Canoe Restaurant Review:
Units of the Union Army crossed the Chattahoochee River on their way to the Battle of Atlanta near this spot in 1864. The site today belies that troubled time with its gracious tranquility as the river flows along. No wonder it's the setting for many weddings. Executive chef Matthew Basford, a native of Australia who has long been with the restaurant, cooks seasonally driven dishes, so fall may...
Not only is this setting a summation of natural beauty, it's a historic spot as well. At this point on the iconic Chattahoochee River, units of the Union Army crossed on their way to the Battle of Atlanta in 1864. Inside the 180-seat restaurant, a barrel-vaulted cherrywood ceiling echoes the shape of the overturned canoe affixed to its apex. River-stone floors, hand-colored photographs...
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...