Canoe

Canoe's cuisine is exceptional, and the setting is divine -- a picturesque spot on the Chattahoochee River, surrounded by heavenly gardens. Unfortunately, that proximity to the river left Canoe underwater during flooding in Atlanta last year. Not to worry, all is back to normal now. The interior is ultra-upscale boathouse, with polished wood, classy fabrics, and fun, sophisticated metalwork (wrought-iron kudzu vines trail through the dining room). The canoe motif is everywhere; there's even a canoe-shaped phone booth.

The menu is American with Asian accents. The appetizer of duck-stuffed crispy Georgia quail with local baby collards and star anise boiled peanuts is a great start to dinner. If it's available, try the slow-roasted rabbit with Swiss chard, apple wood bacon ravioli, and candied garlic jus. Any of the fish options are good, but for a regional dish with a twist, try the seared local rainbow trout with lobster succotash. The excellent wine list is encyclopedic, and even includes a few organic options. If the weather is good, ask for a table on the large, canopied patio. Frequent live music riverside is a real treat.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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