Restaurants near Hard Labor Creek Observatory

My wife and I ENJOYED our annual Christmas dinner at "The Chop House! Our waitress, Sydney, was GREAT! She was excellent at multi-tasking, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our calamari/shrimp appetizer was piping hot and tasty. My wife LOVED her Pomegranate Martini, and my draft Miller Lite was ice cold. My Filet and my wife's Prime Rib were tender, seasoned, and delicious! This restaurant is a TREASURE!!

My fiancé and I went to dinner at Osterio Olio to celebrate our engagement. When we were sat at our table we were promptly congratulated, given celebratory champagne, and welcomed with warmth and genuine care! We were treated to two complimentary appetizers along with a complimentary side dish, all of which were delicious! The manager stopped to speak with us several times, congratulating us and checking on our experience the entire time we were there. The food was outstanding-every appetizer, our pizza, and pasta. There was not a bite we took that didn't impress us. More impressive though, is that a restaurant could make us feel so celebrated, special, and like the most important people in the room. By far our favorite place in Athens to celebrate.

The espresso martini and pasta dish I got were simple, but so well executed and flavored to perfection. It was a perfect serving size. I will definitely be back. Loved the atmosphere!!

I had an amazing experience at this Middle Eastern restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The portions were generous, leaving everyone at the table more than satisfied. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with beautiful décor that added to the authentic feel of the place. The service was outstanding; the staff was attentive, friendly, and eager to make our meal memorable. I can’t wait to go back and highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience!

Excellent Detroit style pizza (my first experience with this variant}. Vibrant but not noisy atmosphere. Highly recommended.