Dining
Jordano’s Pizza
Big Daddy’s American Tavern
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Hans Restaurant and Lounge
Troll Tavern
Troll Tavern offers appetizers, sandwiches, nachos, wraps, salads, chicken dishes, seafood, pastas and prime rib, along with a wide selection of deli meats and authentic German fare. Don't forget to check out the special Daily Drink & Dessert specials. Troll Tavern also boasts a full-service bar, several wall-mounted televisions and a big screen TV in the sports lounge and indoor dining area. They also feature seating in the indoor River View banquet room for families and quiet diners. Outside there is plenty of River Side seating—covered, as well as in plain sunshine! Look for the red checks and umbrellas as you cross the bridge from the Helendorf!
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Bernie's Restaurant
Part of the quaint Nacoochee Valley Guest House, this romantic restaurant, dressed in lace and soft colors, serves wonderful food (much of it locally produced) in an intimate atmosphere. Appetizing delicacies include grilled quail, crab cakes, roasted duck salad, and shrimp with roasted re pepper cream sauce. Save room for the delicious homemade desserts. Fine dining at its local best. 2220 Hwy 17 Nacoochee Valley Guest House, Sautee 30571 • 706-878-3830.
Cafe International
This quaint café is immediately adjacent to the Helendorf and serves fresh salads, flavorful entrees, and delectable desserts. The capable staff makes every meal a joy, and outdoor dining on the deck guarantees beautiful views of the Chattahoochee River. If the weather doesn't cooperate, a cozy indoor dining room more than accommodates hungry diners. 8546 S Main St, Helen 30545 • 706-878-3102
Farmer's Market Cafe
In the heart of town, this inviting cafe tempts folks with wonderful comfort foods. For a light meal, enjoy a bowl of warm soup and a freshly prepared sandwich. If you've got a heartier appetite, sate your hunger with prime rib, a rib-eye, or pot roast. The café serves homemade breads and desserts, and Sunday's turkey and dressing always draws crowds. 63 Chattahoochee St, Helen 30545 • 706-878-3705
Hayloft Restaurant & Pub
Designed to look like a German homestead or farmhouse, this restaurant serves American-Continental fare and is a top choice for a filling dinner and drinks. Cooked-to-order steaks and ribs offer substantial goodness, and fresh mountain trout is a local treat. Hayloft serves dinner each night until 11pm, and outdoor seating is a boon on warm evenings. The popular restaurant also hosts live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. 69 Tannen Weg, Helen 30545 • 706-878-2440
Hofer's Bakery and Cafe
This pleasant eatery was opened in the early '90s by Horst and Gerda Hofer, who wanted to showcase traditional German items. The authentic bakery has established a great demand for its mouth-watering cakes, pies, breads, and doughnuts. They're especially good when paired with fragrant coffee drinks. The cafe also serves tasty sandwiches and light entrees, perfect for lunch or a mid-afternoon snack. A casual ambience pervades the place, and gift items are for sale. 8758 N Main St, Helen 30545 • 800-525-4964
Nacoochee Grill
This much-favored restaurant occupies a turn-of-the-century farmhouse just south of Helen. The place's specialties are "live fire" grilled entrees. Infused with aromatic wood flavor, dishes include fresh seafood, steaks, ribs, and chops. Try grilled shrimp or a double-cut pork chop, or indulge in roasted duck, cornmeal-dusted trout, or veal meatloaf. Homemade desserts and laid-back ambience round out a pleasurable meal. 7277 S Main St Nacoochee Village, Helen 30545 • 706-878-8020
North Georgia Barbeque Company
If Bavarian cuisine isn't what you had in mind when you headed out this morning, be sure to keep this red-roofed roadsider in mind. Why? Well, for starters, their delicious slow-cooked barbeque is revered far and wide as some of the best eating in White County. Best of all, the prices won't empty your family's coffers, leaving ya'll free to enjoy the shopping and sights in and around Helen. 663 Brucken Strauss St., Helen 30545 • 706-878-5753
Old Bavaria Inn Restaurant
Centrally located on Helen's quaintly named Horse and Ducky Platz, this festive restaurant serves American and German favorites in a casual, friendly environment. Choose from such traditional offerings as schnitzel, sauerbraten, and sausages, or try just-caught trout for a dose of local flavor. Finish things off with a delectable dessert, made fresh daily. Event and meeting rooms are available, and there's even an accordion player that graces the restaurant during Oktoberfest. 8619 Main St N Horse and Ducky Platz, Helen 30545 • 706-878-3729
Paul's Restaurant & Lounge
Paul's is located across Main Street from the Helendorf and is well-regarded for its seared steaks, cooked to perfection. Casual atmosphere and a friendly staff conspire to create a cozy environment where folks can enjoy cocktails, a meal, and some welcome conversation. Enjoy a steak or chop, and get the full culinary effect with choice side items and drinks.
8537 Main St, Helen 30545 • 706-878-2468
Safari Steakhouse
Offering plenty of sizzling dishes, this restaurant features a full menu of perfectly seared entrees. Choose from fresh steaks, chicken or seafood entrees, and burgers and sandwiches. Located on North Main Street, Safari accommodates the entire family, including little ones, who enjoy "pigmy meals" and flashy (but alcohol-free) drinks.
8717 N Main St, Helen 30545 • 706-878-2083
Unicoi State Park Restaurant
This year-round restaurant provides a beautiful setting, along with buffet meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Well-prepared foods whet any appetite; they include an assortment of meats and side items, not to mention fresh vegetables and salads. In addition to first-rate fare, the place boasts spectacular views of the surrounding North Georgia Mountains. Special events, meetings, and catering are also available. Hwy 356, Helen 30545 • 706-878-2201
The Vines European Cuisine
The eatery at this comfortable inn features a delicious menu of Bavarian standards. Feast on wursts, schnitzels, or delicious steaks, all accompanied by family-style fixings, or sample from the selection of American main dishes. The cozy dining room offers wooden chairs and tables, along with a stone fireplace that adds extra warmth when the weather turns cold. 747 Duncan Bridge Rd Edelweiss German Inn, Sautee 30571 • 706-865-7371
Hofbrauhaus Restaurant & Lounge
This cozy establishment is a great choice when you want to enjoy frothy beers, rustic ambience and traditional German fare. In the dining room, steak, sausage and vegetable entrees are served alongside delicious side dishes. The lounge, meanwhile, is a nice place to relax, drink in hand, and watch as the river flows past. Helen is already a laid-back family town, but the friendly people at Haufbrau make for an especially fun evening out. An outdoor deck is available when the weather's warm. 1 Main St Hofbrau Riverfront Hotel, Helen 30545 • 706-878-2248
La Cabana Express
La Cabana Express is located in the Shoppes of the Helendorf on Helen, Georgia’s Main Street. The Valdez family established La Cabana to provide authentic Mexican food served in a casual atmosphere. Try all the fantastic Nachos, Fajitas, Carnitas, Tacos, Carne Asada, Camarones ala Diabloand and moer more—no food too hot to eat! View or download a La Cabana Express menu.