Restaurants

The Hartwell Lake area has plenty of dining options – we like to recommend these to friends and guests…

A couple of things to keep in mind: 
  • Call ahead & plan ahead - some restaurants have limited days and hours of operations (especially off-season) and these are subject to change.  You may be used to grabbing a meal any time of day or night, but things move at a more relaxed pace here – slow down & enjoy!
  • Not all restaurants serve alcohol.  If you are looking for drinks with your meal, plan accordingly & call to confirm.
  • Some restaurants don’t accept credit cards.  Personal checks may be accepted.  Call to confirm.

Hartwell Area:

  • Green Bean Cafe & Coffee House - coffees, smoothies, pastries, muffins, lunches & gourmet desserts; on the square in Hartwell  – 126 West Franklin St, Hartwell 30643 – (706) 376-4199
  • Gumlog Barbecue & Fish Lodge- catfish, barbecue, hamburgers, hot dogs; casual atmosphere  – 106 Whitworth School Farmer Rd, Lavonia 30553 – (706) 356-4061
  • Frohmuller’s Grill – bar and grill serving ribs, hamburgers, sandwiches & German specialties plus great desserts; beer & wine; stone’s throw from Rock Springs boat ramp – 3288 Rock Springs Rd, Lavonia  30553 – (706) 356-5916
  • The Depot in Hartwell (formerly Donuts on Depot ‘n’ More) - doughnuts, famous apple fritters; salads & sandwiches for lunch; one block off-square in Downtown Hartwell – 90 Depot Street, Hartwell  30643 – (706) 376-3688
  • BackStreet BBQ- dine in or take out barbecue and fixin’s - 290 W Franklin St, Hartwell, GA 30643 – (706) 377-6465
  • Swamp Guinea – a Hartwell institution – all-you-can-eat catfish, fried chicken & country ham with lots of southern sides like grits, Brunswick stew, slaw & hushpuppies – all served family style; casual & moderately priced – 1615 Reed Creek Hwy (Hwy 51), Hartwell 30643 - (706) 376-5105
  • Siblings Restaurant – hand-cut steaks, chops, seafood, delicious salads, burgers and sandwiches – and, of course, desserts – 21 Vickery Street, Hartwell  30643 – (706) 377-5555
  • Tastes of Georgia - salads & soups, burgers, panini & artisan pizzas for lunch;  limited dinner menu with steak, seafood & pasta;  restaurant is inside a small store selling wines, artisan cheeses & breads, organic & locally grown items - 350 Howell Street, Hartwell 30643 – (706) 376-0953