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Canoe, Atlanta, GA

Canoe

4.7
4.7
10219 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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Canoe is located in Atlanta's historic Vinings area on the Chattahoochee River where Buckhead meets Vinings.
Canoe's beautiful historic riverside setting makes it the perfect spot for weddings, receptions and private celebrations.
Its original cuisine and distinctive design have already been featured in Bon Appetit, Food And Wine, Gourmet, The Wine Spectator and The New York Times. Canoe, recipient of the prestigious Mobil 4 Star Award, was also selected as one of the "Best New Restaurants" in the country by the James Beard Foundation.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (770) 432-2663

  • Website

    http://www.canoeatl.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Matthew Basford

  • Private party facilities

    For parties of more than 8 guests, please call 770-436-9292

  • Private party contact

    Laurie Vance: (770) 436-9292

  • Location

    4199 Paces Ferry Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

  • Neighborhood

    Vinings

  • Cross street

    Chattahoochee River / Woodland Brook

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is complimentary.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 10,219 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Atlanta Metro

    Great for scenic views

  • Cobb

    Best Overall

  • Cobb

    Best Service

  • Cobb

    Best Ambiance

  • Cobb

    Best Value

  • Cobb

    Healthy

  • Cobb

    Great for fine wines

  • Cobb

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Cobb

    Romantic

  • Cobb

    Good for special occasions

  • Cobb

    American

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    Most Booked

  1. Elemcee

    Atlanta Metro

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I don't think it's possible to have anything other less than a wonderful dining experience at Canoe, and this visit was no exception. Food and service, always great, and as far as atmosphere... I'll let the picture do the talking.

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  2. rtfsouth

    Atlanta Metro

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding. We've been meaning to go to Canoe for years, never quite got around to it. Everything was excellent. Our server Karen was extremely good, and the food was not only delicious, it was surprising - never quite tasted anything quite like it. The portions are also bigger than we expected. Yes, our eyes wound up bigger than our stomachs, with plenty to take home.

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  3. KorayO

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very nice place with patios seating. We come here a lot

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  4. suzanner

    Atlanta Metro

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and our waiter were stupendous!! Food fabulous, interesting combination of foods

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  5. DebbieH

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    It was a very busy night so the service was not as attentive as we are used to at Canoe. Also, a large table had been jammed into the endo of the restaurant in the pathway to the bathroom, so you had to squeeze through which was not ideal. The food was excellent and service slow, we waited to have our water and wine filled for an extended period.

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  6. RobinS

    Atlanta Metro

    95 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    It was good. The crab cake wasnt warm we sent it back for a replacement. My friend didnt like her meal and they replaced it also.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Canoe was lovely as always. The setting is sublime, food isfresh and perfectly seasoned and Simone’s impeccable service rounded out our experience perfectly. Looking forward to our next visit already!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The restaurant and setting itself was amazing. We sat outside in the beautiful outdoor setting along the river. The cocktails were really the star of the evening—the Tom Riddle, the Espresso Martini and the Malbec were outstanding. We just expected more “wow” from the hype about the food. Don’t get me wrong, every dish was beautiful and complex, but each was just missing something…something to make that wow factor. Food was good, but just not as great as the hype we had going there. But could have just been the day! Our server Austin was amazing and couldn’t have been better or more professional. We had a great time.

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  9. KirbyC

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fabulous and Gabrielle was an outstanding server. A perfect night to sit outside and celebrate our anniversary. I highly recommend

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  10. Jason

    Atlanta Metro

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for my birthday. They seated us on the porch so we had a good view of the river and gardens. Our server was fantastic. We started with the charcuterie board followed by beet salad and vidalia onion soup. I had the Australian Lamb and he had bag of fundy salmon. Both were cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. The meal was well paced too.

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  11. JBMJ

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WONDERFUL MANAGER WONDERFUL WAITRESS AND ASSISTANTS GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE FABULOUS FOOD WILL RETURN

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  12. BryanH

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    My wife and I had reservations on Sunday Night (6/4). We have been to Canoe before and have always have a wonderful experience and amazing food. Sadly, this visit was anything but. First the good. Our server was great, she was sweet and funny and was always making sure we had everything we needed. I ordered the crab cake for my appetizer and it was, as expected, wonderful. One of the best. My wife had a salad and she enjoyed it. For dinner my wife ordered salmon and I ordered the Beef Tenderloin. I order the tenderloin medium rare. Our plates arrived and when I cut into the steak it was certainly not medium rare, in fact it was well done. Being that my wife’s food was already here I decided to just try a piece, it was extremely dry, as expected. I stopped eating it after the one bite. At this point my wife mentioned that her plate was very good. Our server came over to see how our first bites were and she didn’t even wait for my response upon seeing the overdone tenderloin. But now it was about 20 minutes before close and we were one of only two tables with people in the restaurant. She took my plate to replace it. After about 2 minutes I told the server not to even worry about making it again as my wife was almost done with her meal and I didn’t want her to have to sit there while I ate. Our server completely understood and told us that the manager was coming over to talk with us. When he arrived) he said, “sorry to hear about your steak, can I offer you desert?” We replied that we do not eat deserts and thank you. At that moment I thought to myself “why would you offer me a desert when I didn’t even have dinner?”. The manager left and the server returned with the check. While not charging me for the steak, there was literally nothing done with the meal, not even an offer of a drink on the house. I am truly appalled by the lack of customer service from the manager. . I would suggest other places if this is what the manager considers service

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  13. royfjenkins

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    I’ve been in Atlanta for years and have never dined at this staple restaurant and I would say brunch was just meh. The French toast was pretty much griddled bread slices, my soft scrambled eggs were watery and the hash brown potatoes were simply cubed French fries. The roast chicken and grits were good. The one highlight were the scones. People were friendly but had to ask several times for a refresh of coffee. Probably won’t be at the top of the list for dining in the future.

