What Bennie’s Red Barn Says About Itself…
Welcome to Bennie’s Red Barn. We are the oldest privately owned restaurant on Saint Simon’s Island. Nestled between beautiful live oaks, Bennie’s has been a favorite of locals and tourists since 1955. No visit to the Golden Isles is complete without a visit to Bennie’s. At the Red Barn, you can enjoy steaks grilled to perfection over an old-fashioned open oak flame, seafood, chicken or spaghetti in a classic setting. We have a private dining room available and would love to host your rehearsal dinner, family reunion, conference, or golf group for a dining experience you will never forget.

What Others Are Saying About Bennie’s 

• Our party of 4 enjoyed this big barn, basic good food, reasonably priced. My only complaint was the salad drowning in dressing. Astrid2000, Ontario Canada in TripAdvisor
• Rated number 3 on the list of “Best in St. Simons Island.” Urban Spoon
• Though there’s room for 200 people, it feels just like family with the checkered tablecloths and the big open fireplace. There’s also fresh local seafood. Fodors

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What Marco Ristorante Italian Is Saying About Itself…
The staff and management wish to welcome you to the most authentic Italian restaurant east of Rome. At Marco we have  brought together all the ingredients for a first-class dining experience unlike any other you have experienced. Our renowned chef Dario Leo has a passion for the culinary arts that has taken him to the finest kitchens in the world and aided in his reputation as one of the best chefs currently working in the States.

What Others Are Saying About Marco Ristorante…

• My only hope is that I can get him to Savannah. Macon does not know what they have. Grits2, Georgia in TripAdvisor
• I never expected too much from a restaurant located in Macon. To my surprise I found the service, food and ambiance matches any famous restaurant in New York City or San Francisco. Excellent. I would recommend it to any person who wishes to experience a satisfying night out. I would recommend their stripe bass rolled in sea salt. I can’t wait to go back.  Reader comment in Open Table

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What The Smith House is Saying About Itself…
If you have never enjoyed the unique experience of sitting down to a Smith House table, you simply just do not know what you have missed. It is a “seeing is believing” experience. It is like taking a step back in time to an era of the friendly boarding house and the small mountain inn with the large family style dining table.

Platters piled high with Smith House style fried chicken and sweet baked ham, with roast beef; fried okra, candied yams and a dozen or so different fresh, steamed vegetables; homemade yeast rolls and corn muffins that melt in your mouth…this is the kind of old fashioned home cooking that has made The Smith House a favorite for folks from all over the country. We use only low-cholesterol oil, so you can feel comfortable eating as much as you want of whatever you like. No need for reservations unless your group has 20 or more.

What Others Are Saying About The Smith House

• Ate in the dining room during lunch. Meals are “family style”. Serving dishes are brought to the large table and passed around by diners. Wonderful selection of deliciously prepared southern standards. oimtess, Spokane, WA in TripAdvisor
• The Smith House is an elbow-to-elbow eatfest. Tables are communal, shared by local folks and visitors, who all behave as though they were at a family party, passing platters back and forth, chattering happily about the delicious food. Count on fried chicken, supplemented by Brunswick stew or catfish and hushpuppies. Review in Roadfood with a “Top Pick” rating
• It used to be considered second best to its competitor at Rabun Gap, but their exceptional  service  and delicious  food  has everyone saying that the Smith House is the top dog. Susiebell2 in BooRah

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What Buckhead Bar & Grill Says about Itself…
Buckhead is the ultimate Columbus dining experience, known for its unique ambiance and outdoor dining since 1995. We provide our guests with delicious New American Cuisine, cooking up American and southern staples seasoned with cultural flavors for dinner daily, as well as our wine and food pairings. Buckhead’s full bar and first-rate wine list offers great selections for all styles, tastes and budgets, by the glass or by the bottle. In addition, we offer a wide variety of specialty drinks, including over 30 custom Martini’s created by our team members — and much more.

