Top 4 Restaurants in Lake Burton

Lake Burton is a favorite summer destination for water sports and outdoor lovers. There’s tons to do in this family-friendly town, from boating and fishing to hiking and biking. And when all that activity works up an appetite, you can rely on the incredible selection of restaurants in town to take care of that.Here are 4 restaurants that ensure you don’t just remember the adventures in Lake Burton - you’ll come home thinking about the food, too:

Bleu Canoe Restaurant

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• Distance from Lake Burton: 9.6 miles

• Location: 115 Sweetwater Cir, Clarkesville, GA 30523

• Hours: 4 PM to 9 PM, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 12 PM to 9 PM Fridays through Sundays

• Phone: (706) 947-1833

• Website: https://www.bleucanoe.com/

Bleu Canoe boasts exceptional dining, with a menu featuring a wide range of divine seafood. As a bonus, alll the food is made from scratch! Bring the whole family along for one of the most memorable meals you’ll have during your vacation. The menu is Cajun and Creole-inspired, and heavy on freshly caught seafood such as crab bisque, oysters, blackened fish, shrimp po-boys, and so much more. The laid-back dining ambiance is perfect after a day on the lake!

Lake Burton Cafe - The Last of the Dives

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• Distance from Wander Lake Burton: 3.5 miles

• Location: 72 Jones Branch Rd, Clayton, GA 30525

• Hours: 11 AM to 12 midnight, Mondays through Saturdays, closed on Sundays

• Phone: (706) 782-6184

• Website: https://www.lakeburtoncafe.com/

For casual American comfort dining with great drinks to boot, it doesn’t get better than Lake Burton Cafe. Awesome country bar and diner vibes make this place welcoming, and all the amazing food is simple and fuss-free. Juicy burgers, amazing pizzas, tots, fries, and more. They also have a fantastic selection of fresh salads! 

Mama G’s Italian Restaurant

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• Distance from Wander Lake Burton: 3.5 miles

• Location: 777 Highway 441 South, Clayton, GA 30525

• Hours: 11 AM to 9 PM, Tuesdays to Saturdays 

• Phone: (706)782-9565

• Website: https://loveisgoodfood.net/

Mama G’s Italian Restaurant has been with the Gaglio family for over 30 years. The Sicilian-inspired Italian food will have you coming back for more. The Gaglio family has developed all the recipes on the menu, so you can taste the love in every bite. Don’t leave without trying their specialty pizzas, spaghetti, ravioli, and lasagna. They also have a kid-friendly menu for the little ones. 

Ishy’s Grill

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• Distance from Wander Lake Burton: 10.8 miles

• Location: 36 Stave Mill St Ste C, Clayton, GA 30525

• Hours:11 AM to 9 PM, Tuesdays to Saturdays; 11 AM to 4 PM Sundays and Mondays

• Phone: (706) 782-2303

Website: http://ishysgrillga.com

Ishy’s Grill, a terrific Mexican-American restaurant with mouthwatering dishes and comfort food, is one of the most popular restaurants in Clayton. While they do specialize in Mexican-inspired dishes, they also have amazing grilled items on the menu. Their famous dishes include fajitas and nachos, grilled chicken and steak, western burgers, and fish sandwiches.

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