Guidebook for Eatonton / Lake Oconee
Food Scene
Awesome local restaurant - get there early on a weekend night. One of our favorites - try to hit it every time we are at the lake.
39 locals recommend
Silver Moon
1077 Greensboro RdAwesome local restaurant - get there early on a weekend night. One of our favorites - try to hit it every time we are at the lake.
Mellow Mushroom
105 Harmony CrossingGood Pizza, they close relatively early.
The National Tavern
1145 National DrCool scenery and good eats within Reynolds Plantation.
Amazing views of the lake. Located at the Ritz on Lake Oconee. Short drive from Cuscowilla. A little pricey but worth it. Fun casual waterside dining.
11 locals recommend
Gaby's By The Lake Restaurant
1 Lake Oconee TrailAmazing views of the lake. Located at the Ritz on Lake Oconee. Short drive from Cuscowilla. A little pricey but worth it. Fun casual waterside dining.
Solid BBQ in a nice waterfront location. Scene can be hit or miss at times but sometimes they have live music.
23 locals recommend
Georgia Butts BBQ
1137 Lake Oconee PkwySolid BBQ in a nice waterfront location. Scene can be hit or miss at times but sometimes they have live music.
Great spot for a casual and yummy breakfast or lunch. Not open for dinner.
17 locals recommend
Cafe 44
1051 Village Park DrGreat spot for a casual and yummy breakfast or lunch. Not open for dinner.
Good food in a casual setting. A little larger than something like Silver Moon (still our favorite), but Bone Island can also be a great choice for casual lunch or dinner. Patio is nice if you can sit out and get views of the water.
27 locals recommend
Bone Island Grillhouse
920 Greensboro RdGood food in a casual setting. A little larger than something like Silver Moon (still our favorite), but Bone Island can also be a great choice for casual lunch or dinner. Patio is nice if you can sit out and get views of the water.
Don't judge a book by its cover on this one! Attached to a gas station just outside of Cuscowilla, this is our favorite go to spot for Mexican. Kind of divy, but people are super nice and the food rocks. Generally a grab a beer and get carryout spot.
16 locals recommend
El Agave Mexican Restaurant
960 Greensboro RdDon't judge a book by its cover on this one! Attached to a gas station just outside of Cuscowilla, this is our favorite go to spot for Mexican. Kind of divy, but people are super nice and the food rocks. Generally a grab a beer and get carryout spot.
Good pizza spot if you are looking to eat in. Lake front, good pizza and they will sometimes have live music. Worth checking out.
7 locals recommend
The Pizza Place on Lake Oconee
1133 Lake Oconee PkwyGood pizza spot if you are looking to eat in. Lake front, good pizza and they will sometimes have live music. Worth checking out.
Everything Else
Publix Super Market at Lake Oconee Village
6350 Lake Oconee PkwyBest and Closest Grocery Store
Entertainment & Activities
If you are a car lover, you need to check this place out. Amazing private collection of cars that the owner loves to show off and share.
6 locals recommend
Memory Lane Classic Car Museum
1159 Jack Dayton CircleIf you are a car lover, you need to check this place out. Amazing private collection of cars that the owner loves to show off and share.
Great spot for boat rentals and water toys - close to the Cuscowilla community.
22 locals recommend
Oconee Wild Watersports
1133 Lake Oconee PkwyGreat spot for boat rentals and water toys - close to the Cuscowilla community.
Great location to rent boats, jet skis, etc...
27 locals recommend
Young Harris Water Sports Lake Oconee (Boat Rentals & Jet Ski Rentals)
1139 Lake Oconee PkwyGreat location to rent boats, jet skis, etc...
Best and closest movie theater. Several food options in the same complex as well.
11 locals recommend
Parkside Main 8
1050 Parkside MainBest and closest movie theater. Several food options in the same complex as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun local brewery, call ahead as they sometimes have live music and food trucks.
14 locals recommend
Oconee Brewing Company
202 N West StFun local brewery, call ahead as they sometimes have live music and food trucks.
Closest liquor store to Cuscowilla. In the plaza by the McDonald’s and the gas station at the intersection of Harmony Rd and Greensboro parkway (across from the pyramid building)
Brush Creek Package
1001 Greensboro RdClosest liquor store to Cuscowilla. In the plaza by the McDonald’s and the gas station at the intersection of Harmony Rd and Greensboro parkway (across from the pyramid building)
Never quite sure what you are going to get at this local watering hole. Just love the name! Definitely not fancy, but they have music some times. No promises, but if you are looking to mix it up a little, check it out!
Who Cares Bar & No Grill
1027 Greensboro RdNever quite sure what you are going to get at this local watering hole. Just love the name! Definitely not fancy, but they have music some times. No promises, but if you are looking to mix it up a little, check it out!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Driver Service Available - not much Uber/Lyft
You are in GA Lake Country so there is not Uber/Lyft service available on a consistent basis. If you are looking for a driver, we recommend reaching out to Katie Short for transportation services 478.387.6334. She is nice and has a team of drivers. Don't expect fancy, but expect nice and they will help you out if you need a ride!