University of Georgia

INOKO

Address: 10 Huntington Road

Details: Japanese. Convenient parking. One Japanese restaurant is much like another. You do not expect a gourmet experience, but you go for well prepared, simple food: steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops, and other seafood, all of it grilled in front of you with theatrical flair.Banquet room available. No Lunch. Opens for Dinner from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, 7 days a week. Reservations accepted.

FIVE AND TEN

Address: 1653 Lumpkin St, in 5 Points

Details: Continental-American; light and airy; casual; moderate pricing. This place is now well established as Athen's best fine dining venue. A creative kitchen is the reason, with fixed menus which change with the seasons and a variety of specials every day.Lunch and dinner; 11:00am - 10:00pm. Reservations accepted.

CHOPS AND HOPS

Address: Town Center: 2 South Main Street, Watkinsville

Details: American; Moderate. Parking adjacent.If you like beer, you will find it in abundance at Chops and Hops. After all, it is half the name. On 2 South Main Street, you'll find Chops & Hops, a place both familiar and unlike anywhere else. Chops & Hops is a 85 seat restaurant located in the heart of Watkinsville, Ga. Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30 am till 10:30 pm. Sunday: 11 till 7 pm. Reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more.

THE NATIONAL

Address: 232 West Hancock Avenue (Snow Tire building)

Details: Spanish/Mediterranean. Parking nearby.At The National, the food is Mediterranean with a definite Iberian tilt. The name and concept are derived from the oldest Spanish restaurant in New York City, `La Nacional`. Wines from Spain, Portugal, France and Italy, are available by the glass. Lunch M-F, Dinner M-Sat, from 5:00pm. Reservations accepted.