Where To Eat
Indulge in the most delicious seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine that the mountains has to offer. From sweet to savory, from an outdoor brewery to casual lunch spots, there's something for everyone! Here's our guide to the top restaurants in Clayton.
Excellent food and great service consistently. Don't forget to stop by their sister restaurant- Fortify Pi for homemade pizza! On weekends, be sure to make reservations in advance.
157 locals recommend
Fortify Kitchen and Bar
69 N Main StExcellent food and great service consistently. Don't forget to stop by their sister restaurant- Fortify Pi for homemade pizza! On weekends, be sure to make reservations in advance.
Try this delicious for a laid back lunch. Farm to table menu, locally-sourced from nearby farms.
22 locals recommend
Fromage & Other Fine Foods
31 Earl StTry this delicious for a laid back lunch. Farm to table menu, locally-sourced from nearby farms.
Enjoyable inside and outside dining. Very nice, light and bright. We love their sandwiches! Perfect place for a relaxing lunch.
31 locals recommend
Grapes & Beans Cafe
42 E Savannah StEnjoyable inside and outside dining. Very nice, light and bright. We love their sandwiches! Perfect place for a relaxing lunch.
A local coffee shop. Great place to stop in for that perfect cup of coffee or tea. And while you’re there grab a delicious pastry. They also have a small market/grocery area and wine cellar.
58 locals recommend
White Birch Provisions
60 E Savannah StA local coffee shop. Great place to stop in for that perfect cup of coffee or tea. And while you’re there grab a delicious pastry. They also have a small market/grocery area and wine cellar.
It’s a local icon. You can find some good home cooking here. Also, step right next door for a coffee, tea, or dessert.
77 locals recommend
The Clayton Cafe
50 N Main StIt’s a local icon. You can find some good home cooking here. Also, step right next door for a coffee, tea, or dessert.
Good choice for outside dining for lunch or dinner, or just stop by to grab a beer. Delicious burgers!
160 locals recommend
Universal Joint
109 N Main StGood choice for outside dining for lunch or dinner, or just stop by to grab a beer. Delicious burgers!
Looking for a quick bite, this is a great place to know about. Delicious house made chips and sandwiches that will bring you back again.
8 locals recommend
Daddo's Shenanigans
77 W Savannah StLooking for a quick bite, this is a great place to know about. Delicious house made chips and sandwiches that will bring you back again.
Stop by this local Clayton brewery for a beer. Relax outside or inside and enjoy a game or two while you’re there. They have corn hole, virtual golf, and more!
46 locals recommend
Currahee Brewing Company
93 W Savannah StStop by this local Clayton brewery for a beer. Relax outside or inside and enjoy a game or two while you’re there. They have corn hole, virtual golf, and more!
Country family style cooking. Be sure you go extra hungry! While you’re there take time to walk around outside, visit the farm animals, and enjoy the beautiful views.
73 locals recommend
The Dillard House Restaurant
768 Franklin StCountry family style cooking. Be sure you go extra hungry! While you’re there take time to walk around outside, visit the farm animals, and enjoy the beautiful views.
This is one place you can always count on having good food. Such a variety on the menu, something for everyone. You will not walk away hungry! The service is consistently good.
16 locals recommend
Valley Cafe
7099 US-441This is one place you can always count on having good food. Such a variety on the menu, something for everyone. You will not walk away hungry! The service is consistently good.
This is just a tad bit further north, but definitely worth the drive! Good food and beautiful views, as well as good service. You will love checking out the store while you’re there.
35 locals recommend
Julep Kitchen
500 GA-246This is just a tad bit further north, but definitely worth the drive! Good food and beautiful views, as well as good service. You will love checking out the store while you’re there.
For an excellent glass of wine and meal, take time to put this in your schedule. Reservations preferred. Check out hours of operation in advance.
14 locals recommend
The Red Barn Cafe
U.S. 441For an excellent glass of wine and meal, take time to put this in your schedule. Reservations preferred. Check out hours of operation in advance.
Where to Shop
Our favorite local boutiques and shops for a little retail therapy in-town. Just a short walking distance on Main Street.
Fun place to stop by and check out. Can always find a beautiful and interesting piece.
9 locals recommend
Dogwoods
41 N Main StFun place to stop by and check out. Can always find a beautiful and interesting piece.
Wander North Georgia
87 N Main StA must stop in and see. So many great things for everyone.
Treehouse On Main Inc.
23 N Main StFun place to peep in. Always something new to see.
Anything you need, it can be found here. Local family owned and local favorite must see.
32 locals recommend
Reeves Ace Hardware
46 S Main StAnything you need, it can be found here. Local family owned and local favorite must see.
Indigo
75 N Main StShopping for clothing or accessories? Stop by this boutique.
Besides a great cup of coffee, always amazed at what I see in their shop.
58 locals recommend
White Birch Provisions
60 E Savannah StBesides a great cup of coffee, always amazed at what I see in their shop.
In addition to grabbing a bite to eat, or snack to go, check out the unique variety of gifts, foods, wine, etc.
77 locals recommend
The Clayton Cafe
50 N Main StIn addition to grabbing a bite to eat, or snack to go, check out the unique variety of gifts, foods, wine, etc.
Must stop in! Always will find something you didn't know you needed.
7 locals recommend
Cage-free Boutique
32 N Main StMust stop in! Always will find something you didn't know you needed.
Have little ones with you? Or shopping for those special kids on your list? This is the place to go!
26 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Toys
45 N Main StHave little ones with you? Or shopping for those special kids on your list? This is the place to go!
Where to Golf
Up for a round of golf? We've got some amazing golf courses for you to get exercise in or work your sporty side.
Kingwood Country Club & Resort
401 Country Club DrLooking for a place to golf? Check out Kingwood.
Sky Valley Country Club
568 Sky Valley WayIncredible views and challenging golf course.
This course is always kept in good shape. Close to downtown and a pleasure to play.
10 locals recommend
Rabun County Golf Club
1322 Old 441 SThis course is always kept in good shape. Close to downtown and a pleasure to play.
What to Do Outdoors
Take a hike or enjoy the scenery at one of these beautiful state parks.
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn RdLake burton
Georgia's highest state park encompasses some of the most outstanding scenery in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
126 locals recommend
Black Rock Mountain State Park
3085 Black Rock Mountain PkwyGeorgia's highest state park encompasses some of the most outstanding scenery in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains.
Other Fun Things To Do
Tiger Drive-In is a throwback to the classic past. Nestled in the Northeast Georgia mountains, the Drive-In shows first run movies under the stars.
http://tigerdrivein.com/home/
62 locals recommend
Tiger Drive In Theatre
2956 Old 441 STiger Drive-In is a throwback to the classic past. Nestled in the Northeast Georgia mountains, the Drive-In shows first run movies under the stars.
http://tigerdrivein.com/home/