50 Best American Restaurants near Sugar Hill

“We had ordered takeout and they had left out half of our order. But when I called the manager was extremely nice and helpful. Obviously mistakes happen but the way they corrected it in the extra attention to make it right The second time was very appreciated. The manager and his wonderful attitude made all the difference. I’ll definitely go again“

“The food is fantastic, and the staff always makes my family feel welcomed. Charlie, the owner, is awesome as well. The interior is very clean and has a nice ambiance. My favorite things to order there are the bacon deluxe burger, strawberry field salad, or the cod dinner.“

“A random pick that proved to be excellent! The wings were perfectly cooked, and little extra touches impressed me. Like the celery was served chilled and wrapped in foil, served away from the hot food, and the sauced wings were separated from the fries by wax paper! This extra time and attention improved the quality of my serving, and took extra time and materials and showed attention to detail. And to top it off, the place, all the way to the restroom, was impeccably clean and orderly! I will seek this place out again when il in the area!“

“We love Sugar Hill Tavern. Been going for 10 years now and it’s never been better. Love supporting this local business where “everybody knows your name”. Highly recommend. Thanks John for the delicious food and friendly staff!“

“I was very impressed by this restaurant. Everything about it was outstanding The plate had so much food on it, carry outs Were needed. The waitress was awesome! This is my go and eat, spot now. I recommend this place.“

“Good food and great place for karaoke Friday night“

“Central city tavern is my go to. If you’re looking for a wonderful staff great seats and any sporting event you’re not going wrong coming here. Absolutely amazing food and bar tenders are quick and always checking in on you. I recently adopted a dog and now I can share my great experience with her as they always bring a small ice water bowl for my pup. 10/10 always recommend!“

“We celebrated my dad’s 70th birthday today and the food was fantastic! Our server was AMAZING. I forget her name but she handled our table of 16 like a champ! Wonderful experience today!“

“Doesn’t matter what I order, A1 Service and Class A Food“

“We cannot say enough wonderful things about Tam's! They catered our son's wedding and not only was the food absolutely amazing, the service went above and beyond! Perfect in every way!“

“Good experience, went on a solo date and enjoyed myself. My knight won! The food is good, could be great. The desert was the worse part of the feast, a chocolate glazed frozen eclair, that needs to be changed to a scoop of ice cream since yall want to give something frozen. I ate with my hands but you can bring your own utensils/napkins, they also give a warm wet napkin at the end.“

“I use to be a cook and I travel all over to eat since I'm able to now in my life. I can tell you the food is very good you must try it hell I try a fee meals“

“Can eat Buffalo“

“Great Gwinnett 1818 Club is the best“

“My wife and I found this spot today for Sunday Brunch and it was fantastic! I had the Short Rib Hash and my wife had the Salmon Benedict. A fabulous cocktail and Creme Brulee for dessert. Service was also great!“

“Outstanding! We always enjoy celebrating our special occasions at Seasons 52. Our server, Jo Jo, was extremely professional and super friendly. Our meals were delivered promptly and were piping hot and DELICIOUS! Keep up the great work Seasons 52!“

“We joined a weekly networking meeting for the first time, and everything was fantastic. The service, atmosphere and food were amazing! Fried pepper Jack on a burger 🤤🤤. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Absolutely loved the cozy atmosphere and warm hospitality at Big Cheese Cafe, a Mediterranean family restaurant. The flavors were a delightful journey, each dish telling a story of tradition and care. A hidden gem for those craving an authentic taste of Turkey in a welcoming setting. We are returning each week knowing that they will not disappoint.“

“This is one of our go-to spots during the week. The food is good, served hot, and priced reasonably. Service is good, servers are attentive, kitchen staff gets it right everything we have ordered. The atmosphere is comfortable and facilities are clean.
I also learned this place serves as a Pancake House from 7a-2p and a Cuban Restaurant from 2p-10pm. We are looking forward to exploring the Cuban cuisine next.“

“Waited 10 minutes for our server. Had to get host Constetine to get our drinks. Friday June 13, 2025 at 1320. Food was amazing ! Lobster bisque, chicken breast sandwich delicious, wedge salad delicious. Nothing negative to say about food . Service was extremely disappointing. Saw our server 3 times ! Only one refill of drinks .“

“Had good time playing dart tournament. It’s been years since played but I will be back“

