Things to do in Ellijay & Blue Ridge, GA

Restaurants In and Around Ellijay

From casual mountain cooking and barbecue to rooftop dining, pizza, international cuisine, and sweet treats, Ellijay offers plenty of locally owned places to enjoy.

Downtown Ellijay

• The Roof Ellijay — Southern-inspired food, cocktails, and rooftop views. Pet-friendly outdoor dining. 706-635-7663

• River Street Tavern — Burgers, wings, sandwiches, cocktails, and local craft beer. 706-635-6166

• Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza — Neapolitan-style pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. 706-707-4992

• Cantaberry — Soups, sandwiches, salads, and homemade desserts. 706-636-4663

• The Shack of Ellijay — Asian-fusion bowls, bao, tacos, poke, and creative small plates. 706-635-3663

• Back Porch Bistro — Sandwiches, salads, crêpes, and casual café fare. Pet-friendly. 706-636-1111

• The Butcher and Bottle — Steak, seafood, cocktails, and elevated American dining. 706-889-7937

• Buckley Downtown — Wine, cocktails, shareable plates, and relaxed downtown dining. 706-851-2221

• Corner Stone Café — Southern breakfast and lunch favorites with Vietnamese dinner selections. 706-636-2230

• Cajun Depot Grill — Cajun and Creole favorites near Ellijay’s historic depot. 706-276-1676

• Tapz on Main — Casual downtown bar and restaurant. 706-502-6337

• Das Kaffee Haus — German-inspired coffeehouse serving coffee, espresso drinks, pastries, and light bites. 706-299-4062

• Abby’s Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt — Ice cream, frozen yogurt, milkshakes, and plenty of toppings. 678-408-1119

• A Little Baked Bakery — Fresh baked goods, pastries, cakes, and seasonal treats. 706-273-7437

Ellijay and East Ellijay

• Cartecay River Brewing & Kitchen — Craft beer, burgers, wings, sandwiches, and live entertainment. Pet-friendly. 706-273-2728

• Rally Point Grille — Veteran-owned restaurant serving burgers, wings, sandwiches, and comfort food. 706-273-1879

• Col. Poole’s Bar-B-Q — Smoked meats, brisket, wings, homemade sides, and classic barbecue. 706-635-4100

• Big Bear Ellijay — Neighborhood bar and grill with burgers, entrées, drinks, and entertainment. 706-276-2327

• Okinawa Restaurant — Japanese cuisine, sushi, hibachi, and Asian specialties. 706-698-2222

• El Burrito — Casual Mexican food and convenient takeout. 706-276-6464

• El Rey Azteca — Traditional Mexican dishes, combination plates, and margaritas. 706-698-1515

• Pueblo Cantina — Mexican favorites in East Ellijay. 706-636-3212

• Ellijay Country Corner — Local breakfast, brunch, Southern comfort food, and Cuban-inspired dishes. 706-276-7077

• Mr. P’s Takeout — Longtime local takeout spot serving burgers, sandwiches, chicken, and daily favorites. 706-635-4040

A Short Drive from Ellijay

• Pink Pig of Cherry Log — A longtime Cherry Log landmark serving barbecue and Southern favorites. 706-276-3311

• Roost at Roo Mountain Vineyards — Farm-to-table food, wine, and panoramic mountain views. 706-502-3935

Restaurant hours, patio availability, and pet policies can change seasonally. Please contact individual businesses before visiting with a dog.

Restaurants In and Around Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge offers everything from relaxed cafés and mountain taverns to Southern cooking, pizza, seafood, and special-occasion dining.

Downtown Blue Ridge

• Harvest on Main — Farm-to-table dishes featuring local beef, trout, seasonal vegetables, craft beer, and wine. 706-946-6164

• The Black Sheep — Upscale Southern dining, brunch, steaks, seafood, and cocktails in a historic home. 706-946-3663

• Chester Brunnenmeyer’s Bar & Grill — Burgers, steaks, seafood, sandwiches, and craft cocktails. Dog-friendly patio seating may be available. 706-258-2539

• The General Ledger — Seasonal American dishes, trout, steaks, sandwiches, and craft cocktails. 706-946-0476

• Whiskey & Water — Seafood, oysters, creative small plates, bourbon, and cocktails in Blue Ridge’s historic post office. 706-946-0551

• Grace Prime Steakhouse — Steaks, seafood, wine, and refined dining overlooking downtown. 706-946-2555

• Ferraro’s Kitchen — Chef-driven Italian cuisine, handmade pasta, seafood, and an extensive wine selection. 706-785-9150

• Masseria Kitchen & Bar — Mediterranean-inspired dishes, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and cocktails. 706-946-1511

• Southern Charm Restaurant — Traditional Southern comfort food, country-style vegetables, and homemade desserts. 706-632-9090

• Fightingtown Tavern — Burgers, sandwiches, salads, craft beer, and live music in a casual tavern atmosphere. 706-946-2006

• Blue Jeans Pizza & Pasta — Pizza, pasta, wings, salads, sandwiches, and family-friendly dining. 706-632-6503

• Mystic Mountain Pizza — Hand-tossed pizza, calzones, wings, sandwiches, and live entertainment. 706-946-0378

• Serenity Garden Café — Breakfast, brunch, soups, salads, sandwiches, and homemade desserts. 706-258-4949

• The Rum Cake Lady Cuban Café — Cuban sandwiches, empanadas, coffee, pastries, and signature rum cakes. 706-946-4525

• Mona Lisa’s Dessert House — Desserts, wine, specialty cocktails, and an intimate adults-oriented atmosphere. 706-946-4040

Near Blue Ridge

• Mercier Orchards Café and Market — Breakfast, lunch, bakery treats, fried pies, cider, and seasonal orchard favorites. 706-632-3411

• Toccoa Riverside Restaurant — Steaks, trout, seafood, and Southern favorites overlooking the Toccoa River. 706-632-7891

• Pete’s Place — Casual breakfast and lunch with burgers, sandwiches, daily specials, and homestyle cooking. 706-946-0388

Restaurant hours, reservations, patio availability, and pet policies can change. Please contact individual restaurants before visiting, especially when bringing a dog.