Troll Tavern – Germanic/American (Note:
Nestled in a spirited, rustic setting, this whimsical tavern captures the essence of mountain comfort with a menu designed for sharing and storytelling. Golden-fried green tomatoes and savory "Mountain Melt" fries arrive piping hot to the table, offering a satisfying crunch that complements the lively, communal energy of the room. It is a welcoming retreat where bold Southern flavors and playful appetizers like zesty pickle fries come together to create a hearty, soul-warming escape.
8590 North Main Street, Helen 30545 https://trolltavern.com/Rating: 1/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Germanic/American (Note:
Price range: $
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its visually appealing menu and classic American comfort food, guests highlight the cheeseburgers and chicken tenders as reliable staples for a casual outing. Diners appreciate the approachable atmosphere, which is often noted as a fit for large groups seeking a straightforward dining experience. Standout dishes include these family-friendly favorites, which reviewers suggest enjoying during less
Menu
Appetizers
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $14: Five fried green tomatoes served with a side of pimento cheese and ranch dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Southern Spread - $12: Pimento cheese served with flatbread rounds. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bridge Burners - $12: Fried jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese. Served with ranch on the side. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Button Mushrooms - $11: Fried mushrooms served with ranch. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Bites - $11: Fried cauliflower served with ranch and mild sauce on the side. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mountain Melt Fries - $11: Fries loaded with beer cheese and bacon crumbles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickle Fries - $11: Battered pickle strips served with ranch and thousand island on the side. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $10: Six wings tossed in your choice of mild, hot, sweet thai chili, OR BBQ. Served with ranch OR bleu cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Baked Pretzel - $9: Buttered and sprinkled with salt. Served with beer cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Garden Salad - $12: Chopped romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, shredded monterey jack & cheddar cheese and croutons. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad - $16: Chopped romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing. Topped with parmesan cheese, grilled chicken, and croutons. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Salad - $16: Chopped romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, shredded monterey jack & cheddar cheese, ham, turkey, and croutons. Available at: dinner, lunch
German Fare
- Bavarian Trio Platter - $30: One grilled bratwurst, one grilled kohlwurst and one fried or grilled pork cutlet. Served with garlic red skin mashed potatoes, red cabbage, sauerkraut, and rye bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wienerschnitzel Platter - $24: One fried or grilled pork cutlet. Served with garlic red skin mashed potatoes, red cabbage, sauerkraut, and rye bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo Wurst Platter - $24: One grilled bratwurst and one grilled kohlwurst. Served with garlic red skin mashed potatoes, red cabbage, sauerkraut, and rye bread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Reuben - $15: Thinly sliced corned beef or turkey with swiss cheese, house made thousand island and sauerkraut on rye bread. Served with chips and a pickle. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bratwurst On A Bun - $14: Single bratwurst on a pretzel bun topped with sauerkraut. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kohlwurst On A Bun - $14: Single kohlwurst on a pretzel bun topped with grilled onions. Served with chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Tavern Burger - $13: Beef patty cooked medium-well topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with chips and a pickle. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angry Goblin Burger - $15: Pepper jack cheese, bacon, onion straws and house made Angry Goblin sauce. Served with chips and a pickle. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Helen Hillbilly Burger - $15: Pimento cheese and bacon. Served with chips and a pickle. Available at: dinner, lunch
Hot Sandwiches & Wraps
- Muffaletta - $15: Ham and salami baked with swiss and monterey jack & cheddar cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a large muffaletta bun. Served with house vinaigrette and olive relish. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Belle - $15: Southern style fried chicken topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokey Mountain Club - $14: Grilled chicken breast topped with swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on sourdough bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chattahoo-Cheese - $13: Grilled cheese made with cheddar and white American on sourdough bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Romaine Empire Wrap - $15: Chopped grilled chicken, lettuce, and parmesan tossed in caesar dressing in a flour tortilla. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Garden Wrap - $14: Fried button mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, onion and shredded monterey jack & cheddar cheese in a flour tortilla. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap - $14: Fried Chicken with lettuce, tomato, shredded Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese. Served with ranch. Available at: dinner, lunch
- BL-Double-T Wrap - $12: Bacon, lettuce, tomato and sliced turkey in a flour tortilla. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fish & Chips - $24: Fried wild caught haddock served with fries and one additional side. Tartar sauce on the side. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Trout - $24: 7oz Rainbow Trout fillet grilled (house blend or blackened). Served with rice and one additional side. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $24: 8oz. Salmon fillet grilled (house blend or blackened). Served with rice and one additional side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Bayou Shrimp - $20: Grilled shrimp lightly seasoned with blackened seasoning. Served with rice and one additional side. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Fried Chicken & Gravy - $18: Fried chicken breast served with garlic red skin mashed potatoes, gravy, and one additional side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $16: Three fried chicken strips served with fries and one additional side. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fries - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $2 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Carrots - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Side Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Draft Domestic Beer - $8: Miller Lite Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- White Claw Vodka Soda - $8: Canned cocktail Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- River Sipper Cocktail - $12: Choice of Bloody Mary, German Mimosa, Hoochee Coochee, Mountain Breeze, Strawberry Mule, Sex on The River, or Troll Tiki Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Premium Cocktail - $14: Choice of The Ronnie, Classico Margarita, Mountain Mule, Georgia Mule, Devil Went Down To Georgia, Cherry Limeade, or Strawberry Lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House Wine Glass - $7: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or Champagne
Kids Menu
- Kids Hotdog - $9: Served with chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheeseburger - $9: Served with chips. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Tenders - $9: Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Troll Tavern
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include fries, while keto and low-carb diets are supported by high-protein dishes like wings, salmon, and wurst platters.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Troll Tavern has an overall average rating of 1.0/5.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) tavern is ideal for casual dining, featuring an approachable atmosphere and classic American comfort food for groups.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Grilled Salmon meets multiple dietary needs including high-protein, nut-free, Mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, and mayo-clinic.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational and can be reached through their official website at https://trolltavern.com/ for further information.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features diverse Germanic and American selections including platters, burgers, wings, and extensive options for over thirty dietary preferences.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this casual tavern with a large group during less busy hours to enjoy cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, and communal appetizers.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly restaurant is suitable for families, offering an approachable atmosphere for large groups and staples like cheeseburgers and chicken tenders.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers suggest visiting during less busy times to avoid crowds, despite the restaurant's low 1.0/5 rating and straightforward comfort food.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- While budget-friendly ($), the restaurant's low 1.0/5 rating suggests poor value despite approachable American comfort food like cheeseburgers and tenders.
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