Clayton is home to several amazing restaurants to meet your taste. Fortify Kitchen and Bar has elevated new American fare & craft cocktails. Love some hometown cooking, then you will enjoy Clayton Cafe. The Clayton Market is attached to the Cafe offering an assortment of delicious bakery items and drinks. Fortify Pi offers craft pizza, sandwiches, salads, wings, local beer and wine. The Spotted Pig is known for its tender, smoky meats & mouth-watering sides. The Universal Joint is a neighborhood favorite serving eclectic chow, from burgers to egg rolls, plus a full bar in airy digs. These are just a sampling of the many local restaurants in the area.
Clayton is a great place to visit if you are an outdoor enthusiast. It is close to three state parks: Tallulah Gorge, Black Rock Mountain State Park, and Moccasin Creek. Lake Burton offers various fishing opportunities and water sports. There are quite a number of hiking areas, many of which lead to waterfalls, such as Angel Falls and Panther Falls, Hemlock Falls, Minnehaha Falls, Dicks Creek Falls, and Bartram Trail. Shady Creek Expeditions offers guided outdoor adventures in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. Visit the guide and outfitters shop at 56 N Main Street. There are also several local golf courses including Kingwood Resort and Winery and Rabun County Golf Club. For those extra adventurous, you may want to consider white water rafting down the Chattooga River. There is so much to do and enjoy while staying in the town of Clayton, Ga.