Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Helen, Georgia, a small town located at the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains, was transformed into a replica of an Alpine village during the 1960's. Due to its similarity to an Alpine village, Helen is often referred to as "Alpine Helen." The quaint town offers tourists and locals several dining options. The Vines and Vine Garden, Helen's Country Cafe and Bernie's Restaurant provide a wide variety of food served in a cozy, relaxing atmosphere.
The Vines, a fine dining restaurant with a casual atmosphere, is minutes from Helen, Georgia. The Vines is in the Edelweiss German Inn, where it offers authentic European cuisine. Common European menu items include venison pie and almond-dusted trout. Vines makes the meals with locally grown produce pepared to resemble food you might find in German wine country.
Along with the Vines dining room, guests also can enjoy small plates and wine selections at the Vine Garden, which is attached to the Edelweiss German Inn. The Vine Garden, like the Vines, has an extensive wine and beer menu with selections from many places in Europe, as well as from Georgia wineries and breweries.
The Vines and Vine Garden
747 Duncan Bridge Rd.
Sautee, Georgia 30571
706-865-7371
edelweissgermaninn.com
Helen's Country Cafe, a restaurant serving homestyle food, is on the north end of Helen, Georgia close to the center of town. Guests at Helen's Country Cafe may dine on the restaurant's outdoor deck that overlooks the Chattahoochee River. The restaurant uses ingredients from local producers and suppliers and offers daily specials to customers. Helen's Country Cafe is open daily for breakfast and lunch. Locals and tourists can enjoy popular breakfast and lunch items at the restaurant, such as biscuits, breakfast sandwiches, country-fried steak and burgers.
Helen's Country Cafe
8988 N. Main Street
Helen, Georgia 30545
706-878-4603
helenscountrycafe.vpweb.com
Bernie's Restaurant is five minutes from the center of Alpine Helen. The restaurant is attached to Bernie's Nacoochee Valley Guest House, a bed-and-breakfast inn. Bernie's has seating for 45 people and is open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant offers daily specials. Guests also may use the restaurant for private parties and receptions. Locals and tourists in Helen may enjoy attentive service and tasty cuisine at Bernie's Restaurant. Common menu items include crab cakes, filet mignon and a New Zealand rack of lamb.
Bernie's Restaurant
2220 Georgia 17
Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia 30571
letsgotobernies.com