Restaurants near Otto

“The food, ambiance, and service in this restaurant makes for extraordinarily superb dining....Lunch or evening meal. Speaking with the owner I was warmly served and she answered questions about the restaurant with enthusiasm...they are really customer oriented. Go there...you'll be pleased. The menu is full of favorites. Nan and Elvis are great service. Prices are resonable. Hours: 4:30 - 8pm 11:30am - 3pm 8507 Georgia Rd, Otto (828) 369-9324”

“In a world of endless dining options, it’s rare to encounter a restaurant that feels like a quiet revelation—one that doesn’t shout its excellence but simply delivers it, course after course, with such precision and grace that you leave wishing that you’d found this gem sooner. The food itself is the quiet star. Each dish arrives as a small masterpiece of balance—flavors layered with intention, textures that surprise without gimmickry. In short, this is one of the very best restaurants I’ve ever visited—anywhere. It doesn’t chase trends or demand attention; it earns it through quiet excellence. If you value food that respects both ingredient and diner, make the reservation. You’ll likely find yourself, as I did, already planning the return visit. Highly recommended—worth every moment and mile, and we come from SWFL.”

“Delicious! Our delivery driver accidentally messed our school order up and they were more than generous with fixing it for us when it wasn’t their fault to begin with. The coffee, breakfast sandwiches and donuts would’ve been worth it though had we paid for it twice!”

“Everything that we bordered was delicious. Great size portions and great customer service.”

“Perdect coubtry style food, great service.”

“Had another great lunch today. Even with the chaos of Pumpkin Fest in town the hostess was polite and organized. Our server was Mama..she is a gem. Food was delicious”

“Wow!! What a place! It is SO rare to find an establishment that has the Perfect mix of: ambiance, food, service, music, vino/drinks and Owner engagement. This place hits it out of the park. The space is magnificent. The service is second to none. They make their own wine. The entertainment was wonderful (and not overwhelming). The food is spectacular and the hosts are warm and genuine. It’s obvious this, is a labor of love. We drove in from Cashiers and will be back Very soon. Great job Dion, Cathy, Renzo and Brittany. Not to be missed!!!!!”

“Everything we have gotten there is delicious! We LOVE the BLT on almost any bagel. They are always kind, helpful and very friendly. We visit town every few months and always make Brooklyn Bagels our go to eatery.”

“What an absolute delight! We stumbled upon this hidden gem of an Italian restaurant, and it truly lived up to its name. From the moment we walked in, the cozy, inviting atmosphere made us feel right at home. We decided to try their pizza, and it was a revelation! The crust was perfectly crispy yet wonderfully chewy, the sauce had that rich, authentic tomato flavor, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I absolutely loved it, and the kids devoured their slices with enthusiastic approval. It’s safe to say it was a hit with the whole family! Beyond the fantastic food, the service was warm and attentive, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. This is definitely a place we'll be coming back to again and again. If you're looking for incredible Italian food in a charming setting, this hidden jewel is a must-visit!”

“I am giving 3 stars. I would give 5 stars if the service had been kind of decent. I was visiting family in Franklin this weekend and we chose to try Graff’s for the first time for lunch on Saturday. It was busy, but not swamped. We, a party of three, were greeted by the pleasant host who seated us immediately. We perused the menu, no server; I visited the restroom and came back, no server. I perused the menu again, no server. The host said our server would be out shortly. I thanked her. I could see the door to the kitchen/back and saw a server looking out…towards my table. After several seconds, she headed towards our table…in no hurry at all. She greeted us and took our drink order and started to leave. I asked if we could give our order since we had had plenty of time to look over the menu and knew what we would like. She took the order: an appetizer of cheese dip & chips, 3 “Big Money” burgers (came with fries). She returned with our drinks (all waters). After a little bit, I see her coming towards our table with burgers. We haven’t gotten the appetizer (for which the literal definition is: a small portion of food or drink served before a main meal to stimulate the appetite). She and another server put the burgers down and says “your cheese dip will be right behind your burgers”. Wait. What? My sister says that she doesn’t want it now that we have our entrees and that the purpose of an appetizer is for it to be served before the entrees. Then the cheese dip and chips are being sat down while she is saying that. My sister is too nice and says just leave it. There was a half apology. Didn’t feel sincere at all, but just something to say in order to flee the table. For the food: the burger was legit! It was cooked well, seasoned perfectly, juicy. The bun was toasted and the veggies on it fresh. The fries are my own personal problem. It’s like those frozen, lightly battered fries. They came out hot and were great for about the first three minutes…then they get cold and a weird texture. But they, too were seasoned really well and cooked perfectly. I just don’t prefer that type of French fry. I prefer just a plain, fresh cut fry. I had to ask for a refill on my drink. We asked for to-go containers for half a burger, and the appetizer. The server brought back one big open box….for half a burger, almost all of the chips from the appetizer, and almost all of the cheese dip. Yeah. We had to ask for a container for the cheese dip. I felt like a huge inconvenience at this point. I’d go back for the burger alone and try another side. I would definitely ask for another server if I ended up with the one from this weekend. The host was great!”

