Cowboys & Angels Restaurant

I saw the reviews in yelp and I must say this place is criminally underrated easily a 5 star experience. From our amazing server, Jack, who was very attentive. To the amazing food cook by top of the line chefs. If you have the time in Helen, check this restaurant out! You won't be disappointed.

This place is popular with locals as it's one of the few non-German restaurants in Helen. They are known for their burgers and steaks. I had the pickled peach burger and it was delicious. The apple bacon jam and caramelized onions gave it a nice flavor. The breaded fries were pretty good too. My only complaint was that I ordered medium rare and it was medium well. I was going to send it back but it was still really good. The service was spotty. I came directly the offseason so they had two servers managing a pretty packed place.

I wish I could give more. We waited about 40 minutes (that's totally fine). I ordered an beer and chose Alfredo pasta with chicken. My table family ordered shrimp grits, burguer and Salmon. After 10 minutes my plata arrived with same pasta as Mac and cheese, I asked about the panne and the waiter told me "probably they run out". I understand if they didn't have, but never asked me if I would like to choose another plate or another kind of pasta. I hate the pasta that has Mac n cheese shape (don't know the name), so returned my plate and ate some snacks around the city. Staffs weren't really friend, Ambience has everything to be cool

Came into town this evening to find that most things were closed - or closed early - because of the drizzly weather. Stumbled upon this restaurant after my first choice was closed. SO happy it was!!! The bartender who took my to go order was so sweet and spot on with recommendation for the salmon (I asked about it and she confirmed it was good). Paired the fish with Gouda Mac and cheese and sweet corn (you get two sides). Along with the great service, the vibe was also super fun for a more casual dinner + drink spot. Loved that indoor + outdoor seating was an option. Will definitely come back with my fiancé and eat in.

We really enjoyed this place. It was busy but, we enjoyed everything we got. :) live music was excellent and food was cooked perfectly.

Helen Georgia~ On vacation and this place looked like a fun spot for drinks and food. The name was catchy too! There were 6 of us, but only 4 ate. We each had something different and every entree was really fresh and tasty! Buttermilk Chicken~moist, crunchy, and delicious! The corn & asparagus sides were yummy too. Catfish with collard greens (recommended by our server, Jack) and coleslaw! Perfectly breaded catfish that had no fishy taste. Our server was right when he recommended the collard greens. I don't usually eat those, but they were out of this world. Good call! A garden salad with a seared scallop on top was super yummy too. They even had goat cheese feta, which was perfect for my dairy free friend. To round off the entrées, we had a cheeseburger with fries! Juicy burger! Cocktails were on point, but the best of the night????? OUR SERVER JACK!! This guy is hilarious and a great storyteller. I would go back for the delicious food, but I would definitely want to sit in his section again. What a phenomenal guy!!

To start, make reservations. Tonight they were telling people 2 hr wait. We had reservations but when I called to confirm they told me they didn't have my name. I showed up and they did have my reservation. They were extremely busy. The food was good. I had the filet with Mac and cheese and collards. The collards were delicious!!! My steak was cooked perfectly but it came out cold, not even warm. So I took away the one star. My friend ordered the 28 ounce ribeye and he said it was delicious. Over all the food was very good and I highly recommend you calling for reservations.

Get the Buttermilk Chicken! So tender and flavorful! Our server was great and so attentive. Great environment, too!

Cowboys and Angels was a nice pick.It had atmosphere and live music.I had the blue bison burger and fries.It was absolutely wonderful.My wife had the strip and was too done.My aunt had the salmon and our son had the longhorn.We will definitely make this a stop in the future for The Working Man Review.

Our server, Lacey, was very personable and attentive. Our table enjoyed the catfish, which was seasoned wonderfully. Can't say enough about the house-made tartar sauce. And the "Palmetto" burger - highly recommend if you love pimento cheese. Shout out to those pickled jalapeños, too! Live music also accompanied the meal. The wait seemed lengthy, but it was noticeably crowded when we arrived.

Service was great. Servers were knowledgeable, friendly and cute. We were seated quickly and didn't wait long to get our food. Food was tasty. It did what needed to be done. It's in a convenient location amongst stores and festivities in the area. Restaurant has a deep southern feel to it, very laid back.

