Location: Watkinsville
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Watkinsville is the largest city and seat of Oconee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 2,832. It served as the seat of Clarke County until 1872 when the county seat of that county was moved to Athens, a move which ultimately led to the creation of Oconee County in 1875. It is included in the Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Things to do in Watkinsville
1. Chops & Hops
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By katork - Grayson, Georgia
We have always enjoyed our meal at Chops & Hops, but tonight I decided to go vegetarian, and that was not a good choice. A great place to meet friends for dinner- I love the space, the service is top notch and the food is usually great. I would say, don't order the squash fritters. Didn't look like a fritter at all and the few vegetables in it had not been cooked long enough. I sent it back and ordered the salmon, which was better.
Tues is 1/2 price wings and they were serving many of them. I like the upstairs dining area that is a little more secluded. TV's upstairs and down.
Sometimes you have to circle the small lot to find a space, but their is parking in the back, too.
Next time, I will order a meat item....
2. Jittery Joe's Coffee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By 406melissa - Atlanta, Georgia
I visit this Jittery Joes at least once a week. If you are looking for a good cup of coffee or just a place to meet friends, look no further. The staff is always friendly and the biscuits in the morning are very good. The only thing I could suggest is they possibly need to expand their menu for great eats to go along with the coffee. Regardless, I will be back there tomorrow morning!
3. Dairy Queen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By dsj5777 - GREEN BAY
Went with my dad for a quick lunch. We both had the $5 meal deal - bacon cheeseburger, fries, drink, and a sundae. We paid the $0.39 each for onion ring upgrade (very good onion rings for fast food). For the price it was a decent meal although a little heavy on the mayo. Service was good.
4. Girasoles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By LCF22974 - Americus, Georgia
We were here for a party and so didn't get to experience the full menu because the organizers had selected their own menu options, but everything we had was delicious. The wait staff was extremely attentive and friendly without being intrusive or inappropriate. The party room was large enough that the kids and adults could have their own space without getting in each others' way. The next time I'm up this way, I want to come back and try some more of their food.
5. The Traveling Hobo Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By christine w - Athens, Georgia
Heard so much about this place. Raving about the burgers. First impression walking in....it's tired and dirty and uninviting. The burger was above average, certainly generous in size with all the fixings. The sides? Nothing great. We won't go back but will prefer Outback burgers.
6. Dominicks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By JohnB57Jonesboro - Athens, Georgia
Their motto is "Little Italy. Lotta food." The menu is incredible. All of the best of Italy. They have a wide selection of chicken and seafood dishes and their pasta is excellent. They are absolutely correct when they say "Lotta food." A good restaurant for sharing or for some of the best left-overs ever. A nice wine list, too.
7. Home. Made From Scratch
Overall Ratings
5 based on 89 reviews
Award Winning Restaurant With A Strong Catering Branch As Well As A Line Of Nationally Available One-of-a-kind Southern Snacks
Reviewed By GrandmamaBJ
Sorry, TAdvisor, this time we asked a local resident & then check with you. We were pleased with both recommendations & we had a delightful & delicious lunch made from scratch. Get there before 11:30a to beat the crowd. The chicken salad was great with bits of fruit & nice chucks of chicken (not mushy). The veggies were yummy. Service was attentive w/o being distracting. Reasonable prices.
8. Rachel's Southern Style Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By terryLCO - Athens, Georgia
Friends took us here and boy were we delightfully surprised. Plenty of meat and vegetable choices, fish, country fried steak, my favorite, liver and onions, catfish and flounder cooked to order and many well prepared and ready to serve vegetables. You will be amazed how quickly you are in and out. Genuine white cornbread is very good.
9. Cali N Tito's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 512 reviews
Reviewed By Sheilavehla - Alpharetta, Georgia
Place your order at the counter take a number and it is delivered to you. I have the Cuban sandwich it was very good. My son had quesadillas and fries. The fries were awesome. He wouldn't share the quesadilla but I took pictures see below.
A lot of indoor seating a lot of outdoor seating as well with a plastic enclosure to make it nice during the cold months. They even have a place for fire and a heaters to keep patrons warm while they eat.
I would come back here to hang out. They offer in on corking fee of two dollars for any bottle you bring in since they don't have a liquor license.
10. Mirko Pasta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By CharlotteBernie - Charlotte
My wife and I enjoyed Mikros Pasta on our recent trip to Athens GA.
I cannot speak for all locations but we had excellent food at the Watkinsville restaurant.
We ate inside but the restaurant has also couple of tables outside. The appetizer salad with the spicy pecans was wonderful. They also served Pieroni beer from the tap in original Italian Pieroni glasses. We had two of the daily specials which were both delicious. I had a very tender chicken dish and my wife a delicious salmon steak over pasta. The blanched spinach (side dish) was out of the world. The service was very nice, fast and efficient. We had a great time and will definitely go back if we are ever again in the area.