What others are saying about Buckhead Bar & Grill…

• We had a terrific meal. The restaurant facility itself was very nice, and we thought the menu was extremely varied and interesting. Our service was very good and our food was delicious. We would definitely go back. AHumphreys in Trip Advisor
• I’ve never understood people’s fascination with this place, except that it’s got a hoity-toity name that evokes Columbus’ wannabe-Atlanta mentality. Bibbiera in Trip Advisor
• Great food and great drink together. What more could you ask for? Buckhead Bar and Grill is completely welcoming and you feel like you have been coming there for years, even though its your first time. flecity in Urban Spoon

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What Pura Vida Is Saying About Itself…
“Pura Vida” is a Costa Rican saying used to express various sentiments. At Pura Vida Tapas, the saying most directly reflects the sentiment, “life is great.’ This Poncey Highland tapas bar is a place for guests to celebrate one of life’s greatest pleasures: gathering around a table with close friends to enjoy great food, wine and each other’s company. Pura Vida is a social restaurant serving small plates (tapas) made with the best ingredients and flavors that Spain and Latin America have to offer. Dining at Pura Vida is a union of celebrating bold creative cusine with the joy of socializing with good friends – giving Atlantans a true taste of “pura vida!” Life is Great!

What Others Are Saying About Pura Vida…

• Hands down, best tapas in Atlanta. Comments by a TripAdvisor member
• Pura Vida is without a doubt the best tapas restaurant in town.  The menu is diverse and creative and seems to encompass a wide range of Latin cuisine. Laura, a reader comment in Urban Spoon
• There is a lot to love about this restaurant. The food is almost always good and is made with a measure of soul that is impossible to fake. Besha Rodell in Creative Loafing
• The “Diablo Shrimp Coctel,” for instance, embeds small, succulent shrimp in a butternut squash gelée with a diablo blanco hot sauce, a blend of flavors and textures that shows a finely tuned sense of balance. Review in Gayot

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The Grand Dining Room, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel’s full service restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and famous Sunday Brunch. The a′ la carte menu features continental cuisine, specializing in seafood, gourmet specials and authentic southern fare. The Club pianist complements evening dining and Sunday Brunch. Jackets or collared shirts, slacks or appropriate jeans for gentlemen requested.

The Jekyll Island Club Hotel Grand Dining Room continues to be the scene of social gatherings and gourmet experiences. Beautifully restored in the Victorian mode, the room is dominated by Ionic columns and gleaming white woodwork. Three handsome fireplaces, complete with intricately carved mantle pieces and marble surrounds, add warmth and cheer on a winter’s day. The lawns and the river can be seen through expansive windows, and the first blossoms of crepe myrtle and magnolia trees color the landscape in early spring. The glow of candlelight and piano music create an atmosphere of romance and anticipation of the gourmet meal to come. A cause celebre is the Grand Dining Room’s Sunday brunch, a culinary and visual delight. The last Sunday of most months boasts Sunday Dinner Dance with gourmet dining and ballroom dancing.

What They’re Saying About The Grand Dining Room

• We will be returning to Jekyll Island in July, but we do not plan on eating at the Grand Dining Room as long as Kristie is there. The food was absolutely wonderful once we received the entree we had ordered. slpalko in the readers comments in The New York Times

• Graciously formal and steeped in nostalgia, this place reigns as one of the Golden Isles’ most elegant. The cuisine is first-rate, using the finest ingredients of any restaurant on island, each dish deftly handled by a well-trained kitchen staff. Frommer’s

• Fine Dining, Southern Style, The Grand Dining Room of Jekyll Island Club Hotel offers the food, service and ambience you have come to expect in this graceful and elegant 19th Century setting.  Savannah Morning News’ Savannah Now

The Grit has been an old favorite in Athens for more than two decades. It serves vegetarian food in a way that appeals to ALL kinds of eaters. The lure of delicious homemade food served in generous portions at inexpensive prices, coupled with a lovingly restored pair of handsome dining rooms in a splendid historic building…it all brings people back and back again.

