Croft 243 Cloudland Drive, Rising Fawn, GA 30738

"The Croft was fantastic, and Mclemore did not disappoint with an amazing sunset. The cool breeze made the evening that much better. The resort is new - and once discovered, it will be a top destination in the SE. I'm looking forward to hosting guests here in the near future."

"Wow. What a beautiful experience at the Croft! Not only was the view stunning, but the food, service and drinks were delectable! For starters, we had the lump crab hushpuppies and smokey mac and cheese. Personally, I am not a fan crab—it’s typically too strong and overwhelming in the seafood department, but these hush puppies were PHENOMENAL! The lump crab was baked into them (not just simply placed on top) in the most perfect ratio to the rest of the batter, not oily or too dense, and the remoulade topped it off perfectly. The Smokey Mac and cheese was cheese overload in the best way possible. The bleu cheese breadcrumb crumble and Smokey bacon were delicious and the perfect additions to the creamy sauce. The Grains Salad was fresh and crisp, and the soft boiled beet pickled egg was cooked to perfection. As for the braised beef short ribs…they were fall-off-the-bone and simply incredible. The demi glace was rich and flavorful, and the candied vegetables superb. Cheesy grits balanced out the dish and made for a hearty meal! For dessert, we got the Campfire Bread Pudding. The bread pudding itself was really yummy, with a nice crust and fluffy inside, however, it could have been much hotter (came out a bit cold/luke warm). Overall, it was good, but had a bit too much toffee syrup for my liking—a nice drizzle would have done the job just right. I likely would not order again. Not pictured is the Just Dance drink. Balanced just perfectly for a great taste similar to a margarita! The service itself was a bit slow, but I am sure they are working out the kinks to a new opening. Our waitress and other staff were great at being attentive, answering our questions and providing some wonderful recommendations. With the hotel being so new and us being one of just a few tables, the ambiance was very quiet and peaceful, with a beautiful view of the mountains and soon-to-be pool. I can foresee though when it gets more crowded that the ambiance will be much louder and likely echo-y. Overall, incredibly impressed with the meal and excited to be back for breakfast in the morning!"

"Had a delightful meal with my mother at the new Cloudland hotel restaurant, Croft. The scene and setting were beautiful. Big thanks to Chris, Briley, and Samantha for the warm welcoming hospitality and service. I wish I could compliment the chef staff by name as well, because they are definitely doing a wonderful job!"

"From start to finish…amazing. You can taste that the ingredients are fresh. You MUST get the fried apple pie to finish your meal off!"

"I visited Cloudland Easter Weekend for brunch at Croft. The food was excellent. I had the High Country Omelette and coffee. My partner had the mountain breakfast. The view was gorgeous and the atmosphere at the hotel was very inviting. I will definitely be back for dinner."