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Lrh Upperdeck - Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant, Lakemont, GA

Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1495 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
23:30
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
In the mountains of North Georgia the Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant has been welcoming guests since 1922. Restored in 2008, the hotel and restaurant offer the best of rustic elegance. From the antique heart pine walls to the locust beams on our deck, expect unique, local craftsmanship. The decor is rich with period antiques, hand-woven rugs, and local artwork.

It features a creatively prepared and presented Contemporary American menu with a Southern twist in the farm to table tradition. Fresh produce locally grown is hand selected and prepared by our Chef de Cuisine, whose entrees respect the natural flavors of high quality, humanely raised and locally harvested food. His kitchen produces cuisines from many regions including Classical French, Southern USA, and Mediterranean. Many guests describe the food at the Lake Rabun Hotel as "the best in the mountains."

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30–14:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (706) 782-4946
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We provide catering for on and off site weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridesmaid luncheons, farewell breakfasts, business luncheons, special events and parties.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining may be reserved for corporate or special parties in the main dining room, parlor, covered outside deck, or our Tree Top Deck. We specialize in smaller weddings (100 guests), corporate meetings and holiday parties. Contact us today for availability.
  • Area
    Lakemont
  • Cross Street
    Lake Rabun Road
  • Parking details
    We offer a well lit parking lot on the grounds of the Hotel & Restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Georgia

    Best Ambience

  • North Georgia

    Great for brunch

  • North Georgia

    Good for special occasions

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Best Overall

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Best Food

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Best Service

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Best Ambience

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Best Value

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Healthy

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Great for fine wines

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Romantic

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Good for special occasions

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant offers a charming and rustic dining experience with "great food and friendly service." Guests rave about the "exceptional" atmosphere and delightful porch setting. The menu features standout dishes like pecan-crusted trout and innovative salmon, praised for their "delicious" flavors. Service can be hit-or-miss, yet many find it "outstanding." Ideal for special occasions and a relaxing meal amidst picturesque surroundings.

1,495 Reviews
  1. Gayle

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal & service celebrating our 51st Anniversary!
    Lake Rabun Hotel and RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day, we are thrilled you were able to enjoy your dining experience with us and hope you will come back and dine with us again soon!

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  2. Ron

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Worth the curves in the road to get there!
    Lake Rabun Hotel and RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed both the food and service. We're definitely worth the scenic drive, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another great experience. See you again soon.

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  3. mary

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband and I had a delightful stay and dinner at the Lake Rabun Hotel. Our entrees were the Filet and the Pecan Crusted Trout, both were delicious! Our server was wonderful, and the drinks were very nice as well. We split an Apple Cobbler dessert - perfect finish to a wonderful meal!
    Lake Rabun Hotel and RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had such a delightful experience at Lake Rabun Hotel. It’s fantastic to know that both the Filet and Pecan Crusted Trout were a hit, and we're glad the Apple Cobbler was the perfect finishing touch. We’re also so happy to hear you enjoyed the service and drinks! We can’t wait to welcome you both back for another memorable stay and meal. See you soon!

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  4. Amy

    North Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time coming to the Lake Rabun Hotel Restaurant. We are from out of town and stay at a cabin nearby once a year. The tables in the outside dining area have a beautiful ambience. Our waitress Taylor recommended such tasty entrees and was so kind and accommodating all night. The Caesar salad was perfectly dressed. We now know why the pecan crusted trout is a fan fave (10/10), and the lamb chops were so tender. The seasonal drinks had so much flavor and were also very well thought out. All in all the Lake Rabun Hotel Restaurant shows so much attention to detail and we will continue to come back again and again.
    Lake Rabun Hotel and RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! We’re so happy to hear that your second visit was just as memorable as the first. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the ambiance of our outdoor dining area, and we’re glad that Taylor was able to make your experience even more special with her recommendations and service. The Pecan Crusted Trout and Lamb Chops are definitely favorites, and we're thrilled you enjoyed them (along with the seasonal drinks!). Your kind words about the attention to detail mean so much to us, and we’re honored that you plan to return year after year. We can’t wait to welcome you back for many more great meals and memories! See you again soon!

