44 Best American Restaurants near Rocky Face

“This place has been there for years but now, with a total remodel, Need Too Feed has been a success for the last 6 years!!! Serving great food with a smile, and a meat case for pork chops, beef stew meat, hamburger ground fresh and ribeye steaks for cook outs!!! Community oriented and available for functions!“

“Great food, great service“

“Best place I've ever eaten!“

“I ate there last week and had Heaven as my waiter she was awesome!! My drink was never empty and she got our food out quick 10/10 customer service!!“

“If you’re looking for the best Southern cooking in North Georgia, Aunt Effie’s Restaurant is THE place to go! This family-owned gem has been serving the community since 1985, and it’s clear why they’ve been a beloved staple for nearly 40 years. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm, friendly smiles and the unmistakable aroma of down-home country cooking. The atmosphere feels like stepping into your grandma’s kitchen, filled with charm, history, and genuine Southern hospitality. The food is absolutely incredible—every bite takes you back to the kind of meals that fill your heart as much as your stomach. The fried chicken is golden perfection, the homemade biscuits are melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the side dishes (don’t miss the mac and cheese or collard greens!) are just like the ones you dream of during the holidays. And don’t even get me started on the desserts! Their cobbler is a slice of heaven, and the banana pudding is to die for. What makes Aunt Effie’s even more special is the story behind it. It’s been a family-owned and operated restaurant since the very beginning, serving love and comfort on every plate. The dedication they’ve shown to Ringgold and the surrounding area for over three decades is truly remarkable, and it shows in every detail—from the quality of the food to the exceptional service. If you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out on one of Ringgold’s treasures. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal, a nostalgic experience, or just a warm place to gather with friends and family, Aunt Effie’s delivers every time. It’s not just a restaurant; it’s a piece of the community and a tradition that keeps getting better with age. Make sure to stop by and support this local icon—you won’t regret it. Thank you, Aunt Effie’s, for continuing to serve amazing food and creating memories for all of us. Here’s to many more years of delicious meals and happy diners!“

“This place is dope! I love eating there and have fun with my friends, and the drinks are awesome!“

“Great food & staff. The salads wings and pizza are yummy“

“Hamburger steak, fries, coleslaw, and toast was very good. Prices great. Have been here 4 times now and love it. Several other better know places in town have far inferior hamburger steaks. Love Cremos!“

“Ambience: beautiful, upscale. Price: very reasonable for the quality of food and service“

“got breakfast for dinner so my expectations were low. was I wrong...might have been the freshest sample I've ever had in 54 years. Dalton Ga keep this up!“

“We dined here for the first time in years and it was a great experience! The food was great and very affordable. It was a nice atmosphere and Oscar was very friendly & took great care of us. The sweet tea and pecan pie were great additions to our meals. We appreciate you offering a military discount and will definitely return soon.“

“I generally have a good experience here. The last one was not. I ordered our food and then remembered I had to run to another store before they closed. I went there while my wife waited at the table. I was back before our appetizer arrived. It then took an hour to get our entrées. Apparently, they cooked the food and never told anyone, so it just "sat in the window." A manager apologized, cooked the food again, and comped or meal. I felt like we were treating fairly considering the circumstances. But, someone (our waitress) should have figured out what was going on long before an hour.

TLDR; They're going through staffing changes, so you might need to allow some extra time.“

“First time at this one. Hungry and stressed out after driving through a hurricane in Georgia , finally becoming a man, and running away from a
giant chemical plume right by where they filmed the Walking Dead. It was scary!!

Hash browns smothered covered chunked, coffee. Server was funny. Fixed everything. Thank you Waffle House for always being there, for all of us 🙏 praise Jesus amen 🙏“

“The ribeye sandwich was excellent and so were the fries. The waitress is had can't remember her name she was very kind and respectful.

Vegetarian options: They have gluten free food and it's clearly marked gluten free“

“Best BBQ in the south, great for the whole family, NO alcoholic beverages. It’s crowded at times so go early. Very good plate lunch meals. They are reasonably priced for what food costs now a days. They had the best breakfast, but unfortunately no longer😩“

“Had the easiest yummiest catering experience for our preschool thanksgiving lunch today!! Tara made things so easy and smooth! Thank you so much!“

“awesome great atmosphere and facility super nice people“

“My first time eating at the Sauced pig and I'm not a big fan of BBQ. But oh man the burger best in Dalton and amazing cheesecake!!!“

“Awesome atmosphere and Great Food!!! Alex is AMAZING!!!“

“Not really sure if this is the oyster pub, in Rocky face on highway 41, if so, the girls and I, Tammy Thrillis and Michelle, we used to go here at least two or three nights a week, awesome food, great drinks, and the people that run the place Sam and others, they were awesome too, this was back in 99, so I'm not sure if it's the same oyster pub, but if it is, they have great food, love the oysters, and they used to stay packed, back then, got some good memories at that place ✌️“

“Love the ringgold Jefferson's! Great food and service! Always a great experience!
Full bar and awesome bartenders!

Vegetarian options: They offer a black bean burger 🍔 that tastes very good!

