Big Creek Tavern

We dined here for lunch Sat and it was ok. I had the wings, they were good but there was a funky taste, maybe old grease, not sure. My partner had the chicken tenders and she enjoyed them. We’ll probably come back to this place next summer if we go out on the boat again. Lindy was our server and she was very sweet and accommodating.

This is the best place to eat on the lake! We always come by boat. There is usually room at the dock unless it’s the weekend. Big Creek is a dive bar, hole in the wall but my favorite spot to eat on the lake! If you don’t try the hash brown casserole, you are missing out! Beers are always cold too!

Although Big Creek Tavern may appear a bit intimidating from the outside, it is a pleasant find. Hole in the wall places that cater to locals may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I kind of like them. I have only visited during the day and I was surprised to see that there was such a busy lunch crowd (even for the off season).
Most of the reviews that I’ve read have raved about their food. Today I ordered the Tavern Burger with steak fries. The burger was good, not as good as the ones that I grill at home, but good for bar food. I’ll try something different next time. The prices were affordable and the service was good.
I also like that they have a pool table, offer outdoor patio seating, have live entertainment on the weekends, and the fact that it is within walking distance to Lake Lanier.
I am a fan and look forward to returning for the live music, playing a game of pool, and sampling some of the other food on the menu.

This place is a dive with some of the best food ever! Just had the crab legs entrée and shrimp app and it was very fresh! Our server Wendy was wonderful!

Food is great. Reasonable prices. Atmosphere is locals. You can get to it by water. But you will need flash lights at night
Kind of a hike but worth it

A real dive. Old beat up bar with some beat up looking characters hanging out.
It’s relaxed, which is good for a meal after a day on the lake. Easy to see the local appeal. Not a place to take the kids.
Food was OK — on a bar food scale.
I would go back.

The service sucks and does not deserve even 1 star! We came on a Monday night at 8pm and it was not very busy. Waited forever just for drinks and close to an hour to just get appetizers. Once we got our food the onion rings were ice cold and the waitress did not even apologize or anything. We will not becoming back here!

What a great evening! We ordered the Ultimate Burger and the Cajun Sandwich and both were home runs! The waitress recommend the Cajun sandwich and I was so happy I took her recommendation. The band was great and another good night at the Tavern!

Great food and a great, dive bar atmosphere. I can see why this is a local hangout. Don’t expect fast service or for the staff to be fake happy. This place is real. The staff is friendly and laid back. We started with the fried mushrooms, which were delicious. My hubby got the fish n chips special. The tartar sauce is alright, but the dill ranch from the mushrooms with the fish was AMAZING. I got the Creole sandwich (see picture) and it was worth every penny. It was like being back in Louisiana. We’ll be back.

I really want to give this place all 5 stars but I can’t because the service could be a lot stronger. Luckily this place is too good to turn away from just because of the longer waits.
The patio is perfect during the summer time and it is great to sit down, listen to live music, and sip on good drinks.
The food is always amazing. I love their hot wings and burgers. The prime rib sandwich is also a must order.
This place truly is a dive bar, but in the best possible way. No complaints other then what was stated in the opening lines.
Go here!

$$$$$$ Big Creek used to be my most favorite place in all of GA. Then the Owners found out that a Developer is planning to come in and buy them out, so they cleaned the 8″ of dust off the air vent tubes if the ceiling, cleaned the place up and doubled their menu prices in order to increase revenues to pad the books. We used to drive out there 3 to 4 times a month to eat all thy way from Lawrenceville, but if I want to pay Outback prices, then I’ll go to Outback and get a steak, not chicken fingers! They’ve lost my business. Too bad because I really did love their food but not at these prices!

Hands down, my favorite spot in Buford! Food is awesome, great prices, good stout drinks, great atmosphere, inside and outside bars, holiday parties, friendly staff, owner’s that care about their customers! AND it’s on the lake! Drive your boat here! Smoking is permitted inside.

Honestly, the food here is amazing and there is no where else in buford like it. The service is great from the bartenders to the wait staff. They play any football game you want on the the and can pretty much make you any drink you want. If you are wanting a nice local bar/​restaurant this place is a must…

A true dive bar at its finest. Typical bar food. Has a nice patio with live music all summer. One of the only places on the lake with dock access. Service is good and friendly but there are a lot of local/​regulars so be prepared.

3 Stars: sometimes a 2 and sometimes a 4. The service is questionable. There are 3 good bartenders/​servers; the other 10 are terrible. Go there with minimal expectations and you should have a good time. Also, if you don’t smoke, you need to plan to be there when you can be outside. The inside is usually full, with most people smoking non-​stop. So I don’t go in the winter or summer — but hey, it’s nice there outside in the Spring and Fall.

The only reason for a single star is the complete lack of service. We went on a Sunday afternoon that did not seem to be too busy and we waited for over 20 minutes just to be acknowledged. After chasing someone down and another 15 minutes, one of the 3 drinks arrived. Never had a chance to see if the beer was cold or the food good… I can guarantee that the service was horrendous. After 45+ minutes before even getting a drink we bailed.

There’s one drawback — they allow smoking! The food is terrific though and the service is good. Supper outside is really a good experience.

I love big creek! It is a bar that serves food though. The food is great. I always get the chicken salad which is amazing. I haven’t ever had anything bad there. The staff is great, and they have great live music on Fridays and trivia on Tuesdays. I moved from Buford to Decatur and I miss my favorite dive bar.

Very cool, fun atmosphere !! We started out with a drink at the outdoor bar. The bartenders were very friendly and provided great service. After a drink, we headed in for dinner. The menu is somewhat limited, but very appropriate for a Cajun /​Country Tavern. I ordered the Cajun sandwich and the Mrs. had a burger. The food was very good and the portions were large. Service was a little slow, but they were very crowded and our server was super polite and pleasant. We will be visiting again !!!

This past Sunday my family left after 45 minutes never being waited on. Several other groups left too. I saw 10 people walk out the door frustrated hungry and thirsty. They need a good manager to run the place and a wait staff with some hustle!!!