Ted's Montana Grill

I just about had to plead and beg to get my husband to take me to this place, but after attempting to go to "That Burger Place" and finding they are no longer there (make note because I reviewed them here). So after that we went to Ted's Montana Grill. I have been dying to try Ted's Bison Burger. So today was the day I got to eat probably the best burger I have ever had in my life. If you have not had a Bison Burger, you have to try this. My husband went for the beef burger (naked). The only downside is he said his french fries were cold. He also ordered a House Salad and shared a bit of it with me, it was very good! I had the squash casserole with my burger, which was a tasty choice. It was great to see evidence that they really are trying to have a positive effect on the environment, I noticed the paper straws (instead of plastic). My food was great, but I also really enjoyed the atmosphere. Even though I was in Cumming, it had a "city" feel to it.

Ted's Montana Grill is located at The Avenue at Forsyth.

410 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30040

Buckhead Pizza Co. - The BEST Pizza in Cumming!

That is not an understatement. I may have only had one slice for lunch, but the topping choices are the best in Forsyth County hands down. I decided to try them for lunch yesterday. I called first to make sure they were open for lunch and then asked if they had a lunch menu, which they do. Next time I will definitely order a whole pizza and have it baked to order. I liked that they have whole wheat dough. No one else in this area is making pizza with the options they give you. The Greek salad was also very good. And the service is good too. If you enjoy a nice atmosphere for dining, the Buckhead Pizza Co. will not disappoint you.

Buckhead Pizza Co.
415 Peachtree Parkway
Cumming, GA 30041
770-781-0304
(it's across the road from The Avenue at Forsyth)

House of Lin

First off, The House of Lin, is not in Forsyth, but VERY nearby in Dawsonville, GA in Dawson County just a ways up GA 400. I keep wanting to do a write up about them because the place is one of our favorite places to eat and everyone we take there is impressed with the all you can eat Chinese buffet. We love to go there for lunch and so do a lot of other people in the area. I have to say that I honestly think this is the best restaurant in the area as far as value is concerned. Sure they have a great Chinese buffet, but they also have sushi and in the back corner you can have the grill cook make you a fresh dish that you put together yourself. Maybe you have been to a Mongolian BBQ restaurant where you choose your own meats, vegetables and sauce... that is pretty much how they do it at the grill. The only tricky part sometimes is communicating to the cook what sauce(s) you want. I have learned to use simple words to tell them what I like and most times it is how I want it. For the longest time they had a guy there on the grill that was Mexican and he did it perfectly every time, but he is not there any more. Anyway, if you are in the area maybe at the outlet mall, this would be a top pick. Look for the shopping center with the Ingles grocery store, Subway, and Radio Shack and you will find the House of Lin.

House of Lin
66 S 400 Center Ln # 165
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 216-8505

UPDATE:
Jan 2009 - House of Lin has undergone an intense renovation and it certainly shows. If you have been there before, you will think you have gone to a brand new place. The food is just as good or better and the place has an upscale look compared to before.

Update: 2012
We visited a few more times and one day we went in and pretty much the entire kitchen staff had quit, it was obvious they weren't prepared for this. We visited again since that day and found the hot food was not hot and of course there is a health risk to eat from a buffet that is not kept at the right temperatures. We are no longer eating at this establishment.

Burger & Shake V

Today we had the pleasure of having lunch at this recently opened establishment. They are just 2 doors down from Mestizo's that I wrote about earlier. Even though they were fairly busy, they took our order promptly and our food came out pretty quickly. We ordered the Hamburger Special which includes crinkle cut fries and a drink for $4.95. My husband also ordered a Slaw Dog and we ordered a regular hot dog for our daughter. From the first bite I was extremely impressed even by the taste of the soft burger bun and the fries were perfect. Their iced tea is also very fresh. Everything is made to order. I have to say for a "normal" burger this food beats any other burger place I have been to in the area. Even though we did not order any milkshakes, we watched them make several while we ate our lunch. The milkshakes are made with real dipped ice cream and real milk and each one is hand spun. I was very tempted and I am sure we will return to try the shakes. We found the flavors like butterscotch, peanut butter and pineapple to be very tempting. I also was very tempted to want to try the cookies. I saw them in the case and they were extra thick and looked very tasty. There are so many items on the menu I am very interested in trying, the choices are many. This restaurant and family owned and run and they are very attentive to every detail. We will be telling our friends and we are confident that the other customers will do the same.

Burger & Shake V
3040 Keith Bridge Rd, Suite A4
Cumming, GA 30040
770-844-4418

Hours: open Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, closed Sundays

That Burger Place

We have already made several visits to the new location "That Burger Place" in Cumming, GA just east of Exit 13 off of GA 400. It is right across from the upcoming Avenue at Forsyth. Easy to find right behind the Starbucks.

First off we want to let the owners/managers know that their advertising is working because if it weren't for the ads we got in the mail, we wouldn't have known about it because we normally don't go down to exit 13.

The combo meal is priced nicely! Get a full meal with drink for about $6-$7 per person. Everything is fresh and the burgers are a great size. We LOVE the sweet potato french fries! I would go there just for the sweet potato fries, really I would.

So it is an all round great deal, good food, worth the visit (multiple times). Only complaint (I didn't see it, but my husband did)...one of the staff members used a dirty broom to reach something above the grill. Gross, right? I was honestly afraid to eat that day, but I didn't die.

3-20-08 Update: We stopped back by this restaurant today but we chose not to eat there. Hopefully your cashier will treat you better. Remember when I mentioned about the advertising they mail out? Each time we went, we were able to use the coupons to take advantage of the offers with no problems. Today the gal behind the counter wasn't able to do our order like the rest of the staff, so we left and ate somewhere else.

That Burger Place
678-208-0888
415 Peachtree Pkwy
Cumming, GA 30041

UPDATE 10-30-08 - That Burger Place has closed its doors, we were going to eat there today, however I have a new review to add.

Mestizo Southwest Grill

Mestizo Southwest Grill recently opened on Keith Bridge Road (Exit 17, Hwy 306) just east of GA 400, it's on your right side after Freedom Parkway, you'll pass QT on the way there. I think we have already gone back twice in one week! Our friends have gone there four times already as well.

So what you find here is your California style "fat" burritos, taco salads, nachos, soup, etc.

So you may have already guessed, the food there is good since we have already gone back several times. The prices are comparable to most places like this.

My first time there I tried the Chicken Tortilla Soup. It was awesome. The kid's meal is a great value. And this last time we tried the burritos. They are huge. Very good meal!

They do a good job of moving the line along no matter how busy they get. They have already realized that it is becoming popular and they may need to get some more tables. Oh, and I think you will thoroughly enjoy the upbeat 80's music they are normally playing.

They also do catering. I will grab the address next time around. The phone number is 770-886-3449