Canoe

"Canoe in Vinings has been serving farm-to-table cuisine since before that term was even coined. The riverfront fine dining institution includes an unusual menu item for Atlanta: peppercorn-crusted kangaroo. The dish is an homage to executive chef Matthew Basford’s Australian roots. Seating is available in the dining room as well as on the garden patio overlooking the Chattahoochee River." - Eater Staff

"Skipping dessert at the classic riverfront restaurant is not recommended. In fact, you may want to go with someone who has a sweet tooth so you can share more than one of Jessica McKinney’s treats — it’s hard to choose! The standout staple on the menu is the popcorn ice cream sundae with house-made peanut Cracker Jack mix and chantilly crean. Keep an eye out for seasonal items, too, like the “birthday cake” with blueberry jam, mascarpone, and cake batter ice cream." - Lia Picard, Eater Staff

"Sweeping views of the Chattahoochee River make Canoe an intimate, romantic spot for outdoor dinner and drinks at any time of day. Grab chairs by the river and relax with a glass of wine and good conversation." - Eater Staff

"When you want a refined brunch with riverfront views, there’s Canoe. More than just a pretty setting, the food delivers too, with pecan sticky buns (just go ahead and get a pastry basket), roasted chicken and cheddar grits, and brioche French toast with berries and vanilla mascarpone." - Lia Picard

"If you’ve lived in Atlanta long enough, you’ve probably celebrated a birthday dinner at this Vinings fine dining establishment (or won a dinner-for-two gift certificate from some random fundraiser that you were guilted into joining). But if you haven't been to Canoe for brunch, book a reservation ASAP. The usually romantic atmosphere is far more lively at brunch thanks to tables filled with families who feel better about dragging their spawns to nice places in daylight hours (there’s a kid’s brunch menu). Get into the mimosas and the cinnamon roll- and scone-filled bread basket, and their house-smoked salmon is a must—whether on the salmon latkes (our preference) or salmon benedict. Then walk off that post-brunch lethargy in their scenic riverside gardens." - nina reeder, juli horsford, demarco williams