The Troll Tavern
8590 N Main St, Helen
(706) 878-3117
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Asked for no red cabbage and it was on the plate, we also asked for lettuce and tomato on a chicken sandwich but it never came.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Pretzels was hard and sauce ok. Brat was a little undercooked
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Did not like this place. Not friendly and you wait forever. Food was nasty. Taste like it comes from a box
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very good food. We sat outside along the river and had a great time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in Friday Sept 20th 2025 about 9pm. We got seated promptly inside as outside had a wait time. Inside was not crowded, probably 25% occupied, if that. There were several wait staff walking around.
Our server came over after about 10 minutes of waiting and took our drink order, but since we had to wait long enough we were ready to give our dinner order.
I ordered an Arnold Palmer with unsweetened tea to drink and my buddy ordered a water. We got an unsweetened tea for him (again, he ordered water) and I got an unsweet tea with a tiny bit of lemonade. She went back to get my buddies water and that took another 10 minutes.
We both ordered the fish and chips, which is haddock and fries and a side. I had the side of red skin mashed potatoes and seasonal rice. My buddy had the side of coleslaw and beans.
The fish was horrible. It was probably microwaved frozen fish from a grocery store in Cleveland. The skin was greasy and paper like, the fish itself was bland. My potatoes were even bland, the only thing that had any flavor was the “packaged” Ken’s tartar sauce that probably came from the same grocery store.
My friend and I were both not just unhappy with the meal and the price we paid ($24 for just the food and almost $4 for the tea), we also felt nauseated after eating, probably from all the greasy fish. We ate most of it because we were hungry already.
I could have stayed home and bought a tv dinner and been happier.
The whole time we were eating the server NEVER came back to our table. We were polite, gracious and friendly so we’re not sure what happened but AGAIN they were NOT busy.
Overall the place was clean and at least they had some college football games on so that’s why I gave an extra star for atmosphere.
I’ve eaten here before but sat outside last time (plus it was probably 5 years ago). Seems like last time was much better.
I certainly won’t return and absolutely do not recommend, which is very rare for me as I usually try to give places another chance or the benefit of the doubt because every place has a bad day, and yet in this instance absolutely not. This service and food experience was horrible.
Good luck.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good food . Bit noisy for outside seating but worth a taste
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to sit outside down by the river. Das boot!
I love sitting by the water here and having a pretzel. Their pimento cheese is definitely worth trying.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food was good..mostly fried options..service is good..sit right on the creek
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
the reuben was by far the best! prices are not bad. outdoor seating by the river! great people watching as they try to float down the river lol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Our favorite spot,great food,great drinks,beautiful location....Gabby was the most friendly young lady,so much so we came back the next day❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overlooking the River. Food was good. Service was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was all frozen foods. But the location was fantastic and the people are nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Great water front place to eat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bad service
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