Flying Trout - Blairsville

We loved the crackling pork rind app. Also great was the shrimp and grits and deconstructed chicken pot pie. The chef came out to check on us and shared his very fascinating story. Great fun atmosphere and a country cabin local hang out.

First-this location has rebranded to the Union Social. Familiar but rebranded with a new chef. Names aside this is an interesting place with a friendly vibe, good parking and speedy service. We randomly picked what we thought was The Flying Trout and ended up with a less country style eatery. The Union Social is an upscale eatery. We had the social charcuterie, an appetizer, that offered a remarkable number of tasty items on a board very similar to a paddle often seen in the junior high dean's office. Everything from candied bacon to orange slices to black eyed pea dip along with ham and turkey pieces came on the board. It was very filling. There was no draft beer when we visited but the glasses were cold. Nice place that also has motorcycle parking and would be a nice ride from Blue Ridge or Blairsville GA.

PERMANENTLY CLOSED DO NOT RESERVE. Made reservations for 12/ 3 only to learn restaurant closed its doors over a month ago. Don't know why open table was not notified. Bummer.

This restaurant is a gem in a wooded paradise. We had the privilege of coming here for both nights during our stay in Blue Ridge and I had some of the most unexpected bespoke southern cuisine. Literally everything from the Inspired local charcuterie board to the shrimp and grits to the hand cut ribeye steaks everything here is thoughtfully presented and served to Perfection. The restaurant is under new management and boast a new James beard class chef. It used to be called the flying trout but has been re-founded as union social a place for families and foodies alike to gather and savor the local flavors of North Georgia. Oh and did I mention they have a selection of house wine from delightful Chardonnay to Moscato to white Zinfandel and cab! Ionica our server was wonderful!

Coolest menu in GA. Place has a new name but the same great bar and great patio with live music. And any place that holds a table for POWs and MIA soldiers deserves a first look with returns.