Dining Out Southeast: Cowboys and Angels, Helen, GA

For our last night in Helen, Georgia, we followed a dear friend's recommendation and dined at Cowboys and Angels.  We are indebted to her for putting us on the trail of this great retaurant located just off the main drag in Helen.  

Dining is available indoors or outdoors under a covered dining area.  It's been really hot today, so we waited a little longer for a table indoors.

Sweet Harold was in charge of selecting the appetizer portion of our dinner.  He selected the marinated pork belly grilled over an open flame and topped with an apple bourbon raisin glaze.  This was a great start for our meal.  The sweetness of the glaze was a great contrast to the smokiness of the pork belly.  

We each enjoyed a side salad which was large enough to be a full course!  It was filled with crisp romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and diced tomatoes.  The blue cheese dressing was delicious!

Sweet Harold had several menu options in mind.  Honestly, he had a difficult time making his final decision.  But, he was well pleased with this choice:  Coffee Rubbed Bone-In New Zealand Elk Chops with smoked gouda macaroni and cheese.

Two chops, stacked on top of each other, perfectly seasoned and nicely plated.

The macaroni and cheese was extra cheesy and served hot which is always a plus.  

Following my usual routine, if I'm at a specific type of restaurant, I always try to enjoy the food that is their specialty.  So, at this steak house, I ordered the New York Strip with grilled asparagus.  The steak was 12 oz. and seasoned with sea salt and cracked peppercorns.  Cooked to perfection at my requested "medium," I enjoyed every bite.  The asparagus?  Not so much.  The small spears, which were overcooked, left them almost too tough to eat.  

Yes, we should have stopped here.  But....we didn't.  lol  We finished this great meal with a slice of chocolate mousse cake.  I'm so glad we did!  For all the chocolate lovers out there, this is your cake!

I snapped a few pics of these "wanted posters" hanging on the walls as we left the restaurant.  

This is not the restaurant for a quiet, intimate dinner.  This is a restaurant that was filled with diners having a good time and enjoying themselves.  It was busy, noisy, and fun.  Savannah was our server and she was friendly, efficient, and kept the food coming in a timely manner.  We enjoyed our meal!