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Watauga Lake Restaurants

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August, 2007

Dry Hill General Store

(423) 768-3084

1535 Dry Hill Rd. Butler, TN 37640

www.dryhillgeneral.com (see link below)

Comments: THE gathering place on the east end of the lake. Friendly owners originally from the area, open long hours almost every day of the year, a hardware store, fishing and hunting licenses, ATM, good breakfast and lunch/dinner menus with daily specials and a dessert tray. The grocery has a wide variety of packaged and locally-grown fresh foods and other basic supplies.

August, 2007

Captain's Table at Lakeshore Marina

(423) 768-2223

2285 Hwy. 321 Hampton, Tennessee 37568

www.Lakeshore-Resort.com/captainstable.htm (see link below)

Open March through October, Wednesday through Sunday
open Wednesday and Thursdays at 4pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am

Comments: "The Captain's Table specializes in seafood and also serves tasty steaks, chicken and specials of the day such as crab cakes, barbecue ribs, seafood platter and fresh fried oysters." ~ www.Lakeshore-Resort.com/captainstable.htm
You can bring your boat to their dock and walk up the hill to the restaurant or stay at their cabins on site and stroll to the restaurant. The food and service are great and the view spectacular. Reservations recommended.

August, 2007

Fish Tales Restaurant in Fish Springs

(423) 768-2223

3040 Hwy 321 Hampton, Tennessee 37658

http://www.appalachianenterprises.com (see link below)

Comments: Deli sandwiches, fresh salads, burgers and more, made to order. Friendly service. Bluegrass Music lending library. You MUST see the Live Bait vending machine!

August, 2007

Butler Grill and Outfitters Restaurant

(423) 768-2223

corner of Piercetown Road and Route 67 Butler, Tennessee 37640

Comments: Spacious family-style dining. Groceries, gifts and gas also available.

August, 2007

Cove Ridge Marina Grill

(423) 768-3741

947 Piercetown Road, Butler, Tennessee 37640

http://www.coveridgemarina.com (see link below)

Comments: 2007 Summer Season hours Friday noon to 8:00 p.m. | Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Drive or boat right up to this beautiful marina and grill. Limited but fresh menu. Limited hours. Call first.

August, 2007

Mallard Cove Marina Grill

(423) 768-3440

200 Mallard Cove Drive, Butler , TN 37640

http://www.mallardridgemarina.com (see link below)

Comments: Call for hours. Limited but fresh menu. Restrooms and tables available. Feed the carp !

Recommended Links:

• Dry Hill General Store
• Captain's Table
• Fish Tales Restaurant
• Cove Ridge Marina Grill
• Mallard Cove Marina Grill
• Purchase Watauga Lake Map

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