Ellijay Restaurant Week Winners

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the second annual Ellijay Restaurant Week! This event not only celebrates the diverse and delicious flavors of our local eateries but also highlights the hard work and creativity that go into making each meal extraordinary for locals and visitors alike. Here’s to delicious adventures ahead!

2025 Restaurant Awards

Best Atmosphere: The Roof

delicious food and cocktails on a table

Best Appetizers: The Roof

a woman browsing buckets of fresh peaches and apples

Best Apple Dish: B.J. Reece Orchards

large selection of delicious foods

Best BBQ: The Pink Pig

a fresh loaf of bread

Best Bread: High Mountain Bread

Best Breakfast: The Chili Dog

Best Burger: Mr. P’s

Cutting into a chocolate cake

Best Dessert: A Little Baked

Best Date Night: Buckley Vineyards

Best Drinks: River Street Tavern

Best International Cuisine: Pueblo Cantina

Hitching Post sign at sunset

Best Pizza: Hitching Post

Best Sandwich: Cantaberry Restaurant

river street

Best Wings: River Street Tavern

Best Vendor: Reece’s Cider Co.

Most Kid-Friendly: Papa’s Pizza

2025 Service Awards

Best Bartender: Faith Schmidt

Best Chef: Abrien Chastain

Best Sommelier: Wes Chadwick

Best Waitress: Faith Forehand