We had fried everything! The best fried catfish and tender chicken breast I've ever had! We ate at the bar, due to a slight wait, which was normal for the busy crowd this time of year. Our service didn't decline and as a foodie, I enjoyed watching them cook. There is a small parking area to the right back side of the building where you don't have to pay, and the atmosphere was pleasant, with music and tv sports/news played. Free public parking was about 1.5 blocks from the left side. Prices were fair, the meat portions are good sized and the sides were enough that I carried a box home. The asparagus was tender and lightly fried. The fried green tomatoes had a tasty topping and pink salsa.

Busy, but service was excellent Food surprisingly good. I'll explain We sat inside, but if weather good, recommend sit outside and listen to music Ok, we were planning on ordering steaks and seafood. Waitress recommended the angus burgers (special only $9 today). They were tasty and unbelievably juicy !! I believe they were a full half pound even Started with delicious cream of mushroom soup. Added cold water lobster tail for $22. Large and tasty . They have their own free parking lot. Convenient location HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

I was super excited about this meal during a recent trip to Helen, GA. Despite the hostess LITERALLY screaming names out from the stand, the restaurant had an incredible outdoor dining area that was perfect for our group trip and very spacious. There was music that was a little on the loud side, but the menu was awesome and the wine was flowing and it fed into the overall mood. I was torn between the wedge salad and the fried chicken, so I asked if I could have the wedge salad, but ONE bone-in chicken breast on the side. I was told it was no problem. Fast forward 30 minutes and I got a chopped salad with cold chicken tenders cut up on top. Apparently the wedge salad is a 'chopped wedge salad'??? When the chicken tenders were cold, I asked if I could get what I ordered and was next delivered a boneless chicken breast plopped on top of the same salad...at least it was lukewarm. It was fine. The meal was fine. It was a nice break after 5 chicken schnitzel meals, but I probably wouldn't recommend this as my 1st choice. Still, lovely to sit outside on a nice evening and listen to music while dining with friends!

The folks at the front door seemed nice enough. This was recommended to us by a review left in our ABNB. Saved it for our date night while there. It was freezing and they sat us outside, where the plastic that covers the openings are supposed to keep you warm were "missing". The poor guy singing couldn't remember the words to the songs and if you didn't like something he wanted to play he would say "well I don't give a damn if you don't like it. I'm still gonna play it." Prices seemed ok and the food was alright. We got fish n chips and a chicken Caesar salad. No way was I gonna buy a steak. The prices were reasonable I just didn't think I would be there long enough to finish it. And I was right we left after two drinks and two bites of food.

After a long day of hiking, we were craving comfort food. We shared the scallops and grits, which were deliciously buttery--definitely a great appetizer, though I could have easily eaten it alone! For my main dish, I had the cheesy chicken breast with grits (they were that good) and corn fritters, which were perfect for refueling. The only downside was the chicken soup. It was supposed to be wild rice chicken soup but turned out to be an overly seasoned broth topped with cayenne pepper. I had to send it back, which took a while since our waitress was busy with both indoor and outdoor tables. The restaurant was laid back, perfectly capturing a cowboy ranch vibe. The rustic decor & warm lighting created a cozy atmosphere, with a live atmosphere. It felt like a welcoming gathering spot, ideal for unwinding after a day outdoors. Overall, it was a satisfying meal!

Great atmosphere and great food! Our server Kailee was awesome and the rest of the staff were friendly as well! The grilled cheese with bacon, house salad with ranch and sweet tea were all 10/10!

6 of us are giving away his restaurant a 5 because it was great. The fried chicken and collards were insane. Service was great too. We had Jack, super cool. Great atmosphere.

This place has a cool vibe. We went here right after Hurricane Helene, and I think they may have been short staffed. They made it easy to order becaus they have "gluten free" noted on the menu. The wedge salad was good but we paid $14 to add scallops and they only gave us two scallops. I love that they have Chasing Venues Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. Overall, would recommend!

Excellent experience. Came late after they had had a massive rush with 2 hour wait times. We walked right in and the staff were amazing. Great attitudes. Cody was our server, one of the best ever. Request him when you come in. Knowledgeable and passionate. Food came out fast and was delicious.

