01German Food
Schnitzel, bratwurst, warm pretzels and liter steins in timber-framed beer halls.
Restaurants
Best Restaurants in Helen GA
Schnitzel and steins on one block, cast-iron cornbread on the next, and a mountain vineyard twenty minutes up the road.
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Helen's five dining scenes
During Oktoberfest and December, eat at 5pm or expect an hour wait. Most places are first-come.
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02Southern Food
Fried chicken, biscuits, catfish and cast-iron cornbread from north Georgia kitchens.
03Casual Dining
Burgers, pizza, tacos and riverside patios for an easy family dinner.
04Coffee & Desserts
Espresso bars, fudge shops, strudel counters and hand-dipped ice cream.
05Breweries & Wineries
Mountain vineyards, tasting rooms and craft brewers pouring within minutes of town.
Featured restaurants
Where we send visitors first
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DiningGerman Food
Hofbräu Haus of Helen
4.7(1893 reviews)· $$
Classic jägerschnitzel, house-made bratwurst and liter pours with live oompah music on weekends. Sample listing content.
- 9 Main Street, Helen, GA 30545
- Mon–Thu 11am–9pm · Fri–Sun 11am–11pm
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DiningSouthern Food
Hickory Porch Southern Kitchen
4.6(742 reviews)· $$
Buttermilk fried chicken, skillet cornbread and peach cobbler served on a wraparound porch. Sample listing content.
- 418 Highway 75 North, Helen, GA 30545
- Wed–Sun 8am–8pm
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DiningBreweries & Wineries
Cathedral Ridge Winery
4.8(356 reviews)· $$
Mountain-view tasting room pouring cold-climate reds and dry rosés, with a weekend cheese board menu. Sample listing content.
- 77 Vineyard Lane, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
- Thu–Sun 12pm–7pm
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