Restaurants in Clayton

“I’ve been coming for years, they have a wonderful breakfast and lunch. The multigrain pancakes are my favorite. Very enjoyable staff and great service. I recommend Rusty Bike to everyone.”

“Food was delicious! Staff was friendly and attentive. This is going to be a regular stop for us!”

“I CAN NOT rave enough about this restaurant and am so mad that I didn't see this place until a recent trip! As a non-local that frequents the N. GA mountains, I like to try new places, but I am also painfully loyal to the places up here that I love, as I don't get to patron these businesses often. But, I decided to expand the horizons, and I absolutely found another place I will add to my list of faves for the area!!

First, the atmosphere was a fun but relaxed, lowkey vibe, the place felt so comfortable, and the rustic chic decor was so cute!

The service was excellent, truly exemplary! Our waitress, Kristin, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us the true low-down on menu items. We appreciated her honesty and recommendations, as well as her attentive service! Do yourself a favor, request Kristin as your waitress!! AND if you are lucky, their superb bartender, Tyler, will be working! He made the best Moscow Mule I have ever had!! Plus, we tried the Starry Night off the menu, which was a SOLID choice! It tasted like a spiked fruit punch, SO delicious! I am so glad we had the fortune of receiving service from these two. I don't doubt the other staff strive to provide excellent service like these two.

Now, what you've all be waiting (or skimming) for, THE FOOD ?
WELL, it had me repeating "this is so good" throughout the meal in a way I have NEVER experienced. Seriously, I couldn't stop raving about the food while I was eating, even planned to call my mom after to tell her we must add this place to our restaurant rolodex for our vacations up here! The flavors were everything I didn't know I needed in my life and am elated to have found. It all started with the drinks and bread service. Now, this bread service comes with thin breadsticks and bread slices, in addition to arguably the best spreads for bread (and I am very picky with what I put on my bread, I tend to eat it naked). I don't remember exactly all that was in the spreads, but the reddish-orange one was a hummus and the speckled was a duck butter with chives. I never could've thought that I would love those and recommend them so easily. Then, we had our appetizers, which I rank as the top 3 appetizers, if not the best, that I have ever had in my life. I was blown away by the savory flavors that exploded in my mouth, I was speechless (believe it!)!! Stay with me here, if you leave Fortify without trying the gouda fritters, you didn't go to Fortify and you surely missed out on the most creamy, cheesy, perfectly crunchy, and tasty ball of joy (and you should be ashamed of yourself)!! I think I might dream of these gouda fritters for the rest of my life. They were simply put, sensational. From first bite, I wanted a lifetime supply, ugh, SO GOOD!!! And you add the pork belly?? Now, you're sailing. The pork belly was incredible! Judge for yourself, but I would be surprised if this app didn't rank high for you! Then, came dinner, which we were already amped to try based off experience with appetizers. My bestie had the duck, which she said was great and she enjoyed trying bread pudding in a way she has not before. I had the burger with homemade fries, which was perfectly cooked and puts many burgers to shame! I sincerely look forward to returning to try dessert, which we were fall too full for last night. The homemade ice cream flavors piqued our interests, so we will likely be back before our trip ends!

All that to say, I am a certified Fortify fan now! I love it there!”

“awesome atmosphere, friendly staff , great service and the pizza was amazing.”

“Great food, large servings. Olivia was wonderful, very attentive and friendly.”

“Real homemade mashed potatoes! and biscuits made from scratch-need i say more?? first time eating here already wishing they were closer to me! -9 hours away Lunch was awesome. Homemade desserts too! Husband and wife team- (wife is my favorite!) When you are in Clayton, please check out this diner.”

“Everything perfection!!!!”

“Great craft beers!! We sampled a few of them, all were great! And dang good tunes too”

“I have dairy issues and it’s difficult to find places that accommodate. They accommodated me and the food still tasted good!!”

“Great country breakfast!!!”

“Well done! Great service, food, entertainment and attention to details. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”

“Out-of-towner that fell in love with mama g's cuisine several years ago. EVERY year and EVERY time I come or bring my family/friends to town, we always plan a visit to mama g's. NO ONE does pasta quite like them, as they finish it off in the oven. BEST chicken alfredo I've ever had (I get it every time I visit)!! The sauce is the perfect blend and garlic lovers will be very pleased. Don't skip out on the garlic rolls ?
Others I've visited with recommend the pizza pies and sandwiches, as well as other daily specials. Mama G's truly never misses. They are in such high demand that they just opened on Mondays (started June 5, 2023). You will not be disappointed when eating here and if you are, get your taste buds evaluated!!