We had a lot of recommendations for this place so we tried it out on our Spring Break trip to Helen. The atmosphere was great, there's a big outdoor dining area that was perfect and very spacious. The staff was friendly and the food came out in a decent amount of time. The kids burger was finished in under 5min. The grilled cheese was basic, just how the kids like it. The cheesesteak sandwich was good. The Judy burger was good, it was juicy but if I'm being honest, it didn't have a lot of flavor in the patty. The crab cakes were kind of a disgrace lol. But that's what I get for ordering seafood when we aren't on the coast. They weren't really a "patty" at all, just thrown on a plate and baked(?) with a crusty top that tasted burnt. I was disappointed in that but everything else was good. I would eat here again!

One of the best restaurants in Helen GA. The food and the service is top notch. You can dine in our outside in their large covered pavilion all year round. They have live music on the weekends. I have had a lot of different foods on the menu. I've never been disappointed. Best steaks in Helen

Food was good, service was terrible. Kitchen staff, especially Matt, spewed profanity and expressed their displeasure with being there. Had to beg for another drink at the bar. Will never eat there again

The food was very good. We had the boneless ribeye and it was done to perfection. Heather was excellent. Will definitely be back.

It was OK, not good. Very average food, weak drinks, minimal customer service and not much atmosphere. I wouldn't go back.

Food was great would be 5 stars but it was a long wait to get seated. Would highly recommend the Philly Place was nice with band playing music.

Food and Service were good for a Monday afternoon visit. No wait for seating. Prices were acceptable for a tourist town. Would consider going back in future.

Came here for an early dinner with my family this past Friday. Cowboys and Angels is located in the heart of Helen. That being said, parking could be tricky, so be mindful of that. The interior has a very southern, cowboy vibe to it. It is a decent sized restaurant, with a lot of seating available. There is a closed off portion of the restaurant and a semi open section that didn't have walls. There were heaters located on the ceiling to prevent the semi-open section from getting too chilly. The service is decent and pretty friendly. Our server was a little slow to get to our table once we were seated. But this was probably due to how busy the restaurant was. We arrived around 4pm and were told to expect a 30-40 minute wait for a table for four. There isn't a lot of standing room available inside and you may have to wait outside until your name is called for your table. We ended up waiting roughly 30 minutes for a table and were seated in the indoor part of the restaurant. I will also note that this section of the restaurant was quite cold for whatever reason. Cowboys and Angels offers a variety of menu items to suite just about anyones taste buds. It was hard to finalize exactly what we wanted to order, but we were very satisfied with what we ended up getting! To start we ordered the steak nachos. This dish featured their house fried tortilla chips topped with cowboy caviar, pickled jalapeños, scratch made queso, salsa verde, sour cream, and ground steak. These nachos hit the spot! The tortilla chips reminded me more of fried pita chips, as they were thicker and airier. The ground steak had a nice flavor to it and paired very nicely with the other components of the dish. And the cowboy caviar was really, really tasty! This was a great starter and perfect for sharing. Would recommend this to share with the table. For our entrees, three of us ordered the pickled peach burger, and my sister ordered the longhorn burger. These took a little longer to come out, but they were certainly worth the wait. All the burger comes with fries, although I opted for sweet corn hush puppies instead. All the burgers are 1/2lb patties and include tomato, onions, lettuce, and pickles, on a brioche bun. The pickled peach burger included their house-made pickled peaches, caramelized onions, pepper jack cheese, and an apple bacon jam. This was really different, but the flavors worked perfectly well together. The sweetness of the peaches and caramelized onions paired with the smokiness of the apple bacon jam and spiciness of the pepper jack made for the perfect burger. The brioche bun also tied it all together nicely. The hush puppies also tasted amazing. You could see the pieces of sweet corn in them and they were not too greasy. I would 100% recommend taking a chance on this burger, it is like nothing I've had before, in a good way! The longhorn burger included applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, and their house-made barbecue sauce. She ordered this on Texas toast and really enjoyed it! I will also add their fries are very, very good as well. Overall, this was a great meal and we really enjoyed it! The restaurant has a fun vibe about it. The service is decent and is pretty efficient considering how busy they get. We loved all our food and were surprised with how good the burgers were. The burgers are quite large and quite filling. All the food we ordered satisfied us and the food we saw being delivered to other tables looked amazing as well. I would try this place out if you are looking for a solid place to eat at while in Helen.

