Girasoles (pronounced here-ah-SO-lays), a small Mexican-Mediterranean fusion restaurant in Watkinsville, GA, about 10 miles outside of Athens, is serving up innovative meals with high-quality ingredients. Owner Chef Jose Zambrano finds ways to ingrain his restaurant firmly in this small community of 2,000 people, drawing in loyal customers with not only his delicious menu, but also an overwhelming sense of hospitality.
Cozy, chef-driven restaurant offering a seasonal menu that blends Mexican-Mediterranean flavors. Based on 343 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
24 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Phone: (706) 310-0410
Website: https://girasolescuisine.com/
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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
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Reviews
Horace Zeng
We came here 7 months ago and it was phenomenal, we recommend this place to everyone. However today’s visit (Mar 2023) was not worth the money at all, feels like the chef is not cooking, the same Wellington special is much worse, the bread is not crispy and beef is okay; the sea bass is also nothing special, doesn’t feel like $75 dish at all. The mushroom soup however is very good. Overall it is a very nice restaurant but the food simply isn’t worth the price.
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Silvana Baez- Realtor
We have been driving several times thru this area, we finally decided to stop at Girasoles.
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Jason Fletcher
Absolutely the best place you will ever eat!!! This restaurant is obviously the grand creation of a chef building something special from the ground up, his way, and with his personal style. From the second you walk in, staff are professional, courteous, and conversational, but not so much that it’s excessive. The menu is diverse and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful with any questions pertaining thereto. The drink menu is voluminous, and the quality of the drinks is absolutely superb. I had the best steak I’ve ever had in my life, but still look forward to trying out other things on the menu during my next visit.
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Kathy Erwin
Charging $50+ for specials with dead flowers on the table and broken partitions in the restaurant is just insane. The AC seemed to be broken as well. The service was excellent, but food was under seasoned. Shrimp cocktail was about to spoil too…you could smell it before you took a bite. My pasta was drowning in oil and large chunks of black pepper, but no salt.
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Robert Mondo
My girlfriend forced herself to vomit the other night after eating here due to fear of salmonella. We went here for my birthday and for a higher end dining experience to celebrate. What we got was a symphony of uncooked failure. We got two drinks to start which came out okay, and then ordered the hush puppies for a starter = they turned out to be logs of uncooked cornbread batter fried in oil that must have been way too hot. Some parts of them were okay so we let it go.
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Amy Eckloff
My friends and I had the most delightful experience at Girasoles. The moment we stepped in, we were captivated by the inviting ambiance. The fusion cuisine they offer is an absolute masterpiece, blending flavors and ingredients in a way that left me amazed. Every dish was a delightful adventure for my taste buds. Their Hushpuppies are a must try.
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Cony Ming-Shen Ho
This is a really fancy place. Yes, that equals to pricy. However, I have to say the chief did have a lot of skills and things to show. The only thing I dislike is that their steak has not enough fat.
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Christopher Nedza
These guys should have a Micheline star. Chef José is an expert and one of the kindest gentlemen one can meet. His staff are well trained to serve their customers. If you’re within 45 minutes of this restaurant I would visit.
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John Mealer
Went here for dinner last night and it was absolutely incredible! The crawfish bisque was probably the best “soup” I’ve ever had! For the entree we had the rack of lamb, Brussels sprout casserole, Mac and cheese, and mixed veggies. INCREDIBLE! And our server Jack was phenomenal as well, was able to answer or get answers to any questions we had, and was very attentive to our table even while being extremely busy. We will definitely be back!
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Debi Pratt
We were looking for Sunday brunch when I remember my son taking me to this place before. My friends and I had a fabulous meal. The lunch bar had generous choices of meats, vegetables, salad, and a dessert selection that was decadent. The make-to-order breakfast buffet was the highlight. The owner/chef was delightful and fun making every breakfast dish you can think of…eggs and bacon on Texas toast, French toast, omelets, waffles, crepes filled with fresh fruit…you name it; the Chef makes it!! Service was fast and friendly. The front dining area got a little smoky from the grill, but it was cleared out right away.
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