The best restaurants in Cleveland

34 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Bourbon Street Grille brings real-deal New Orleans flavor to a historic Dahlonega spot, with jambalaya, gumbo, and shrimp and grits locals…

90 Public Square N (Dahlonega)

Bourbon Street Grille brings real-deal New Orleans flavor to a historic Dahlonega spot, with jambalaya, gumbo, and shrimp and grits locals actually crave. Go for weekend brunch or slide in for a craft beer and proper cocktails, plus blackened red snapper or a black & blue burger.

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When you want a low-key win, Pueblos Mexican Cuisine - Dahlonega delivers family recipes, local ingredients, and vegetarian-friendly picks…

82 E Main St (Dahlonega)

When you want a low-key win, Pueblos Mexican Cuisine - Dahlonega delivers family recipes, local ingredients, and vegetarian-friendly picks in a lively setting with outdoor seating.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

501 Charlie Davis Rd (Alto)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Unpretentious establishment featuring generous BBQ platters & burgers.

256 Anderson Cir (Alto)

Unpretentious establishment featuring generous BBQ platters & burgers.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

5160 Cleveland Hwy A (Gainesville)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

1604 441 Bypass (Cornelia)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Casual pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, subs & sides.

777 Helen Hwy

Casual pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, subs & sides.

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Domino's Pizza

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Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

868 S Main St

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

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Captain D's

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Fast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.

1650 HWY 129S

Fast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.

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Bojangles

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Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

109 S Main St

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

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Papa Johns Pizza

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Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

20 Courthouse Square

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

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Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

7316 Tribble Gap Rd (Alto)

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

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Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

1121 S Main St

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

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Waffle House

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Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

643 S Main St

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

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BBQ joint featuring smoked meats & signature sauces, plus housemade cobblers for dessert.

2652 US-129

BBQ joint featuring smoked meats & signature sauces, plus housemade cobblers for dessert.

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Taco Bell

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Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

60 Parkway Plaza

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

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Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

25 W Underwood St

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

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Captain D's

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Fast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.

145 Memorial Dr (Dahlonega)

Fast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

352 N Grove St (Dahlonega)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Familiar Italian dishes are served in a convivial space at this relaxed neighborhood option.

51 N Grove St (Dahlonega)

Familiar Italian dishes are served in a convivial space at this relaxed neighborhood option.

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Waffle House

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Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

90 Pinetree Way (Dahlonega)

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

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Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

488 Morrison Moore Pkwy E (Dahlonega)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

1352 S Chestatee (Dahlonega)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Spirits Tavern

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Specialty burgers, unique snacks & cocktails served in a relaxed atmosphere with live-music nights.

19 E Main St Unit D (Dahlonega)

Specialty burgers, unique snacks & cocktails served in a relaxed atmosphere with live-music nights.

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Papa Johns Pizza

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Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

287 S Chestatee St #60 (Dahlonega)

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

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Domino's Pizza

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Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

104 Memorial Dr Ste A (Dahlonega)

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

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Sometimes you just want it all. E-Gyu All You Can Eat Revolving Sushi & Korean BBQ - Doraville brings a lively belt of fresh rolls plus…

5979 Buford Hwy NE St A2 (Atlanta)

Sometimes you just want it all. E-Gyu All You Can Eat Revolving Sushi & Korean BBQ - Doraville brings a lively belt of fresh rolls plus grill-it-yourself premium cuts like melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu, so you can mix bites, sip a soju cocktail, and make dinner feel like a mini celebration.

From the Rome newsletter, August 12, 2026

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When a midweek pizza craving hits this week, Avellino's Wood Fire Pizzeria Brookhaven answers with blistered, wood-fired pies and…

1328 Windsor Parkway (Atlanta)

When a midweek pizza craving hits this week, Avellino's Wood Fire Pizzeria Brookhaven answers with blistered, wood-fired pies and straight-up Italian comfort that tastes like someone's nonna still runs the kitchen. Perfect for a low-key night with legit flavor and zero fuss.

From the Mableton newsletter, August 17, 2026

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Vintage Pizzeria

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Exposed beams, brick walls, and the lively hum of regulars set the tone at Vintage Pizzeria, where pies, comforting Italian plates, and a…

5434 Peachtree Rd #101 (Atlanta) · ✓ checked Sep 15

Exposed beams, brick walls, and the lively hum of regulars set the tone at Vintage Pizzeria, where pies, comforting Italian plates, and a solid drink lineup make weeknights easier and weekends happier. When you're craving reliable, neighborhood pizza with character, this spot delivers.

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Jo's Grille

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American eatery dishing up eclectic eats, from burgers to kebabs & seafood, in family-friendly digs.

2120 Johnson Ferry Rd NE (Atlanta)

American eatery dishing up eclectic eats, from burgers to kebabs & seafood, in family-friendly digs.

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Pizza by Yandys nails that New York style bite you crave, with big, foldable slices and pies ready to order online for zero-fuss dinners.…

6342 Roswell Rd NE (Atlanta)

Pizza by Yandys nails that New York style bite you crave, with big, foldable slices and pies ready to order online for zero-fuss dinners. Keep it classic or stack the toppings to the ceiling, then bask in the smug satisfaction of not touching a pan.

From the North Fulton newsletter, August 29, 2026

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Pho Dai Loi #2

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Bright, casual spot for pho, spring rolls & other Vietnamese favorites.

4186 Buford Hwy NE (Atlanta)

Bright, casual spot for pho, spring rolls & other Vietnamese favorites.

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Pho 24

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Located in a strip mall, this casual Vietnamese noodle house serves pho 24 hours a day, every day.

4646 Buford Hwy NE (Atlanta)

Located in a strip mall, this casual Vietnamese noodle house serves pho 24 hours a day, every day.

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Lee's Bakery

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Lively Vietnamese eatery known for its banh mi sandwiches serving dishes such as pho & spring rolls.

4005 Buford Hwy NE Ste C (Atlanta)

Lively Vietnamese eatery known for its banh mi sandwiches serving dishes such as pho & spring rolls.

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