The Smith House

I can remember when this restaurant was a must visit for anyone traveling to the Mountains nearby. Personally, I never cared for the family style dining which puts you at a small table with strangers. You spend more time passing food to people you dont know and looking for space on the table to put the bowl, you ended up holding, than eating peacefully... However, the food was good enough to overcome the inconvenience and you could say youd been there. The last two times weve been there, the food wasnt nearly as good. It didnt have that home cooked flavor that made the over crowded seating worth it. Sorry to say, I can no longer recommend this restaurant to visitors to the North Georgia Mountains... Pros: A Tradition Cons: Dine with strangers, crowded, Mediocre food more

This is family style eating. If you have a small party you will definitely be seated with other quests. Boat loads of food. I like the fried chicken best, all you care to eat. Be prepared to walk it off if you can't restrain yourself. The food was higher quality in the past but is more institutional like today. It's still good if you are really hungry and the experience is nice. Pros: Quantity of food, Ambiance Cons: Expensive, Quality of food more