friendly service quick service food were served hot fresh for lunch. It was very affordable. We walked out for both of us. It was $25. They served us ice water, hot tea. I got the chicken lo mein comes with rice and an egg roll. fresh for lunch. It was very affordable. We walked out for both of us. It was $25. they served us ice water, hot tea. I got the chicken lo mein comes with rice and a eggroll. I will come definitely come back there. Oh, it also comes with the soup. I got egg drop of course if you’re looking for a really good Chinese restaurant restaurant come by little Peking”
Latest Reviews
Family • $
“A great place to eat. I have made new Friends. I highly recommend, stop in & see for yourself!!!”
Pizza • $
“I’m born and raised a Jersey native. Have been here over 25 years. My wish for the northerners that are all now in Georgia & especially migrating to North Georgia…IS THAT THE ONLY PLACE you will come close to the REAL NY/NJ style pizza & pastas is Brooklyn Joe’s I’m Dawsonville. Not only that, but Jacob who is the manager goes above and beyond to bring you the BEST dining experience for you & family. I had given up on Georgia for REAL Yankee pizza…until now. The comments on political $h&I! on TV…is just ? & obvious. Enjoy your meal here if your visiting or moved to the surrounding areas. Georgia has so much great food already. Happy that Brooklyn Joe’s can offer a taste of the North.”
Breakfast • $
“We are from Indiana and my sister brought us here for breakfast . The biscuits are the best I’ve ever had, would love the recipe.”
Family • $
“Today we had Val as our waitress-she was phenomenal! Best server I’ve ever had! She works Thursday-Sunday! Their food is all good with a huge selection each day! We eat here several times a week! Highly recommend!”
Mexican • $
“Everyone in my family LOVES to come here! The food is great and the service is even better. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone for any occasion. I have been a longtime customer and will continue coming to what, in my opinion, is the best Mexican restaurant.”
Restaurant • $
“I love the chicken and cheese biscuit but my favorite is the wonderful bacon. The bacon they use is thick and deli style. I highly recommend this restaurant”
Chicken Wings • $
“LOVED this place! Our server Maya was super sweet, attentive, and patient with us! When I asked about the Ragin’ Cajun wings, she took the time to show me exactly what ingredients were in the sauce and even provided samples of the wing sauces we were debating between. And the wings and fries? Phenomenal! There were so many options, and the spicy flavors had the perfect balance of heat and flavor. What a positive experience overall! Once we’re back in the area we’re returning here without a doubt :)”
Asian • $
“Food and service were absolutely the best. I highly recommend them.”
Restaurant • $
“I have eaten at Ghost Kitchens several times. The food is delicious. They never prepare anything until you order it, so you know it is fresh. I highly recommend checking it out.”
Most Popular Restaurants
Tex-Mex • $
“I'd like to give a big shout out to michael, who waited on us in the bar area and found my purse that I had left behind and saved it for me! you were a blessing!”
Burgers • $
“The food tasted very fresh, kind staff, clean restrooms and dining. Vibe inside was very inviting.”
Sports Bar • $
“There are so many awesome bartenders at Taco Mac (Will, Josey ,
Sophia, and Kelly especially). I must especially note that I love coming here on Sundays and seeing Kelly’s omnipresent smile!”
Steak House • $$
“Of steak restaurants rated and reviewed TLH is tops. Good quality steaks, generous portions. Best loaded potato. Also has Lunch specials in 1/2 pound cheeseburger, salads, soups.”
American • $
“Exceptional burgers had the ridiculous two big burgers stiffed between two grilled cheese and all the fixins and peppery bronco sauce and a fried egg My husband had the giddy-up also a massive burger with deep fried jalapeños on it Highly Recommend this place if you haven’t tried it”
Chinese • $
“I’ve been coming here for a year now and never had a poor experience. That said, I read the reviews today out of curiosity and was disappointed. Today was another fantastic experience. Miguel and Michael served us and were exceptionally pleasant and helpful.”
Fast Food • $
“First time here Burger is light and delicious Love the fries Onions rings is great Fast service Next time you’re m trying the Custard Till then go and enjoy it”
Chicken • $
“We come here almost weekly. The staff is so kind to our kids. Today we ordered one kids meal for the two kids to share and they still have us two cups and two treats which is so thoughtful and makes us feel so welcome.”
Breakfast • $
“I came to the ihop in dawsonville this Saturday I got sat immediately and got the best service from my server Savannah she was so sweet and attentive food came out quick and it was delicious I also met the manager Michael and he was such a blast they made me feel like part of the ihop family fr! Overall amazing experience!”
Chinese • $
“I live in Jamestown, Ny and this is the only Chinese place I will eat at. Every other Chinese restaurant from NY to PA is terrible.”
New Restaurants
Coffee Shops • $
“Love this place!! I go every morning now to get my favorite iced coffee! Conveniently located and friendly staff make it even better. Thank you for finally having a wonderful coffee place in Dawsonville!!”
Korean • $
“Love Love this place! The reviews are legit. Everything I've ordered has been delicious. You can tell they use quality ingredients and they know how to cook. Definitely recommend!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“Jeremiah's is awesome! We love trying the different flavor combinations! they're always quick and it's not crazy expensive!”
Juice • $
“This place is amazing always clean and always a good experience. The whole Hulk 44 ounce, Chocolate, add blueberries and that’s a wrap. The whole meal ready to go!”
Pizza • $
“Amazing food and even better Service! KayAnn is a professional and fun server! She was very kind to my son, who has special needs. And our food was absolutely amazing! I will be coming here again!”
“Awesome food, great prices, my new favorite spot!”
Breakfast • $
“Teresa was my waitress I never eat those jumbo meals but the senior one she put together was perfect I cleaned my plate for the first time in a long while thank you for the little messages u put on the back of each check may you to be blessed and have a wonderful and safep 4th of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸”
American • $
“Genuine Southern Cooking by Southern people. Very friendly and efficient staff. Fair prices. Great location by the racing hall of fame and Food Lion. Easy parking. Dawsonville needed a place like this and it is a blessing to Dawson County!”
Ice Cream Shop • $$
“Loved our visit here! The ice cream was delicious and the service was fast and friendly.”
Fast Food • $
“I came here yesterday and ordered a few cheeseburgers on the way to an event. I’ve heard through the grapevine that this was a bad McDonald’s so I have tried avoiding it. But I was willing to give it a chance. I heard that the place was small, didn’t have many workers and was bit new so I went in open minded. My order came out quickly and the guy that handed me the food seemed pretty nice. If the negative reviews were true, it seems like they’ve improved. Although the building is small, and the number of workers isn’t as plentiful as you’d expect for a McDonald’s restaurant, I would recommend this place.”
“Everyone in my family LOVES to come here! The food is great and the service is even better. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone for any occasion. I have been a longtime customer and will continue coming to what, in my opinion, is the best Mexican restaurant.”