Southern Bistro

First off, Southern Bistro has a pet-friendly patio, which makes afternoon dining much more pleasant. They also have Gulf shrimp and grits with andouille and tomato pan gravy; Springer Mountain chicken tenders and half waffle with collards, maple, and white BBQ; and a Southern Benedict with ham, pimento cheese, green tomato chow-chow, and a soft-poached egg. Other distinguishing riffs include apple pancakes with sour cream, almonds, and maple syrup; Nashville hot chicken in omelet form, and a roasted chicken skillet with sweet potatoes, mushroom, kale, and apple with goat cheese and a runny egg. The breakfast biscuit is giant and fully loaded with fried chicken, bacon, egg, and cheese. The lunch choices are just as jam-packed—literally when it comes to the sweet pepper jelly-dressed fried green tomato and pimento cheese BLT, figuratively with a three-meat meatloaf and north Georgia rainbow trout.