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  5. Tracie

    Coastal Georgia

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated. Server took drink orders. Delivered drinks. Asked if we were ready to order. The menu items that half of our party chose were unavailable. The prime rib sandwich and steak/eggs. Felt server had plenty of opportunities to let us know this info before we ordered.
    Lake Rabun Hotel and RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear that some menu items were unavailable during your visit, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We agree that it's important for our team to communicate this information upfront, and we will make sure to address this with our staff to improve the experience going forward. We truly appreciate your understanding, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a smoother, more enjoyable experience next time. Please feel free to reach out directly to us if you have any further concerns. We value your feedback!

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  6. Bob

    North Georgia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Rustic restaurant with great ambiance. Well stocked bar with seasonal drink specials. Nice energetic staff. Pecan crusted trout was excellent.
    Lake Rabun Hotel and RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the rustic ambiance, seasonal drink specials, and the energy of our staff. It’s wonderful to hear that the Pecan Crusted Trout hit the mark for you! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic experience.

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  7. Harvey

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was our anniversary, had been there before but it was several years ago. The food was terrible. The sides had way too much seasoning. We could not eat the sides and the main dish was not much better. My husband never complains but he told the waitress he didn’t like it. He told me he owed me another anniversary meal. because it was so bad. I can’t remember having such a bad meal.
    Lake Rabun Hotel and RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    I’m so sorry to hear that your anniversary meal was such a disappointment. It’s especially upsetting to hear that it didn’t live up to the expectations you had, especially after having enjoyed a previous visit with us. We absolutely want every guest to leave happy, especially on such a special occasion, and it’s clear we missed the mark this time. I apologize for the over-seasoning on the sides and the quality of the main dish. That is definitely not the experience we want to provide. Thank you for letting us know, and I will make sure to share your feedback with our kitchen team so we can make improvements. I completely understand your frustration, and I hope you’ll give us another chance in the future.

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  8. Mae

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent!! We had the pecan crusted trout, so tender and tasty.
    Lake Rabun Hotel and RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Pecan Crusted Trout—it’s definitely a fan favorite. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious meal!

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  9. JulieR

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    While staying in the hotel, we enjoyed a dinner in the restaurant. We both ordered the popular trout entree which was very good. The service was just attentive enough. For me, the ambiance of the rustic dining room was the most memorable aspect. We would dine with Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant again and recommend to those visiting beautiful Lakemont.
    Lake Rabun Hotel and RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the trout entree and the service was just right. The rustic ambiance really does set the perfect mood for a meal, and it’s great to know that it made your visit even more memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back to Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant in the future!

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  10. Mary

    Louisville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each time I come to my home in Highlands, I make a point of taking a drive to Lakemont to eat at Lake Rabun Hotel. The drive is beautiful, especially at this time of year. And the destination is well worth the time it takes to drive there. I can always count on delicious food and friendly service. The hotel itself is a joy, reminiscent of gracious days gone by in elegant, rustic decor. And the cuisine is wonderful.
    Lake Rabun Hotel and RestaurantResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled that you make Lake Rabun Hotel a part of your visit to Highlands. The drive is truly beautiful, especially during this season, and we’re so glad you find the journey and the destination worth it. It’s wonderful to hear that you consistently enjoy our food, service, and the charming ambiance of the hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable visits!

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FAQs

Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (706) 782-4946.

Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1495 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant

35 Andrea Lane, Lakemont, GA 30552

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lake Rabun Road
  • Area
    Lakemont
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30–14:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer a well lit parking lot on the grounds of the Hotel & Restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (706) 782-4946
  • Catering
    We provide catering for on and off site weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridesmaid luncheons, farewell breakfasts, business luncheons, special events and parties.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining may be reserved for corporate or special parties in the main dining room, parlor, covered outside deck, or our Tree Top Deck. We specialize in smaller weddings (100 guests), corporate meetings and holiday parties. Contact us today for availability.
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