Gwinnett Restaurant Named Among Nation's Top 100

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA — Antebellum, the Southern-themed fine dining spot in Flowery Branch, has been named among the nation's top 100 restaurants, based on customer reviews.

The 100 Best Restaurants in America ranking came from OpenTable, the online reservation site.

The awards reflect the opinions expressed in more than 10 million restaurant reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 24,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Antebellum was one of two Georgia restaurants that made the list. Bones, the steakhouse in Atlanta, also was cited.

"The common thread running through this list of winning restaurants is excellence in hospitality," says Caroline Potter, OpenTable's chief dining officer. "Whether creating one-of-a-kind fine-dining experiences or serving up incredible fare in a more casual setting, this year's honorees are consistently earning rave reviews from diners."

Established in 2012, Antebellum is located in an 1890s-style home in Flowery Branch's historic district, not far from Lake Lanier.

Its menu consists largely of locally grown vegetables and meat from humanely raised animals.

It is owned by the husband-and-wife team of Nicholas and Alison St. Clair, and Nicholas serves as executive chef.

Photo via Antebellum restaurant website