This is about location, location, location…read more But luckily, their food is great too. Sometimes hungry drunks park their boat, stagger up the stairs, and do what hungry drunks do - talk loudly. Outside of that, their signature item is the smoked wings. They have a great variety of beers on tap and signature cocktails. You can get a table and server, or just walk right up to the bar and order a cold drink with fast, friendly service. A+

Great food & service! Enjoyed the atmosphere! Definitely recommend! We were driving from Georgia…read morehead back home to South Carolina. Loved it!

Family trip near Jocassee and decided on Keowee today since it's been 30 years since I've been on…read morethe lake and wanted to take the family out. Not a whole lot of options on the pond (disappointing). Tracy was behind the bar and even when we switched tables she was our waitress. Unbelievable service. Quick with drinks and the food was very good. I had the Buffalo Tacos, wife had the hot dogs, kids got chicken fingers and a fish sandwich (huge). Plenty went back on the boat. Great place, but the server was as good as I've had in a long time. And her cookies were incredible and a fun treat.

We decided to try Keowee Shores Grill (Tiki Hut Lakeside Grill) after stopping at their marina gas…read morestation several times while out on the lake. The location is absolutely beautiful, with stunning lake views that are hard to beat. The food was average and didn't really stand out, and unfortunately the service was quite slow during our visit. While we understand that busy days happen, the staff made us feel more like an inconvenience than welcomed guests, which put a damper on the experience. That said, they do have a fantastic store with a great selection of cute shirts and lake-themed merchandise that is definitely worth checking out. We enjoyed browsing the shop and appreciated the convenience of the marina. Overall, the views and store were highlights, but the restaurant experience left room for improvement.

Our daughter lives in Orlando and is a big fan of a good Tiki Bar so we decided to give it a go…read more Pretty empty on a Wednesday but they had a great drink special on a Navy Grog and it was really good! Bartenders were super friendly and we learned a lot about the bar and the area. Would definitely go back! And cant beat the rainstorm that comes through every now and then!

Why do people like this place? Drinks are shite (we tried two) and the ambiance is middling (you're…read moreplaying classic rock in a tiki bar?) with a HUGE space that was barely full on a Friday night. Thumbs down.

Fun and quirky tiki bar. Casual and low key NYE party with tons of local character. If you do…read morekaraoke on the back veranda make sure you know how to sing, well. If you want fancy or can't get down with a true dive (i.e the craft cocktail selection is a 7&7 or jaeger) I probably would go elsewhere. River access, super reasonable prices ($3.75 for an ipa), and easy walking distance from the village of chimney rock. It's also the only place seemingly open after 7pm. Did I mention casual?

Great food, great drinks at a good price Only downside is…read moreget there early because parking is at a premiunm. Awesome location on the river and love the live music.

The environment of this bar is fantastic! We loved the space and the bar in general was such a fun…read moretime! Did not give 5 stars because our server, Aaron, who requested our bridal party to sit as his table, told us we had plenty of time to look over the menu then refused to revisit our table to take the food order. Unprofessional and disappointing. By the time we saw him for the second time he told us the kitchen was closed, keeping in mind I tried to order food the first time he visited the table. I've been a server and bartender for almost a decade. He was rude and appeared intoxicated on the job. I'd be embarrassed to have this person as an employee. To top it off he approached the person who paid our tab and was rude as hell. Love the bar. Our service was awful enough to make us leave

This place was great to visit on a Saturday afternoon. The bar wasn't busy so my friends and I were…read moreable to get served immediately. The place was a little dirty overall. A lot of dirt and grime on the ground. The windows in the front are open and the smoke from the people smoking was coming inside. I got the trash panda and it was quite sweet but I really I liked the taste.

Best bartender ever! Knows his stuff! You want tequila come…read morehere. Place is great. Ambiance is amazing. Has plants, can't hate a place with real plants. Best experience by far this weekend

Came here on a Saturday night and it got full fast after 10pm. They had a great DJ playing and the…read moreambiance was good. I got a daiquiri from their set menu and I didn't love it - but take that with a grain of salt because I don't have a good palette for drinks. We left before it got crazy.

The name is written UP, in capital letters, which I appreciate as a safety measure. In lowercase,…read moresomeone could wander in off River Street assuming this was a ground-floor operation and be startled to find themselves on the eighth floor of an Embassy Suites. The capitals settle it. You are up. You are on the roof. Nobody is confused. I ordered There's a Lettuce Wrap!, exclamation point and all, which arrives as seven honey-soy glazed fried chicken wraps. Seven is an odd number to commit to, and I respected it. The chicken was crisp, the glaze landed somewhere between sweet and salty, and the lettuce made me feel like I'd ordered something light. I would eat it again tomorrow. The Reedy River and the Blue Ridge sit out past the railing doing their scenic work, and plenty of rooftops figure the skyline can cover for a mediocre kitchen. This one didn't need the cover. Mrs. W. was along, and UP earned her approval, which I never assume. She has standards and they are not up for negotiation, so watching a rooftop restaurant clear them felt like watching a long shot come in. The elevator ride back to the ground floor felt like a demotion.

5 star view 4 star drinks…read more2 star food Seems clear. Apps, or a quick bite, or a long day and just need food...it's great. Looking for a meal to remember? Move on. Cocktail and a view! Must do. If I ran this place I would stick to appetizers, flat breads, and cocktails. I would also make the sunset a bigger feature, more accessible (that side of the patio is as roped off and signs prevented you from even walking over to get a photo)....also the patio seating need to be smaller and more broken up. Anyhow view f the city is great and the staff is so kind, and helpful! And bartenders are good!

4 stars for nostalgia and -1 for the spiral staircase of death. My friend fell down it once and…read moreended up a millimeter from needing stitches... But really, great beer, low prices, sweet pool tables, outdoor patio, cool music....

Excellent service, comfortable and clean environment, drinks were well-prepared with large…read moreselection and easy on the wallet. This is an Athens staple that should be on the night life bucket list!

This spot is one of the most amazing family owned and operated businesses in northern ga! From…read morefamily atmosphere to the great boba teas, kavas, and kratoms. This location is welcoming and teaches you all about the different products (if you are new to them), while being a great family and kid friendly hang out spot. I have yet to step in there without seeing nothing but smiling faces and invited to join in conversations, while given additional great locations to check out! Absolutely the text book definition of southern hospitality! A MUST go spot!

Mai Kai is the place to be.great atmosphere,just sit back and relax.try a new drink…read morekava,kratom,teas,and coffees,all are wonderful for healing,stress, and just about anything else that bothers you.stop by and check them out,best thing I ever did for me.oh and it's natural!!!!

Not many places get me excited, not many places make me want to go back, and not many places are as…read morefun as Oldknow. I am not local to the area and I do wish I could revisit this establishment. My bar fly days have been long gone, yet I guess "closing the bar" is part of my genetic structure, and these things don't go away. It's not something that I intend on doing, but the conversation flows with me and around me, and people just don't want me to go home! So, we ended up hanging out with one of the owners, and this gave me an insight to the whole idea behind this concept. If you are interested in local, unique products, and search for new flavors, this is the place to find excellent quality drinks. There's in-house gin and bitters, and that is all I will say. Well, one more thing I will say: don't be surprised if this bar becomes a national destination. The bar itself is classy and inviting, the music is great, the crowd is cool, but the hospitality is above tops. This place has it all and deserves a visit. Closing statement: very few places deserve 6 stars, this is one of them.

A beautiful, floral and herbaceous gin. Especially delicious with black cherry juice and a squeeze…read moreof lime. I look forward to visiting in person.