The Tiny Georgia Lake Town That’s Now A Southern Food Destination

Lake Oconee in Georgia is becoming a top destination for food lovers with its variety of gourmet and Southern cuisine.

Georgia has been on the map as a major foodie destination for quite a while now. People will literally come from all over the world to try some of the most coveted Southern food in the country, for example, This Charming Restaurant In The Heart Of Amish Country Is A Georgia Dream. However, there has been one tiny town in particular that has been climbing the ranks for being a top Southern food destination. Take a look at Lake Oconee, a foodie lover's new oasis.

Lake Oconee has always been a special vacation destination for Georgia residents.

It is here that families can get in some R&R, filled with boating, fishing, golfing and of course, eating!

Lake Oconee has become a foodie's paradise and by checking out a few of the restaurants in the area, food lovers will absolutely understand why.

Copperwood Pizza is a gourmet pizza restaurant cooking up some of the best wood-fired pizza in the area.

Then there is The Yesterday Cafe, which not only is a quaint and charming place to eat…

…but they serve up some delicious Southern food as well.

Lake Oconee foodies can order a few glasses of wine and slowly sip the night away at Richard’s Wine Bar.

But then for the down-south-home-cooking fans, Holcomb’s Bar-B-Q is where it’s at.

For those who want to cool off during the summer with some sweet treats, the Lake Oconee Coffee Shop at the Ritz-Carlton dishes out incredible Honeysuckle Gelato.

Or maybe the warm weather calls for a meal outside!

Which means that Gaby’s on the Lake is the place to be.

Foodies should also check out The Grill at Oconee Sweet Sensations…

…for a Philly Cheese Steak that’ll rock their world.

Or if they are seeking something a bit fresher, than the Ripe Thing Market has all the fresh food needs.

One thing is for sure, Lake Oconee is a hidden gem foodie destination just waiting to be explored.

Have you ever visited Lake Oconee? Share with us your favorite restaurants to dine in!

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