Canoe

09/20/2008 Posted by kk465

We went to Canoe to celebrate our anniversary last night. It was a wonderful experience - probably the most relaxing dinner I've had at an "upscale" restaurant. We arrived about 15 minutes before our reservation & had a short wait at the bar, then were escorted to a table on the patio. The gardens were lovely and our server (June) was just right, not obtrusive, but always available when needed. We started out with the beet salad - delicious and I'm not a beet lover! I ordered the rabbit and my husband got the halibut. I must say that the rabbit was superior, very tender, slow roasted and tasty. I didn't care for the ravioli that came with it, the pasta was okay but ovewhelmed by the applewood smoked bacon in the filling.. My husband's fish was well cooked, if a little underseasoned, but the side of giant couscous with wild mushrooms and sugar snap peas was delicious. We finished with a housemade raspberry/orange sorbet with dark chocolate cookies. Perfect! June even boxed up extra cookies for us to take home to our daughter. The whole experience was delightful and we will definitely be back. One warning - be aware that Lovett School is right across the river and may be having a football game on Friday nights! It was getting started as we finished up, but didn't ruin our mood. If you enjoy dining on the patio, you might want to make reservations for other nights during football season!

Pros: Ambience, service, valet parking, romantic, lovely gardens

Cons: Often used for special events, high school band on Friday nights

09/13/2008 Posted by SGS123

I took my mom here for her 60th birthday. The Chattahoochee River as a backdrop is the only thing I found redeeming. The scones are worth a try. Otherwise, food is mediocre. The service is snooty.

08/11/2008 Posted by btopop

This is a nice place to go if you want good (but expensive) food and fancy atmosphere. It's very loud and there are a huge number of business people there on weeknights.

07/26/2008 Posted by superbike

Really, really good. The beet salad (I know this sounds awful) was fantastic. All the wild game dishes were great. Very highly reccomended. Creme Brulee is fantastic!!!

06/12/2008 Posted by alabamabell

Canoe is a very elegant restaurant tucked away in the midst of a family community. The mystery behind its location immediately sets the restaurant apart. Once you enter you are greated by friendly and professional hostesses. Once you are seated, the table is set up so that you can put your ettiquette to work. The food is fine cuisine and the wine is aged to perfection! I absolutely love going on dates here and can't to go again.

04/05/2008 Posted by csmith20

From the moment I pulled up in the parking lot of Canoe I knew it would be an exceptional experience. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. Some upscale restaurants are stuffy and stiff but that is definitely not the case with Canoe. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. The decor was warm and it was definitely a romantic setting. I told the waiter qualities I enjoyed in wine and he recommended a wine that was exceptional. The food was the best food I have ever eaten in my life and that says a lot coming from a "foodie". I have eaten at upscale eateries across the country and they pale in comparison to Canoe. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Canoe for any event or just a night out!

Pros: Everything!

Cons: Little pricey

02/20/2008 Posted by gijew

i am 19 and a constant customer of canoe. i recommend sitting at the bar for the best service, the tenders are always freindly and full of energy, and they will do their best to make your meal enjoyable. great scenery only adds to wonderful and inventive dishes. sitting at a table is just not as enjoyable as the bar and the winelist is always good. i recommend this if you have some time to spare food does sometimes take a little while to appear but it is always worth it i will continue to return often and can only recomment that you make this your stop for food.,

Pros: great service, great view, wonderful food

Cons: sometimes lengthy serve times, can be a tad expensive

02/09/2008 Posted by JeffFrank

I heard such good things about this place that, when I arrived, I was surprised to see rabbit on the menu. (May have been a special). To be honest, I never had rabbit before, so I said "What the heck, why not!" Well, Canoe can make even RABBIT taste fantastic! (Not to mention the osterich appetizer) I will go back again and again. The food and service is top notch!

11/05/2007 Posted by lvillemom

I went to a wedding there this weekend. It was perfect. Service was outstanding, food was good and hot (hard to do at a large function), bartenders were terrific. The weather could not have been more beautiful! The ambience, tent, and setting made you feel like you were at a 5 star restaurant.... The experiance was Top Notch...felt warm and friendly, but classy too!

10/22/2007 Posted by bb_s

Great location, great outdoor dining, very friendly and knowledgeable staff, delicious food, well priced. What more can I say? Went last night and was totally surprised. The appetizers, a red and yellow beet over goat cheese dish and the pea ravioli were fabulous. Main course was braised shortrib. Masterful. Lamb ditto on the masterful. It's just the kind of cooking we've been looking for. This is a chef who has mastered it all. And then there was the service.....ask for Victoria although there was not one person in the place who wasn't very amiable and helpful. Now let's talk price. Without the fabulous bottle of "Turley" Zin and the before dinner drinks one could have the meal I described for a little over $100. People, that's a steal considering the quality and taste. Portion size also excellent. This is the place to take the out of town friends or to just give yourself a nice treat. Loved it....we'll be back!

Pros: Very Nice Dining Experience

Cons: Not one that I can think of