Debra’s Ellijay guidebook

Debra
Debra’s Ellijay guidebook

Food scene

Great pub in downtown Ellijay. Burgers, wings, beer, and more. Full bar, craft beers. Daily specials. Some nights have live music. Located in a historic downtown building with original brick.
139 locals recommend
River Street Tavern
40 River St
139 locals recommend
Great pub in downtown Ellijay. Burgers, wings, beer, and more. Full bar, craft beers. Daily specials. Some nights have live music. Located in a historic downtown building with original brick.
The Pink Pig is located in Cherry Log. You would go north on 515. Takes less than 10 minutes to get there. BBQ is the specialty, but they also have burgers and other items like fried chicken tenders, chicken livers, grilled chicken with peppers and onions. The chicken tenders are hand breaded and some of the best you will eat. My favorite is the Sam's Special.....BBQ pork sandwich on Garlic toasted texas toast. My (grown) daughter always gets the chicken tenders, great no matter how old you are. My husband is a fan of the chicken livers. Onion blossom, fried pickles, or Brunswick stew to start with. The Garlic Salad is a house special recipe, and if you like garlic it's awesome. A family business since 1967, passed from grandfather to granddaughter.
64 locals recommend
Pink Pig
824 Cherry Log St
64 locals recommend
The Pink Pig is located in Cherry Log. You would go north on 515. Takes less than 10 minutes to get there. BBQ is the specialty, but they also have burgers and other items like fried chicken tenders, chicken livers, grilled chicken with peppers and onions. The chicken tenders are hand breaded and some of the best you will eat. My favorite is the Sam's Special.....BBQ pork sandwich on Garlic toasted texas toast. My (grown) daughter always gets the chicken tenders, great no matter how old you are. My husband is a fan of the chicken livers. Onion blossom, fried pickles, or Brunswick stew to start with. The Garlic Salad is a house special recipe, and if you like garlic it's awesome. A family business since 1967, passed from grandfather to granddaughter.
Great cajun seafood place. Not terribly expensive. Fried, grilled, blackened. We've been eating here for years and never disappointed. Located in a historic building near the old Ellijay train depot.
37 locals recommend
Cajun Depot Grill
67 Depot St
37 locals recommend
Great cajun seafood place. Not terribly expensive. Fried, grilled, blackened. We've been eating here for years and never disappointed. Located in a historic building near the old Ellijay train depot.
Find them on Facebook. They are a first come/call first served. They only cook so many pizzas a day, and when they sell out they close. Just out 52 East about 5 minutes away. 706-972-7791 Wednesday through Friday 11-2 Lunch 4-8 Dinner Saturday 11-8
26 locals recommend
Cartecay River Pizza Company
2400 GA-52
26 locals recommend
Find them on Facebook. They are a first come/call first served. They only cook so many pizzas a day, and when they sell out they close. Just out 52 East about 5 minutes away. 706-972-7791 Wednesday through Friday 11-2 Lunch 4-8 Dinner Saturday 11-8
Great food. Walking distance from the downtown square. Quick service.
42 locals recommend
La Catrina Tacos&Margaritas
101 S Main St
42 locals recommend
Great food. Walking distance from the downtown square. Quick service.
Great place for soup and sandwiches for lunch. Usually live entertainment in the evenings for dinner.
132 locals recommend
Cantaberry
5 S Side Square
132 locals recommend
Great place for soup and sandwiches for lunch. Usually live entertainment in the evenings for dinner.
Great food. Simple styrofoam plate kind of real bbq. Order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. Love the beef plate. Bbq chicken sandwich is great too.
29 locals recommend
Poole's Bar-B-Q
164 Craig St
29 locals recommend
Great food. Simple styrofoam plate kind of real bbq. Order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. Love the beef plate. Bbq chicken sandwich is great too.
Great counter service local restaurant. Close to The Station. Great place to run out and grab breakfast or lunch. They do have some outside seating.
11 locals recommend
Mr P's
295 North Main Street
11 locals recommend
Great counter service local restaurant. Close to The Station. Great place to run out and grab breakfast or lunch. They do have some outside seating.

