The Silver Moon — Restaurant in Eatonton

Hidden Gem Alert! Silver Moon Restaurant in Eatonton, Georgia Exceeds All Expectations! If you're ever in the Lake Oconee area and looking for an unforgettable dining experience, you absolutely must seek out the Silver Moon Restaurant in Eatonton. And trust me, "seek out" is the right phrase, because this place is a true hidden gem in every sense of the word! Pulling up to the building, you might be a little perplexed. There's no sign, no fanfare, just a seemingly unassuming building that leaves you wondering if you're even at the right spot (thank goodness for pre-trip photos!). I even questioned why there were so many open parking spaces, thinking it might be a quiet night. Oh, how wrong I was! Our server, a delightful woman who informed us she's been there for over 12 years and that there's never been an outdoor sign, explained their secret: "We don't advertise, our business is all word of mouth." And after our meal, it was abundantly clear why. When we left, the line was literally stretched out the door, with eager diners waiting to be seated – a testament to their incredible reputation! Now, let's talk about the food. From the moment the appetizers arrived, we knew we were in for a treat. But the real star of the show was the steak filet. I'm not exaggerating when I say it was so tender, I could slice it with a butter knife. It was cooked to absolute perfection, melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The sides were equally fantastic, complementing the main course beautifully. The restaurant itself has a wonderfully rustic, unassuming feel, a stark contrast to the sophisticated and refined food and service. It's clear that their focus is entirely on delivering an exceptional culinary experience, and they absolutely succeed. Do not let the lack of a sign or the modest exterior fool you. The Silver Moon Restaurant is a culinary masterpiece. It's a testament to the power of quality, service, and true word-of-mouth marketing. We highly, highly recommend it and will certainly be back for another...

We had such a lovely time at “the place with no sign”. I was really taken with the ambiance and the warmth that poured from the staff. There is so much more to this restaurant than meets the eye from the street.

To be fair, there was a sign that read “bar and grill”, but no official mention of the name “Silver Moon”

The entire exterior parking and waiting areas are absolutely beautiful and very well thought out. Usually, parking and then waiting at most restaurants are just necessary pain points in order to get to the eating. Not so at this place.

The rear parking area is beautifully landscaped with brick walkways that lead through living trellises, a well manicured lawn, and a rose garden.

The outdoor waiting area is a subtle stroke of genius. The area seems simple enough with an “oval” of chairs arranged under a covered patio. At the far end, it is connected to a dedicated outdoor bar to meet all of your pre-dinner beverage needs. It creates an atmosphere conducive to people watching and relaxation while taking in amazing seafood smells wafting from the kitchen. The oval seating arrangement also encourages the waiting guests to interact with one another, which I think is wonderful.

The staff is amazing. They were warm, welcoming, and did a fine job. I really like their blackboard wait list. That was a nice touch.

The food was excellent and the menu seemed to have a wide variety. I highly recommend the corn dip. As we were enjoying ours, I looked around and noticed it was a popular appetizer choice.

There were so many small touches that need to be experienced to be appreciated. It was those touches that made the experience a good one for me.

As we left, we found ourselves engaged in conversation with a lovely and warm woman who worked there. Part way through our conversation we found out that it was her establishment. What a treat to meet her! We look forward to seeing...

We arrived around 3:30 and saw the restaurant didn't open till 4 so we went to a shop and got back at 4:02. The parking lot was already filling up! We assumed this would be a good dining experience. We were correct. We had to wait in a small line but was quickly seated and greeted. Service was knowledgeable and prompt. The atmosphere was pleasant and I loved the use of the lighting that looked like little full moons! Perfectly fitting for the name. I decided on the wedge salad and flat iron steak with frites. Both were delicious. The steak was tender and the frites reminded me of a good version of the potato sticks in a can that I ate as a kid.. that sounds bad, but believe me.. its very good! 🥳 I loved the simple but delicious wedge salad, the Gorgonzola dressing was so tasty and the lettuce very crisp and fresh. My husband had the fish and chips, he said they were different than what he expected but very good. He also had the street Corn dip and it was fabulous. There was no fried shrimp, the server said it was due to harvesting situations with the particular chemical/toxin free shrimp the chef prefers. They did have some red shrimp I saw others eating and I wish I could have tried those too. Looking around at other tables, I would have liked to take photos of them all, everything looked so yummy! We drove about an hour and a half to dine here and it was worth it. As we left, a little over an hour later, the waiting area was full as was the outdoor waiting area. Thankfully, waiting customers have lots of chairs to sit and wait in, and some ice cold lemon water provided to help beat the heat. I'm sure we...