“Breakfast was perfect. The waiter was friendly and prompt. The cook/manager cooked the perfect over medium eggs I've had in a long time. I got a country ham ranch platter. The country ham was also perfect. Coffee fresh. Bathrooms clean, stocked and smelled good.”

“Amazing, love stopping by and hanging out. Definitely recommend”

“last sat evening went for usual baby back rib dinner. ordered ice tea unsweet it came sweet, ordered side salad with balsamic dressing it came with honey mustard dressing, ordered 3 baby back ribs got half a slab of st louis ribs. asked for some wet wipes and they were brought over we opened two pack which ]were dry. Still gave our waitress a nice 20 % tip. Will see what happens next sat !”

“it's a fantastic place and the vibes are all there, I sing there sometimes and the dj is great. The regular staff are very kind to me and I would most definitely recommend you to go there”

“We just discovered this jewell of a kuntry Cafe. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Service was great and atmosphere quaint. This is a great cafe and my regret today is that we have passed by here over the years and never realized the treasure we were missing.”

“This is a fun spot to spend an evening. It is popular with locals and tourists. They have an excellent selection of craft beer. There is ample seating inside and outside. There are 2 food trucks on site.”

“This is my go-to restaurant. I would say probably my favorite in Franklin. The people are always friendly, the food is always good.. it's a good value and there's always enough to take home for a second meal.”

“excelente servicio y comida muy buena.”

“Went to breakfast ,excellent food and service. It is a walk up and order place with great outside seating or inside”

“Nice place, stopped in for a burger and sit outside by the river. Nice and relaxing, my pet peeve is that they ask you to clean up after yourself, which is fine, but they provide no trash receptacle to put your trash into outside.”

“Stopped in at 6am, 18 Sep 2021 for breakfast on the way to the river to do some fly fishing. Awesome breakfast.”

“The food is delicious and the people working there are so friendly and helpful. I eat there every time I possibly can.”

“Great coffees, Milkshakes, Ice Cream, and the homemade warm, Waffle cones!!!”

“The BEST desserts ever!! Highly recommend the tres leches, tiramisú and choco flan. Husband and I drove about 45 minutes, round trip, to satisfy our craving for a delicious dessert. Everything is freshly made. Beautiful cakes, pastries, cookies, etc”

“My best friend and I live in Hayesville NC. We travel over the mountain just to eat here. We have never been disappointed in the food, service, etc. Every sandwich we have tried is great. We have a habit of testing Ruebins. Gazebo is the best that we have eaten. The soups of my. are fantastic as well. Today we we had a slice of Coconut Custard pie. Wow just Wow. it was amazing. I highly recommend anyone to eat there. April we love you. you are fantastic inside and out. Thank you for making our lunch great to the whole crew. we will definitely get photos next visit. see you all soon ❤️❤️”

“Stopped by while passing through town and glad we did. The ice cream is fantastic, and the atmosphere was very friendly and family oriented. Will be back!”

“If you need a quiet spot to meet the girls and have tea, coffee or a delicious snack…. this is the spot! They have fresh baked goods every day! The owner Ingrid and her crew work very hard at making fresh goods daily! They also can do larger scale orders of cakes and such if you just chat with her! My favorite thing is the espresso flight! Best $ i’ve spent on coffee! 10/10 recommend stopping here!!!!”

“the salad, and the main courses are always fresh and well prepared. I love the grouper! get there early and there is a line of people wanting there delicious meal. good staff and service. Tonya does an amazing job!”

“We visited this spot on a whim with 5 kids and 3 adults. It was awesome! Greta food, great service, great ice cream.”

“Best wings…Sweet and Tangy ! Smoked Mac n cheese and Mushroom appetizer, hand breaded, nice. The owner, Darrell, took the time to sit and chat with us..good ppl. Support local!”