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Glen-Ella Springs Hotel & Restaurant, Clarkesville, GA

Glen-Ella Springs Hotel & Restaurant

4.9
4.9
940 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental

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2 people
7:00 pm

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Glen-Ella Springs Inn Restaurant is open to the public and inn guests beginning at 5:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday April through December, and Wednesday through Saturday January through March. Calling ahead is recommended as some additional nights are closed in the winter. Offering one of the finest dining experiences in the North Georgia mountains, the restaurant prepares American Continental cuisine with a Southern flare. The setting is rustic, yet elegant and features fireside and outdoor dining depending on the season. Outdoor seating is limited; please call to request an outdoor table.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Lance Nelson
  • Catering
    We offer in house catering for parties and events.
  • Private party facilities
    A private dining room is available in the inn's restaurant which will accommodate up to 35 people. For larger groups, we offer our open air pavilion (enclosed and heated in the winter) with Personalized menus. Facility fee or minimum food charges may be applicable.
  • Area
    Clarkesville
  • Cross Street
    Orchard Road
  • Parking details
    Free parking with handicap access.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 940 people are saying

Glen-Ella Springs Hotel & Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North Georgia

    Best Overall

  • North Georgia

    Best Food

  • North Georgia

    Best Service

  • North Georgia

    Best Ambience

  • North Georgia

    Best Value

  • North Georgia

    Healthy

  • North Georgia

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Georgia

    Romantic

  • North Georgia

    Great for scenic views

  • 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

    Romantic

  • Northeast Georgia Mountains

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Glen-Ella Springs Hotel & Restaurant offers a "gorgeous" and "charming" dining experience with "delightful food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests praise the "exceptional service," "delicious" entrees like Macadamia Springer Chicken, and "perfectly cooked" lamb and filet. The "quaint" setting and "historic charm" make it a top choice for special occasions.
940 Reviews
  1. Rachel & Nathan

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of the best restaurants we’ve dined at anywhere around here . It is quiet, quaint, and has a historic charm. The staff is friendly and ready to serve you. I recommend the Macadamia Springer Chicken or the Beef Tenderloin entrees. We stayed in the 3 room suite with a lounging area , fireplace, full size bathroom, and a king size bed. The rooms are well appointed with amenities such as nice soap, robes, and snacks. There is a garden area , a pool and a guest house at this inn. We come here every year now to escape the city. It is worth the extra mile. If you need quiet relaxation and a fabulous dining experience, this is the place for you! Ditch the noise and traffic and make time to visit here .

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  2. Melinda VIP

    West Palm Beach68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous scenery, wonderful owners and staff, delightful food and wine. Looking forward to returning !

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Glen-Ella has been and is the perfect place to celebrate or enjoy a great dinner in a lovely spot. We celebrated our anniversary tonight and they did not disappoint. Our lamb and filet were cooked perfectly and Bonnie, our server, was delightful. We highly recommend Glen-Ella any time of year but the gardens are about to be in full bloom.

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  4. Camilla and Bill

    Atlanta13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious meal in an amazing setting! We loved it and will be returning soon! Lucy and Ed are great hosts!
    Glen-Ella Springs Hotel & RestaurantResponded on 14 March 2025
    Dear Camilla and Bill Thank you so much for dining with us and for taking the time to review us on Open Table. We enjoyed meeting you & having you at the Inn. We SO appreciate your kind words and we are so glad you enjoyed your anniversary dinner. I loved seeing the sweetness between the two of you and a beautiful marriage of 63 years! Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Warmly, Luci and Ed Kivett

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  5. Lois

    Atlanta3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Worst meal,I’ve had here in years. Wasn’t told til after we tried to order that they were out of beef . Ordered salmon . Two had spinach salad. One was fine,other had only a few leaves of spinach,half the size of usual. Waitress went off to bring palate cleanser after our salad & didn’t come back for 20 minutes. Then brought our entrees,never got palate cleanser. All tried the salmon which was terribly dry. Heard 2 other tables complaining to others at their table about dry fish. No one asked about refilling wine.Was disappointing. Received a call from Glen Ella. Will work on staff issues ,apologized for problems,& will issue a gift certificate. Will try again in the future as always has been a 5 from me before.

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  6. Dawn VIP

    Atlanta4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always feel like we are hime when. We are here!! Ed and Luci are so warm and welcoming. Food is wonderful!

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  7. Julie

    Anchorage1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table for 4 and all 4 of us said the food was outstanding. 2 of us had the trout, one the lamb, and one the chicken. We also enjoyed the crab cakes appetizer- it is always exceptional. The ambiance is elegant but comfortable with lots of charm being in a resort that was built in the 1870’s. The wood and windows are original making it a historic and cozy dining experience. It is our favorite dining experience in the area.

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  8. Rick

    Atlanta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I stayed at the B&B for a couple of days around Valentine's and had dinner one evening. We had reservations and were seated shortly after our reservation time. We were seated at a nice, quiet table for 2 in a corner by a window. The room was like a lovely, rustic lodge with fireplace and the settings were white tablecloth. Our server was friendly and attentive. We each started with their soup of the day, which was she crab, and it was delicious. I ordered the trout entree and my wife ordered the salmon. Both were perfectly cooked as well as the sides. We shared a cheese cake dessert that did not disappoint. It was a lovely experience.

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  9. STEVEN

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere and amazing food. Got a little worried about the dirt road but it was well worth it.

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  10. Gretchen

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delight to go to Glen Ella Springs! My hat is off to the chef. The foods surpasses all expectations. We had the she crab soup and the baked Brie before we had the best lamb in my life! There was a sweet potato mash and roasted Brussel sprouts with it. The wine was paired perfectly! What a perfect way to bring in the new year! Thank you!!!!!!!

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Glen-Ella Springs Hotel & Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 940 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Google Map for Glen-Ella Springs Hotel & Restaurant

1789 Bear Gap Road, Clarkesville, GA 30523

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Orchard Road
  • Area
    Clarkesville
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Seafood, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking with handicap access.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Lance Nelson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer in house catering for parties and events.
  • Private party facilities
    A private dining room is available in the inn's restaurant which will accommodate up to 35 people. For larger groups, we offer our open air pavilion (enclosed and heated in the winter) with Personalized menus. Facility fee or minimum food charges may be applicable.
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