Stopped in for lunch today. Service was good and they were kind of busy. Wife got a carpsia salad she enjoyed. I got a longhorn burger that was huge. I didn't care for BBQ sauce but could just be me. The fries were good. The burger was cooked just as I asked for which doesn't happen much these days. Other than adding a 3.99% card fee the place is great. Even with the card fee I would recommend them.

The food was fairly priced and came out hot and was really good Our server Adrienne was helpful and so friendly. Told us about the town and recommended a drink. We don't drink but it was so good we each had two! Highly recommend. Live music that wasn't too loud well lit and just a great place to be !

My family enjoyed this place so much. We were here for my mothers birthday. We had a poor experience at another restaurant right before this, so we came here and we are so glad we did. Our server Jack was amazing and did a great job. I had a burger and the MAC & cheese and it was very good. They also have my mom a free dessert for her birthday! We will be recommending this place to our family and friends.

Cowboys and Angels was a great place. Very crowded. The food was delish! We started with the cowboy caviar and it was awesome. Perfectly cooked pita chips, tasty salsa with black eye peas, tomato and full of yumminess. I got a grandmas greens salad with grilled chicken. My wife got the bison burger... it was so good! The ambiance was as the name, very western, football on the tv. Life was good.

Drinks were not bad. My gluten free options were limited but tasty. I wouldn't make a special trip here, but a cute little town if you're in the area or passing through. Service was good. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive.

Only reason it's a 4 not a 5 is bc if the hostess. She did not call our name and proceeded to tell us rudely that we were called before. She also rolled her eyes. I got the pimento cheese burger with fries and it was delicious! I also added bacon jam and caramalized onions and the flavor was amazing. My friends got a variety of dishes - do not miss out on the fried chicken salad sammy, pickles, and collards!! Such good collards!! Also our server salavador v was awesome! Come here 100% recommend!

Jack are server was fantastic he entertained us the entire time. Food was great, hot and did not take long.

Came here for dinner based on local's recommendations. It was delicious! My portabello pimento cheese burger was excellent. The fries and chicken fingers were well seasoned and cooked to perfection. My son's Mac n cheese was homemade goodness. The patio was nice as well.

The service that we received from our waiter was fantastic. Very attentive and kind. The food was delicious. We had a party of 7 and everyone enjoyed their meals. Very nice covered outside patio.

*CAUTION: I received my bill and handed the server my credit card without looking at it. When she returned I noticed they charged me an extra 4% for using my credit card. What a rip-off Tax! It would've been nice if I would have been informed ahead of time. Moving on, we had an otherwise great experience. We sat outside on the patio, which is heated for the winter along with plenty of fans for the summer. I didn't dig the feel of the inside and I'm glad we sat outside. I had the Maverick chicken sandwich, which was an awesome sandwich and chose the coleslaw for my side and it was excellent! Full bar and adequate draft beer offerings.

This is our favorite restaurant in Helen. The food is great and reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and the band was awesome!

The atmosphere cool and inviting. They had a live band and the solo male singer/guitarist sounded awesome. My wife and I ordered the ribeye and spit it... it was seasoned and done to perfection. I ordered the scallop and grits appetizer, delicious. I totally recommend going if passing though.

I ordered the Seafood Pasta and was hoping for better than what I received. It was literally elbow pasta and some pieces of seafood thrown in. I think that the sauce was supposed to be a fettuccine sauce but was way too thin to be noticeable. My wife ordered the chicken and said that it was OK. My Mom ordered the NY Strip steak and loved it. So, the lesson here is to order the steak but expect a high bill at the end of dinner. The service was attentive for a Friday night. The table closest to us had two screaming children at it. They left, we sighed, and then six inebriated men sat down and proceeded to scream at each other. I suppose par for the course in Helen GA during Oktoberfest time. But, as far as ambiance.... Not what we were looking for. I think that I'll skip this place next trip and head the opposite direction to Longhorn Steakhouse in Demorest.

