The internationally acclaimed Blue Willow Inn Restaurant. Located in the historic district of Social Circle, is housed in a turn-of-the-century Greek Revival mansion. Formerly known as the Bertha Upshaw House, the mansion was built for Mrs. Upshaw by her husband, John Upshaw. At the time of construction, the house was one of the most substantial properties in Walton County. While the Upshaw’s lived in their grand home, Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone With The Wind, was a frequent visitor during courtship with Redd Upshaw, her first husband. Redd Upshaw, of Walton County Upshaws, was the character basis for Rhett Butler in Gone With The Wind. Whether dressing for the theatre or casually touring the area you are invited to enjoy the Blue Willow's Southern feast. No one is allowed to leave hungry after feasting on a variety of Southern salads, meats, vegetables, breads and desserts. Along with your meal enjoy sweetened iced tea, the "Champagne of the South", and lemonade.




My family goes there almost every year just to see everyone and have a great meal. They have very good food and friendly help.




Pretty house and good food. Went there last spring and waited 1 1/2 hours for our reservation, then they tried to put us in the ugliest part of the house, tacked-on back porch. When I complained and asked to be moved to a nice room I was treated terrible as in hostess gave me a dirty look, moved us and threw the menus across the table and stalked out. I emailed owner and never even received a reply. Now they are complaining about going broke. Wonder why?
From Atlanta: I-20 East to Exit 98 (Hwy. 11, "Social Circle/Mansfield"). Turn left (north) and travel four miles into Social Circle. The restaurant is two blocks past the light on the right. From Augusta: I-20 West to Exit 98 (Hwy. 11, "Social Circle/Mansfield"). Turn right (north) and travel four miles into Social Circle. The restaurant is two blocks past the light on the right. From I-75, Macon and Points South: I-75 North to Forsyth. Take Hwy. 83 north (24 miles) to Monticello. From Monticello, take Hwy. 11 north through Mansfield, crossing I-20 and traveling four miles into Social Circle (approx. 30 miles from Monticello). From Athens and Points Northeast: Hwy. 78 West to Monroe (18 miles). From Monroe, take Hwy. 11 south to Social Circle (approx. 10 miles). The restaurant will be on your left before reaching downtown Social Circle. From Snellville: The Scenic Route: Hwy. 78 east to Loganville. Turn right (south) on Hwy. 81 to Youth. Approx. 1/2 mile beyond the traffic light in Youth, turn left on Youth-Jersey Road. Cross Hwy. 138, and Youth-Jersey Road ends at Monroe-Jersey Road. Turn right and travel through Jersey, staying to the left at the intersections in town. The road exits Jersey as Social Circle-Jersey Road. At the traffic light in Social Circle, turn left. The restaurant will be two blocks on the right (total distance approx. 18 miles). The Long, Safe Route: Take Hwy. 78 east to Monroe. Exit at Hwy. 11 and travel south through Monroe to Social Circle (approx. 10 miles). The restaurant will be on the left (total distance approx. 27 miles).