“Christy catered our wedding reception and words cannot describe how satisfied we are! We told her the style of our wedding and she created a menu based on the price range we wanted and everybody loved it. The desserts were delicious as well and she did a great job with our cake too.“

“J Christopher has been our favorite breakfast spot since the Duluth days, well before expanding. Thankfully, it’s still our favorite after yesterday’s food, service, and price experience. We had a Billy goat omelette with spinach, goat cheese, and turkey sausage- mane, so good! We also had a traditional breakfast- pancakes, grits, bacon and eggs. Our server (Amy) was on point, attentive and most importantly, a nice person. When servers like each other, service is excellent and the vibe is right. Amy and a colleague were working multiple tables but still having fun on the job- an Owners’s Dream! With that, we highly recommend JC above 2. Snooze, 3. Flying Biscuit, 4. First Watch 5. Oui, and 6. Cracker Barrel. The JC Flowery Branch location is almost never crowded and your food is out after a short wait.“

“Our waiter Quinnshawn was amazing. He kept our drinks full and the biscuits coming. He recommended a mixture of 2 sauces that was out of this world. The food was a 10 all the way around. At the end they surprised us with a happy anniversary desert. ( we were celebrating our anniversary.) Thank you Quinnshawn and the red lobster family for being a major part of making our day special!“

“Marlow’s offers high quality food with tons of flavor, I highly recommend the wagyu burger, as well as their shrimp they serve, Prices are reasonable, They have a large bar and a patio for outdoor dining. All the employees have been pleasant, However during peak hours
5-7pm expect there to be a wait and service can be slow sometimes but that’s understandable. Still worth a try, and we will continue to come back!“

“One of the best burgers around. Loved every bite. The extra price for fries should be more than a small handful. But the burger was amazing. Will be back for sure soon.“

“Excellent meals!! Fancy place🥂good service.“

“Delicious food. Lovely staff.“

“Great ambiance and casual sophistication in a quietly classy environment. Visually appealing in all areas and a chilled atmosphere that's comfortable and relaxing. Service was efficient, friendly and not oversold. Varied menu with wide appeal and extensive wine list. Very good food for price point. The acoustics of the live music was pitched just right and we could still have a conversation. If you're considering A Chateau Elan restaurant or Cotton Calf I highly recommend this as a superior alternative to check out. Theres no question we will return.“

“For me - this is the best restaurant on Lake Lanier. Love the Buffalo chicken pizza - just add bacon. The salmon BLT is so tasty, too. Hard to go wrong at Twisted Oar.“

“This place feels like home. I can taste and smell my childhood, days spent on Papa and Granny's farm. We ate what was grown in their garden. You won't find more home cooked food at a restaurant than The Station House of Dawsonville!“

“Their burgers are heavenly. The staff is really nice and the atmosphere is very welcoming🥰“

“My wife and I love this restaurant. We have gone ever since they first opened and go quite often ever since. It absolutely NEVER DISAPPOINTS. The food is excellent, the service is top notch, and the overall experience is just tough to beat. Highly recommend. Their cocktail and wine menu is great and you'll have a tough time trying to keep from ordering everything off the dessert menu.“

“We always go to the Gusto’s in Buford, GA that’s our go to spot when we’re running errands and need a quick, healthy, wholesome bite to eat. Great customer service and friendly atmosphere. Food is always fresh and exactly how we like it!“

