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Whether you’re a local foodie or an out-of-town visitor taking in everything Dahlonega has to offer, Yahoola Creek Grill is a dining experience you don’t want to miss! Boasting seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch dishes, our menu strikes the perfect balance between classic and contemporary Southern cuisine. Visit us for lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch or talk to us about your next large event – our flavors, versatile dining spaces, and mountain views will have you returning again and again!

Comfort food, reinvented.

Yahoola Creek Grill shakes up its menu seasonally based on the quality and availability of fresh ingredients. Highlighting our current menu are favorites such as:

  • Fried Green Tomatoes, hand breaded and topped with melted pimento cheese, served with bacon bits and BBQ drizzle
  • Shrimp & Grits with five plump gulf shrimp, andouille sausage, sautéed bell peppers, Logan Turnpike Mill stone-ground cheddar cheese grits, topped with tomato gravy
  • Chicken and Waffles featuring Southern-fried chicken breast, savory waffle, andouille sausage, spinach and sausage gravy

We want to host your event!

Have lots of friends? We want to serve all of you! Yahoola Creek Grill is happy to host any gathering, and we can cook up a customized banquet menu for any event type, party size or dish preference. Contact us today so we can start planning!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$100

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
June
July

Reviews of Yahoola Creek Grill

Isabella
Isabella Sent on 02/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Rehearsal Dinner Experience!

I recently hosted my rehearsal dinner at Yahoola Creek Grill, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel right at home with their warm and welcoming service. The atmosphere was cozy yet elegant, with beautiful views of the surrounding nature that set the perfect tone for our pre-wedding celebration.

Leah made planning a breeze. Easy communication via phone and email, and she was quick to respond to all of my questions. I was able to drop off some personal decorations early for her staff to set up, and it was arranged pefectly. They handled all of the set up and cleanup, so we were able to enjoy our time and not worry about anything!

The food was absolutely delicious—every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We opted for a variety of foods such as fried green tomatoes, crab cakes, brie and raspberry cups (these were a hit), New York strip steak, parmesan rosemary chicken, root vegetables, and much more. Each guest was impressed by the quality and taste. Chef Nick even went the extra mile to accommodate our dietary preferences and special requests, which was greatly appreciated.

The setting was intimate and charming, with just the right amount of space for our group of 50 in the Garden Terrace. Yahoola Creek Grill truly made our rehearsal dinner a memorable and stress-free experience. If you’re looking for a venue that offers great food, excellent service, and a beautiful atmosphere, I highly recommend it!
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Ronda Sent on 01/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great food!

They hosted our wedding at Juliet chapel. Leah was exceptional and made the day less stressful . The food was great. All their service and staff was fantastic. They did a great job and helped me coordinate everything with the venue. I would highly recommend.
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Patrice Sent on 04/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We needed a Rehearsal Dinner venue for 90 people that would contrast with my son's vineyard wedding in Dahlonega, and were very happy that we chose Yahoola Creek Grill. This venue had been recently expanded with a large glassed-in porch open to the main dining room, so everyone could be seated together. The classic Southern BBQ menu put together by Chef Nick was delicious and generously served family-style. The servers were kept very busy, but stayed cheerful and accommodating throughout. Prior to the event, I was kept well informed on details related to the menu and decor by Leah, the event coordinator. The groomsmen were really happy about leftovers as a midnight snack!
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Bethany Sent on 04/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you're looking for delicious, fresh food to serve to your guests, this is THE place to choose. Yahoola catered my wedding in January and the food was incredible. Our guests kept getting back up for seconds and thirds because they couldn't get enough of the wonderful food and they came up to my husband and I to tell us how much they were enjoying the food.

When I was in the planning process of trying to decide on what food to serve, Chef Nick and his staff were extremely helpful and helped simplify the process for me. There's nothing a bride loves more than less stress to her wedding planning. And the person who served at our wedding worked his tail off!

Overall, everything was perfect!
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Victoria Sent on 09/25/2023
2.2 out of 5 rating

Do not use for catering

DO NOT USE FOR CATERING. I would give zero stars if I could. My fiancé and I decided on using Yahoola Creek as our wedding caterer after being blown away by our tasting at the restaurant. However, on our wedding day, our food did not resemble the tasting at all. The green beans were clearly from frozen and the shrimp and grits were micro sized. Do yourself a favor and do not use them as a vendor. Pictures from tasting vs what we had wedding night..
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Yahoola Creek Grill frequently asked questions

Yahoola Creek Grill includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Yahoola Creek Grill includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Yahoola Creek Grill includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Yahoola Creek Grill for wedding events is known for:
  • Restaurant
Yahoola Creek Grill offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
Yahoola Creek Grill offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Yahoola Creek Grill offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Yahoola Creek Grill offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Yahoola Creek Grill is recommended by 89% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.2 in quality of service and 4.2 in value.
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