Neighborhoods

East Ellijay is where you find the chain stores and restaurants. Also the movie theater, Mountain Cinemas, right next to Walmart. Stores: Ingles, Walmart, Lowes, Beall's, Dollar Tree, HIbbetts, Shoe Show, Gamestop. Restaurants: Longhorn, Ruby Tuesday, Shane's BBQ, Chicfila, Wendy's, Zaxby's, Captain D's, Dominos, Taco Bell, Burger King, McDonalds, Waffle House, IHop, Krystal's
East Ellijay
East Ellijay is where you find the chain stores and restaurants. Also the movie theater, Mountain Cinemas, right next to Walmart. Stores: Ingles, Walmart, Lowes, Beall's, Dollar Tree, HIbbetts, Shoe Show, Gamestop. Restaurants: Longhorn, Ruby Tuesday, Shane's BBQ, Chicfila, Wendy's, Zaxby's, Captain D's, Dominos, Taco Bell, Burger King, McDonalds, Waffle House, IHop, Krystal's
Downtown Ellijay has restaurants, boutiques, antique stores. It's a great place to stroll around and shop through the stores and then have lunch or supper. Several of the restaurants also have outdoor spaces.
Ellijay Square
Downtown Ellijay has restaurants, boutiques, antique stores. It's a great place to stroll around and shop through the stores and then have lunch or supper. Several of the restaurants also have outdoor spaces.

Things to Do

Great place for the lovers of myths and legends.
131 locals recommend
EXPEDITION:BIGFOOT! The Sasquatch Museum
1934 GA-515
131 locals recommend
Great place for the lovers of myths and legends.
8 screen theater with reclining seats.
18 locals recommend
Mountain Cinemas
312 Highland Pkwy
18 locals recommend
8 screen theater with reclining seats.
17 locals recommend
Escape Blue Ridge
644 W First St
17 locals recommend
40 locals recommend
Mountain Valley Farm Store
2021 Homer Wright Rd
40 locals recommend
Wine tastings. Usually live music on the weekends.
150 locals recommend
Cartecay Vineyards
5704 Clear Creek Rd
150 locals recommend
Wine tastings. Usually live music on the weekends.
Wine tastings. Usually live music on the weekends.
167 locals recommend
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery
1862 Orchard Ln
167 locals recommend
Wine tastings. Usually live music on the weekends.

Sightseeing

Tallest waterfall in Georgia. Awesome views. Hike the stairs up, or take the easy way and drive up and use the paved walkway out to see the mid-point of the falls.
106 locals recommend
Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road
106 locals recommend
Tallest waterfall in Georgia. Awesome views. Hike the stairs up, or take the easy way and drive up and use the paved walkway out to see the mid-point of the falls.
Located about 20 minutes from Deep South Station. Views are awesome. Road to get there is curvy, but a state maintained hwy. Hwy 52 West. Biking — 27 miles of trails Educational Programs Fishing Geocaching Hiking — 25+ miles of trails Horseback Riding — 25+ miles of trails, stables Miniature Golf (fee) — seasonal Paddling Swimming Jon Boat, Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard, Aquacycle & Pedal Boat Rental — seasonal
64 locals recommend
Fort Mountain State Park
181 Fort Mountain State Park Rd
64 locals recommend
Located about 20 minutes from Deep South Station. Views are awesome. Road to get there is curvy, but a state maintained hwy. Hwy 52 West. Biking — 27 miles of trails Educational Programs Fishing Geocaching Hiking — 25+ miles of trails Horseback Riding — 25+ miles of trails, stables Miniature Golf (fee) — seasonal Paddling Swimming Jon Boat, Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard, Aquacycle & Pedal Boat Rental — seasonal

Traveler advice

Getting around

Great article on places to visit downtown

https://www.atlantamagazine.com/travel/beyond-apples-familiar-favorites-and-new-adventures-in-downtown-ellijay/