Lora Mae’s - Ball Ground, Georgia

Nana T.

We traveled from Oklahoma to Georgia and visited Gibbs Gardens, which was incredible! Afterwards we came across Lora Mae’s in Ball Ground. It was such a clean, peaceful and relaxing place! It was 1:30, so past the lunch crowd. I had the BLT+avocado; my husband had the grilled chicken and pimento sandwich (homemade pimento cheese and pepper jelly) ; and we shared an order of red potato salad. Everything was fresh, homemade and delicious! Prices were very reasonable. If you’re in the area, try it! You won’t be disappointed!

Amy Y.

Super cute 100+ year old home on the historic registry. Everything is wither original or restored to look that way. Indoor and outdoor seating available. I loved all the antique furniture and the little gifts placed thoughtfully throughout the home for purchase. The chicken Salad croissant and breakfast croissant were really tasty!! Our server was very nice and attentive as well. We'll definitely be back.

Rebecca

Every meal I have had here has been spectacular. Today I had the 1/2 BLT and Tomato basil soup. Delicious! They also have burgers one day of the week and they're one of the best I've ever had. Go give them a try.

Ryan T.

This is truly a hidden gem in Ball Ground. They’re just off the main road and worth the slight detour. Honey Salmon with stone ground grits, roasted duck, fresh salads and friendly service. You need to come try them out!

Gard ?. S.

UPDATED REVIEW:
We stopped in for lunch, and we're glad we did. Lora Mae's has a new owner, and he is a chef! What an improvement! The food was really good, the presentation was great. No more paper plates and bowls! We split a Honey Buzzed Salmon plate on salad instead of grits. It was very good!

If you haven't been here in a while, come back and try it again. We definitely will be back more.

They just opened, and their hours are 11 am to 4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. It’s a really interesting place, shop and dine the sign says, so we stopped in. Along with food, they have some really nice spices, oils & vinegars, coffees, sauces, and other items. Many of the items are unique.

It is located in a beautiful restored home, just one block off main across from the library.

Make sure to check out the chandelier made with keys!

They also have a room perfect for hosting groups or small events.

maggie D.

Where to even begin? This place is amazing! The food is wonderful, the historic house is so comforting, but most of all the hospitality and kindness Peter shows as the owner and chef is what I loved most about this place. I sure wish it was closer as I would be a regular. We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Lora Mae’s and it went was such a wonderful night. I again cannot recommend Peter and his staff enough. Peter was so personal, and truly catered to us. He provided so many delicious options for food and dessert and even made me a Togo plate to enough later that weekend. Thank you Peter for making dreams come true and for cooking from the heart.

Larry K.

First visit to the restaurant with close friends. The atmosphere was very warm and friendly. I ordered the filet medallion. I was never asked how I would like the meat prepared so I assumed it would be at least medium. When my meal finally arrived at the table, I was extremely surprised. In my opinion, I would have to say it was barely rare. It was very tough to cut and I basically had to swallow it. I try very hard not to complain (this being my first), but sometimes you have to let your feelings be known!

Stephanie

I will still give Lora Mae's 5 stars because I did not personally have any issues while eating here. This place was very different in an odd way than any other place I have been. It was not what I expected when we walked in, but I enjoyed the experience overall.

It is located in downtown Ball Ground in an old house. The tables are all in different rooms. There are decorations on the wall, that are for sale.

We were a party of 4 that visited on Mother's Day with no reservation. Only one younger girl was working that we saw the entire time. We waited around 5-10 minutes for our table. She gave the ladies roses for Mother's Day. We sat at a cozy table in a room by ourselves.

The menu was very small and no alcohol. The prices were more than fair, fairly cheap in my opinion. The portions were enough for me, but not as big as other restaurants. We all had brunch and our food tasted delicious. One dish was cold, but everyone else's was hot.

When we were done, the place was very busy, and a long wait. I would be interested to try this place again and see if it is any different on other days.