Kid-friendliness: Two claw machines, and multiple games on the patio.“

“Our sandwiches was delicious.... Very friendly staff.....“

“Chelsea's is an awesome place. The owners are present serving customers such as nice touch. Great food, great ambiance and awesome service.“

“Consistently great food and service. Always accommodating & helpful! I would give them 10 stars if I could. Connie Duncan is not a bit intimidated by a big group of teenagers & she always makes them feel welcome. She takes great care of the kids in the community & they LOVE going in & dining with her! Oakwood is the best!“

“The perfect cup has been one of my favorite hidden Gems in Dalton. I’ve tried so many things there. I really look forward to their Wednesday Special, their Chicken Fried Rice. Hands down, I believe the they have the best Fries. When it’s not Wednesday I will order their Hot Cajun Panini or their Chicken bacon ranch wrap and add avocado. I always order an iced vanilla chai latte.

The service has always been great, it’s clean and cozy.“

“muy amables muy riko muy buen servicio“

“Aimee was a great server five star experience. Food was great too“

“Try the chicken bacon ranch flat bread!!! Absolutely the best! Great service and great food!!!!“

“I've been here quite a few times before and always have enjoyed it. Tonight our server Molly was so polite and accommodating. She was full of smiles and made us feel so welcomed like one of the family. The place was full of other customers at tables but she was prompt and ready to serve. More restaurants need workers like her,well done. I sure will be coming back.“

“We ate at Trinity BBQ and it was delicious !! The Mill area is so cool with shops and restaurants /bars!!“

“Hot and Fresh and friendly“

“Don’t miss out on TKs. We picked up tonight and everything was beyond perfect. If you want crunchy chicken tenders. This is the spot. Everything about them was perfection.
Every sauce we tried was spot on and the chicken sandwich is one not to miss.
Staff was so friendly and helpful.
And get a slice of cake if they have it. I had some pound cake today and it was divine.
Also, very affordably priced. A+++¥“

“waffle house tunnel hill is the best. the staff is very friendly and and the food is always good. The waitresses are super nice always welcome you with a smile.“

“I don’t care what the servers look like or the people who don’t like it because the floors are sticky with syrup and cleaning supplies or the smell, but I came here before at three in the morning and ordered a Texas Patty Melt with Hash browns (925 cal). I forgot how much it was but online without tax or tip it is listed as $8.20. If I was asked to describe it in one word I would say, “DEVOURED”. The waitress was so pleasant and was actually aware of my presents seeing how she was familiar with my uncle. Food was good and so is the staff if you want late night food COME HERE. Because you won’t see better breakfast food. Compared to your fancy Roman Empire called IHOP this is better, IHOP claims to have sweet pancakes and BUTTERED up biscuits. Pancakes were dry and so was the biscuit. The orange juice? CANT COMPARE. And their not open all night. GO TO WAFFLE HOUSE ❤️

Parking: EAST AND VARIETY SPORS

Kid-friendliness: Nice to childeren! GREAT STAFF“

“We were passing through Dalton, GA on the way home to Indiana. I said, "Hey, we're in the South. Waffle House is good here!" And so, we ate at the Dalton GA Waffle House by the Harley store. Best Waffle House ever! Friendly, fast-paced, upbeat, excellent food. The grits were amazing. Our waitress really knew her stuff. The whole crew seemed to work as a team to get orders out. And they were singing with the music as they did! It was amazing to watch them work and see customers dance in their seats while eating too! We will likely stop in again when we're in the neighborhood. Keep the positive vibes and teamwork going! Y'all are awesome!“

“Good food good musical too“

“Best steak biscuits anywhere“

“Daniel was our server he did a fantastic job! We had a wonderful birthday celebration for our son. The drinks and food came out promptly and was delicious. Daniel made sure we were completely satisfied and our drinks were full! I would recommend this steakhouse and if you can remember Daniel ask for him. You will not be disappointed!“

“Great service. Food great as usual.“

“I have a heart condition which limits my salt intake and my coworkers love this place. They do a super good job of making my grilled chicken sandwich with no salt or seasoning on it. (Bland I know but I didn’t choose this) it’s nice to be able to be confident in the food you’re getting.“

“Its a nostalgic place, clean, good food, meat is freshly cut. Cashier was very helpful, she gave us ideas, as this was our first time. I liked the milkshakes the different flavors and you can mix them. I had a PB and Banana one, it was really good.“

“Everything has been good except the super extremely over-salted fries. It literally makes slight blisters in my mouth due to the salt content. I looked all over the app to find a request for light salt, but couldn’t find anything. There’s gotta be more salt than potatoes. I love the fries, but please cut back on the salt. The sweet potato pie is phenomenal! I highly recommend.
Also, what happened to the cinnamon Bo biscuits? They were 100X’s better than those berry catastrophes.
Bring ‘em back! They’re missed!

Vegetarian options: There’s really nothing here for a vegetarian, except maybe a couple of the sides, but they probably have lard in them. They’re high in fat.

Dietary restrictions: Be very careful if you are on blood pressure medication. The salt content is no exaggeration. It’s extremely high!“

“Not sure if there is anything about the place that I do not like. The food is prepared well and very good for the price point. Nice and casual.
Prices are almost better than fast food places with a much better quality food and offerings. The Grandkids love it, so we're sold!“

“This Captain Ds has excellent food, but it needs new dining room booth chairs. Where we sat it was very uncomfortable.
I was very disappointed because they didn't allow anyone into the sunroom dining room. I always loved eating out there.
Also, my husband couldn't use the restroom because the lock on the door
didn't work.
We will still eat here. We just wish the owner would fix the place up a bit.“