"If you’ve lived in Atlanta long enough, you’ve probably attended an engagement dinner or birthday here. Overlooking a scenic side of the Chattahoochee River, Canoe has been a one-of-a-kind romantic setting for 30 years. Their chic wilderness lodge space probably reminds the Delta and Coke execs of their lake cabins (we aspire). And Canoe’s Southern menu has been a fad-resistant time capsule—there’s no need for gimmicks since mainstays like their tasty popcorn sundae and tender braised rabbit still pack the house with a multigenerational crowd. After your meal, hit the outside bar to unwind with river views and dirty martinis." - demarco williams, nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard