5 /5 James Schoeneberg: Finally made it to Mikes Ellijay Restaurant—we shouldnt have waited so long. We dont eat out much, and wherever we go, we are pretty particular about the food and service. Mikes 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 kitchens 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 Mikes was cooked perfectly and the meat was full-bodied and very tasty. Eat one of these at Mikes 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.
Were going back!
