13 Best American Restaurants near Clayton

“The pizza was delicious and came out fast and hot. Server was wonderful and attentive. We tried the pear cider and that was great. We also had the creamsicle cake and that was very good. Cute place. Will return when we are back in Clayton.“

“My husband and I have frequently passed this place on his commute back and forth to Toccoa, Ga. Today we decided to stop in and give it a go finally after many times wanting to stop in. BEST. DAMN. DECISION. ??The burgers were cooked perfectly to temp and the homemade pimento cheese speaks to my southern heart. This is a true Georgia restaurant with true southern hospitality. Go DAWGS!And that banana bread French toast! OH MY STARS! So delish! We will definitely be back. Oh and try the homemade carrot cake! My hubs is not a fan of that flavor in general and he even said he would eat a slice of that cake! Owner’s wife is an excellent baker!“

“Great service great food some of the best ribs i have ever had. The waiters where amazing despite clearly being understaffed they brought the food way faster then excepted. Be a little patient with them. The atmosphere wasn't perfect and the bench seats where uncomfortable. Other then that 10/10Vegetarian options: If you are here as a vegan dont go.Dietary restrictions: None of the the options have cheese as far as I could tell. So good for lactose intolerance people.Parking: Plenty of spots the ossue was there was birthday party we where just aboe to get a spot so ill ssy it is fine but you might have trouble on bussy days.Kid-friendliness: Not unkidfriendly but not kid friendly either there is a bar and alot of alcohol so if you jave a problem with that with your kids leave them at home or cary out because its worth it.Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs and all tables have olaces for people with spaces with a wheelchair.“

“Was so excited to find this place on my vacation. Reminded me of a BBQ pit I worked at when I was young in the Smokies .The food was amazing with super friendly staff. I wish I had a place like this closer to home as I'd be a regular!Had a juicy hot philly with crispy tater tots and it was so good a few delightful moans might have been heard.“

“I don't go to this restaurant often, in fact I was actually having to the Sunday Diner next door for their Friday seafood night but didn't realize they stopped it at 7:00 p.m. LOL. Not wanting to get back in the rain, I decided to sit down and look at the menu in order the very simple meal of fish and chips.They're not joking when they say that they serve their meals with a little bit of flair. The food was appealing, their notion of a side salad was a very generous portion (although I wish cheese was one of the ingredients). Both the fish strips and the fries were cooked perfectly and the 1399 price was incredibly reasonable in this day and age.I definitely plan to return more often. Just like the Sunday Diner which is in the same out of the way shopping strip, this is off the main drag behind United Community Bank so a lot of the tourists tend to miss it but the locals sure do know about it and anyone looking for great food, great service, and fair prices ought to use the GPS on their phone it made their way to Ishy's Grill.Wheelchair accessibility: I certainly can speak to this as I am in a power chair. There is a handicap parking space directly in front of the restaurant and there's no curb and plenty of parking. I was able to drive my wheelchair into the restaurant with no bumps or tight squeezes and they have multiple tables that can accommodate wheelchairs and power chairs.“

“Vince and team crank out some high end restaurant quality smokehouse meats, Togo meals like chicken parm, pan seared trout, wrapped sandwiches and a surprisingly good wine & cheese case. Plus all the basic sundries of a good ol market without having to make it all the way to Clayton. Don’t sleep on the homemade brownies either.“

“What a great place. The food here is prepared to order so if you're in a hurry you should probably go to McDonalds down the street and eat their street trash because good, quality food takes time. This is a place to relax, put your phone down, look across the table, visit with your mate, and wait for your culinary delight to show up. My wife and I have had the sweet potato pancakes (yum!) the Campfire Scramble (They actually 'ask' you how you'd like your hash browns cooked-me: extra crispy), their cinnamon rolls (so good they have to be Heaven sent), the sour dough bread (eating some right now at home...incredible) and their fresh made quiche...to die for. All the baked goods are made onsite fresh daily and don't last long. Susie, the owner and head chef, is the sweetest thing on two legs and well skilled in good vittles. We have a second home here but I'm thinking about throwing a sleeping bag in the back of this restaurant.“

“The last two years, the Athens Revival Fellowship and our Revival Fellowship visitors from other assemblies worldwide have come to camp in Clayton. Last year we stopped at Universal Joint on the first night and all had dinner together and it was so good that I was bummed when I thought I wasn't going to get to eat there this year. However, much to my delight, a large group of us decided to stop on the way home from camp. Guys, these fries are so good and the wings are amazing. We had the Buffalo wings which weren't saucy (a great selling point for me as I don't particularly like the messiness of wings). The flavor was bangin' (is that what kids say these days?). I had the fish tacos which were fresh and delicious. The servers handled our large group so well and I can't wait to be back next year!Kid-friendliness: My 8 and 10-year-old loved sitting outside.Wheelchair accessibility: They're appears to be plenty of room to get around. The outdoor bathroom would be a challenge, but I've heard there's an indoor bathroom as well.“

“Wonderful breakfast! My buddy and I were passing through and stopped for breakfast. The food was very good. Everything was hot, service was spot on. The cleanliness of the restaurant was the best I’ve ever seen. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a good meal, pleasant staff and clean place. Mary was our waitress…“

“Matt and his crew are absolutely incredible. This place is something special and you won’t want to miss it. Everyone is warm and friendly and the food and service and lodging were all A+. Don’t miss out on this place. My son, my brother, and I stayed here while doing some off-roading and being able to ride hard all day and then show up to a hot shower and a friendly face with a cold beer waiting for you is fantastic. Do yourself a favor and check this place out.“

“I absolutely love this place. The food is fantastic and you can tell the guys definitely love what they do and take a lot of pride in it. This place also had some of the best customer service that I’ve experienced in a long long time. The staff was exceptionally kind and went above and beyond to take of me. Also, the location and the outside eating area is flipping adorable.“

“Great experience at Willie’s Tavern! Laid back, fun environment with a little bit for everyone! The food was awesome! We ate there both days of our visit and loved it! The chef style philly and chicken tacos were amazing! Wish we had more time to try the whole menu! The entire staff does a great job if welcoming their guests and making sure their experience is the best! Keep up the good work crew!“

“Truly amazing. Sometimes the reviews get it just right. Food portions were insane and hella good. Prices were refreshing. Mark my words, I will be back VERY soon. This restaurant is worth a 2 hour drive. Thank you for a killer start to 2024.“