Mike's Ellijay Restaurant | Classic Southern Comfort Food in Ellijay, GA

Wheww the breakfast is so darn good! Just good ol southern food. Especially the biscuits & pancakes — we had to order more. Only thing I will point out is we did get alot of stares ( we were the only blacks inside) and our waitress did not seem friendly or even care to check up on our table.

A nice little mom and pop feeling diner. We stopped in for breakfast. Excellent, friendly service. Slightly slow in the kitchen, but it was worth the wait. The food was excellent. I'd definitely go again!

Party of five for breakfast. No wait, prompt service and good food. Nice breakfast spot. Would like to try them for lunch. Be aware they accept only cash or check.

All the food was tasty and hot! I had the country-fried steak, mashed potatoes and green beans, he had fried catfish, smashed potatoes and green beans. We had biscuit-type rolls and corn bread, both good. His came with hushpuppies, which were my favorite. I would go again to try the fried pork chops! All in all it came to $30.17 plus tip.

This was our first trip to Mikes, and it didn’t disappoint. Pancakes and biscuits and gravy were some of the best we have ever had. Service was excellent and the prices were very reasonable. Our first trip but definitely not our last.

This place is an amazing country style restaurant. Everything we tried was about the best we've ever had. The catfish, the country fried steak, the pineapple casserole, the hash brown casserole, the Mac and cheese. We were flabbergasted on just how good everything is.

Our new sweet friend took us to her favorite spot, Mike’s, to show us around since we’re new in town. The food was amazing—every bite was so good! The place was clean, and the staff were super nice and professional. The whole vibe felt really homey and welcoming. Definitely a great find! Thank you so much, Cathy, for the invite! Next lunch is on us!

Finally made it to Mike's Ellijay Restaurant—we shouldn't have waited so long. We don't eat out much, and wherever we go, we are pretty particular about the food and service. Mike's scored high in both those categories. I had the Hamburger Steak with a "smashed potato" and baked apples, and my wife had the Fried Tilapia with green beans and cole slaw. Our waitress, Ashlyn, was very attentive and prompt, refilling our drinks and ensuring we were satisfied with the food and the presentation. Two Busboys kept the tables cleaned and neat. The Tilapia covered 2/3 of the plate and my wife enjoyed the fish and the sides. One of the reasons I ordered the Hamburger Steak was because it is a true test of a kitchen's expertise. For the most part, a Hamburger Steak is served either on the greasy side, often to disguise the taste of substandard meat, or on the dry side, usually because the meat is not "conditioned", overcooked or again, because the meat is substandard. The Hamburger Steak at Mike's was cooked perfectly and the meat was full-bodied and very tasty. Eat one of these at Mike's and say goodbye to any kind of fast food burger. As a plus, the baked apples were just right, and the sweetened iced tea was exactly what Southern Iced Tea is all about—just sweet enough to enhance, not overpower, the taste of the tea. We're going back!