What They’re Saying About The Grit

• I make Tofu Rubens at home, and am kind of known for them. The Grit’s put mine to shame.  It was tasty and wonderful. The sweet potato fries were the best I’ve ever had. They were light, crispy, and just the right amount of spicy.  H.A from San Francisco in Yelp.

• We had the opportunity to eat here twice in 2 days while visiting Athens. Lunch the first day was a success–the grilled cheese and spinach was very good as was the golden bowl and the Med Platter. A few nights later we went for dessert and it was less satisfying. dbrown46, Vienna, VA in Trip Advisor.

• The Grit is the best restaurant in Athens, hands-down! They have a wide-ranging menu, and all my non-vegetarian friends love it! They also have the best staff ever! By cmaumu1 in Yahoo! Travel

The Bee’s Knees is a tapas restaurant and lounge. Traditionally, tapas dishes have been associated with Spanish cuisine.  However, The Bee’s Knees, takes a global approach that encompasses various cultures and flavors from around the world. From Thai to Spanish, Cajun to Mediterranean, and Japanese to French, Bee’s Knees has created a menu to please the palate.

Many vegan, vegetarian, poultry and seafood dishes are accented by an extensive selection of beer, wine, spirits, sake, coffee and tea.

What They’re Saying About The Bee’s Knees

• Great food and wonderful drinks, however the service is not so good. Contributor comment on Yahoo Travel

• Very good service. Wide array of Tapas. Had a great time and would definitely go back again. Contributor comment on Yahoo Travel

• I’ve been frequenting The Bee’s Knees for about four years now. A few years ago, I introduced a group of non-locals to the restaurant. They were suitably impressed and kept coming back to the restaurant throughout the week because they enjoyed it so much. What I like the most about the Bee’s Knees is the intimacy. Reader review in Trip Advisor

The name, “The Bee’s Knees,” itself has it’s own curious meaning. Taken from 1920’s jazz influenced slang, it refers to the “hip” or the “cool” thing such as “The Cat’s Meow”.

Established in October of 2000 and set in the historic Cotton Mill general store, Agave - named after the blue agave plant, the source of the finest, premium tequilas - has been named the “Best Southwestern Restaurant in Atlanta” by Creative Loafing, Insite Magazine, The Sunday Paper and Atlanta Cuisine.

This eclectic southwestern eatery appeals to a wide cross section of taste and styles while focusing on guest satisfaction in the high energy dining room and bar. The principal founder of Agave, Jack Sobel, is an accomplished restaurateur bringing over 20 years of restaurant and management experience to the business.

What They’re Saying About Agave

• My favorite dish, Pan Seared Chilean Salmon over a roasted red pepper sauce…to die for! The wait staff is very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. One of Atlanta’s finest Southwestern restaurants. KeithKNOWS in Atlanta City Search

• The ambiance is presented well with nice decor and perfect amount of lighting. This would be a great restaurant for a date or for a dinner for an important client. AdamG8036 in Zagat

• Our new favorite restaurant! My husband and I are quickly becoming there newest regulars! He is originally from New Mexico and craves authentic southwestern cuisine. We were in heaven when we discovered agave!! Jane Doherty in Creative Loafing

Agave specializes in large events and the chef’s menu is designed for groups between 6 and 130 people. All 9 dishes are served to each guest family style from large platters by our professional wait staff and is available to all parties of 6 or more people.

The Woodbridge Inn Restaurant & Lodge is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Jasper, Georgia, in Pickens County. The Woodbridge Inn Restaurant is North Georgia’s dining destination as well as a resource for area catering. Guests at the Woodbridge Restaurant Inn and Lodge enjoy the scenic views of the mountains or stroll to historic downtown Jasper for shopping and art.

What They’re Saying About The Woodbridge Inn
The spot where the now famous Woodbridge Inn stands was a favorite place of worship for the Cherokee Indians. The red men had a thing about Sharptop Mountain as viewed from the East dining room. They held their prayers as the sun rose over the mountain. (more…)