“Servers are gorgeous“

“The wonderful thing about dining at this spot is that you could come here 100x and never have the same thing twice. The rotation and variety of the specials, grounded on a foundation of an exceptional menu, makes eating here a real treat. It’s so refreshing to see a brunch spot that stays away from gimmicks and sticks to what is important: incredibly delicious food paired with attentive and friendly service. There are few places like this that still exist. Today I had the Waffle Special which is their Cornbread Waffle topped with Green Tomato Chow Chow. It’s pairedd with a white BBQ sauce and buttermilk fried chicken (tenders 2x). I’ve never had a less than stellar experience with the fried chicken tenders. They know what they’re doing because they are never over nor under cooked, literally perfect every time I’ve had them. With this dish in particular, though I loved the friendliness of my server, she didn’t accurately describe to me what chow chow is. I truly had no idea what it was, but it’s actually like a pickled relish. She described it as a slaw and the two are fundamentally very different. I found that the amount of chow chow served on my portion made the dish unbalanced due to the intensity of the relish. I love a great pickled accruement (I’ve had their pickled red onions many times over), but even looking at the pictures attached, you can see that it definitely was quite a lot on the dish. I also didn’t get server enough white BBQ sauce and the server kind of took notice and asked if I desired more. It could be my portion was misfired today, but I needed to start with the negatives before I lord on the positives. The white BBQ sauce was out of this world. I couldn’t believe how nuanced it was in its tanginess and its subtle sweetness. The composition is complex - something that A LOT of BBQ sauce (white or not) completely miss. The consistency is more along the lines of a vinegar-based sauce but it IS creamy, so maybe like a blue cheese dressing but just the perfect consistency. I wish the way the dish was presented was more balanced, because each component on their own was actually really awesome. The cornbread waffle… just WOW. It was LIGHT, FLUFFY, and FLAVORFUL! I don’t know how many could tell, but they treated their cornbread waffle with as much love as you would any Belgian style waffle, with the waves of vanilla that coated every bite. It provided a subtle sweetness that was the perfect pair to the acid of the chow chow and the heaviness of the chicken. I would say this CORNBREAD waffle was LIGHTER than their Belgian. Just.. wow….. Overall, TODAY was a ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 1/2 star experience, but The Brunch Apothecary is my overall 5 start brunch go-to because of just how high they raise the bar. Their specials are always creative and usually hit every single mark. Thank you to my wonderful server Izzy for being so awesome. In the past I’ve also enjoyed being greeter by Lily and Breanna (sp on both, please, haha). Anyway, much love to this gem of an establishment!“

“The Father's Day Celebration started yesterday with dinner at Bubba33! There was something on the menu for everyone in our party of 6! Everyone enjoyed their choices and had leftovers for later. The host was warm and gracious. Jayden, our server was attentive and kind! The atmosphere was great! All the stars for Bubba33 in Buford, GA!“

“This was the best brunch food I’ve had in a long time, by fair. I had the cheesecake French Toast, veggie omelette and creamy grits. Delicious!!!“

“We visited Duluth from Arizona because my wife's family lives out here. We wanted to check out some breweries and let me tell you, this is one brewery you have to check out! Our bartender was Matthew, not only was he super friendly and welcoming, but he made our experience here so much fun! The whole staff was awesome to my wife and my mother in law. I had a flight of IPAs and the Master Of Chaos imperial IPA was hands down all of our favorite. I hope this review convinces more people to check out Good Word, try a flight, and have a great time! 20/10 would recommend!“

“Good service and good food“

“Looking for a place to have a Bridal Brunch and this place checks 4 of the 5 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Was hoping for a shrimp and grits on the menu, but with that said let me say that what I had was delicious. I had the raspberry mimosa, toasted croissant with chicken salad, and the cucumber salad. The complimentary raisin scones were fabulous. It made front runner for our brunch. The service was delightful. All in all it was 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.“

“Had a great breakfast 2 eggs fried bologna biscuits and gravy. Then had to try a cheese burger I read about Wow! Best cheese burger I've had in a long time.
Hand packed patty flat top pressed, american cheese, crinkle pickle slices, diced white onions with ketchup and mustard on lightly toasted bun that's it. No salad on this beauty for me. A+“

“Our first experience at breakfast this morning. The fresh biscuits and sausage gravy were divine (pun intended). Hubby had great coffee and I had brewed iced tea that was wonderful and not bitter. Can’t wait to go back to try somewhere more menu items - especially the BBQ when they get the permits completed to add it. Thanks for the smiling service and great mission.“

“Great place to eat and drink. Atmosphere and employees are awesome!!“

“This is a great local restaurant that My family and I go all the time! It always has amazing food and even better people! Definitely recommended going here!“

“Perfect place !! Romantic funny and good music“

“We loved it here so much we came back twice in a 3 day period. So many great menu options. The view on the lake is beautiful. Delicious food. Easily enjoy amazing weather with the deck/patio style seating. Really great all around.

Only complaint is we had a hard time getting drink refills. And it took a long time to be able to put an order in for our food. Waitresses just seemed to disappear for bits at a time but were good when they were around.

Definitely highly recommend the deep fried green tomatoes!!! They were a family favorite for sure. Honestly all of the food we got everyone loved. It seems you can’t go wrong here.“

“I recommend this place to everyone.“

“This was our first time in today. Service was great and staff were very friendly. Food was excellent and well priced for the quantity. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Hi I met Hux the bartender tonight and he’s my new favorite person. He’s so attentive and funny as heckies. WILL DEF go back. Great food too!“