Good service, great service and food was good. My friend and I were here during a live band and it was pretty fun

Thorough review- We waited 30 of the 45 minutes expected. Our server came over and talked to us pretty quickly and said he would be back to take our drink orders. He returned and we ordered 2 lemonades, plus asked for appetizers: pork belly, gouda and cheddar pimento cheese, and scallops over grits. He said he was going to grab our drinks and put in our appetizers. Our waiter returned with our drinks and we explained we were ready to order. Spouse order the elk with mashed potatoes and fire roasted sweet corn, I ordered the summertime salad with balsamic vinaigrette. After maybe 5-10 minutes our appetizers were delivered by another staff member. We were ready to dig in, but didn't have silverware. He went to get some immediately. We finished off what we wanted to eat of the appetizers and waited another 15 minutes for our food. APPETIZERS REVIEW -Scallops were excellent, grits had great flavor, but not as creamy as I like -Pork belly was wonderful with a strong smoked flavor -Pimento cheese and homemade totally chips were really good, especially with the pickled jalapeños. ENTREES REVIEW Elk plus aforementioned sides- Cooked to order, very tender, but the rub was not preferred over a mesquite rub Mashed potatoes were good Corn was good (Nothing to write home to mom about on the sides) Summertime Salad- Cane as ordered (no onions); good ratio of all ingredients, and dressing came on side for me to dress. Very pleased with it. SERVICE REVIEW He was genuine and tried, but seemed distracted. Overall, we recommend this place. Music outside is loud. (Not our thing) Inside is fine ambiance, but still a little loud and busy.

We stopped here on our first night in Helen during our trip to Pigeon Forge. The food was solid, with generous portions that definitely filled us up. The service, however, was on the slower side, so be prepared for a bit of a wait. The ambiance was typical for the area--nothing too fancy, but it fit the vibe. Our server was fine; not exceptional, but understandable given how busy they were. Overall, it was a good meal, and we didn't have high expectations, so it worked out fine for a first stop on our trip.

Pretty good service demand great ambiance but just not too impressed with the food I ordered. Got steak blue cheese wedge salad. Salad was just a bag of greens and steak was kind of salty. Good place For a quick bite if your in pinch just not sure it was good for me.

We loved this place! This was our first time visiting Helen and we used Yelp to select a place to eat and we chose right! The server suggested the Buttermilk Fried Chicken....Oh my word! I had to take some home because the serving was so large and it was just as good later as it was when I first ate it! My husband had the Gouda grilled cheese which was also delish. The service was excellent and the outdoor seating was great! The weather was beautiful so the atmosphere was so relaxed! I would highly recommend this place!

Fabulous venue. Great food, fabulous service with McKenna, wonderful atmosphere and beautiful music! Must go to in Helen.

If you come to Helen you'll probably eat at least one German meal so restaurants like Cowboys & Angels gives you an opportunity to get back to American fare if you want. One nice thing about this restaurant is they have some free parking behind the restaurant. They are marked with the restaurants name and are first come first served. If they are taken they it's paid parking next door. Or a tip is to go park in the Lincoln Hill Park lot which is free. It's located about 50 yards behind Hofer's Bakery on the right. From there it's a short walk to this restaurant. Cowboys & Angels offers covered outdoor seating which had a singing musician playing a guitar on the Monday night I visited for dinner. Inside they offer dining rooms along with a full bar all with table service. Not being too hungry from a big lunch, I chose the fried chicken salad sandwich with cole slaw for $14. My waiter told me it was his wife favorite. It arrived about 10 minutes later. During that time, I admired the interior decor with reproductions of Remington and Russell Old West paintings along with pictures of people like John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. I didn't see any pictures of angels.... The sandwich was served on warm Texas Toast with the chicken salad that had fried chicken pieces with lettuce and tomato. I had them hold the onion. It was a very good moist sandwich with a lot of flavor and content that I enjoyed. His wife was right! The cole slaw had a slight tangy taste to it and I prefer a creamier style but it was still ok. The meal also came with some dill pickles. Finally the waiter was personable and friendly. I understand their steaks are pretty good. I would be happy to return.

Very well organized busy place but the drinks and food were great! Service was also on par! Love their story and the way the staff all work so well together to make it all happen!