Scenic Chattahoochee River views from dining destination Canoe

Whether you’re seeking serene lakeside views or expansive riverfront scenery, these top dining spots promise exquisite meals and unforgettable views.

Allatoona Grill

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5989 Groovers Landing Road SE, Acworth / Website

Allatoona Grill offers pristine lakefront views, charcoal-grilled steaks and island-inspired muddled fruit cocktails. The menu boasts Southern classics with a modern twist like Gulf shrimp and grits and po’ boy sandwiches with freshly caught and fried Lake Allatoona catfish.

Canoe

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4199 Paces Ferry Road / Website

Located along the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Canoe offers a dining experience marked by sprawling river scenery and a menu that celebrates seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Must-try offerings include the grilled chicken sandwich with avocado, Swiss cheese and truffle oil.

Lake Burton Grill

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25 Shoreline Trail, Clarkesville / Website

Located on La Prade’s Marina, this lakeside dining destination offers American cuisine and an array of starters, entrees, sandwiches and salads. Snag a window seat and dine on house-smoked salmon with toast and chef’s dressing, Hawaiian-style ribeye steak (served after 4 p.m.) with au jus and horseradish cream and Gulf shrimp pesto penne pasta with blistered tomatoes.

Pelican Pete’s Tiki Bar & Grill

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8800 Port Royale Drive / Website

Enjoy a tropical escape on the shores of Lake Lanier at Pelican Pete’s Tiki Bar & Grill, featuring lake views, live music and tasty cuisine. Their menu includes the famous blackened mahi fish tacos with pineapple pico, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, Baja sauce and french fries. Visitors can try their “Voodoo Juice,” a drink made of Bacardi coconut rum, three tropical rum blends, orange juice and pineapple.

Ray’s on the River

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6700 Powers Ferry Road / Website

Ray’s on the River offers elegant dining with live music along the Chattahoochee River. Their most recommended dish is the crispy Point Judith calamari and shrimp, including pickled sweet peppers, San Marzano tomato sauce and Ray’s Louis sauce.

Skogies Lakefront Restaurant

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2151 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville / Website

Overlooking Lake Lanier, Skogies Lakefront Restaurant is known for its casual vibe, delicious seafood, and expansive outdoor area, which offers some of the best lake views in the area. A menu of Southern favorites includes the Gulf shrimp dinner served with two sides and homemade cocktail sauce.

Sunset Grille Lakeside Restaurant

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1001 Victoria Landing Drive, Woodstock / Website

Located along Lake Allatoona’s Victoria Harbor Marina, Sunset Grille Lakeside Restaurant offers stunning sunset views and a menu filled with seafood, burgers, tacos and more. Dig into the fried coconut shrimp with tangy orange-lime dipping sauce, fries and coleslaw and the double-patty Victoria Harbor burger with lettuce, tomato, onions, dill pickles, American cheese, secret sauce, a brioche bun and a side of fries.

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