UPDATE: NOVEMBER 2024
I had the amazing Ivan as a server again on this trip and he continues to be an exemplary server, always attentive and kind, helpful, overall pleasant! If you want to request Ivan, I'm sure he would appreciate the recognition! But, all servers I've had in the 15+ visits have been exceptional, as well!

Parking: During peak times, it can be difficult to find parking. Very steep lot, so take extra caution, especially when changing gears.”

“Oinkers BBQ is our favorite local spot for quick dinners before ball games, birthday party, family dinner and lunch dates! The service is always superior and the food never disappoints!”

“Went thanksgiving for the 1st time and everything was great will be soon”

“chili cheese fries are really good.”

“delicious coffee and a sweet treat for my pup too 🩷”

“Excellent service and super fresh food serve us as at home we always go. 👏👏 recommended 100%”

“Food was amazing one of the best burgers, fries, and ice creams I've got from a fast food. I asked for a swirl cup ice cream, which was phenomenal, and she gave it for free. Will come back.”

“Really great place to stop for food and drink. Nice atmosphere, and staff is great!”

“Holistic Mountain Market has bridged the vitamin and supplement gap that existed previously when having to travel to either Clarkesville or Franklin to find high-quality products. Offering organic, whole-food smoothies, prepared meals by The Shed, organic produce and more, it’s a must stop while in Clayton! And perfect for locals who work downtown looking for a healthy meal alternative. 💛✨”

“(Translated by Google) The most delicious arepas are made by my friend Yormary. Enjoy them for breakfast, lunch or dinner, since their contours are very complete and contain the ingredients of the different food groups, you have to try them ??(Original)Las arepas más deliciosas las hace mi amiga Yormary. Disfrútalas en un desayuno, almuerzo o cena, ya que sus contornos son bien completos y contienen los ingredientes de los diferentes grupos alimenticios, tienen que probarlas ??”

“This store figured out all the issues from their past and staffed with quality personel. For me specifically Tiffany was magical with in which she handled a full house multiple 4+ party's and still gave my the best and unforgettable dining expirrnce. I've never been made to feel so comfortable and she radiated calmness. I served for over a decade when I was younger and I've met less than a handful with that ability. But not expecting to be wowed any further I get the best meal I've ever had at a :waho" so yeah a year ago I forgot the store was there due to the inability to get any kind of quality with ND consistency now I been telling all the boys at work "The WaHo is the build back better they ment cuz yall did that with such a degree it appeared easy, to which I know it is not.i cannot over state how special the server Tiffany is she has something that can't be taught.”

“We are visiting North Georgia and spotted the Pizza Hut in Clayton, GA. Ordered our favorite pizza and took it back to our cabin to enjoy. This was one of the best pizzas I have ever eaten. Thank you Clayton Pizza Hut for a wonderful dinner and experience. The servers were super friendly also. Great place to eat.”

“Jody Parks and myself are here today for the first time. I hate that has taken me so long to notice this lil gem! We wanted to have breakfast and the rude service we received from Rusty Bike we decided to try Mountain Grill. Folks don't walk past this place make it your first choice next time. Everything there is made from scratch and homemade! I felt like I was in heaven taking a bite of the best quiche ever! You won't be disappointed”

“Everything was great!

Wheelchair accessibility: I'm not in a wheelchair; but it looked to be wheelchair friendly. Plenty of room in the restroom for a wheelchair and had ramps going into the store.”

“great people to work for”

“The pizza is so good. The service was awesome.”

“Great food and good chips and salsa”

“Best Mexican food in Rabun County. There are 2 locations here, one in Clayton and one in Dillard. Both are excellent. We come here a lot for both dine in and carry out and have never had a bad meal. Service is great and the restaurants are both very clean.

Vegetarian options: Yellow rice, white rice, refried beans, black beans, chips and salsa, Queso dip”

“I would recommend putting up a sign when you want customers to use the self serve computer instead of yall taking the order. One lady left pissed off and I had to tell an older couple to use the comp. As they were getting upset too.
All good besides that!”