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  14. DebraM

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Rainy day so of course would have been better on a beautiful day!! Overall good experience!

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  15. SheriE

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did notice the noise level is quieter outside than inside, but since we ate outside, it could not have been a more perfect experience. And our waitress was fantastic. The basket of buns and scones is always a must for our group. And the special of the day was thoroughly enjoyed, as well as the Riverside which 1/2 the group will always order. We take Dad and our stepmom for Mother's Day/Father's Day brunch in between the two dates every year and it looks like Canoe is going to be our go-to. As we left I said "let's do this again next year," to which the family responded, "we don't have to wait until next year!" Make your reservations WELL in advance of your event because we are not the only ones that know Canoe is hard to beat. . .

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  16. Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, beautiful setting and great service! We will come back!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went here for 6 month anniversary! It was a lovely evening!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Def recommend this restaurant for the food service and vibe

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  19. RonnieR

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Very efficient service. Would recommend for date night or special occasions.

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  20. ElizabethF1963

    Atlanta Metro

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 28th anniversary at Canoe - And it was fabulous as always. We split the kangaroo appetizer, which was delicious along with the crabcake which was good, but the kangaroo was outstanding. Husband ordered the rabbit, so tender and I had the card which was delicious and very light. A perfect meal!!

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  21. Ivey

    Atlanta Metro

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dining experience at Canoe Saturday evening. Canoe has a wonderful menu, well planned and detailed and an excellent wine list.  our waitress, Simone, was very attentive, and was with us as soon as we sat down and took very good care of us. We will definitely be returning. It is especially lovely this time of the year with all of their flowers and garden area. 

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  22. kellys

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great environment. Cozy bar area inside and outside. Menu selections are different than the standard steak/potatoe.

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  23. TCLaw

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic dining experience! Perfectly executed dishes with great service.

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  24. MA3322011614

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    Have looked forward to Canoe for years. This was a subpar experience - food was not even close to good, service obnoxious. Won’t be back.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere at Canoe is exceptional and the service is always outstanding. After lunch we went and sat by the rive and enjoyed the afternoon. Can’t be beat.

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  26. ChrisR

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great anniversary dinner. Food and service was perfect. Sat outside and enjoyed the weather. Finished with a glass of wine by the river.

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  27. Doug

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The atmosphere and service were fantastic! I especially loved the riverside bar, which we enjoyed while we waited for our table to be ready.

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  28. Dang

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience5
    The grounds are GORGEOUS! However, I would highly recommend going for an appetizer only. Food is incredibly overpriced and highly seasoned. Seemed to us that they focus too much on eclectic recipes and seem to forget what flavors actually taste good together. Also, the waitress made a fuss about asking if we had any allergies. I have a bell pepper allergy and when my soup came it had whipped feta (I believe) that included bell pepper. My husband ate it instead.

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  29. ElaineR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second visit to Canoe and my grandniece's first (there were just the 2 of us; we'd planned to bring her daughter, who unfortunately was ill and couldn't join us). As with my first visit, everything was excellent. Our server, Kat, was spot-on with recommendations. The food was delicious (I had the smoked salmon appetizer and the scallops, while my grandniece had soup and a chicken dish), the cocktails were delightful (I had the Canoe Manhattan, while she had the Don't Call Me Shirley), and the prices were not excessive for such an upscale establishment. This was a belated birthday celebration for the both of us, and the staff really made it special for us. The views of the gardens and the river were spectacular, and my grandniece and I enjoyed wandering the grounds after dinner. Only one minor inconvenience with paying: The restaurant is not able to split a tip between a gift card and a credit card, so I wound up taking the simplest option (putting the entire tip on the credit card), which left me with a small amount of money (less than $10) remaining on my gift card. Also, the compulsory valet parking (which has, sadly, proliferated in so many places in recent years) is a bit ridiculous, as they park you right in their own lot; it's nominally "complimentary", but we tip the valets anyway, as they need to make a living, too. All-in-all, though, a solid 5-star establishment across the board! We look forward to returning!

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  30. JuliaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience, as always. The deserts were like something we had never experienced...just WOW! Love this beautiful place!

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  31. Weithouse

    Atlanta Metro

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous service and cannot beat the view of the river! Our server was exceptional!

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  32. Bears0409

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food and service- they really took care of us on our 20th anniversary

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  33. Janet

    Cleveland

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food !!! Such an interesting menu. Every server was very pleasant and engaged. Really appreciated our booth that gave a lovely view of the water and the gardens.

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  34. JeanC

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Always a nice experience but a bit pricey for what you get.

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  35. NikkitaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good experience. Definitely the best dessert and we will return

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Enjoyed the scenery most. Will come back again soon n the future

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  37. KG143

    Atlanta Metro

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ian was an especially awesome server, and we loved sitting outside for the first time.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dining experiences we’ve had since moving to ATL 10 months ago from Los Angeles. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and ambience was serene and beautiful. Highly recommend Canoe. We will be back!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Canoe was fantastic in every way!!! Highly recommend!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always a fantastic experience! We were there celebrating our wife’s birthdays. Thanks for making our evening special and enjoyable!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Canoe is rated 4.7 stars by 10219 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 91 times today
Google Map for Canoe

4199 Paces Ferry Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30339

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Chattahoochee River / Woodland Brook

  • Neighborhood

    Vinings

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet parking is complimentary.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Matthew Basford

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.canoeatl.com/

  • Phone number

    (770) 432-2663

  • Private party facilities

    For parties of more than 8 guests, please call 770-436-9292

  • Private party contact

    Laurie Vance: (770) 436-9292

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