Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Helen, GA Barbecue

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:34 PM
  #1  
highwayking's Avatar
highwayking
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 305
Likes: 10
From: Charlotte, NC
Default Helen, GA Barbecue

A few years back my wife and I went to Helen, GA for the weekend. I didn't realize it was such a motorcycle Mecca. This April my riding group is going there for a weekend. When my wife and I were there we stopped at a barbecue place just north of town. It was situated right on the highway and the Chattahoochee River ran out back of it. We ate on picnic tables down by the river. The barbecue was terrific. Problem is I can't remember the name of the joint or the highway it was on. Does anybody know which place I'm describing and, if so, do you know if it's still open? I would like to take the gang there for lunch while we are there.
 
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:29 PM
  #2  
GT_RoadGlide's Avatar
GT_RoadGlide
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 882
Likes: 0
From: Milwaukee, WI
Default

I don't know the name, but Helen, GA is an ok place!
 
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 09:33 PM
  #3  
bamarider's Avatar
bamarider
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
From: Auburn, Georgia
Default

You might be talking about Das Firehaus Bar & Grill. It is located on H75 and H17 leaving Helen. Lots of picnic tables with Smith Creek on one side and the Chattahoochee on the other. Very nice. Depending on when you were their the menu has changed. In fact the name has changed to Das Firehaus Bar & Grill. Lots of great places around Helen to eat and see. Some great riding as well. Also some good restraurants in Helen that are off the main road. There is a road that parallels the main road into Helen. Couple of good places to eat and there is a small place that sells awesome barbecue. Enjoy Helen we do!
 
Reply
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 11:51 AM
  #4  
TRUBRIT's Avatar
TRUBRIT
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 496
Likes: 2
From: Weston, Florida
Default

We will be in the area in April and are thinking of overnighting in Helen. Can you reccommend any Hotels in the area? How about things to do at night?
 
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 07:56 PM
  #5  
bamarider's Avatar
bamarider
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 449
Likes: 0
From: Auburn, Georgia
Default

Some good bars at night. Basically they are in the middle of town. The town is really small but some people stay in the Econolodge and other name brand hotels soon as you come in to town. Do a seach for hotels in Helen. Any hotel in town is withing walking distance to numerous bars in town. Helendorf River Inn, Hampton Inn, and the Super 8 are very close to downtown.
 
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:16 PM
  #6  
Pastor John's Avatar
Pastor John
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,380
Likes: 14
From: Atlanta
Default

You might also consider the lodge at Unicoi State Park. They have cabins as well, but the lodge is more like a hotel and is in a very scenic area. The park is a couple of miles from downtown Helen and a great place to visit anyway. Anna Ruby Falls is in the park, and has a very pretty road leading to it.
 
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:26 PM
  #7  
pastorralph's Avatar
pastorralph
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 611
Likes: 1
From: Creektown aka Lower Alabama, but not that low
Default Try Fred's Famous Peanuts

They're located on the left as you turn up to go to Unicoi. Yummy. At least they were.... I hope they're still there...
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mprima
Road Trips
4
Jul 23, 2019 12:38 AM
Eyeball Kid
Road Trips
10
Jan 30, 2017 05:02 AM
danl
Road Trips
3
Jan 10, 2015 02:37 PM
slowaneasy48
Road Trips
9
Apr 7, 2013 06:44 PM
Dark Knight
Road Trips
4
Jan 23, 2013 01:39 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:42 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE